Why the hate for the XD?

I have an XD-40 service model and its a great gun, accurate and reliable. I have small hands and the XD fits me like a glove and points very naturally.

The trigger to me is not the best, like squeezing a marshmellow then....bang!

As far as looks go, don't really care. I recently bought a pair of Walther PPX's, they are ugly as sin, but the trigger is awesome and they shoot really nice. That's all I care about, performance.

Glock is not exactly a beauty queen either.

I don't hate the XD mine shoots every time I pull the trigger and I hit what I aim at, A lot of people do not like them because there made in Croatia the same with Glock, But those same people think S&W is great, I will take XD or Glock over anything S&W, Austria and Croatia never turned on me the way Smith did, And Smith has a lot to answer for (ever read Smith and Wesson the dark side by Chuck hawks) The same goes for Sig they are a great company and make great guns, They have never turned on the AMERICAN citizen and agreed with taking our rights away as S&W and Ruger were willing to do, They were willing to toss us out the window to save there own arse
Yea I know they changed, Well we will see the next time the liberals try to ban our guns which side of the fence they are on, Once a trader you just might be foolish to trust them again time will tell but I will spend my money else where until they prove different

I shot 1911's for decades and switched to revolvers. I have an XD9SC and I tell everyone the same thing: I hate everything about it....except the way it shoots. It fits my hand extremely well and points naturally. NOTHING else is as important to me. It's never hiccupped once....yet. I LOVE polished steel, wood, solid steel frames. I HATE plastic guns. The first time I shot one the group was ridiculously small for a short barrelled gun. I stood and stared at it for a long time, turning it around in my hands and closely inspecting it and my wife said: "You're trying to find a reason why you don't like it!" And I said: "Yeah." That's my story. As far as what other people's opinions are, opinions are worth what they cost.

"Different" and "wrong" are not the same thing. I own a XD, XDm's, Glocks, Rugers, etc and love them all. My XD has been as reliable as anything else I own. As others advised, unfriend or stop following this group of "professionals".

Personally, it's the angle of the grip combined with the width of the grip. And I got my like new Glock 17 for the same price as you got your XD so there was no advantage to the XD.

Love my XD9sc and XDM9 (4.5"), neither have given me any problems what so ever. I would just ignore the glock fanboys, to each their own.

I had to think about this awhile.

I don't hate the XD lineup, but I don't pay it the attention it might be due.

They have gone crazy with different models. XD, XDc, XDm, XDmc, XD Mod2, XDs, 3.3", 3.8", 4", 4.5", 5.25", etc. barrels, plus special models, all sold at the same time. Most have common features like the grip safety, but I don't know how much of the rest is common and I'm not sure I care. The net result is that I tune out XD* conversations because it isn't worth the time to figure out what sort of XD* the person is talking about. They have made it as convoluted as shopping for a 1911, without the excuse.

I have an XDm-45 3.8" and it works fine, but I don't know if that means that other XD* guns are equivalent.

I've previously owned a Springfield XD9 Subcombact and was quite fond of it. It was accurate, reliable, shot well, fit my hand well, etc. The only thing I wasn't particularly fond of was the trigger which I found a little mushy with less than great reset. I parted ways with it because i wanted something with a little bit better trigger out of the box. Anyone who just blanketly states that they don't like a particular gun or that it's inferior to its competition is ignorant and not worth the time of day. That said, if someone can quantify their position with a firsthand factual basis, different story.

I don't think it's any huge secret that I'm not particularly fond of Glocks, but it's because they just don't feel comfortable in my hand. It's not because they're poorly made or because I've seen pictures of them failing on the interwebs. It's because of a valid, specific to me, tangible reason. Heck, I've even owned three of them to try to become accustomed to them because they are a great gun. They're just a great gun for someone else. I would imagine that the majority of keyboard warriors who slam the XD don't have suffucient experience with them to validate their drivel, so treat it as such.

Bottom line, it seems the OP has had a good run with the XD (as most folks do and the same is likely true of the S&W, Ruger, and Glock people), and unless and until something changes to change that, keep shooting the XD and just ignore the noise from the "haters" as they're so affectionately called.

Years ago I bought a 4" XD-45 and loved it so much I bought another! Now I still have those 2 and have added a XDs 3.3" .45 and have had zero problems with any of them.

There's a FB page for SA owners, check it out.

I've never shot one, but since you asked I will tell you why I have no interest in them:
1) No Interest in SA products, especially ones that were sold here for substantially less than they sell for since SA got involved.

2) That grip safety. Just looks silly to me.

3) Looks

Now, having said that, because I have no firsthand experience with them I don't call them junk.

Shoot what you like, and don't let other people with no experience get you down

Ah, what the heck - I'll join in. Remember - opinions are like a-holes. Everyone has one and they all stink!
If you like your XD you can keep your XD.

Seriously, carry what is most comfortable to you and what you shoot the best. Some of my carry guns are not fan favorites, but they work for me. They carry well, I can shoot the snot out of a flys nose, and I'm comfortable enough relying on them should my life depend on them. Somehow I don't think one of the "other" gun fans will be there to rescue me should I find myself in a situation that calls for me pulling my weapon out.

Carry what you like and never look back. Just practice with it till you're completely proficient - then practice some more.

I have no hate for the xd, but I refuse to buy any gun with a grip safety. I do not like them, and will not pay money for something that I don't like while their are so many other good choices available.

love my xd

When I was shopping for my first handgun, the XD was the one I shot the best.

Its my primary carry gun (even though its less comfortable than my .38).

Ignore the haters.

The hate, I believe, comes primarily from a mix of Glock fanboys and those who hate all polymer type pistols. Glock fans likely hate the fact that Springfield is actually putting out a better quality pistol than Glock is in many ways today. Polymer pistol critics usually just hate ugly pistols, so that goes without saying.

Pretty or not, the XD line of pistols is well-built, easy shooting, and more affordable than it's competition.

That's another thing, most XD detractors have not handled or shot one. They are most certainly not junk. They're overbuilt, if anything, and the ergonomics, in my opinion, are more suited to more shooters than the blocky Glock grips.

And I've owned and liked a number of Glocks over the years, too. I just don't think that they're making them as well as they used to now. Springfield is.

I have one or more of every popular striker fired pistol made

I own multiples of the Springfield XD, Glock, Smith & Wesson M&P, KHAR and Ruger. I know that there are more striker fired handguns out there but my collection covers a good bit of the more popular end of the market. On the whole, the more popular striker fired pistols are extremely reliable and a few are damned accurate...like the G21 for example. Admittedly I'm an inveterate tinkerer. On the pistols I use for target shooting or carry hunting, I usually replace either the trigger springs or the entire trigger system. Where my carry guns are concerned, I generally leave everything stock for liability reasons...except for the sights. Most of mine have the Trijacon HD night sights on them. That's just my personal preference. The Fulcrum trigger made by Zev Technology and the Apex trigger system made for the Glocks and M&Ps respectively are absolutely superb. The result in either case is a striker fired pistol that will run as fast as a well tuned 1911. The Powder River trigger systems made for the XD line are a close second on account of not eliminating the pre-travel or trigger take up IMO. Where the Glock, M&P and XDs are concerned the XD, in my opinion, is the better made pistol of the three. That said, replacing the extractor on the XD is damn near impossible. They must install the extractor with a ten ton press at the factory. The difficulty in replacing the sights on an XD comes in a close second...the folks in Croatia must really be in love with their hydraulic press. There are a ton more after market parts and supposed upgrades available for the Glock. After market stuff for the XD and M&P run about neck and neck. Of the three, it is far easier to work on a Glock than either of the other two. However, it's not particularly hard to work on any of them. All three are outstanding pistols that are well designed and well executed. I would not hesitate to defend life and limb with any of the pistols I've mentioned here. IMO it all comes down to a matter of personal choice. Just go with what you shoot the best given the intended application for the pistol!

It's funny how that goes. In my many years of shooting I have met many people who dislike a certain gun and are very vocal about it. Personally I love the full size M&P. they fit my hand very well and I am very accurate with them. And I have taken my share of heat because I don't shoot Glock, CZ, Ruger, etc, etc.

If you like the XD and you can shoot it accurately, then its a good gun! Shoot it and enjoy it.

I've owned an XD since 2007. I don't think it is the end all be all of the handgun world but it is a well made tool that works exactly as it was designed. If the XD works for you & you know it to be reliable who cares what someone else thinks. My XD is reliable. I haven't shot everything out there but I own semi-auto handguns made by Ruger, XD, Kel-Tec, and Taurus & I have shot pistols made by other manufacturers. If I shoot a gun & it works well & is reliable I don't care what others think. This past year I bought a Taurus PT-111 G2. It works & works well though the internet consensus is that anything Taurus is junk. Who cares what others think as long as it works for you.

I have a XD45,its my bedside gun because it has never ever given me a failure at the range,something I cannot say about any of the other semi auto hanguns I own.

You like the gun, it works for you and the wife; I don't see any problem here at all. To answer your question: The only thing you need to know about your XD is to practice, practice, and practice some more with it. There is nothing more dangerous than being at the business end of a gun in the hand of its master. That is what matters; everything else is just noise.

I look at the polymer guns as tools, much like a hammer. I'm probably considered a Glock fanboy, but I would not say I "love" them. They work, I shoot them well and I have confidence in their ability to go bang and put the bullet where I aim it. Glocks are very easy to work on, have an endless supply chain of parts (not only custom parts, OEM as well).

Glocks were simply the only polymer/striker guns on the market when I started using and carrying them (back in 1988 or 89). That may be the single reason I and many others are fans of the platform.

Now, do I "love" Glocks? Nope. Do I "hate" XDs? Nope. Guns are inanimate objects and as such do not necessitate feelings of emotion on those levels.

So if you are confident in your choice, there isn't a need for edification of a choice. Simply shoot, enjoy and don't give a flip what anyone thinks of your choice!

Peace out!

I am getting to know the xd45 better as a replacement for my house gun. It's quite large for my hands and I'm not in love with the grip safety but the trigger is very light, if a little undefined, from the factory. It also will not have anything to do with 200gr swc ammo. No issue with anything else so far. It is my first .45 and I bought it over the counter for a great price and it's growing in me. It's quite unlike the xds I carry (grip safety on such a short grip doesn't bother me) and it was not originally my first choice for a .45 but I gotta say I have no reason to replace it.

Bought one of the sub-compact Mod 2 guns in .45 ACP this past December. I've run about 1000 rounds through it. Never a failure to fire or eject. Quite accurate with various types and makes of ammunition.

There was mention of problems related to the XD;s grip safety, and other things in Police testing. Could we get something besides the usual no-name statements? Both Glock and S&W have had issues in their Police testing, but nobody seems to hold that against them.

Glocks, to me, are uncomfortable. I also think that anything requiring pulling the trigger to disassemble is a safety hazard. I would also ask why, if the trigger on an XD is inherently less safe, there hasn't been a recurrence of the typical Glock Leg in the XD?

It's a choice. Guns are dangerous, they are supposed to be. If you aren't competent to handle a particular style or mechanism, then pick something else. That doesn't however, mean that one's personal lack of competence means that others choices are bad.

No hate here for XDs nor for Glocks.

I grew up shooting revolvers and 1911s along with a few HiPowers. Glocks never crossed my mind. Later I did shoot a few. About nine years ago I had a couple bucks and bought a XD 45.

It vexed me to no end learning to shoot it but with practice it gave good groups and nothing jammed it, like Speer Gold Dot 200gr hp.

I'm not enamored with it but still have it and don't plan on selling it.