Who is ready for the Springfield XD .45 ACP??

[12 Volt Man]

Yup that is what I said "ACP", not "GAP". It is really coming.

See for yourselves. I am going to start saving now.

http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=472727&perpage=25&highlight=&pagenumber=1

Photos taken out of a magazine and scanned today.

 

[hnm201]

Call me when they release the 10mm version.

 

[scott.cr]

Hah, cool ad.

I blew my gun money on guns and a diamond ring for the wife as a Christmas gift. So that means no scope for the new TRG-22 for the next few months.

As to the XD, I'd have to wait for it to hit the California DOJ list before buying one. For 2006 all the newly added handguns have to have a chamber indicator, which the XD already has, so it'll be a shoe-in.

 

[gudel]

So what's gonna happen to their current 45GAP line?

 

[GregGry]

I might be sold... If it has a big grip..

 

[Dr.Who]

Very interesting.....

Looks like the box includes a double mag holder and holster. Look at the lid of the gun box and it says it in the ad.... Maybe I'm seeing things... But if so, could be a real good deal....

 

[Darkside852003]

I want one.

 

[Grayrider]

Kimber polymer in that thread looks interesting. I wonder what its origins are? Surely they are not making it themselves.

GR

 

[scubie02]

I'd have to try one and see how big the grip was--I like my xd's now, would have to see how a bigger one to fit a 45 felt (unless they have somehow managed to fit a 45 in the regular sized one by some miracle, which wouldn't seem possible given the 45 gap).

I've actually considered the gap so as to get 45 in an xd, but somewhat fear its a fad. Guess we'll see.

 

[Frenchy]

I might be sold... If it has a big grip..

Most likely along the lines of the G-21, except more ergonomic.

 

[12 Volt Man]

I bet it is a Steyr. Looks and aweful lot like my M9.

Kimber polymer in that thread looks interesting. I wonder what its origins are? Surely they are not making it themselves.

GR

 

[JamisJockey]

That might push me over the edge...I've been talking and talking about buying a fullsize auto but don't have one....

 

[GregGry]

Most likely along the lines of the G-21, except more ergonomic.

Thats what I was thinking.. I dislike the g21, the finger groves pinch my finger, the grip angle is akward, and the ergos weren't right for me. The HK usp is better, and if this new XD is good, I might be sold on buying one. I have been looking for a 45acp glock alternative thats cheap, so I can use it to test handloads.

 

[Frenchy]

Thats what I was thinking.. I dislike the g21, the finger groves pinch my finger, the grip angle is akward, and the ergos weren't right for me. The HK usp is better, and if this new XD is good, I might be sold on buying one. I have been looking for a 45acp glock alternative thats cheap, so I can use it to test handloads.

It was the grip design that sold me on my HS 2000. With the combination of the high deep-cut web, lack of finger grooves, undercut trigger guard and the natural angle, it should be a major improvement for the small to average hand people, in handling a wider gripped gun.

 

[osteodoc08]

All I can say is, it's about time. About time that gun comapanies start to listen to thier customers.

Maybe Ruger will do away with all the lawyer script on the sides...yeah right.

 

[Rob1035]

I'd look very hard at a 5" version. I guess I'm a weirdo and think .45ACP=5" barrel

 

[eagle45]

I would be interested in one for sure. I like the 40 XD though the Tactical is not my favorite. It will be a hit if it is as reliable as the other models.

 

[Tomcat1066]

I like the XD's ergonomics. If the XD 45 ACP has similar characteristics, then I might seriously look at bringing one home. Unfortunately, I have a feeling my wife will be stealing it

Tom

 

[Technosavant]

Oooo... I'm in love.

I want my next handgun to be a rather small one for times when my 1911 is too big, but that XD looks to be next in line...

 

[hksw]

Looks like I'll have to edit my post about 2006 purchases on another thread.

 

[George Hill]

*RAISES HAND*
SIR, I VOLUNTEER TO TEST THIS, SIR!

 

[Browns Fan]

Quote:
"I might be sold... If it has a big grip.."

Not me, the Glock 21 feels like I'm holding a brick! If it's the same size as my XD9... I might be tempted.

 

[Dave Dembinski]

Call me when they release the 10mm version.

Exactly. A gun with the same ballistics as the existing 45 GAP version but in a longer cartridge just doesn't excite me much.

 

[Technosavant]

*RAISES HAND*
SIR, I VOLUNTEER TO TEST THIS, SIR!

Even you moderaters have to get in line.

Something tells me this will be an XBox 360 type launch- people waiting outside gun stores, waiting for the opening. Major backlogs, due to high demand.

 

[Grayrider]

I like XDs somewhat better than Glocks, so to me it is a viable rival to the 21. However, I likely won't sell my 21 for one. I have it nicely modified to suit me. Now should Springfield take advantage of the larger platform to offer .38 Super or 10mm, then I may have to take a closer look.

GR