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

[sigma 40ve]

Ready? Hell, I bought one on 12-31-05. I like it so far. Put over 250 rds of various types thru it so far. Got a feeling all my other 45's might be safe queens now.


Fits in all the holsters I have my other XD's. Grip is just slightly longer than the service 9mm and the barrel is also just slightly longer. I like the fact I won't have to wait for someone to come out with a holster for it. As far as capacity 13+1 is nice.

 

[MyRoad]

...Got a feeling all my other 45's might be safe queens now.

Just curious, what are your other 45's? I'm interested in what you like about this one specifically more than the others. Thanks.

 

[IndianaDean]

I'm going to check one out when I find one.

 

[sigma 40ve]

Just curious, what are your other 45's? I'm interested in what you like about this one specifically more than the others. Thanks.[/QUOTE


Para LDA's, SA Govt 1911, S&W 4506, and a good ole Hi Point 45.

The SA XD fits my hand better, thus feels better, and I like the trigger.

 

[Malone LaVeigh]

I feel my detestation of plastic guns weakening. A lot.

 

[varoadking]

Ready? Hell, I bought one on 12-31-05. I like it so far. Put over 250 rds of various types thru it so far. Got a feeling all my other 45's might be safe queens now.


Fits in all the holsters I have my other XD's. Grip is just slightly longer than the service 9mm and the barrel is also just slightly longer. I like the fact I won't have to wait for someone to come out with a holster for it. As far as capacity 13+1 is nice.

The barrel on the XD-.45ACP is actually listed as .01 shorter than the XD-9

 

[Frenchy]

The barrel on the XD-.45ACP is actually listed as .01 shorter than the XD-9

Actually... it's the slide length that is slightly longer.

 

[sigma 40ve]

Sorry, my fault. I held them side by side and the 45 is longer, just thought it was due to barrel length. I didn't read the spec sheet, I have been too busy grinning.

 

[kent m. lane]

Got to have it! I will wait awile for the price to fall, like Ruger's Alaska.

 

[Frenchy]

Got to have it! I will wait awile for the price to fall, like Ruger's Alaska.

Same here. Once we see them at most of the major distributors, the cost should level out somewhat.

 

[odysseus]

Alright, that's it. I will be seriously checking out the XD. I had always played with the idea of a .40 in another poly, but I personally couldn't be swayed to add this caliber to have to stock over the .45. I am very curious about it.

Tell me, what criticisms do people have of the SA XD line? How well are they built? Any problems or tweaks people are doing?

 

[valor1]

I'm new at the XD's but I loved it when I fired my pal's XD-9. DO the new XD's finish compare to Glock's tenifer finish? Thanks.

 

[possum]

i have had mine for 6 months, put 2000rds through it, carry it almost everyday, and have little wear on the pistol, there is some on the grip safety and the slide release and that is it! If you really wanted you could get it dura coated, but I have had no issues with my finish. You know why glock only has frames made in the US and not the slide? To get the tenifer coat it has to go through a process that the EPA will not allow companies here to perform, because of the chemicals used. I learned that the other day and thought it would be nice to pass along!

 

[Frenchy]

Click on my signature fellas...All of your questions will be answered.

 

[NineseveN]

DO the new XD's finish compare to Glock's tenifer finish? Thanks.

No, it's the same finish. The finish is the only remaining weakspot on this firearm IMHO. That won't stop me from buying one, as I had an XD 9mm for over a year that saw daily carry and regular use, never rusted one bit. I did get some brownie crammed into one of the front slide serrations though, but CLP cleaned that right up.

 

[sigma 40ve]

 

[Brian Woodnorth]

XD 45ACP: Can it handle reg. diet of 45ACP JHP+P

Does anyone have experience with XD 45ACP JHP +P in the service 4" ? Can teh XD 45ACP handle a regular diet of 45acp jhp +P loads without problems?

Why? a)Because it increases the muzzel velosity thereby increases the projectile performance.

b) And becasue full size Glocks can consume 45ACP JHP+P rounds all life long without any problems.

I am hoping that XDs can do so as well!

Thank you! Windplex

 

[toocool]

I'm new at the XD's but I loved it when I fired my pal's XD-9. DO the new XD's finish compare to Glock's tenifer finish? Thanks.

According to Springfield Armory, the finish is Melonite, which I learned from research is just another trade name for tennifer, so it is comparable to the Glock finish.

 

[NineseveN]

No, it's the same finish. The finish is the only remaining weakspot on this firearm IMHO. That won't stop me from buying one, as I had an XD 9mm for over a year that saw daily carry and regular use, never rusted one bit. I did get some brownie crammed into one of the front slide serrations though, but CLP cleaned that right up.

Update:

Forgot to post the correction here, but according to SA, as toocool stated, they are coming with the Melonite treatment (the .45ACp's only). At the time I posted that answer, it was not know that this would be the case (SA never advertised it, the exterior finish is prety much the same so there is no real visible difference AFAIK).

 

[milcaztra]

Anybody able to post side-by-side comparison pics of the XD45 and Glock 30? I'm just curious about the relative size difference. Thanks a bunch!