I own a Springfield 1911 A1, Para Ordnance P12-45, Tangfolio .25 and a Davis .32cal. i was looking for something larger than .25 or .32 but something smaller than my 2 .45's and it had to be polymer. The catch was i DIDN'T want a GLOCK! so i settled on The springfield xd-40. any thoughts or opinions about it. i know its far from a USP, but it is very well built and the grip feels great.
**SPRINGFIELD XD-40** opinions please
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"opinions please"
OK.
They are ugly
Posted in jest but for myself they are just far too ugly and odd looking for me to ever buy one when there's so many other options for guns that shoot just as well and appeal to my sense of proportion and mechanical style.
OK.
They are ugly
Posted in jest but for myself they are just far too ugly and odd looking for me to ever buy one when there's so many other options for guns that shoot just as well and appeal to my sense of proportion and mechanical style.
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I'm surprised you're not thinking of a 9mm XD instead. 9mm is such a popular round and it's a lot less expensive.
I personally like the XD a lot. It feels very sturdy, but as mentioned above, any repairs have to be effected in Croatia as the company that builds them (and then gives them to Springfield to export) doesn't sell after marker parts. It apparently takes a really long time to get any repairs done IF anything breaks (which may never happen).
I personally like the XD a lot. It feels very sturdy, but as mentioned above, any repairs have to be effected in Croatia as the company that builds them (and then gives them to Springfield to export) doesn't sell after marker parts. It apparently takes a really long time to get any repairs done IF anything breaks (which may never happen).
Love my XD-40,as well.Very comfortable to shoot ,and amazingily accurate .The only gun that i can double tap 2 rounds at 25 yrds and the holes touch each other!!!!I know this sounds hard to believe!!!I am NOT a polymer type of guy but i sometimes swear this pistol was built for my hands.I am a dyed in the wool 1911 fan and i bought this pistol with some reservations but decided too give it a go,my wife really likes it as well,which is o.k. with me as i can go shoot my 1911,(Almost as accurate).700 rounds and counting not one mechanical failure or jam,feeds, extracts,and ejects with authourity slabbed some Heinie straight-8 sites,lots of more happy shootin to go
mikebaker1129
CGN Regular
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I have one in 9mm and love it .
I am not sure about the Croatia repair center , I sent a magazine that I bought cheap at a pawn shop and Springfield replaced it no questions ask . I also beleive Springfield honors a lifetime warranty on these . I have not needed the warranty so far. I like the grip safety and feel that it offers alot and prvents some accidental discharges that are common with Glocks . Mine is not as accurate as my sig 226, but it cost only $386US and the Sig was over $700US,so maybee that is not a fair comparison .
A very good firearm for the price in my opinion .
I am not sure about the Croatia repair center , I sent a magazine that I bought cheap at a pawn shop and Springfield replaced it no questions ask . I also beleive Springfield honors a lifetime warranty on these . I have not needed the warranty so far. I like the grip safety and feel that it offers alot and prvents some accidental discharges that are common with Glocks . Mine is not as accurate as my sig 226, but it cost only $386US and the Sig was over $700US,so maybee that is not a fair comparison .
A very good firearm for the price in my opinion .
XD-40, Oh ya, Nice.
I shoot my Brother's and it is awesome. He uses it for IDPA I think. Easy load mags, smooth, consistantly predictable trigger action and reliable to the point of being boring. One gun it would not bother me to have. I recommend it. I have shot 300+ rounds. He has a springfield XD9 stainless as well and is also nearly flawless, mags are difficult to load. Shot 1000's out of that one and would recommend it as well. Made in Eastern Europe I believe but whatever, Springfield seems to have quality stuff.
I shoot my Brother's and it is awesome. He uses it for IDPA I think. Easy load mags, smooth, consistantly predictable trigger action and reliable to the point of being boring. One gun it would not bother me to have. I recommend it. I have shot 300+ rounds. He has a springfield XD9 stainless as well and is also nearly flawless, mags are difficult to load. Shot 1000's out of that one and would recommend it as well. Made in Eastern Europe I believe but whatever, Springfield seems to have quality stuff.
The Cocker
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Good gun, I had one in 9mm. I shot well with it.
PrairieMedic
CGN frequent flyer
I've shot buckets and buckets through mine, just had to replace the locking block and barrell through warranty support. 3 months it was gone, no charge. I'm not aware of another shooter that has beaten the crap out of their xd as much as me.
My original finish is fine, mine was an early model.
If I was to repurchase i'd get a Sig 226 in 40s&w refurb unit from Wolverine or another xd-40. I've never liked the glock, so i'm biased. I liked the 40 so I had the option to go 357sig(yuk) or 9mm(cheapo).
My original finish is fine, mine was an early model.
If I was to repurchase i'd get a Sig 226 in 40s&w refurb unit from Wolverine or another xd-40. I've never liked the glock, so i'm biased. I liked the 40 so I had the option to go 357sig(yuk) or 9mm(cheapo).
Wolfstrack
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Lower Mainland BC
good guns, well done for a plastic toy...on the other hand I prefer metal on metal pistols.
