springfield xd .45 acp

Duran · 12-05-2007, 05:00 PM

Hey guys any one out there know the pros our cons to this firearm and can it handle the +P ammo any and all info would be helpful thanks in advance

**roy365** · 12-05-2007, 05:10 PM

FS-Springfield XD .45 in AZ

this guy might can help ya.

LandShark · 12-05-2007, 05:22 PM

....and it's still for sale.

$400 takes it

bgbdwlf2500 · 12-05-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Duran

Hey guys any one out there know the pros our cons to this firearm and can it handle the +P ammo any and all info would be helpful thanks in advance

im in the market right now for one and got talked out of the XD for the Smith M&P which after holding and trying the grips that it comes with feels much better. guy at the store said that there was nothing wrong with the XD but in comparison to the M&P they wanted to go buy the M&P not the XD...that being said however, what all you including Landshark?

JohnnyEgo · 12-05-2007, 06:01 PM

I'm new here, having just bought a Titan two weeks ago. I actually found out about this place from another forum of which I am a member, which is dedicated to guns.

Regarding the XD, it will take +P just fine. I've shot everything from 160 gr PowerBall to 230 grain Winchester White Box through one with no problems. Regarding advantages or disadvantages, it really depends on what you are comparing it to.

Most people compare them to the Glock, and that is what I will do as well. Advantages they offer over Glock are the more traditional 15 deg grip angle and an additional grip safety. I find them to be more comfortable to shoot then the Glock for this reason. They also offer a lifetime service agreement on the new ones, for what it's worth.

Advantages going squarely to the Glock are the Tennafer finish and near ubiquity. Tennafer is about the strongest finish you're going to find on a mass production firearm. You can beat the living hell out of it. Same cannot be said for the Springfield, nor even many other finishes, like the HKs I am so fond of. Also, by virtue of the fact that they have been around forever and everyone has one, you will seldom have difficulty finding parts, accessories, or armorers for your Glock.

I like the service size XD the best, as it is a very comfortable gun to shoot, and has a decent sight radius. Personal preference for carry goes to the 1911, however, as it is slimmer and I trust mine more.

Duran · 12-05-2007, 06:03 PM

Land shark that's a great price should of look around here first but I bought one just last weekend new for 150 more am new to firearms and was wondering can the 45 acp handle +P ammo?

bgbdwlf2500 · 12-05-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Duran

Land shark that's a great price should of look around here first but I bought one just last weekend new for 150 more am new to firearms and was wondering can the 45 acp handle +P ammo?

read the above post looks like it can

LandShark · 12-05-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Duran

Land shark that's a great price should of look around here first but I bought one just last weekend new for 150 more am new to firearms and was wondering can the 45 acp handle +P ammo?

Congrats!

As JohnnyEgo said you are in the green to use the plus ammo.

bgbdwlf2500 · 12-05-2007, 06:40 PM

i'll bite, not being new to handguns or guns in general but having been out of handguns for awhile, what is the +P ammo?

JohnnyEgo · 12-05-2007, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bgbdwlf2500

i'll bite, not being new to handguns or guns in general but having been out of handguns for awhile, what is the +P ammo?

Just means it's loaded to a higher pressure. Gives it a bit more velocity. Most modern handguns will handle it just fine in limited duration. The "combat oriented" handguns, including Sig, HK, Glock, Springfield, and the rest are built to chamber it regularly.