marvin Posted: April 17, 2007 HS Produkt (formerly I.M. Metal) manufactures these weapons in the city of Ozalj, Croatia and then licenses and sells the weapons in the US by Springfield Armory.
The Springfield Armory XD (X-Treme Duty) series of pistols are magazine fed, striker-fired, polymer-framed, semi-automatic handguns. Each premium handgun features an Ultra Safety Assurance (USA)Trigger System, double-stack high-capacity magazines, a 1911-style grip safety, a loaded chamber indicator, ambidextrous magazine release buttons, striker status indicator, and accessory rail.
Springfield Armory exclusively offers the XD to the US market in five different calibers: 9x19 mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W, .45 GAP, and .45 ACP. Additionally, five primary models are available including a Compact version with a 4" barrel, a Sub-Compact model with a 3" barrel, a Tactical model with a 5" barrel, a Service model with a 4" barrel and a Ported V-10 model with a 4" barrel and upward-facing custom ports on the XD's slide to reduce muzzle rise and soften recoil. All five models in the XD line of weapons are available in one of four quality finishes: Black, Bi-Tone, OD Green, US Mil-Spec Flat Dark Earth (tan) and Black.
63 Comments
Anonymous
Sir.
Please send me the price of the gun, with addition information
on other .45 you have.
Thank you,
Mr. Alfred Henderson
VI Evie
I highly recomend for home protection,Target Practice in competitions and coneal carry.This xd by springfield armor is outstanding.This comment is based on my experience with my XD guns.Wish they would manufactor and XD with less safety 4 tactical enforcement and narcotics agencies I feel very confident about these XD Guns.
sytasyn_syn
As soon as I get home I plan on getting one for a conceal carry
FreedomMilitaria
I speak from first hand experience. I have owned an XD40 since Feb. and have ran several hundred rounds through it without one failure. I used it for my re-qualification for CCW, and our SRT bi-annual re-certification. I carry it on a daily basis and would bet my life on it hands down. I just purchased a XDm. Just when i thought you couldn't do better than perfect, Springfield proved me wrong......
Right out of the box both of them are more accurate, have a better grip feel, and are more comfortable to shoot than any pistol i have ever came in contact with. Functionality and ease of stripping combined with absolute performance make this one deadly weapon to carry.
traces
i bought an XD-40 a few months ago and it has swiftly moved in to my number one pistol position. right out of the box it shot smoothly and with a high level of accuracy. i would LOVE to get my hands on one of those XDMs. a guy had one at the range the other day and it was sick.
LLE
I have shot almost all of the competitive composite semiautos, in both 9mm and 40S&W, and I must say the XD ranks with the best, regardless of price. My appraisal of this weapon is that it is not just excellent--it is superb. Ergonomics, balance, trigger, mag capacities, inherent accuracy, inherent safety, reliability after several thousand rounds, and concealability all are top notch, and the recoil does not exceed similar size 9mm's. The only reson I graded it 9.5, instead of 10 was to be a hard ass about the OEM sights. It's not that they are bad--only that they do not seem to match the overall quality level of the weapon they are mounted on.
One last comment: I installed a Crimson Trace laser, as soon as they were available. I was concerned that it might interfere with the great feel of the grip, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the grip actually felt BETTER with the Crimson Trace installed.
Although I have not handled a new XDm, I cannot imagine it being better than the XD.........Springfield Rocks, and so does Croatia!!
Reaper308
i recommend you try the XDM. you will love it if you like the XD.
LLE
briefly describe what you believe to be better about the XDm. I am not being argumentative--only very curious about your informed opinion. I probably will not be able to handle one for some time, unless I happen to bump into some lucky new owner, at our little local range.
ebear
how expensive is the .40 ammo? im going up to the .45 i do like the xd but im also lookin into the taurus 24-7
Reaper308
.40 is a little more than 9mm, and a little less than .45acp. you can get a 100 rds of winchester white box at walmart for about $25
Dtrpsec
If you have small hands, i would recommend the Taurus 24/7. if your hands are large or XL do your self a favor and go with the XD. i have two XD's and owned the 24/7 in .45acp i am 6'3" with a large hand. when i shot the 24/7 my thumb would release the mag every time. this is why i sold the 24/7 to a friend who had small hands, he dose not have the same problem.
ebear
but, how w3ould you rate the 24/7 as a hand gun?
LLE
I had a 24/7 in 40S&W. I was not surprised that the form and function were very good. My wife's PT111 Millenium Pro has always been very good. The 24/7 is an upgraded PT111, and a very good one at that. It was accurate and reliable, BUT it did not fit in my hands like the XD does. My hand size requires, as an example, a Medium cadet golf glove, if that is any help.
sytasyn_syn
For small hands I would go with the S&W M340...less the 6 1/2in
However, I am 6'3" as well and my hand are no where near small. I can't even fit two fingers on the 340.
ebear
i have average hands not thick.for instance the glock 19 is too small for my taste as far as the grip.
ebear
I'm on the cusp of getting me a .45 handgun. money is an issue, but i've also got a used taurus 1911 at the cabellas by me for 500.00..hmmmmm i don't know yet
LLE
depending upon that specific pistols features and condition, $500 may or may Not be a good price There are many different models of the basic Taurus 1911 so as to be confusing. but if you keep looking, you might find one NIB for very little more money
Check out Gunbroker.com. There are a number of them there, with no reserves. Also check Gunsamerica.com.
ebear
that is cheap by you...here in illionois a 100 count 9mm winchester white box is 28 bucks at cabella's on sale
Reaper308
the 100 rd. box of 9mm winchester is about $20 at walmart, the .40 is about $25 and the .45 is about $30
ebear
walmarts in illinois at least in the chicago area do'nt sell ammo anymore
Reaper308
haters
ebear
no shit , its softening up with that supreme court ruling in washington but it's gonna take awhile
deadreckoning1013
When I first got my XD-45 I was REALLY happy with it and everyday that stays the same. When i changed agencies I was able to carry it on duty and since then 6 other officers and changed over!!
Reaper308
what did you carry? glock? beretta?
ebear
could'nt you upgrade your present xd to match the xdm
greasypaws
it is mainly the barrel that makes it match grade
ebear
ok thanks
Reaper308
you would need to buy a new xdm frame, the barrel, and the short reset trigger system... which is basically a whole new gun.
the better barrel and short reset trigger are the main functional differences, but you can change the size of the grips for your tiny little hands and some xdm's offer manual safeties.
ebear
well i think i've read that xd will sooner or later discontinue the other xd"s due to the popularity of the xdm's
Reaper308
small hands, smell like cabbage
ebear
oh ok.in that case
sytasyn_syn
Snake smells like cabbage...but thats only so he can sneak in the fields and blend in with the smell of it. Can't blend in smelling like Old Spice in a field of crops trying to get a sneaky sniper shot!!
Crusading Knight
I'm new here first comment. I have XD- ported 9mm. It shoots great. This is my concealed carry weapon, I feel comfortable with it I like having more firepower on my side.
NFGfaNaTiK
Can anyone tell me if the XDM .40 is legal in California cause I'm going to buy one if it is. Thanks.
FreedomMilitaria
mine clearly stated on the box "not for sale in California"
NFGfaNaTiK
ok thank you
FreedomMilitaria
i'm sure it has to do with the capacity. they are a little crazy on the laws for high cap mags. still i would check with a local dealer just to make sure.
Reaper308
yes, it is because of the mag cap. you can only have 10 rounders in cali
FreedomMilitaria
thats why i love the great state of Missouri. if i had a 1000 round mag for my XDm, it would still be legal. heavy as hell, but i wouldn't be in trouble for it. hopefully it will stay that way.
Tactical Timmy
I am looking to replace both my .45's that I carry for my local S.W.A.T. team. I currently have a EAA witness that has served me well over the past 7 years. How ever it does not have a light rail. The other is a Baby Eagle that is picky on ammo and likes to jam in protest to certain types of ammunition. The reason I bought the Baby Eagle was that the magazines are interchangable between the 2 guns. I am looking at the XD in .45 due to my current needs. I am also considering the Smith & Wesson M&P in .45. But the latter is in DA only and I am not a big fan of that. I prefer my DA/SA. So far the XD seems to fit what I am looking for. Its that or I come up with alot more money and get the H&K MK23. Due my budget I think the XD is my best bet. That or get the polymer verson of the EAA Witness. Problem there is finding a Blackhawk SERPA holster for them. If any one on here has any other suggestion's on a good fire arm to carry that is close to the XD let me know please.
ebear
What about the Taurus 24/7 pro. Its got all you want and a good price, I just got one in a .45 and love it.
Tactical Timmy
I actually bought a Taurus 24/7 when I went through the academy. I had a real problem with the trigger pull at the time. From what I understand it has been redone and maybe better. Thanks.
ebear
They did fix the problem., but i do like the looks of the new Dessert BABY EAGLE11.
andrei
I'm planning to get one. Which of these 3 is reliable when it comes to accuracy and durability? I read the torture test of XD 9. 17,000 rds. without a breakage, what about the 40 SW and 45 ACP ?
BluesHarp
but the .40 S&W will give you quicker target re-acquisition after the shot, simply because of less recoil than the .45. As far a accuracy, they are all accurate. They will all give you an occational fly-away shot, but that will happen with any handgun. I have read many ballistics tests on the XD9 and the XD40 and they hold tight groups with just an occational fly-away. Same with the XD45. The real badass in the XD family is the XDm. They are refined with a match grade barrel, improved sights and reworked trigger. They are worth the extra money to acquire one. Plus, with any of the XD's, you get a ton of cool stuff in a great case. A win/win situation no matter which one you get.
andrei
thank you for the info. i agree xdm is the best but it is not available in ca. just stick to the xd. how about the durability, will they last longer. What is your idea with a glock 17? i find it hard to compare this two. which one is really good with this two guns. pricewise they are almost the same.
BluesHarp
I would go with the Glock. Yeah, guys, I said it. For the money, the Glock is a better value than the XD. But if you are like me and have large hands, the Glock might bite you like it does me. The slide grabs the web of my thumb as it cycles. I have to say that Glocks are extremely reliable, accurate and very customizable. The XD is too young to have a bunch of aftermarket stuff yet, but just wait. They will catch up.
Another pro for the XD is that you can run +p and +p+ round through it. The Glock company recommends you don't do that. I have not heard of one blowing up while firing +p rounds through it but you just never know. I would hate for my Glock to blow up in my hand.
They don't sell XDm's in Cali? That sucks.
andrei
yup. they don't. the reason was doj did not approved the xdm's loaded chamber indicator and the cocked indicator. i think it does'nt make sense bacause its just have the same features as xd's. the diff. is that its only a new model with upgrades right?
i went to the gunstore on my way home, people are busy buying guns, it looks like everybody does, young, adults, asians, caucasians. i am thinking of buying a bullet-proof vest instead of another gun. in that way i really have a defense.hahaha.
andrei
Finally i got my xd 9, haven't shot it yet just lubricated it with break free oil. Im really satisfied the way it looks and feel. It has a Springfield Armory quality eventhough it is made in Croatia, low-priced handgun with an excellent quality. I also appreciate the goodies that came with it. Many people don't like the holster because it will scratch the slide, but what I did is sprayed silicone oil inside the holster and loosened the adjusment a tiny bit. This way whenever you holster it, its gonna feel slick and will not catch any sharp spots.
ivantank
how long did you wait for your new xd.? what is the availability of handguns out there? here where i am its a long wait for handguns such as glocks and xdm's...pleanty of used stuff in the case's and long guns are all in stock...ammo's a bitch but i guess thats like antwhere