Can someone please clarify? 45GAP - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

aerowinged · 11-26-2005, 09:14 PM

Alright, well ive been doing some research and have across a few different numbers which are really starting to confuse me.

Here:
http://www.military.com/soldiertech/...ch_XD,,00.html
The specs at the bottom state: Barrel Length= 6"; Overall Length= 8.25"; Weight= 32oz; and a 10 Round Magazine.

http://www.springfield-armory.com/pr...5gapcomp.shtml
Specs for tactical state: Barrel Length= 5.01"; Length= 7"; Weight = 31oz

http://www.springfield-armory.com/pr...tl-45gap.shtml
Then here at the main page for the tactical it says overall length is 8"

Are there different variations between the tactical models? Why all different numbers ?

For those of you that own the GAP, does it say "XD-45LE" or "XD-45LE TACTICAL" on the left side (side with slide lock)? Or something else ?

sjp2452 · 11-26-2005, 10:08 PM

I could be wrong, but I'm guessing the 7" is a total slide length, whereas the 8" measurement is length from muzzle to the bottom of the grip.

The difference in barrel length...?? Maybe one includes the camber & the other doesn't?

Just buy one. You'll be happy.

Dustin98SS · 11-26-2005, 11:46 PM

The 4 inch Service Says 45LE, the 5 inch says 45LE and then Tactical on the slide. The service has a 4 inch barrel and the Tactical has a 5 inch barrel.

MPSoldier · 11-27-2005, 03:13 AM

Good eye, aerowinged...

The numbers on the Soldier of Fortune article don't really bother me as they got a number of things wrong, and it might have been a typo.

The other two, though, are both from the Springfield, so should be exactly the same. I will have to check....

backstay · 11-27-2005, 09:09 AM

I own the 5 in Tactical. Here's what it says:

Left Side XD-45LE

Farther back is says TACTICAL

Overall length is 7-7/8 In

I'm a much better shot with this pistol than any other I have ever own or shot. I went from middle of the pack at the IDPA matches to top 4 or 5 and as high as 2nd. I credit the pistol, but that's how it works for me. I also have a permit to carry and use this pistol.

aerowinged · 11-27-2005, 11:53 AM

And in assuming no one has heard of or seen a 10 Rd magazine yet, like they say on the soldiertech website. I really dont know what the heck there were doing with that article, besides screwing me up.lol. Unless.. could Springfield have sent them a special or modified XD ?

11-26-2005, 09:14 PM	#1
aerowinged XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 60	Can someone please clarify? 45GAP Alright, well ive been doing some research and have across a few different numbers which are really starting to confuse me. Here: http://www.military.com/soldiertech/...ch_XD,,00.html The specs at the bottom state: Barrel Length= 6"; Overall Length= 8.25"; Weight= 32oz; and a 10 Round Magazine. http://www.springfield-armory.com/pr...5gapcomp.shtml Specs for tactical state: Barrel Length= 5.01"; Length= 7"; Weight = 31oz http://www.springfield-armory.com/pr...tl-45gap.shtml Then here at the main page for the tactical it says overall length is 8" Are there different variations between the tactical models? Why all different numbers ? For those of you that own the GAP, does it say "XD-45LE" or "XD-45LE TACTICAL" on the left side (side with slide lock)? Or something else ?

11-26-2005, 10:08 PM	#2
sjp2452 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Land 'o Lakes, MN Posts: 1,014	I could be wrong, but I'm guessing the 7" is a total slide length, whereas the 8" measurement is length from muzzle to the bottom of the grip. The difference in barrel length...?? Maybe one includes the camber & the other doesn't? Just buy one. You'll be happy. __________________ ********************************* "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?"

11-26-2005, 11:46 PM	#3
Dustin98SS XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 69	The 4 inch Service Says 45LE, the 5 inch says 45LE and then Tactical on the slide. The service has a 4 inch barrel and the Tactical has a 5 inch barrel. __________________ Springfield XD .45 GAP Service Bitone Springfield XD .40 Sub w/ OD frame and XML Paratrooper SKS Norinco SKS

11-27-2005, 03:13 AM	#4
MPSoldier XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft Hood, TX Posts: 166	Good eye, aerowinged... The numbers on the Soldier of Fortune article don't really bother me as they got a number of things wrong, and it might have been a typo. The other two, though, are both from the Springfield, so should be exactly the same. I will have to check.... __________________ I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six..... Para-Ordnance Hi-Cap Single Action 1911 (pick up in less than a month!!) XD 45ACP Service

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11-27-2005, 09:09 AM	#5
backstay XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 257	I own the 5 in Tactical. Here's what it says: Left Side XD-45LE Farther back is says TACTICAL Overall length is 7-7/8 In I'm a much better shot with this pistol than any other I have ever own or shot. I went from middle of the pack at the IDPA matches to top 4 or 5 and as high as 2nd. I credit the pistol, but that's how it works for me. I also have a permit to carry and use this pistol.

11-27-2005, 11:53 AM	#6
aerowinged XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 60	And in assuming no one has heard of or seen a 10 Rd magazine yet, like they say on the soldiertech website. I really dont know what the heck there were doing with that article, besides screwing me up.lol. Unless.. could Springfield have sent them a special or modified XD ?