Why is the OD green cheaper? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

alphawolf · 02-03-2006, 07:22 PM

Was searching online and see that the SPG XD9811 9MM 3IN CMP OD is $387.72 NIB from what seems to be a reputable company (?) Gilbert Gunworks.

The details states "Clear" so does that mean they are dumping them for some reason?

They are selling the SPG XD9802HCSP06 Black for $458.

I don't like the green very much, but this seems a good deal.

I must be missing something.

jedi573 · 02-03-2006, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphawolf

They are selling the SPG XD9802HCSP06 Black for $458.

I don't like the green very much, but this seems a good deal.

I must be missing something.

That seems about it. They weren't selling very well, so they've been lowering the price till they did.

Andy

sturmruger · 02-03-2006, 07:41 PM

I think it is because it is odd. People are used to black guns, trying to get people to buy green guns is going to to take a few years.

**Old School** · 02-03-2006, 07:42 PM

supply & demand. Lots of supply, little demand for the OD version.

alphawolf · 02-03-2006, 08:06 PM

Hmm. OK.

Umm...how much would it cost to change the color and who would do that?

The new black 9mm local is going for about $490 plus 6.5% tax in local shops. Can't get them to budge on price.

**Old School** · 02-03-2006, 08:09 PM

CCR can change the color of the frame, give Brad a call. I think he charges $95 for the frame and controls.

http://www.ccr-refinishing.com/hg.htm

Personally, I like the green and others do too. Don't be afraid to be different.

alphawolf · 02-03-2006, 08:23 PM

I wouldn't mind if I knew I'd keep it.

However, I'd really prefer a sub compact .45

This will be my 1st gun and due to my girly hands...I'm limited to what guns feel OK in my hand.

During my basic gun course, I practiced with an older 9mm Glock. Then the instructor gave me his newer sub compact Glock .45 (Glock 30)and let me run a magazine through it.

I suppose due to the design the recoil goes more directly through the wrist and back. So, the .45 felt actually a bit better to me than the 9mm which seemed to want to flip up.

Thing is the damn new glock grips are a bit thick for me to really feel comfortable with.

If the new XD .45 came in sub compact I'd get it in 2 seconds.

Nobody in the 2 shops I went to were fans of 40's and most people liked 45's. With the 9's ya get more rounds.

So, anyways- the XD would be my 1st gun and I know I'll sell it in the not too distant future.

Not thrilled about getting a color that will be hard to sell.

LTC-USA · 02-04-2006, 09:37 AM

I like the green. It seems to grow on you and is unique. Then again, I was Army, so maybe all I see is green now.

ichy_trigger · 02-04-2006, 10:08 AM

I bought a green Tactical because EVERYONE seems to have plain ole black. ABut then again, I rode the shortbus to school...

bignosehunter · 02-04-2006, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

I bought a green Tactical because EVERYONE seems to have plain ole black. ABut then again, I rode the shortbus to school...

+1
for the shortbus

02-03-2006, 07:22 PM	#1
alphawolf XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 16	Why is the OD green cheaper? Was searching online and see that the SPG XD9811 9MM 3IN CMP OD is $387.72 NIB from what seems to be a reputable company (?) Gilbert Gunworks. The details states "Clear" so does that mean they are dumping them for some reason? They are selling the SPG XD9802HCSP06 Black for $458. I don't like the green very much, but this seems a good deal. I must be missing something. __________________ Regards, AW

02-03-2006, 07:42 PM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,568	supply & demand. Lots of supply, little demand for the OD version. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

02-03-2006, 08:06 PM	#5
alphawolf XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 16	Hmm. OK. Umm...how much would it cost to change the color and who would do that? The new black 9mm local is going for about $490 plus 6.5% tax in local shops. Can't get them to budge on price. __________________ Regards, AW

02-03-2006, 08:09 PM	#6
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,568	CCR can change the color of the frame, give Brad a call. I think he charges $95 for the frame and controls. http://www.ccr-refinishing.com/hg.htm Personally, I like the green and others do too. Don't be afraid to be different. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

02-03-2006, 08:23 PM	#7
alphawolf XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 16	I wouldn't mind if I knew I'd keep it. However, I'd really prefer a sub compact .45 This will be my 1st gun and due to my girly hands...I'm limited to what guns feel OK in my hand. During my basic gun course, I practiced with an older 9mm Glock. Then the instructor gave me his newer sub compact Glock .45 (Glock 30)and let me run a magazine through it. I suppose due to the design the recoil goes more directly through the wrist and back. So, the .45 felt actually a bit better to me than the 9mm which seemed to want to flip up. Thing is the damn new glock grips are a bit thick for me to really feel comfortable with. If the new XD .45 came in sub compact I'd get it in 2 seconds. Nobody in the 2 shops I went to were fans of 40's and most people liked 45's. With the 9's ya get more rounds. So, anyways- the XD would be my 1st gun and I know I'll sell it in the not too distant future. Not thrilled about getting a color that will be hard to sell. __________________ Regards, AW

02-03-2006, 07:41 PM	#3
sturmruger XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: River Falls, WI Posts: 665	I think it is because it is odd. People are used to black guns, trying to get people to buy green guns is going to to take a few years.

02-04-2006, 09:37 AM	#8
LTC-USA XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 937	I like the green. It seems to grow on you and is unique. Then again, I was Army, so maybe all I see is green now. __________________ Springfield XD 9mm subcompact-Tripp chrome (2005) Browning Hi-Power (1966) Browning .25 (1966) 1903 A3 .30-06 Jack Russell Terrier

02-04-2006, 10:08 AM	#9
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,414	I bought a green Tactical because EVERYONE seems to have plain ole black. ABut then again, I rode the shortbus to school... __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

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