Glock GAPs compared to XDGAPs - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Warren · 02-05-2005, 01:15 AM

The GLOCKs have the large slide on top of a standard frame while for the XDs the dimensions stay the same but the barrel is way thinner.

Will the slide and barrel on the XD be able to handle the abuse of the GAP round?

**Frenchy** · 02-05-2005, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Warren

The GLOCKs have the large slide on top of a standard frame while for the XDs the dimensions stay the same but the barrel is way thinner.

Will the slide and barrel on the XD be able to handle the abuse of the GAP round?

The XD's slide is a little beefier dimensionally than the Glock slide; thus there was no need to change it. I've heard that the barrel wall seems thinner, but considering the relative low pressure that the GAP develops, I'm sure that this is not a problem. I would imagine Springfield's R&D has researched this well.

C.H.Luke · 02-05-2005, 09:08 AM

"...but the barrel is way thinner."

FWIW, the barrel wall of a G36 is .083" thick or about 5/64 of an inch.

To bad SA didn't make their .45 a real .45 like Walther did!

cadmonkey · 02-05-2005, 05:41 PM

Ok, maybe this is a foolish question - is the XD45 only offered to LEOs? The reviews I've read have covered it as 'Tactical' and indicated it's aimed at law enforcement. I've been wanting to step up to a 45 and with below average mits something based on the GAP is appealing.

**R Dub** · 02-05-2005, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cadmonkey

Ok, maybe this is a foolish question - is the XD45 only offered to LEOs? The reviews I've read have covered it as 'Tactical' and indicated it's aimed at law enforcement. I've been wanting to step up to a 45 and with below average mits something based on the GAP is appealing.

The XD .45 GAP is available to all (if you can find one!).
PS. Welcome to the HS/XD funhouse

tec · 02-05-2005, 06:05 PM

where u from cadmonkey?

cadmonkey · 02-05-2005, 06:06 PM

Thanks - Hasn't even appeared on SA's web site yet, but then again the 37 isn't on Glock's either and thats been out for a while now. And it's good to see a group of people enjoying our freedoms so much I just HAD to join! Thanks!

cadmonkey · 02-05-2005, 06:06 PM

Maumee

tec · 02-05-2005, 07:17 PM

ur kidding!

holland here
where do you shoot? not too many choices: cleland's, the place 20 miles out central ave. and a couple way out the east side.

One other guy online from toledo- "Jeep" something. he shoots at clelands and is looking into the adams conservation club over on angola for membership costs.

cadmonkey · 02-05-2005, 07:34 PM

Yeah, Clelands is the only option I've been familiar with. Was out there today looking to spend some time on the range and would have had to wait an hour plus. All the workers were tied up so I couldn't even get any info on availability. Guess I need to get up earlier on Saturdays.... Wasn't aware of the Adams conservation Club. I'll have to look into that. I want to get out more often.

02-05-2005, 01:15 AM	#1
Warren XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6	Glock GAPs compared to XDGAPs The GLOCKs have the large slide on top of a standard frame while for the XDs the dimensions stay the same but the barrel is way thinner. Will the slide and barrel on the XD be able to handle the abuse of the GAP round? __________________ C\'mon SA drop test the 5 inch XD-45ACP.

02-05-2005, 09:08 AM	#3
C.H.Luke XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 176	"...but the barrel is way thinner." FWIW, the barrel wall of a G36 is .083" thick or about 5/64 of an inch. To bad SA didn't make their .45 a real .45 like Walther did! __________________ \"Never stop practicing the fundamentals of marksmanship during training. Sight alignment, sight picture & trigger control will determine whether you hit or miss in the end.\" Chuck Taylor

02-05-2005, 06:05 PM	#6
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,654 Blog Entries: 1	where u from cadmonkey? __________________ Founding father of the "Post here if you want to increase your post count".

02-05-2005, 07:17 PM	#9
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,654 Blog Entries: 1	ur kidding! holland here where do you shoot? not too many choices: cleland's, the place 20 miles out central ave. and a couple way out the east side. One other guy online from toledo- "Jeep" something. he shoots at clelands and is looking into the adams conservation club over on angola for membership costs. __________________ Founding father of the "Post here if you want to increase your post count".

02-05-2005, 07:34 PM	#10
cadmonkey XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maumee, Ohio Posts: 21	Yeah, Clelands is the only option I've been familiar with. Was out there today looking to spend some time on the range and would have had to wait an hour plus. All the workers were tied up so I couldn't even get any info on availability. Guess I need to get up earlier on Saturdays.... Wasn't aware of the Adams conservation Club. I'll have to look into that. I want to get out more often. __________________ XD40 Service Taurus PT-908

02-05-2005, 05:41 PM	#4
cadmonkey XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maumee, Ohio Posts: 21	Ok, maybe this is a foolish question - is the XD45 only offered to LEOs? The reviews I've read have covered it as 'Tactical' and indicated it's aimed at law enforcement. I've been wanting to step up to a 45 and with below average mits something based on the GAP is appealing.

02-05-2005, 06:06 PM	#7
cadmonkey XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maumee, Ohio Posts: 21	Thanks - Hasn't even appeared on SA's web site yet, but then again the 37 isn't on Glock's either and thats been out for a while now. And it's good to see a group of people enjoying our freedoms so much I just HAD to join! Thanks!

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