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WW55102 · 08-25-2007, 09:23 PM

Not exactly an XD request, but I'd love to see Springfield develop a line of pistol-caliber carbines that take XD mags (see also: Beretta Px4/Cx4).

Jmanwit · 08-25-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by WW55102

Not exactly an XD request, but I'd love to see Springfield develop a line of pistol-caliber carbines that take XD mags (see also: Beretta Px4/Cx4).

THAT would be something!!

SMMAssociates · 08-25-2007, 09:53 PM

Short barrelled .45's:

My S&W CS45 is a .45ACP "air travel" gun. That is one that I wouldn't mind getting an insurance check for.... Essentially it's a PPK/S that's about an inch thick

. The chamber's nearly the same length as the barrel. (It's also more or less the same size as an XD-9 SC.) At 30' both of them shoot well enough for defensive carry. 'Course the Smith is 6+1.... I shoot JHP's in both - the .45's seem to do what's necessary but I can't speak about the expansion issues.

There are loads available for shorter barrelled guns too. Might be worth a look....

The Smith doesn't do a lot of muzzle flip either - recoil is straight back. Very soft Hogue grips suck up most of it. The little XD roars like an angry bull and climbs quite a bit. I'm not sure what a .45ACP version would do. It'd be fun to try though

.

(My usual daily carry is a 4" 1911. It does what it's supposed to do. The CS45 is for trips. I use the XD-9 SC for "around the house".... I'd still like to see a thumb safety on the thing but can live without it. I'd also love to know why tritium sights aren't standard nowadays. Gotta cost less than $50 when the gun's originally built. Just IMO....)

atmiller · 08-26-2007, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cougar_guy04

Oh, I forgot to mention what I'd like to see changed about the XD lineup . . . parts availability.

I can't even buy magazine baseplates to paint for USPSA matches.

That's got my vote.

IndianaJones · 08-26-2007, 07:05 AM

If the .40 was based on the .45 frame, I wouldnt have bought the XD40 I now have. I simply don't find the .45 frame to fit me anywhere near as good as the current XD40 frame.

rgeliske · 08-26-2007, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WW55102

Not exactly an XD request, but I'd love to see Springfield develop a line of pistol-caliber carbines that take XD mags (see also: Beretta Px4/Cx4).

I use to have a Beretta Storm 9mm and if memory serves me I believe the Beretta mags fit in XDs with a little rework on the mag lock hole, it may go the opposite way in the Cx4. The Storm was a fun gun to shoot and very accurate at 50 yards. It's been a while so don't take my word for it.

**Hooz** · 08-26-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by IndianaJones

If the .40 was based on the .45 frame, I wouldnt have bought the XD40 I now have. I simply don't find the .45 frame to fit me anywhere near as good as the current XD40 frame.

+1

That's the same reason I haven't bought an XD-45. The small frame just fits perfectly in my hand, and while I shot a borrowed XD-45 pretty well, I just didn't like the way it felt. I would like to see an increased capacity XD-40, but not at the expense of the larger frame (I want to have my cake and eat it too!

).

Personally, I like the one piece guide rods in my XDs. Fewer parts to break is always a good thing. I even swapped-out the captive assemblies in the 4" Service models I've owned for DGRs. I like being able to fine-tune the springs to my loads and shooting style as well.

What I'd really like to see is a Compact XD-9/40. 4" barrel and short, Sub-compactesque grip. I'd buy one of those tomorrow if I could.

And spare parts... Who wouldn't want to be able to order spare parts?!?

Jmanwit · 08-26-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rgeliske

I use to have a Beretta Storm 9mm and if memory serves me I believe the Beretta mags fit in XDs with a little rework on the mag lock hole, it may go the opposite way in the Cx4. The Storm was a fun gun to shoot and very accurate at 50 yards. It's been a while so don't take my word for it.

Get one in .45!! 13 SURE beats the 8 you get!

Talyn · 09-03-2007, 02:48 PM

I want a 6" long slide XD-10mm, and a 5" large-frame XD in 9x23 Winchester!

So Flo · 09-03-2007, 03:41 PM

I don't get the requests for the thumb safety.
Would one of the requesters give some input as to why you would want this?

08-25-2007, 09:53 PM	#33
SMMAssociates XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Youngstown OH Posts: 243	Short barrelled .45's: My S&W CS45 is a .45ACP "air travel" gun. That is one that I wouldn't mind getting an insurance check for.... Essentially it's a PPK/S that's about an inch thick . The chamber's nearly the same length as the barrel. (It's also more or less the same size as an XD-9 SC.) At 30' both of them shoot well enough for defensive carry. 'Course the Smith is 6+1.... I shoot JHP's in both - the .45's seem to do what's necessary but I can't speak about the expansion issues. There are loads available for shorter barrelled guns too. Might be worth a look.... The Smith doesn't do a lot of muzzle flip either - recoil is straight back. Very soft Hogue grips suck up most of it. The little XD roars like an angry bull and climbs quite a bit. I'm not sure what a .45ACP version would do. It'd be fun to try though . (My usual daily carry is a 4" 1911. It does what it's supposed to do. The CS45 is for trips. I use the XD-9 SC for "around the house".... I'd still like to see a thumb safety on the thing but can live without it. I'd also love to know why tritium sights aren't standard nowadays. Gotta cost less than $50 when the gun's originally built. Just IMO....) __________________ Stu. Why write a quick note when you can write a novel? Why do those who claim to want to protect me feel that to do it they need to disarm me? יזכר לא עד פעם

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08-25-2007, 09:23 PM	#31
WW55102 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Six meters? That's inside the room! Posts: 10	Not exactly an XD request, but I'd love to see Springfield develop a line of pistol-caliber carbines that take XD mags (see also: Beretta Px4/Cx4).