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tmcglasson36 · 02-29-2008, 05:46 PM

If i wanted a thumb safety I would get a 1911. No thanks!

Nakanokalronin · 03-01-2008, 12:11 AM

I personally think it started on the .45 service since it has everything the military wanted in a new sidearm. Highcapacity, .45acp , able to fit multiple hand sizes, has a light rail and a manual safety. It also had to be able to have a threaded barrel for silencers but I don't think that would of been a problem for SA.

I think now they are marketing it towards agencies that require a manual safety or for the people that just are not satisfied a pistol is safe unless there is an on/off switch with a noticable "click".

As long as they keep it as an option only or a seperate model I have no problems with it.I don't want one on there but I think its a good idea....I don't see Glock providing this option....yet.

Kaboom · 03-01-2008, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breadfan

Kaboom, I think you're getting a competition from Sturgis.

Maybee, but the cool thing is we BOTH win

jcabin · 03-02-2008, 09:12 AM

From what I understand (purchasing my XD 45 soon) the xd's already have enough safety with the trigger and grip safetys. if im going to get into a shoot out with some BG I want to have my already cocked gun, pullled out and firing soon as i get it to level. i dont want to have to worry about my thumb pushing some tightly wound metal clip which could get me killed because who knows how sticky those things are i might have to use my left hand to get it the hell out of the way.

**Old School** · 03-02-2008, 09:28 AM

I remember when airbags were a "option" in cars and people said, "Why do I need airbags when my car already has a seat beat". Now, you have no choice and you are safer for it.

The manual safety on XDs is currently an option. There is a reason why you are seeing them on so many guns; mostly 45ACP.

Because the DoD had a contract and many were going for that contract. Even though the program with canceled the firearm makers spend millions on R&D and will only get a ROI by getting these gun in the market. In the end, we will have access to great designs and feature well before the DoD.

OS

Terry · 03-02-2008, 11:46 AM

It sounds like lawyers and politicians at work to me.

AV8R · 03-03-2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1lowlife

My post would read more like this;

Here you own all this machinery -

XD .45 ACP 5" Tactical
XD .45 ACP 5" Compact
XD .45 ACP 4" Service
XD 9mm 4" Service
XD 9mm 3" Sub-Compact
M-1 Garand
.303 Enfield MK 5
Browning Buck Mark Plus Nickle SE
Browning Buck Mark Standard Stainless
Taurus Model 25 .38 snub nose
Hawkins .50
Sears 12 gauge
Snake Charmer .410

You've been a member since many
moons ago, and this is your first post.
Let me say, "Try the search function before posting".

And welcome to the forum......From Dallas TEXAS................

Let me guess... You're not heading up the welcoming committee, are you?

02-29-2008, 05:46 PM	#11
tmcglasson36 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 45	safety If i wanted a thumb safety I would get a 1911. No thanks!

03-02-2008, 09:28 AM	#15
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,565	I remember when airbags were a "option" in cars and people said, "Why do I need airbags when my car already has a seat beat". Now, you have no choice and you are safer for it. The manual safety on XDs is currently an option. There is a reason why you are seeing them on so many guns; mostly 45ACP. Because the DoD had a contract and many were going for that contract. Even though the program with canceled the firearm makers spend millions on R&D and will only get a ROI by getting these gun in the market. In the end, we will have access to great designs and feature well before the DoD. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

03-02-2008, 11:46 AM	#16
Terry XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NorthPole, Alaska Posts: 553	It sounds like lawyers and politicians at work to me. __________________ Be safe and always watch your back trail

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03-01-2008, 12:11 AM	#12
Nakanokalronin XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 66	I personally think it started on the .45 service since it has everything the military wanted in a new sidearm. Highcapacity, .45acp , able to fit multiple hand sizes, has a light rail and a manual safety. It also had to be able to have a threaded barrel for silencers but I don't think that would of been a problem for SA. I think now they are marketing it towards agencies that require a manual safety or for the people that just are not satisfied a pistol is safe unless there is an on/off switch with a noticable "click". As long as they keep it as an option only or a seperate model I have no problems with it.I don't want one on there but I think its a good idea....I don't see Glock providing this option....yet.

03-02-2008, 09:12 AM	#14
jcabin XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 540	From what I understand (purchasing my XD 45 soon) the xd's already have enough safety with the trigger and grip safetys. if im going to get into a shoot out with some BG I want to have my already cocked gun, pullled out and firing soon as i get it to level. i dont want to have to worry about my thumb pushing some tightly wound metal clip which could get me killed because who knows how sticky those things are i might have to use my left hand to get it the hell out of the way.