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mustgo69 · 03-12-2008, 06:50 AM

Good or bad? I am looking for a XD45 compact and wanted to know what others thought of the new safety?

ArmyGuy45 · 03-12-2008, 06:53 AM

just one more thing to remember in a stressful situation...

Ishpeck · 03-12-2008, 08:18 AM

Inane. But some people like it.

Glock Killer · 03-12-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mustgo69

Good or bad? I am looking for a XD45 compact and wanted to know what others thought of the new safety?

Worst idea ever. The XD doesn't need one. SA should keep their thumb safeties and come out with a 45SC.

Bree · 03-12-2008, 01:43 PM

Last I saw the thumb safety isn't available on XD-45 Compacts. So the question is moot.

I think it is totally unnecessary. But what do I know anyways.

dave421 · 03-12-2008, 08:29 PM

It's a GREAT idea. Personally, I love the lack of a thumb safety on Glocks and the current XDs. The thing is, I don't account for even 1% of XD sales. Adding an OPTIONAL thumb safety is a great idea because it can only do one thing: Increase sales. Many PDs and LE agencies require (or at least prefer) a gun with a thumb safety. That automatically puts the XD & glocks out of the running.

More sales = more accessories, more parts availability, lower prices on accessories & parts, etc. etc.

Sorry guys but the thumb safety (at least as I've seen it advertised as an OPTION) is a great idea. I won't be buying one but a lot of people will.

zx6rpete · 03-12-2008, 08:41 PM

Is it optional or is now standard on new guns? This is the first I've heard of it and there website isn't really clear about it.

sturmruger · 03-12-2008, 09:02 PM

I would never buy one with a thumb safety I imagine SA wants to go after some Goverment contracts and a thumb safety is usually a requirment.

Bree · 03-13-2008, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave421

It's a GREAT idea. Personally, I love the lack of a thumb safety on Glocks and the current XDs. The thing is, I don't account for even 1% of XD sales. Adding an OPTIONAL thumb safety is a great idea because it can only do one thing: Increase sales. Many PDs and LE agencies require (or at least prefer) a gun with a thumb safety. That automatically puts the XD & glocks out of the running.

More sales = more accessories, more parts availability, lower prices on accessories & parts, etc. etc.

Sorry guys but the thumb safety (at least as I've seen it advertised as an OPTION) is a great idea. I won't be buying one but a lot of people will.

Fair enough. Good point.

digitalexplr · 03-13-2008, 07:04 AM

I would let be a deciding factor in my purchase. If I got one with the thumb safety I probably wouldn't use it. But I can see why some folks would feel more "comfortable" with it.

I suspect the addition has to do with some bid requirements and therefore should increase sales of XD's to large agencies which ultimately is good for all XD'ers.

03-12-2008, 06:50 AM	#1
mustgo69 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 21	New thumb safety Good or bad? I am looking for a XD45 compact and wanted to know what others thought of the new safety?

03-12-2008, 06:53 AM	#2
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,598	just one more thing to remember in a stressful situation... __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace "You have always told me to never bring a knife to a gun fight. Well, what am I supposed to do when they all carry guns and Im only aloud to carry a knife?" Protect your 2A rights. Your only going to get them once! - Me

03-12-2008, 08:18 AM	#3
Ishpeck XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 4,293	Inane. But some people like it. __________________ If I were to ask you a hypothetical question, what would you want it to be about? http://www.ishpeck.net/

03-12-2008, 01:43 PM	#5
Bree XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,517 Blog Entries: 5	Last I saw the thumb safety isn't available on XD-45 Compacts. So the question is moot. I think it is totally unnecessary. But what do I know anyways. __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! Life is Good. Life is Great! Get your Guns Now, Before it's Too Late!

03-12-2008, 08:41 PM	#7
zx6rpete XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 67	Is it optional or is now standard on new guns? This is the first I've heard of it and there website isn't really clear about it. __________________ Sig P229 40 XD9SC Walther P22 Kimber Custom CDPII

03-12-2008, 08:29 PM	#6
dave421 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 175	It's a GREAT idea. Personally, I love the lack of a thumb safety on Glocks and the current XDs. The thing is, I don't account for even 1% of XD sales. Adding an OPTIONAL thumb safety is a great idea because it can only do one thing: Increase sales. Many PDs and LE agencies require (or at least prefer) a gun with a thumb safety. That automatically puts the XD & glocks out of the running. More sales = more accessories, more parts availability, lower prices on accessories & parts, etc. etc. Sorry guys but the thumb safety (at least as I've seen it advertised as an OPTION) is a great idea. I won't be buying one but a lot of people will.

03-12-2008, 09:02 PM	#8
sturmruger XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: River Falls, WI Posts: 665	I would never buy one with a thumb safety I imagine SA wants to go after some Goverment contracts and a thumb safety is usually a requirment. __________________ XD Aficionado pics of my guns

03-13-2008, 07:04 AM	#10
digitalexplr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 634	I would let be a deciding factor in my purchase. If I got one with the thumb safety I probably wouldn't use it. But I can see why some folks would feel more "comfortable" with it. I suspect the addition has to do with some bid requirements and therefore should increase sales of XD's to large agencies which ultimately is good for all XD'ers. __________________ XD9sc NRA Life Member

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