Department Looking at Springfield XD's; Need help!

[RLLOVER]

Why you couple a limp wristed....




Just kidding. Have you used different types of ammo, or cleaning supplies or styles? It's a bit odd that so many guns shoot so well and you both have the same problem. Has to be something else in common, or your both really down on luck. Give SA a chance.

I've shot the 40 and 9mm. Both fed really well. The wife liked the 9 better so that's the way we went. When we are both carrying that gives us the ability to use the same magazines. No need to figure out who's is what and so on. (Spare mag's are kept in both vehicles and on our person. Falls under the idea "If I have spares I'll never need them."

[Don]

I think that the XD can be a good choice, but that there are enough minor issues that shoud be negotiated direct with Springfield as part of the purchase.
I love my pistols, and I have not experienced any problems with mine, but I do not deny the problems that others have. All of the problems can be resolved (and simply too), but they should be resolved up front rather than play the odds for a police force. I would suggest that the purchasing agent work this out in the contract, even if the tested weapons turn out perfect. It is all negotiable if the purchasing dept is sharp. Buy thru a distributor if that is the deal, but negotiate with Springfield.

[mcone]

I experienced some FTF problems with XD40 in the beginning. SA requested that I return the pistol for work. They worked on it and I have never had an issue again (thousands of rounds since).

This pistol is extremely rugged (read Leibster's article). Even with the problems I experienced in the beginning, I highly recommend this pistol for duty.

[pistol fixer]

Hello txleapd;
I am the firearms instructor and armourer for my PD.
we use the XD in 357 and 40 cal.
great gun. if you l have any questions send me a PM. and i will try to help any i can.
we have been using the XD for two years. we have not had any problems that were not officer induced.
all my officers have inproved scores since we accepted the XD.
we do not allow glocks any more.
good luck
Rick

[USMC-PRIDE]

Me and my buddies XD40 are both jam-o-matics. I would shy away from them

Still banging the married women rock??

So you got rid of the XD's right??

I am also curious what springfield had to say about the jam- o- matics??

Every person I have heard of having these problems( it has only been 2) were either limp wristing or some other technique related issue, it was NOT the XD40. I am not saying it isn't the gun in this case but in most cases it is operator error. If it isn't, contact springfield, that is what a LIFETIME WARRANTY is for.

No problems with my XD40 either no matter the situation or ammo.

[txleapd]

I went out to the range on Wednesday, and shot the T&E pistols (An XD-40 Tactical & an XD-9). I thoroughly enjoyed shooting both pistols. I tried every thing that I could to make those pistols malfunction, and I couldn't. Both pistols were pleasingly accurate, reliable, and ergonomic.

I really liked the Tactical model (But then, I’m a 1911 guy myself), and would consider getting one if/when they are approved. The good news is that the Range Sgt is in favor of them and would like to see them added. Let me explain about our duty weapons. My department doesn’t issue us pistols, we have to buy our own. We have an approved duty list, and as long as the pistol (manufacturer and model specific) we want is on that list, we can qualify with and carry it.

The bad news is that he has been having mostly random people come out and just shoot it, then write out what they thought. To the Sgt’s credit he came and asked me because he knows that I’m an avid shooter. But most of the people aren’t gun enthusiasts and aren’t familiar with many different types of guns. A few only know what they carry in their holster (which are usually Glocks). Now don’t get me wrong, I have NOTHING against Glocks. They are a “wedge.” The simplest tool designed for the simplest job. And they are effective. I used my G22 to save my own life, so no Glock bashing here.

Luckily I told most of my buddies about the T&E testing and they have either already gone out there, or are planning to (Guys I know on the department who shoot competitively and/or are gun savvy). Like with anything there are good and bad points, but the general consensus thus far has been mostly favorable.

I appreciate all the help that I have received from ya’ll, I will keep you posted.

[dsmtrain]

You might want to check out Chuck Taylor's web page (American Small Arms Academy). He has an interesting review of the XD. In fact, we hosted him for a class here a couple of years ago and that was the gun he brought - 9mm service.

[nickc50310]

well, i see our neighborhood friendly troll, rockinar is back. took some time from bonin other peoples wives to post huh? with your busy schedule i would think you would post something at least halfway truthful. admins please ban this moron.

[XD 40 mike]

I have the XD40 Tactical and it was my first gun to ever shoot and own. After firing 1500 rounds or so of factory ammunition in my first month, I thought my gun had a feeding issue. I had 2 rounds of Winchester 165 grain, and 6 rounds of CCI Blazer Brass 180 grain fail to feed.

Since that point and joining this forum, I learned that I may have been holding my gun to loosely. Indeed this was true.

I have not experienced a jam since that point. I have also been re-loading my own ammunition and firing lead bullets through my XD. The only problems I was experiencing with my re-loads were again my problem and not the XD's.

Having set my dies correctly now, I have fired around 3,000 - 4,000 rounds of my re-loads with not a single failure. That includes a 145 grain SWC that was giving me trouble but was due to not being seated deep enough. Also all of my 155 grain hollow points, 175 grain lead truncated cones and 180 grain hollow points have been feeding 100% reliably.

Also, I'm sure it is unimportant, but just for the sake of the guns capibilities I can say I have fired 100+ lead and hollow points while the gun was completely submerged. It fired everytime and cycled the slide with no problem, anywhere from one inch under the water line to 4 feet. Now, I'm not saying the XD should be fired underwater and does not negitively effect it in any way. Just stating first hand knowledge with mine is all. Again, it is most likely you will not be in some underwater shootout; nice to know it can though. Most likely not recommended.

Good luck!

[Steve H in AZ]

I have over 25,000 rounds through my Tactical .40 with only a few failures, and all with suspect reloads. With factory ammo, less then 5 failures.

I am curious about one posters advising that Springfields customer service was suspect. I would like some datails, I have had nothing but superior customer service from them.

I always find it interesting that folks on the internet advise of issues with instructors/gun companies/accessory companies, etc. in general terms.........not being very specific, and will not mention any names, how are we to find out about individuals or companies that are bad if no specifics are noted.

Steve H