.45 tactical compact w/ thumb safety??? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Photocop · 08-28-2008, 12:38 AM

Is Springfield making this at all? I'd like a tactical length barrel with the versatility of the compact/full length magazine capability. And I'm a little intrigued by the thumb safety for times when I'm carrying the gun in unconventional set-ups where it might be nice to have a little something to prevent against an accidental discharge other than carrying on an empty chamber.

I don't see one on the website, but I know sites are often behind the times. Anybody with info?

SpeedRacer · 08-28-2008, 12:47 AM

I'm pretty sure they don't/won't make it. However you could always buy a Tac w/safety and have Springer chop the grip for you just like the compact.

**jnclement** · 08-28-2008, 02:13 PM

I think it's called a full size 1911 slide on a commander frame.

ElBoricua · 08-28-2008, 02:19 PM

Check out the new catalog it comes in 4" and 5"
http://www.the-m-factor.com/images/d...XDmCatalog.pdf

mp3mogul · 08-28-2008, 05:34 PM

Actually, my gun dealer told me it's available in .45 on the tactical, although I've never seen one. I remember seeing it on Springfield's page... but now I don't see it.

SpeedRacer · 08-28-2008, 07:33 PM

Yes, they make the Tactical with thumb safety. The OP was asking if they make a Tactical Compact with thumb safety. The answer is no, as Springfield only offers the thumb safety on their full size frame, not the compact frame.

Like I said before, there's always the option of buying the regular Tactical and having the grip chopped, it would be exactly what you are looking for.

Edge · 08-30-2008, 09:48 PM

I wish Springfield would show a little thumb safety love to the other calibers in the old (non XD(M)) line. For various reasons I prefer .357 Sig and would like to have the thumb safety but it just isn't in the cards for anything other than the .45 at the moment.

I always assumed the .45 got it because they are trying to win the military contract for the new service sidearm.

08-28-2008, 12:38 AM	#1
Photocop XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Hampton, CT Posts: 18	.45 tactical compact w/ thumb safety??? Is Springfield making this at all? I'd like a tactical length barrel with the versatility of the compact/full length magazine capability. And I'm a little intrigued by the thumb safety for times when I'm carrying the gun in unconventional set-ups where it might be nice to have a little something to prevent against an accidental discharge other than carrying on an empty chamber. I don't see one on the website, but I know sites are often behind the times. Anybody with info?

08-28-2008, 12:47 AM	#2
SpeedRacer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 257	I'm pretty sure they don't/won't make it. However you could always buy a Tac w/safety and have Springer chop the grip for you just like the compact. __________________ Springfield XD-45 Tactical Colt Lightweight Commander .45ACP (Series 70) Wilson Combat Sentinel .45ACP Ruger LCP Romy-G AK-47

08-28-2008, 02:13 PM	#3
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,613	I think it's called a full size 1911 slide on a commander frame. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

08-28-2008, 05:34 PM	#5
mp3mogul XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Salem, Virginia Posts: 664	Actually, my gun dealer told me it's available in .45 on the tactical, although I've never seen one. I remember seeing it on Springfield's page... but now I don't see it. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety. Nor, are they likely to end up with either. Benjamin Franklin Last edited by mp3mogul; 08-28-2008 at 05:39 PM. Reason: Correction

08-28-2008, 07:33 PM	#6
SpeedRacer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 257	Yes, they make the Tactical with thumb safety. The OP was asking if they make a Tactical Compact with thumb safety. The answer is no, as Springfield only offers the thumb safety on their full size frame, not the compact frame. Like I said before, there's always the option of buying the regular Tactical and having the grip chopped, it would be exactly what you are looking for. __________________ Springfield XD-45 Tactical Colt Lightweight Commander .45ACP (Series 70) Wilson Combat Sentinel .45ACP Ruger LCP Romy-G AK-47

08-28-2008, 02:19 PM	#4
ElBoricua XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 264	Check out the new catalog it comes in 4" and 5" http://www.the-m-factor.com/images/d...XDmCatalog.pdf

08-30-2008, 09:48 PM	#7
Edge XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: TX Posts: 5	I wish Springfield would show a little thumb safety love to the other calibers in the old (non XD(M)) line. For various reasons I prefer .357 Sig and would like to have the thumb safety but it just isn't in the cards for anything other than the .45 at the moment. I always assumed the .45 got it because they are trying to win the military contract for the new service sidearm. __________________ Springfield XD .357 Sig OD Green Sig Sauer P229 .40 S&W S&W Sigma .40 S&W S&W 686 .357 Mag Colt Pocket Nine 9mm Glock 20 10mm Glock 27 .40 S&W Kimber Custom .45 ACP Kimber Stainless Target II 10mm Walther P22 .22 LR Beretta 948 .22 LR Mossberg 500 12 GA Enfield No4 MkI .303 British

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