Should I get a XD 45Gap? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Dustin98SS · 10-06-2005, 11:34 AM

Been trying to decide on a XD 45 or a H&K 45. I really like the XD's

I have a 40 subcompact now with the OD frame. Local shop says he can get me a 45 GAP bitone in 2 days. Should I? I know the Gap round may be hard to find but I really want a 45 and would love for it to be a XD. Once again, should I?

Edit: Is the 45 GAP round that much superior to the 40 S&W?

theanswriz42 · 10-06-2005, 11:42 AM

I don't see why you wouldn't get it based on what you've posted. I love mine! Also, the .45GAP round, is the same bullet of a .45ACP but with a shorter case.

Dustin98SS · 10-06-2005, 12:07 PM

Well, I guess I should change my topic to " I just ordered a 45 GAP Bitone XD"

Hopefully it will be here this weekend.

Hrdluck13 · 10-06-2005, 12:16 PM

I personally do think the 45 GAP cartridge will be around for some time.
Thats my opinion..
Worst case, you could always reload..

theanswriz42 · 10-06-2005, 01:12 PM

I think you'll like your choice!

Cheers

Grundsau · 10-06-2005, 02:23 PM

Congrats on your choice. Being primarily a 1911 shooter, my OD green 45GAP Service model looks and shoots great.

blefferd · 10-06-2005, 03:04 PM

i love mine its just hard finding cheap ammo for it. i usually have to buy it online or sometimes i can find it at gun shows for cheap.

Nickso · 10-06-2005, 07:05 PM

You should always be able to swap the barrel with .40 or 357 SIG.

Bird_Dog0347 · 10-07-2005, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickso

You should always be able to swap the barrel with .40 or 357 SIG.

It was my understanding that you could only get conversion barrels from .40 or .357 to 9, or swap .40 and .357, but not for the GAP. Has this changed?

MPSoldier · 10-07-2005, 07:42 AM

It is true - you cannot interchange the 45GAP barrel for the .40, .357, or 9mm. That is one of the reasons people are so hot for Springfield to come out with a .22LR conversion kit. I know I am.

There is a thread in here somewhere where a lot of people are tracking a rumor that Springfield is coming out with such a kit in the (hopefully) near future.

10-06-2005, 11:34 AM	#1
Dustin98SS XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 69	Should I get a XD 45Gap? Been trying to decide on a XD 45 or a H&K 45. I really like the XD's I have a 40 subcompact now with the OD frame. Local shop says he can get me a 45 GAP bitone in 2 days. Should I? I know the Gap round may be hard to find but I really want a 45 and would love for it to be a XD. Once again, should I? Edit: Is the 45 GAP round that much superior to the 40 S&W? __________________ Springfield XD .45 GAP Service Bitone Springfield XD .40 Sub w/ OD frame and XML Paratrooper SKS Norinco SKS

10-06-2005, 11:42 AM	#2
theanswriz42 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 338	I don't see why you wouldn't get it based on what you've posted. I love mine! Also, the .45GAP round, is the same bullet of a .45ACP but with a shorter case. __________________ XD45LE Tactical (XD9505) http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoti...t/sterb065.gif

10-06-2005, 12:07 PM	#3
Dustin98SS XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 69	Well, I guess I should change my topic to " I just ordered a 45 GAP Bitone XD" Hopefully it will be here this weekend. __________________ Springfield XD .45 GAP Service Bitone Springfield XD .40 Sub w/ OD frame and XML Paratrooper SKS Norinco SKS

10-06-2005, 12:16 PM	#4
Hrdluck13 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 116	I personally do think the 45 GAP cartridge will be around for some time. Thats my opinion.. Worst case, you could always reload.. __________________ Be Well, Brian --------------------------------------------------- XD-.357 sig TFO\'s and all the \"bolt on\'s\" Springfield Stainless TRP \"NEW\" Kimber Warrior

10-06-2005, 01:12 PM	#5
theanswriz42 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 338	I think you'll like your choice! Cheers __________________ XD45LE Tactical (XD9505) http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoti...t/sterb065.gif

10-06-2005, 02:23 PM	#6
Grundsau XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	Congrats on your choice. Being primarily a 1911 shooter, my OD green 45GAP Service model looks and shoots great. __________________ Molon Labe

10-06-2005, 03:04 PM	#7
blefferd XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 1,448	i love mine its just hard finding cheap ammo for it. i usually have to buy it online or sometimes i can find it at gun shows for cheap. __________________ SA XD 45GAP S&W 642 38SPL Glock 19 9mm Winchester Model 70 .308 Benelli Nova 12g Ruger 10/22 German K98 8MM New England Firearms Pardner 20g Norinco SKS 7.62x39 Polish TanTal 5.45x39 East German Markarov 9x18

10-06-2005, 07:05 PM	#8
Nickso XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 57	You should always be able to swap the barrel with .40 or 357 SIG. __________________ -> HS2000 Gen1 9mm -> Beretta 96 .40, CTC Laser, Trijicon Night Sights -> Astra A-100 9mm -> Star Super S 9mm Corto/.380 -> Phoenix Arms .22 LR HP22 Auto http://img277.imageshack.us/img277/3...etholes1gj.gif

10-07-2005, 07:42 AM	#10
MPSoldier XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft Hood, TX Posts: 166	It is true - you cannot interchange the 45GAP barrel for the .40, .357, or 9mm. That is one of the reasons people are so hot for Springfield to come out with a .22LR conversion kit. I know I am. There is a thread in here somewhere where a lot of people are tracking a rumor that Springfield is coming out with such a kit in the (hopefully) near future.

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