If not an XD, then.....? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Scrondar · 09-19-2006, 06:37 PM

Let me start off by saying I love my XD-9 Service, and shoot it all the time. That's why I so badly want a .45ACP Tactical. Problem is, I can't find one anywhere, and I'm too impatient to wait months on a backorder list. Yes, I know there are mail order outfits with this gun in stock, but an FFL transfer (at least where I am) is not cost effective or practical. Sooooo, I wonder if there is (gasp!) another .45ACP you all would buy if given the choice. I'm not sure I can swing the $$ for a 1911, but I wouldn't rule it out completely. Any suggestions? TIA.

nightraider · 09-19-2006, 06:43 PM

I just bought (sent payment that is, it will be coming soon) a 1911 today to compliment my XD-9. I did a lot of research and determined that the guns I'm interested in are SIG's and 1911's. The 1911 stole my heart with the trigger pull.

kayl · 09-19-2006, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrondar

I'm not sure I can swing the $$ for a 1911, but I wouldn't rule it out completely.

www.classicarms.us
Check out their Rock Island Arms 1911; nice looking, great for the $$

Scrondar · 09-19-2006, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightraider

I just bought (sent payment that is, it will be coming soon) a 1911 today to compliment my XD-9. I did a lot of research and determined that the guns I'm interested in are SIG's and 1911's. The 1911 stole my heart with the trigger pull.

Yeah, a guy let me shoot his Colt 1911 the other day, and was it nice! That's what got me on the .45 kick, and now it's about all I think about. I'd hold off if I thought the XD demand might slacken, but that's not gonna happen anytime soon.

nightraider · 09-19-2006, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrondar

Yeah, a guy let me shoot his Colt 1911 the other day, and was it nice! That's what got me on the .45 kick, and now it's about all I think about. I'd hold off if I thought the XD demand might slacken, but that's not gonna happen anytime soon.

I know exactly how you feel. I couldnt stop thinking about 1911's so I just ended my suffering today and bought what I wanted.

**Majk** · 09-19-2006, 07:20 PM

One of my first guns was a Ruger P90. It is a tank that will last forever. Mine was suprisingly accurate and was easy to strip and clean. Can you tell I miss it?

malkore · 09-20-2006, 01:52 PM

you could look at the .45 ACP Glocks. Glock 21. I didn't like it, grip was too fat, so I went with an XD.

glocks are reliable and easy to get parts for, IF you like the grip angle on em. (i prefer XD angle too, a little more 'point n shoot')

JD McDorce · 09-20-2006, 02:15 PM

I was going to suggest a Sig P220, however, with all of the trash talking in a separate thread I am now reluctant to. While not all that common, the EAA Witness Match Elite in 45ACP seem a bit intriguing, both from a feature and a price perspective.

ShelbyFan · 09-20-2006, 05:13 PM

i loved my p90 but you gotta have big hands, ive heard alot of good stuff about the p345

Scrondar · 09-20-2006, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malkore

you could look at the .45 ACP Glocks. Glock 21. I didn't like it, grip was too fat, so I went with an XD.

glocks are reliable and easy to get parts for, IF you like the grip angle on em. (i prefer XD angle too, a little more 'point n shoot')

Yeah, 'cept one main reason I got my XD in the first place was so as not to buy a Glock; I absolutely agree with you about the grip angle. I'm sure they're fine and all, I just don't want one.

09-19-2006, 06:37 PM	#1
Scrondar XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 220	If not an XD, then.....? Let me start off by saying I love my XD-9 Service, and shoot it all the time. That's why I so badly want a .45ACP Tactical. Problem is, I can't find one anywhere, and I'm too impatient to wait months on a backorder list. Yes, I know there are mail order outfits with this gun in stock, but an FFL transfer (at least where I am) is not cost effective or practical. Sooooo, I wonder if there is (gasp!) another .45ACP you all would buy if given the choice. I'm not sure I can swing the $$ for a 1911, but I wouldn't rule it out completely. Any suggestions? TIA. __________________ Quite an experience to live in fear, isn't it? That's what it is to be a slave. - Roy Batty None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free. – Goethe

09-19-2006, 07:20 PM	#6
Majk XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,637	One of my first guns was a Ruger P90. It is a tank that will last forever. Mine was suprisingly accurate and was easy to strip and clean. Can you tell I miss it? __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- majkthreads Psalm 28:7 "The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped."

09-20-2006, 01:52 PM	#7
malkore XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: eastern Nebraska Posts: 646	you could look at the .45 ACP Glocks. Glock 21. I didn't like it, grip was too fat, so I went with an XD. glocks are reliable and easy to get parts for, IF you like the grip angle on em. (i prefer XD angle too, a little more 'point n shoot') __________________ malkore my guns - http://home.neb.rr.com/malkore/firearms.html

09-20-2006, 02:15 PM	#8
JD McDorce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 1,267	I was going to suggest a Sig P220, however, with all of the trash talking in a separate thread I am now reluctant to. While not all that common, the EAA Witness Match Elite in 45ACP seem a bit intriguing, both from a feature and a price perspective. __________________ XD9 Service/XD9 Tactical/XD40 Tactical/XD45ACP Service Colt Series 80 GCNM/Springfield Black Stainless/Browning Hi-Power Practical/SIG P220

09-20-2006, 05:13 PM	#9
ShelbyFan XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 45	i loved my p90 but you gotta have big hands, ive heard alot of good stuff about the p345 __________________ Springfield XD 40, Ted Williams 20ga semi, 10/17hm2 custom, 10/22 walmart 22", savage 23a(3), 23aa, 19nra, 87(4). 1988 CSX-T

09-19-2006, 06:43 PM	#2
nightraider XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,483	I just bought (sent payment that is, it will be coming soon) a 1911 today to compliment my XD-9. I did a lot of research and determined that the guns I'm interested in are SIG's and 1911's. The 1911 stole my heart with the trigger pull.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode