New XD-M...It's growing on me. - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Thod24 · 05-04-2008, 08:15 PM

There is another thread about the new XD-M, but I thought I would go ahead and post a picture here to get your opinion. Tell me what you think about the new design.

MisterB · 05-04-2008, 08:33 PM

It sure looks a lot better in that pic, than it does in those crappy cell phone pictures taken in that guy's messy office...

MisterB · 05-04-2008, 08:35 PM

So... I suppose this is the tactical model? I hope so, because I think the slide sticks out too far from the frame. Same reason I went with the 4" service, instead of the tactical.

jon45xdtac · 05-04-2008, 08:39 PM

I definatley like the idea of having a replaceable backstrap. Having the entire grip just one fixed plastic injection molded piece always has seemed kind of lame to me. I would definatelyl like to have the option of replacing the backstrap to customize the feel of my gun.

thejoe · 05-04-2008, 08:41 PM

IMO, the jury is out on this one. I can see the point: they slimmed down the XD to make it a little easier to conceal (my guess). But, really, why did they even need to revamp the XD line? I would have guessed that spending time/effort on perfecting the existing platform (ie more caliber variety, safeties, accessories, etc) would have been better for the company that designing a completely different gun. I guess we'll just wait and see.

joe

JohnnyI · 05-04-2008, 08:51 PM

look'n good...! I'm liking even more with that better photo!

**adambrock** · 05-04-2008, 08:54 PM

It looks like it comes with different sites, any idea what they are? Also, I wonder if they changed anything with the trigger?

I'm really digging the added capacity. I don't mind the new design, but I don't hate it.

\\ACB

**Se2002** · 05-04-2008, 09:04 PM

Love it. Will get one when they come out.

**Grip** · 05-04-2008, 09:10 PM

i like the fact that the take down lever rotate's down.

i hope my XD slide fits on the XDm frame.

i dont have a need for another XD.

my next pistol would be a Sig P220

gunman496 · 05-04-2008, 10:00 PM

i'll pass on this one

05-04-2008, 08:15 PM	#1
Thod24 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 382	New XD-M...It's growing on me. There is another thread about the new XD-M, but I thought I would go ahead and post a picture here to get your opinion. Tell me what you think about the new design. __________________ XD 45 Tactical Taurus PT145 Stainless Mossberg 500 Winchester M70 XTR Sporter 270 My father's old JC Higgins 22 Red Rider BB (don't laugh...it'll put your eye out ) There is no problem that cannot be solved by the use of high explosives. - Bumper Sticker

05-04-2008, 08:39 PM	#4
jon45xdtac XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 223	I definatley like the idea of having a replaceable backstrap. Having the entire grip just one fixed plastic injection molded piece always has seemed kind of lame to me. I would definatelyl like to have the option of replacing the backstrap to customize the feel of my gun. __________________ Springfield XD 45 ACP 5" Tactical Bersa Thunder 9mm "Walk softly and carry a big stick." - Theodore Roosevelt

05-04-2008, 08:41 PM	#5
thejoe XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Moscow, ID. Posts: 660	IMO, the jury is out on this one. I can see the point: they slimmed down the XD to make it a little easier to conceal (my guess). But, really, why did they even need to revamp the XD line? I would have guessed that spending time/effort on perfecting the existing platform (ie more caliber variety, safeties, accessories, etc) would have been better for the company that designing a completely different gun. I guess we'll just wait and see. joe __________________ SA XD-40 Service S&W SW9VE Kel-Tec P3AT Walther P22 Norinco SKS

05-04-2008, 09:04 PM	#8
Se2002 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 624	Love it. Will get one when they come out. __________________ If the prospect of having your thumb hit by the bolt is unacceptable do not attempt to load your Garand.

05-04-2008, 09:10 PM	#9
Grip XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,087	i like the fact that the take down lever rotate's down. i hope my XD slide fits on the XDm frame. i dont have a need for another XD. my next pistol would be a Sig P220 __________________ 2008 AR-15...in the work's 2007 XD-9 Service, 1,950 shots fired since 12-20-07 2006 Mossberg M590A1, 12GA 1981 Marlin/Glenfield model 60, .22

05-04-2008, 08:33 PM	#2
MisterB XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 108	It sure looks a lot better in that pic, than it does in those crappy cell phone pictures taken in that guy's messy office...

05-04-2008, 08:35 PM	#3
MisterB XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 108	So... I suppose this is the tactical model? I hope so, because I think the slide sticks out too far from the frame. Same reason I went with the 4" service, instead of the tactical.

05-04-2008, 08:51 PM	#6
JohnnyI XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 38	look'n good...! I'm liking even more with that better photo!

05-04-2008, 10:00 PM	#10
gunman496 XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 62	i'll pass on this one

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