Why did you buy the XD-45? - Page 10 - XDTalk Forums

**englandcrown** · 06-26-2009, 11:50 PM

I traded a piece of crap PT1911 in on mine. Best trade I ever made. I did a lot of research on the XD. I didn't do any on the Taurus and boy was I sorry. So I was glad they gave me such a deal at the gun shop.

stevie-f · 06-27-2009, 01:10 AM

I bought one because it was $575 with night sites installed and 2 10 round and 2 13 round mags.

treybrown · 06-27-2009, 11:38 AM

Guaranteed stopping power! XD's reliability.

maustypsu · 06-27-2009, 02:56 PM

11 rounds of .45 on the go. 14 rounds of .45 at home.

My pinky rests perfectly on the the bottom of the ten round clip. The grip is the toughest thing for me to conceal. So any more would be a waste and any less would affect my grip.

Saur · 06-27-2009, 03:54 PM

Higher capacity .45 that fit my hands well enough.

flatblack xd · 06-27-2009, 05:13 PM

In my opinion it is one, if not the greatest gun ever produced. Every time I pull the trigger I get an instant smile on my face and a warm fuzzy feeling in my belly.

Scrondar · 06-28-2009, 12:48 AM

For me the question isn't why did I buy an XD-45, it's a) why did I sell the first one and then b) buy another. Answers: a) I was an idiot and b) I came back to my senses. My doo-doo brown tactical is never leaving me.

**maizera** · 06-28-2009, 01:26 AM

I had purchased an XD-9 first because I didn't want to spend the money on ammo for the 45. After shooting it a few times I liked the way the 9 fit my hands, the sights, and mag capacity. I began to realize that it had kick, but not the kick I was looking for. So I found an XD-45 on sale and had a $100 coupon and could also get 2 free mags. The choice was very simple. The 9 is the plinking gun and the 45 is for when I really want to put a hole in something. I have been very happy with both guns.

Froggy13 · 06-28-2009, 09:52 AM

Mostly because of the reviews I had read. I wanted a 45 and had a SA GI Micro that would never fire 2 rounds without stovepiping. I traded it for cash then found my 4" service black on black. It came with a Safariland flashlight and mount at a very reasonable price so here we are. Plus, and a big plus: 13 rounds of .45 ACP, what's not to like!!

tasdisr · 06-28-2009, 03:34 PM

I wanted to replace a Taurus PT945 that I have had for over 10 years with something nicer. I read the reviews and this forum and was trying to decide between a S&W M&P compact a Glock and the XD.
I already have two 9mm Glocks and after going to the gun shop and checking them all out decided on the XD after the store owners reccomendation and trade in offer.
My wife said the balance was my birthday gift!!

06-26-2009, 11:50 PM	#91
englandcrown XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 1,233	I traded a piece of crap PT1911 in on mine. Best trade I ever made. I did a lot of research on the XD. I didn't do any on the Taurus and boy was I sorry. So I was glad they gave me such a deal at the gun shop. __________________ My two favorite weapons: Springfield XD45 (13 + 1) and Ford F-150 FX4 (15mpg) I never leave home without em.
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06-27-2009, 01:10 AM	#92
stevie-f XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southgate, MI Posts: 9	I bought one because it was $575 with night sites installed and 2 10 round and 2 13 round mags.
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06-27-2009, 11:38 AM	#93
treybrown XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbia, S.C. Posts: 122	Guaranteed stopping power! XD's reliability. __________________ "InHoc Signo Vinces" SA XD-9SC SA XD(M)-40 SA XD-45 Compact S&W 642 .38 - SS Ruger "LCP" .380
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06-27-2009, 02:56 PM	#94
maustypsu XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 69	because... 11 rounds of .45 on the go. 14 rounds of .45 at home. My pinky rests perfectly on the the bottom of the ten round clip. The grip is the toughest thing for me to conceal. So any more would be a waste and any less would affect my grip. __________________ Who is John Galt?
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06-27-2009, 03:54 PM	#95
Saur XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 68	Higher capacity .45 that fit my hands well enough.
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06-27-2009, 05:13 PM	#96
flatblack xd XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 54	In my opinion it is one, if not the greatest gun ever produced. Every time I pull the trigger I get an instant smile on my face and a warm fuzzy feeling in my belly.
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06-28-2009, 12:48 AM	#97
Scrondar XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 250	For me the question isn't why did I buy an XD-45, it's a) why did I sell the first one and then b) buy another. Answers: a) I was an idiot and b) I came back to my senses. My doo-doo brown tactical is never leaving me. __________________ 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
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06-28-2009, 01:26 AM	#98
maizera XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 332	I had purchased an XD-9 first because I didn't want to spend the money on ammo for the 45. After shooting it a few times I liked the way the 9 fit my hands, the sights, and mag capacity. I began to realize that it had kick, but not the kick I was looking for. So I found an XD-45 on sale and had a $100 coupon and could also get 2 free mags. The choice was very simple. The 9 is the plinking gun and the 45 is for when I really want to put a hole in something. I have been very happy with both guns.
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06-28-2009, 09:52 AM	#99
Froggy13 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA. Posts: 481	Mostly because of the reviews I had read. I wanted a 45 and had a SA GI Micro that would never fire 2 rounds without stovepiping. I traded it for cash then found my 4" service black on black. It came with a Safariland flashlight and mount at a very reasonable price so here we are. Plus, and a big plus: 13 rounds of .45 ACP, what's not to like!!
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06-28-2009, 03:34 PM	#100
tasdisr XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 17	I wanted to replace a Taurus PT945 that I have had for over 10 years with something nicer. I read the reviews and this forum and was trying to decide between a S&W M&P compact a Glock and the XD. I already have two 9mm Glocks and after going to the gun shop and checking them all out decided on the XD after the store owners reccomendation and trade in offer. My wife said the balance was my birthday gift!! __________________ Colt Match Target 22 Glock 19 Taurus Raging Bull 44 Taurus PT145 SA XD45c & XD9mmSC
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