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FHBrumb · 05-30-2009, 08:43 PM

It was the first double stack 45 that fit my hand...

I had the single stack 1911 in the past, and liked the round, but the 1911 didn't fit my hand well. The Glock was too big in 45, so I was looking at the G-23. Sales dude handed me the XD-45, and let me look it over. when I saw it was a 45, I had a hard time not buying it right then. I came home and did some internet reading, and went back for it the next evening.

Bhil671 · 05-30-2009, 08:51 PM

Same comments basically: As soon as I picked it up it felt natural in my hand. I fired one and shot better than I did with any of my other pistols or any of the GLKs I fired also. I will probably never own another different carry gun than the XD45 compact 4". Also I train with lots of people who use GLKs for obvious reasons and I have seen (albeit rare) even these stovepipe or even type 3 malfunction, and with plenty of thousands of practice rounds, my XD has NEVER malfunctioned once.

nitzer · 05-30-2009, 08:58 PM

I bought a Tactical, used it in a couple of IDPA shoots since my CZ SP-01 didn't fit into any IDPA category. Liked it, but stopped shooting IDPA (due to distance), sold it thinking I'd like a double stack 1911 better. I did buy a Charles Daly M5 Commander; shot it, bit the web of my hand, didn't care for the recoil, and now I'm looking for another XD-45 in a compact this time.

usnstang · 05-31-2009, 08:35 AM

Hello,

As an avid shooter and loader, I collect all manner of firearms. I was unable to say no to a $350.00 deal. Mine is Dark Earth and Black and included the kit and five hi-cap magazines. I was finally in the right place at the right time...

I had seen the XD45 a few times and loved its feeland handling, even though I am a diehard 1911 fan. I have been very pleased at its performance, reliability, capacity and aesthetic.

Glad to be aboard the XD Family.

maustypsu · 05-31-2009, 05:16 PM

I tried not to. I attempted to talk myself into a lot of other guns but kept coming back to this.

It is definately the most natural draw of any gun in it's class for me. I guess that's why it just felt right. SA customer service, accuracy, reliability and the fact that every size and caliber XD I've ever shot has gone flawlessly also were significant factors.

No buyer remorse so I guess I made the right call.

ilts · 06-01-2009, 03:42 PM

Have been wanting one for quite a while,my friend called me to see if I was interested in the one he just bought for $350 used.I took one look the rest is history $300 for the complete kit,$40 for 5 boxes 230gr fmg,$50 for an never used simply rugged cuda holster , not bad eh!!.

**knightse** · 06-01-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FHBrumb

It was the first double stack 45 that fit my hand...

I had the single stack 1911 in the past, and liked the round, but the 1911 didn't fit my hand well. The Glock was too big in 45, so I was looking at the G-23. Sales dude handed me the XD-45, and let me look it over. when I saw it was a 45, I had a hard time not buying it right then. I came home and did some internet reading, and went back for it the next evening.

Me too almost exactly but without the 1911 stuff! I don't like the rake/grip/angle - whatever its called on the glock, not natural for me. The XD fits me well. I am anxously awaiting the .45 compact XDm

stu.45 · 06-01-2009, 10:35 PM

Went to Gander mountain looking for a carry piece when I caught a glimpse of the dark earth .45 tactical. It was so ugly yet os beautiful. The sales rep asked if I wanted to check it out and as soon as it hit my hands I knew Ihad to have it.

go bears! · 06-02-2009, 12:22 AM

I bought the XD45C because it is the only 45ACP that carries 10 rounds in its compact class. Oh, and it's legal here in California. Awesome!

XD9611 · 06-02-2009, 10:51 AM

My XD-45 service (4") pistol fits my hand, had good reviews and is simple to tear down for cleaning. It also seems to be very tolerant of different brands of ammo... It's still fairly new, and I'm still putting rounds through it (still less than 1000) but I'm so far still very satisfied with it. While it's not my first gun, it is my first 'hand' gun. So I wanted something very reliable accurate and easy to maintain. The price (at the time) was also easy on my wallet.

05-30-2009, 08:43 PM	#71
FHBrumb XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 475	It was the first double stack 45 that fit my hand... I had the single stack 1911 in the past, and liked the round, but the 1911 didn't fit my hand well. The Glock was too big in 45, so I was looking at the G-23. Sales dude handed me the XD-45, and let me look it over. when I saw it was a 45, I had a hard time not buying it right then. I came home and did some internet reading, and went back for it the next evening. __________________ We have elected an American President who forgets to salute during the National Anthem, requests that Christian Crosses be covered during his visits to college campuses, and bows his head when in front of Arabic Royalty. We deserve what is coming.
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05-30-2009, 08:51 PM	#72
Bhil671 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 31	Same comments basically: As soon as I picked it up it felt natural in my hand. I fired one and shot better than I did with any of my other pistols or any of the GLKs I fired also. I will probably never own another different carry gun than the XD45 compact 4". Also I train with lots of people who use GLKs for obvious reasons and I have seen (albeit rare) even these stovepipe or even type 3 malfunction, and with plenty of thousands of practice rounds, my XD has NEVER malfunctioned once. __________________ XD 45 Compact 4" S&W Sigma 40 Beretta 92FS Walther P22 Colt Cobra 38 AF And as many long guns as my wife will allow! _______________________________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson - Dec. 23, 1791
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05-30-2009, 08:58 PM	#73
nitzer XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MN Posts: 27	I bought a Tactical, used it in a couple of IDPA shoots since my CZ SP-01 didn't fit into any IDPA category. Liked it, but stopped shooting IDPA (due to distance), sold it thinking I'd like a double stack 1911 better. I did buy a Charles Daly M5 Commander; shot it, bit the web of my hand, didn't care for the recoil, and now I'm looking for another XD-45 in a compact this time. __________________ EAA Witness Elite Stock .40S&W EAA Witness Hunter 10mm CZ-75 SP-01 Tactical 9mm CZ-75 Kadet kit .22LR XD-9 SC (2nd one) Black XD-45C Black Robinson Arms XCR 5.56 Heavy Remmington 870 Have owned: XD-9 Service Bitone XD-45 Tactical
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05-31-2009, 08:35 AM	#74
usnstang XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1	Reason... Hello, As an avid shooter and loader, I collect all manner of firearms. I was unable to say no to a $350.00 deal. Mine is Dark Earth and Black and included the kit and five hi-cap magazines. I was finally in the right place at the right time... I had seen the XD45 a few times and loved its feeland handling, even though I am a diehard 1911 fan. I have been very pleased at its performance, reliability, capacity and aesthetic. Glad to be aboard the XD Family. __________________ "Run Silent...Run Deep." USN/SS "...and darkness was upon the face of the deep..."
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05-31-2009, 05:16 PM	#75
maustypsu XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 69	Not Sure I tried not to. I attempted to talk myself into a lot of other guns but kept coming back to this. It is definately the most natural draw of any gun in it's class for me. I guess that's why it just felt right. SA customer service, accuracy, reliability and the fact that every size and caliber XD I've ever shot has gone flawlessly also were significant factors. No buyer remorse so I guess I made the right call. __________________ Who is John Galt?
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06-01-2009, 03:42 PM	#76
ilts XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Have been wanting one for quite a while,my friend called me to see if I was interested in the one he just bought for $350 used.I took one look the rest is history $300 for the complete kit,$40 for 5 boxes 230gr fmg,$50 for an never used simply rugged cuda holster , not bad eh!!. __________________ If you aim small,you miss small!
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06-01-2009, 10:35 PM	#78
stu.45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toledo,Oh (aka little Detroit) Posts: 182	Went to Gander mountain looking for a carry piece when I caught a glimpse of the dark earth .45 tactical. It was so ugly yet os beautiful. The sales rep asked if I wanted to check it out and as soon as it hit my hands I knew Ihad to have it. __________________ To preserve Liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them."
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06-02-2009, 12:22 AM	#79
go bears! XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 44	I bought the XD45C because it is the only 45ACP that carries 10 rounds in its compact class. Oh, and it's legal here in California. Awesome! __________________ NRA S&W M&P9 SA XD45C Glock 19
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06-02-2009, 10:51 AM	#80
XD9611 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So.E. WA. Posts: 7	My XD-45 service (4") pistol fits my hand, had good reviews and is simple to tear down for cleaning. It also seems to be very tolerant of different brands of ammo... It's still fairly new, and I'm still putting rounds through it (still less than 1000) but I'm so far still very satisfied with it. While it's not my first gun, it is my first 'hand' gun. So I wanted something very reliable accurate and easy to maintain. The price (at the time) was also easy on my wallet.
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