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dairycreek · 02-04-2006, 05:01 PM

I picked up my NIB XD45 earlier today and I must say that my decision to buy it was much influenced by the posters on this forum. Most forums about a pistol (particularly a new pistol) are filled with numerous gripes and complaints; anger and irritation abounds as to what went wrong with the brand new pistol that was just purchased. Not so with those who have posted remarks about their new XD45's. I found that so different and refreshing that I just had to buy one to see what was going on.

Bought mine at Keith's Sporting Goods in Gresham, Oregon with its advertised paraphenalia (holster, mag loader, mag holder) for $469.00. I dealt directly with Keith himself who mentioned that this was the 4th pistol that they had sold today. He then yelled to one of the other workers to "bring more XD's up from the basement" so, they have a number more in stock. He told me that the XD45 was selling particularly well. I purchased two extra mags ($28.00/mag) and, evidently, they were well supplied with them too.

Took it home and, as I have a shooting range on my farm, put 200 rounds of 230 FMJ inexpensive stuff through it right away. Nary a problem and seemingly reasonable accuracy although I really did not shoot for accuracy - just reliability. Will shoot for accuracy tomorrow but getting that sandwiched in with the Super Bowl is problematical.

So, thanks to you all of you enthusiastic XD posters I bought one. So far, so good - catch you all later.

**R Dub** · 02-04-2006, 05:07 PM

Congrats on the purchase. Wish SA would send the mags I ordered 3 weeks ago!!

**XD9Sub** · 02-04-2006, 05:12 PM

Man, a shooting range at home, that's live'n the good life

SteveW1958 · 02-04-2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by R Dub

Congrats on the purchase. Wish SA would send the mags I ordered 3 weeks ago!!

I called SA on Friday about my order from 1/12. They said they would ship after the shot show. So it looks like another 2 weeks or so.

Whittey · 02-05-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveW1958

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Originally Posted by R Dub

Congrats on the purchase. Wish SA would send the mags I ordered 3 weeks ago!!

I called SA on Friday about my order from 1/12. They said they would ship after the shot show. So it looks like another 2 weeks or so.

Seems like a lot of shops are doing such things. I ordered a coffin case from wickedgrips.com (I know, goofy, but what the heck) and they're not shipping it till after the SHOT show. Same with a scope I ordered for my ruger from another site.

-=Whittey=-

LTC-USA · 02-05-2006, 10:43 AM

Glad to hear you are having a great time with it. I guess I need to seriously think about another XD now.

02-04-2006, 05:01 PM	#1
dairycreek XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Plains, Oregon Posts: 95	GOT ONE TODAY - I WAS OVERLY INFLUENCED BY THIS FORUM I picked up my NIB XD45 earlier today and I must say that my decision to buy it was much influenced by the posters on this forum. Most forums about a pistol (particularly a new pistol) are filled with numerous gripes and complaints; anger and irritation abounds as to what went wrong with the brand new pistol that was just purchased. Not so with those who have posted remarks about their new XD45's. I found that so different and refreshing that I just had to buy one to see what was going on. Bought mine at Keith's Sporting Goods in Gresham, Oregon with its advertised paraphenalia (holster, mag loader, mag holder) for $469.00. I dealt directly with Keith himself who mentioned that this was the 4th pistol that they had sold today. He then yelled to one of the other workers to "bring more XD's up from the basement" so, they have a number more in stock. He told me that the XD45 was selling particularly well. I purchased two extra mags ($28.00/mag) and, evidently, they were well supplied with them too. Took it home and, as I have a shooting range on my farm, put 200 rounds of 230 FMJ inexpensive stuff through it right away. Nary a problem and seemingly reasonable accuracy although I really did not shoot for accuracy - just reliability. Will shoot for accuracy tomorrow but getting that sandwiched in with the Super Bowl is problematical. So, thanks to you all of you enthusiastic XD posters I bought one. So far, so good - catch you all later. __________________ Good Shooting Always Protect Your Vision and Hearing!

02-04-2006, 05:07 PM	#2
R Dub XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last Frontier Posts: 3,691 Blog Entries: 1	Congrats on the purchase. Wish SA would send the mags I ordered 3 weeks ago!! __________________ Need XD Accessories? Support the XDTalk Sponsors. They support us! Need some competition? IDPA / USPSA

02-04-2006, 05:12 PM	#3
XD9Sub XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 1,013	Man, a shooting range at home, that's live'n the good life __________________ "We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we may always be free" Ronald Reagan, June 6th, 1984, Normandy France

02-05-2006, 10:43 AM	#6
LTC-USA XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 950	Glad to hear you are having a great time with it. I guess I need to seriously think about another XD now. __________________ Springfield XD 9mm subcompact-Tripp chrome (2005) Browning Hi-Power (1966) Browning .25 (1966) 1903 A3 .30-06 Jack Russell Terrier

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