I really, really tried...

[dosei]

Originally Posted by rabbitXDM40

It is? I thought it was classified as "striker-fired", and not SA...

"Striker Fired" is not an action classification. It only means that the firearm does not have any type of traditional hammer. "Striker fired" actions are also nothing even remotely new...every bolt action rifle ever made (that I am aware of) is "striker fired". The action classifications of "Single Action", "Double Action", and "Double Action Only" all refer to whether or not the pulling of the trigger moves the hammer/striker (significantly) or if it just releases the hammer/striker. On the XD's, pulling the trigger only disengages the internal safeties and releases the striker, that makes it a "Single Action" firearm.

[FHBrumb]

If I were you, I'd go with the 1911, and make no apologies about it.

I, for one, can't shoot a 1911 at all. It simply does not fit my hand for crap. The XD does, and I shoot it OK. You won't catch me worried about what a 1911 aficianado thinks of my decision.

Enjoy your Kimber, and more importantly, enjoy knowing that you will hit fast and well with it, each time it leaves the holster.

BTW, I still think a well built 1911 is the best looking pistol EVER. Almost every time I go to a gun store, I end up with one in my hand. Then I hand it back. I just can't stand the way it feels in my hand, dunno why. I had one for over a year, when I tried IPSC, likely 15 years ago. I sold it. I have shot better with EVERYTHING I've owned since, except the AMT Back Up 45. Whole 'nuther story there...

What works... WORKS...

[Wrangler]

Funny thing, I carry a Kimber 45 compact every day and lov eit but when pick up my XD-45 service I shoot better. If I pick up my CZ75 BD Police I feel like I just can't miss. Still, I carry my Kimber and feel well protected.

[thelongone13]

I shoot a 1911 better than an XD, but I shoot an XD better than I shoot a Glock. Good on you not to drink the Block Kool Aide.

[XD FANATIC]

Originally Posted by KenW.

to like the XD45 compact enough for duty carry. What I learned is this; I can't find anything I like more than the 1911 platform. I qualified with it satisfactorily, albeit with lower scores than I'm used too. Its embarrassing to not be in the top 5% of the office when I has a track record of it.

I picked up the XD because of the reported similar ergonomics, increased capacity, and the reputation its been built up to on boards like this.
I shoot it just "alright". By no means as well as I shoot my Kimber 1911.

Leather is hard to find off-the-shelf, especially for the magazines. Duty holsters are a tough find too. I hate having a cop-shop order me in a holster or anything else, then I don't like it.

I think that for the time being it will be my RV gun; to be kept in the lockbox bolted to the floor of my RV. I like the gun, but I cannot place any of my 1911s with it.
I'd still pick it over a Glock any day. I refuse to drink the cool-aid.

I love my XD45 service but I agree with you on this one. I'm not a LEO so all I can do is speculate, but I would think that a sidearm for duty should feel as natural as possible, an extension of your body almost if given the choice, so if I was in your situation and another pistol worked better for me I'd do the same.

[Omega Man]

Get an HK45. You wont regret it.

[leeindy]

you might. if you like 1911 triggers stay the hell away from HK....

[KenW.]

Get an HK45. You wont regret it

If they're anything like the HK USP40 they made me qualify with, I'm not interested.
My agency has a GREAT alternate weapon policy, and many take advantage of it. They will put me through the conversion course when we start getting the Glocks in to replace the HK, but we'll still be allowed our alternates unless a new boss comes in with a new perspective.

Deputies carry a wide variety of 1911s, Sigs, SW, etc. rather than the issued HK.

[Bearlaker]

Originally Posted by KenW.

If they're anything like the HK USP40 they made me qualify with, I'm not interested.

They're not, but that doesn't mean they're not overpriced.