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Dhunter55 · 03-15-2006, 04:29 PM

I've been bitten by the XD45 bug like most everyone else here. It's been background on my PC since it was posted on SA's website. I did a lot of thinking and online shopping this weekend and I'm still torn between whether I NEED an XD45 or do I just WANT an XD45.

The pro is: firepower/stopping power. That is undebateable.

The con is:
1.) I already have two XDs, one being a nice CCW.
2.) Cost of ammo. 45acp sure as heck ain't cheap to shoot and I'm not into loading my own.

I love my XD9. It's cheap and fun to shoot. My XD40sc will "get er done", should God forbid, I need to drop the hammer on someone to defend life and limb. So the question is: Do I really NEED the XD45? Ain't really a question of cash. Dunno, you guys convince me either way.

distra · 03-15-2006, 04:50 PM

When I was looking at mine the guy next to me gave some good advice, "You can never have too many .45 autos."

happygunner · 03-15-2006, 05:18 PM

So why just wish about it. Get one.

rbyrd · 03-15-2006, 06:16 PM

Because the 45 recoil feels like getting by a pillow rather than the jab from Larry Holmes when shooting the 40.

I really do not mind the 40 or the 357 SIG, but there is a noticable differnce.

The 45 round is the nicest round I have ever shot and I might actually be dangerous with the 45 were with the 357 SIG I would just make alot of noise and kick up dust.

mike1972 · 03-15-2006, 08:34 PM

You NEEEEEED the XD 45 acp.... It will be the next handgun I buy ( I am getting a Saiga12 shotty first)... But after that I will NEEEEEEED to get the XD 45 acp.......

Jettubby · 03-15-2006, 08:47 PM

You only live once!

Dhunter55 · 03-27-2006, 06:19 PM

Ok, couldn't resist..took the plunge...5 day wait and she's mine. Those dang XD45's have a sensor in them that makes you want one...XD9 service with less than 300 rounds for sale here lol

Oni · 03-27-2006, 06:21 PM

What is the price in plain terms?

Badman400 · 03-27-2006, 07:02 PM

Dhunter, You'll be glad you did. Out of the 17 firearms I own, the XD-45 is my favorite! I also have the XD-40SC which I love, but the XD-45 is butter! Ditto on the terms for your XD-9. I need to complete my XD collection.

Boricua · 03-27-2006, 07:15 PM

You will know you did right when your shooting it!

03-15-2006, 04:29 PM	#1
Dhunter55 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bikini Paradise Posts: 3,730	Ok, I may be crazy but.......... I've been bitten by the XD45 bug like most everyone else here. It's been background on my PC since it was posted on SA's website. I did a lot of thinking and online shopping this weekend and I'm still torn between whether I NEED an XD45 or do I just WANT an XD45. The pro is: firepower/stopping power. That is undebateable. The con is: 1.) I already have two XDs, one being a nice CCW. 2.) Cost of ammo. 45acp sure as heck ain't cheap to shoot and I'm not into loading my own. I love my XD9. It's cheap and fun to shoot. My XD40sc will "get er done", should God forbid, I need to drop the hammer on someone to defend life and limb. So the question is: Do I really NEED the XD45? Ain't really a question of cash. Dunno, you guys convince me either way. __________________ Chuck Baldwin 2008 Go Fins! 2008

03-15-2006, 04:50 PM	#2
distra XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CT Posts: 35	When I was looking at mine the guy next to me gave some good advice, "You can never have too many .45 autos." __________________ XD-45 XD-9 OD M&P 40

03-15-2006, 05:18 PM	#3
happygunner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,139	Life is short So why just wish about it. Get one.

03-15-2006, 08:34 PM	#5
mike1972 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 285	You NEEEEEED the XD 45 acp.... It will be the next handgun I buy ( I am getting a Saiga12 shotty first)... But after that I will NEEEEEEED to get the XD 45 acp....... __________________ Hold on baby Jesus.... This is gonna get bumpy.

03-15-2006, 08:47 PM	#6
Jettubby XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "Blink...and you're mine!" Posts: 1,921	You only live once! __________________ T "You can come along peacefully or you don't have to come along at all". - Sonny Crockett "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln "My 1911 is better than your 911."

03-15-2006, 06:16 PM	#4
rbyrd XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 77	Because the 45 recoil feels like getting by a pillow rather than the jab from Larry Holmes when shooting the 40. I really do not mind the 40 or the 357 SIG, but there is a noticable differnce. The 45 round is the nicest round I have ever shot and I might actually be dangerous with the 45 were with the 357 SIG I would just make alot of noise and kick up dust.

03-27-2006, 06:19 PM	#7
Dhunter55 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bikini Paradise Posts: 3,730	Ok, couldn't resist..took the plunge...5 day wait and she's mine. Those dang XD45's have a sensor in them that makes you want one...XD9 service with less than 300 rounds for sale here lol __________________ Chuck Baldwin 2008 Go Fins! 2008

03-27-2006, 06:21 PM	#8
Oni XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,544	What is the price in plain terms? __________________ I came here for only 1 thing and you mother f-uckers did nothing but lie and instill me with false hope. F-uck off.

03-27-2006, 07:02 PM	#9
Badman400 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SC Posts: 258	Dhunter, You'll be glad you did. Out of the 17 firearms I own, the XD-45 is my favorite! I also have the XD-40SC which I love, but the XD-45 is butter! Ditto on the terms for your XD-9. I need to complete my XD collection. __________________ \"My wife drove me to drink....never bothered to thank her.\" -W.C. Fields

03-27-2006, 07:15 PM	#10
Boricua XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 790	You will know you did right when your shooting it! __________________ Make a decision not an emotion!

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