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Diode · 04-06-2006, 08:44 AM

Wow! What a write up on the ACP. The June Issue article written by Charlie Cutshaw is impressive. Of course after owning a Service Model .40S&W
I knew the ACP would be a winner but these guys are almost willing to trade int heir 1911's for it. Nice write up, if ya get a chance it is well worth the read.

Vincent · 04-06-2006, 03:12 PM

Seems like every gun rag out there has nothing but positives to say about the XD-45 ACP. I realize some may be biased, but it seems to me the comments in the rags are legitimate. I mean, if it were a piece of crap I'm sure they would report on it being so.

**Old School** · 04-06-2006, 04:20 PM

Some will say that SA pays for the publicity. I think the rags needs something to write about and the XD45ACP is worth of the ink and paper.

XD-982 · 04-06-2006, 04:50 PM

could someone please post a link to the above mentioned article. thanks

Diode · 04-07-2006, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old School

Some will say that SA pays for the publicity. I think the rags needs something to write about and the XD45ACP is worth of the ink and paper.

I agree, While I have never seen them write a "This gun sucks article" I have seen them write a less than glowing report. I read the magizine it's self, I'll try to find a link to it online.

AKM · 04-07-2006, 10:39 AM

The article will not be posted online for awhile. It would hurt magazine sales. Here is the CH website that shows the cover. I also find the little bit in the upper right corner interesting, given the trend to lighten the XD trigger...

http://www.combathandguns.com/

Fastlane · 04-07-2006, 11:07 AM

I used to subscribe to CH and still think they are a credible source. Most of the guns I see I like, so it's not surprising to me that most articles are positive. Heck, I'd buy at least one of each, if I could!

Diode · 04-07-2006, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fastlane

I used to subscribe to CH and still think they are a credible source. Most of the guns I see I like, so it's not surprising to me that most articles are positive. Heck, I'd buy at least one of each, if I could!

Come to think of it your right, I cant remember the last gun I actually didnt like. I'll take one of each too.

Cabbit · 04-07-2006, 11:16 AM

I work with a lot of trade/media folks and most of the time any special interest magazine won't even look at your product unless you pay them a nice sum.

Yeah, Springfield is likely paying them a lot of cash, but you know what, Glock, Sig, HK, S&W and everyone else is too...

Diode · 04-07-2006, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cabbit

I work with a lot of trade/media folks and most of the time any special interest magazine won't even look at your product unless you pay them a nice sum.

Yeah, Springfield is likely paying them a lot of cash, but you know what, Glock, Sig, HK, S&W and everyone else is too...

I guess to get a honest review i'll just keep looking in here.

04-06-2006, 08:44 AM	#1
Diode XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spring Tx Posts: 59	Combat Handguns Review Wow! What a write up on the ACP. The June Issue article written by Charlie Cutshaw is impressive. Of course after owning a Service Model .40S&W I knew the ACP would be a winner but these guys are almost willing to trade int heir 1911's for it. Nice write up, if ya get a chance it is well worth the read.

04-06-2006, 04:20 PM	#3
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,568	Some will say that SA pays for the publicity. I think the rags needs something to write about and the XD45ACP is worth of the ink and paper. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

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AKM XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,511	The article will not be posted online for awhile. It would hurt magazine sales. Here is the CH website that shows the cover. I also find the little bit in the upper right corner interesting, given the trend to lighten the XD trigger... http://www.combathandguns.com/ __________________ Liviu Librescu - În veci pomenirea lui. U.S. Army/Marine Snipers - Making the World a Better Place, 175 grains at a time.

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04-06-2006, 03:12 PM	#2
Vincent XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 134	Seems like every gun rag out there has nothing but positives to say about the XD-45 ACP. I realize some may be biased, but it seems to me the comments in the rags are legitimate. I mean, if it were a piece of crap I'm sure they would report on it being so.

04-06-2006, 04:50 PM	#4
XD-982 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: IL Posts: 30	could someone please post a link to the above mentioned article. thanks

04-07-2006, 11:07 AM	#7
Fastlane XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon coast Posts: 63	I used to subscribe to CH and still think they are a credible source. Most of the guns I see I like, so it's not surprising to me that most articles are positive. Heck, I'd buy at least one of each, if I could!

04-07-2006, 11:16 AM	#9
Cabbit XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 57	I work with a lot of trade/media folks and most of the time any special interest magazine won't even look at your product unless you pay them a nice sum. Yeah, Springfield is likely paying them a lot of cash, but you know what, Glock, Sig, HK, S&W and everyone else is too...