Newbie question - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

rpelfrey · 01-31-2007, 02:50 PM

I am giving very serious thought to buying one of the new XD 45 Compacts. I know this question has probably been asked a hundred times but I’m new here. Is the XD45C reliable? My current off duty carry is a Glock 27 which is totally reliable. I want to carry a 45 however and I really like the concept of the XD with the two different sized magazines. I think that is just an awesome set up. I just have a very low tolerance for jams. In my line of work that could get a fellow killed. I have never owned an XD so I am not familiar with them. Most of my cop buddies carry Glocks or Sigs. I will be carrying Hornady TAP 45 +P ammo in this gun.

Miguel · 01-31-2007, 02:58 PM

since a compact just has a shorter grip, the working parts are the same. XD45 so far have been very reliable.

Like with any gun, I'd put 500 rds through it before trusting your life to it. All makers make lemons on occation.

KarolinaKid · 01-31-2007, 03:01 PM

I have never had one problem since I took it out of the box and I have shot everything from premium ammo to military surplus. Mine has been extremely reliable.

**turbosupra1313** · 01-31-2007, 03:11 PM

WELCOME to the forum! I have an XD45C and never had a jam yet. they make a great weapon, but like said, like cars, gun companies make lemons as well. run 500 through it. chances are you wont have any problem with the gun. they are amazingly fun to shoot and accurate out of the box.

XD9Sub · 01-31-2007, 03:58 PM

Welcome to the forum. From what I've seen on this forum, with the XD45 being out a little over a year now (and my own 1yr experience), reliability issues have never been a concern.

rpelfrey · 02-01-2007, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the replies. I called my local gun shop and looks like they can order one for me for $509. I am going to buy one in a few weeks. I'll let you guys know how I like it. I gotta gear up to buy lots of 45ACP ammo!!

malkore · 02-01-2007, 07:52 PM

my XD 9sc hasn't have a single issue in 500rds. my .45 has about 100rds and no issues. shoots nice too. its the 4" non-compact service model.

01-31-2007, 02:50 PM	#1
rpelfrey XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 39	Newbie question I am giving very serious thought to buying one of the new XD 45 Compacts. I know this question has probably been asked a hundred times but I’m new here. Is the XD45C reliable? My current off duty carry is a Glock 27 which is totally reliable. I want to carry a 45 however and I really like the concept of the XD with the two different sized magazines. I think that is just an awesome set up. I just have a very low tolerance for jams. In my line of work that could get a fellow killed. I have never owned an XD so I am not familiar with them. Most of my cop buddies carry Glocks or Sigs. I will be carrying Hornady TAP 45 +P ammo in this gun.

01-31-2007, 02:58 PM	#2
Miguel XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,869	since a compact just has a shorter grip, the working parts are the same. XD45 so far have been very reliable. Like with any gun, I'd put 500 rds through it before trusting your life to it. All makers make lemons on occation. __________________ Miguel Enjoying my XD .45ACP Tactical. need to break in my 870, and my wife's XDSC9. I carry my XD45 ACP Tactical, in a SuperTuck from CB. Very comfortable, easy to hide, easy to draw, and easy to reholster. Looking for an HDR*, either an AR-180B, or Kel-Tec FBR. HDR, Homeland Defense Rifle

01-31-2007, 03:01 PM	#3
KarolinaKid XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TN (In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina...) Posts: 1,070	I have never had one problem since I took it out of the box and I have shot everything from premium ammo to military surplus. Mine has been extremely reliable. __________________ The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. - Sir George Bernard Shaw

01-31-2007, 03:58 PM	#5
XD9Sub XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 999	Welcome to the forum. From what I've seen on this forum, with the XD45 being out a little over a year now (and my own 1yr experience), reliability issues have never been a concern. __________________ "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 Øbama '08

02-01-2007, 07:52 PM	#7
malkore XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: eastern Nebraska Posts: 646	my XD 9sc hasn't have a single issue in 500rds. my .45 has about 100rds and no issues. shoots nice too. its the 4" non-compact service model. __________________ malkore my guns - http://home.neb.rr.com/malkore/firearms.html

02-01-2007, 01:13 PM	#6
rpelfrey XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 39	Thanks for the replies. I called my local gun shop and looks like they can order one for me for $509. I am going to buy one in a few weeks. I'll let you guys know how I like it. I gotta gear up to buy lots of 45ACP ammo!!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode