Had my XD-45 for a month...I love it!!

[Forker45]

I've been trolling around here for about a month now, I actually bought my XD back in the middle of December. Got the 4" service in black at a local place. It's the first pistol I actually own and it goes along with my .308 Rem700 and single shot .410.

Got about 800 rounds through it so far and have yet to have any problems. I love the gun so far...couldn't be any happier with my purchase! I got the decal grips and felt like I needed something else, so I just got the Pachmayr #3 slip-on and need to try that configuration out. Going tomorrow to fill out the application for the Alabama pistol permit, which includes concealed carry. Still not sure about carrying, but after being around on here I feel like it's almost an obligation...especially considering the safety of my new wife. I'll have to take some good pics and post them up tomorrow.

If I do decide to carry I will definitely have more questions for you guys. Thanks for all the info so far!!

[XD9Sub]

Welcome to the forum. The XD45 is a great carry weapon. I used the service model for 9 months, until I picked up the Compact model. Either one will work great for CCW

[Forker45]

I posted a couple pics in the slip-on grip pix thread in the photo gallery here:
XDs w/ slip-on grips...pix request

But I wanted to put a couple others up here for my fellow 45'ers.

Here they are:

Couple A-Zooms to help me get used to the trigger


Target rounds


Picked up a couple extra mags thanks to another member on here for the heads-up on the sale from Midway a few weeks ago

[spcwes]

Originally Posted by Forker45

I've been trolling around here for about a month now, I actually bought my XD back in the middle of December. Got the 4" service in black at a local place. It's the first pistol I actually own and it goes along with my .308 Rem700 and single shot .410.

Got about 800 rounds through it so far and have yet to have any problems. I love the gun so far...couldn't be any happier with my purchase! I got the decal grips and felt like I needed something else, so I just got the Pachmayr #3 slip-on and need to try that configuration out. Going tomorrow to fill out the application for the Alabama pistol permit, which includes concealed carry. Still not sure about carrying, but after being around on here I feel like it's almost an obligation...especially considering the safety of my new wife. I'll have to take some good pics and post them up tomorrow.

If I do decide to carry I will definitely have more questions for you guys. Thanks for all the info so far!!

I know I am a noob on this site but I have been around a bit. First, great looking blaster and I am extremely happy to hear that you want to CCW. I would seriously suggest that you take some time in the near future and attend some professional instruction on CCW and defensive tactics for CCW. I have heard a saying that you may have as well and it goes very well with your situation especially with this being your first pistol.

“Just because you went out and bought you a shiny new guitar don’t make you a rockstar!”

I am by no means talking down on the skill you have, just never stop training. It takes a certain mind set to be able to defend yourself and loved ones. Otherwise you could end up arming an attacker with your weapon. Take care and hope you go through with your CCW and training.

spcwes

[BoomerBSG]

i'm wanting to get some snap caps, but man why are they so expensive for just a few of them? for the $15-$20 i should get a box of 50 lol

[slugger6]

Welcome, Forker! I have the XD45 Service too so I know you are going to like yours. It is a great shooter, but if you don't reload (which I do) it's going to get expensive.

[Forker45]

Thanks for the welcome and the advice. I am by no means a stranger to firearms, this just happens to be the first pistol I personally own. I also know that I'm not a "rockstar", which is why I feel like I need to be perfectly comfortable with the gun before I decide to carry it as well as get some of the formal training that was mentioned. As for the snap caps, I probably wouldn't have bought them except for the fact that I had a gift card for a local shop and its always easier to spend gift card money.

The price of ammo definitely stings. I just picked up 1000 rounds of blazer aluminum from wideners, so that should hold me off for a while. I was almost set on buying reloading equipment, but I think I'm gonna hold off for a little while until I know for sure how much I'm gonna run through and if the initial investment would be worth it in my situation.

[CTrider XD]

I know what you mean. I hated to pay that much for 5 snap caps. Hopefully they will last for a long time.

Originally Posted by BoomerBSG

i'm wanting to get some snap caps, but man why are they so expensive for just a few of them? for the $15-$20 i should get a box of 50 lol

[Liontari]

“Just because you went out and bought you a shiny new guitar don’t make you a rockstar!”

And being a rockstar don't mean you can play

[BoomerBSG]

Originally Posted by CTrider XD

I know what you mean. I hated to pay that much for 5 snap caps. Hopefully they will last for a long time.

heh, yeah, i know if i spend the money on it once i can reuse them, but i've rationalized it to; every time i get an impulse to buy them, i'll go buy 100 rounds of live ammo instead, and get used to the trigger the fun way

hey forker, i have the hogue slip on's. i didnt realize how much longer the grip is on the xd45 non compact. have you tried your grips out yet? how'd ya like em.

love the crap outa mine

cheers