Point Blank Question about SAFETY! - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Mister 45 · 06-02-2007, 12:16 AM

Hi all!!

I just bought the XD-45 (Compact 4" model) today!! Unfortunately, I live in RI, so I have to wait until NEXT saturday to pick her up!! I love the look, feel, and reputation of the gun.

This is going to be a CCW gun, and I'd like to be able to carry it IWB. I have quams about keeping a loaded pistol pointed at rather sensitive body parts, if you know what I mean, unless I hear from about 100 satisfied owners that they trust the gun in the same capacity.

So... Just how safe IS the XD??? (In regards to accidental discharge)

Thanks in advance!

mattjohnston87 · 06-02-2007, 12:17 AM

Unless you are holding the gun, and pulling the trigger, it will not fire.

The backstrap safety is what puts most fears to rest.

Matt

the_gunman1 · 06-02-2007, 12:23 AM

I keep mine fully loaded w/one in the pipe and feel perfectly secure that it will not fire till I pull the trigger. Just remember a gun is only as safe as the person handling it. The XD is a solid and well built gun.

Mister 45 · 06-02-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by the_gunman1

Just remember a gun is only as safe as the person handling it. The XD is a solid and well built gun.

Absolutely! I preach that all the time. Still, I like to find out how safe a gun is by asking the owners. Product advertisements will never say "Buy our awesome gun, just watch out for our rather weak firing pin block" or something to that effect.

I bought the XD because of it's 20K round torture test results, but I still wanted to ask owners how they felt about the gun's safety.

the_gunman1 · 06-02-2007, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister 45

Absolutely! I preach that all the time. Still, I like to find out how safe a gun is by asking the owners. Product advertisements will never say "Buy our awesome gun, just watch out for our rather weak firing pin block" or something to that effect.

I bought the XD because of it's 20K round torture test results, but I still wanted to ask owners how they felt about the gun's safety.

Oh heck yeah. I did alot of that too. I sure wasn't shooting you down for it.

AbNo · 06-02-2007, 03:29 AM

Well, on a semi-related note, you can't very well keep a revolver fully loaded without one ready to fire, right?

Ajaxx89 · 06-02-2007, 04:07 AM

I've got the same gun. Great choice, you won't be dissappointed! As far as safety goes the XD has a number of safety features that enhances its ease to carry, but I'm sure if you ask anyone here they will all basically say the same thing, FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE GUN CONTROL AT ALL TIMES!! Do what ever it takes to keep them in mind every time to touch your firearm! Repeat them to yourself if you have to. If you think safe, chances are you'll stay safe! Don't just trust the safety features on your XD, they are only there to support your safe habits. Enjoy your new XD!

ArmyGuy45 · 06-02-2007, 04:25 AM

just remember...
guns dont kill people... dumb people do

Yuppicide · 06-02-2007, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AbNo

Well, on a semi-related note, you can't very well keep a revolver fully loaded without one ready to fire, right?

Except that even with "one ready to fire" a revolvers carried with the hammer and springs at rest. If Carrying the XD cocked still bothers you, Smith & Wesson is "re-issuing" the model 40 lemon-squeezer revolver with grip safety (and no lock)! It's SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!

mike_1 · 06-02-2007, 07:02 AM

Also remember to pick a holster that keeps the trigger covered. If the trigger can't move you are safe.
Mike

06-02-2007, 12:16 AM	#1
Mister 45 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Point Blank Question about SAFETY! Hi all!! I just bought the XD-45 (Compact 4" model) today!! Unfortunately, I live in RI, so I have to wait until NEXT saturday to pick her up!! I love the look, feel, and reputation of the gun. This is going to be a CCW gun, and I'd like to be able to carry it IWB. I have quams about keeping a loaded pistol pointed at rather sensitive body parts, if you know what I mean, unless I hear from about 100 satisfied owners that they trust the gun in the same capacity. So... Just how safe IS the XD??? (In regards to accidental discharge) Thanks in advance!

06-02-2007, 12:17 AM	#2
mattjohnston87 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 6,446	Unless you are holding the gun, and pulling the trigger, it will not fire. The backstrap safety is what puts most fears to rest. Matt __________________ -Matt aka 'Sneaky Pete'

06-02-2007, 12:23 AM	#3
the_gunman1 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,019	I keep mine fully loaded w/one in the pipe and feel perfectly secure that it will not fire till I pull the trigger. Just remember a gun is only as safe as the person handling it. The XD is a solid and well built gun. __________________ Brian Freedom is expensive...pay up or shut up. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

06-02-2007, 03:29 AM	#6
AbNo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 362	Well, on a semi-related note, you can't very well keep a revolver fully loaded without one ready to fire, right? __________________ Why do police need guns? To protect themselves from criminals. Why do civilians need guns? Same answer.

06-02-2007, 04:07 AM	#7
Ajaxx89 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 41	I've got the same gun. Great choice, you won't be dissappointed! As far as safety goes the XD has a number of safety features that enhances its ease to carry, but I'm sure if you ask anyone here they will all basically say the same thing, FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE GUN CONTROL AT ALL TIMES!! Do what ever it takes to keep them in mind every time to touch your firearm! Repeat them to yourself if you have to. If you think safe, chances are you'll stay safe! Don't just trust the safety features on your XD, they are only there to support your safe habits. Enjoy your new XD! __________________ Stay safe. Tuck it in between, Keep it unseen!

06-02-2007, 04:25 AM	#8
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,490	just remember... guns dont kill people... dumb people do __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace "One Country, One Culture, One Language!" - Thomas Paine

06-02-2007, 07:02 AM	#10
mike_1 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 107	Also remember to pick a holster that keeps the trigger covered. If the trigger can't move you are safe. Mike __________________ Never trade the thrills of living for the security of existence. My daily carry XD45 Compact in a K&D Dakota or Eagle Defender

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