Going rate for xd45 Tacticals & opinions - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Noah Mercy · 06-12-2007, 07:44 PM

We just got a couple in at my store (one bi-tone, one standard) and I'm giving serious consideration to the black one. The tag reads $547. I'm just wondering if our price is out of line, since I only paid $485 for my XD40 a few months ago. I know the Tacticals command a little premium, but this seems like a heck of a jump. I'm looking for a new toy for shooting with a local group that shoots a falling plate match every month.

I'm also considering a plain Jane XD45 ($18 less, so price really isn't a deciding factor) so it can do double duty as a carry piece. Are there any major advantages I'm overlooking (Tactical over the Service) other than the longer sight radius and the added weight to help mitigate recoil?

Thanks in advance for the feedback, folks!

**mvician** · 06-12-2007, 07:50 PM

Just picked up a 9mm SC bi-tone today....459, regular 9SC were 429
Didn't pay much attention to the others but they were all under 500.
This was in northern Indiana

Mike

**AZXD** · 06-12-2007, 07:57 PM

Probably a little out of line, but you have to consider demographics and geographics along with the economic price point of your area. In Phoenix, I can pick up an SC for $460 and the XD line tops out at about $520 now that they are keeping the XD45 on the shelf.

Edit: Unless I want to pay more. There are places that are way out $$$, but I don't shop them.

the_gunman1 · 06-12-2007, 08:02 PM

The price seems pretty avg. As far as which model I personally like the service batter. I shoot the same with either one and the lesser slide mass of the service seems(to me) to have a little less recoil. Not that it's any kind of big difference. I had to shoot them side by side to realize it. I think that a tactical would be great for droppin plates. I also agree with you on the black finnish. If at all possible(if you want to carry it as a ccw piece) you would be better served by either the service or tactical compacts.

Noah Mercy · 06-12-2007, 08:48 PM

Thankee, fellas! My thinking was running along the same lines, but it's always nice to hear some other opinions to help reinforce your own.

Have a good 'un.

10RoundLimit · 06-12-2007, 09:20 PM

Man you guys are lucky, here in Ca. they want $559 for subs and compacts, and $579 for the tacticals around were i live.

longtalltechsan · 06-13-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AZXD

Probably a little out of line, but you have to consider demographics and geographics along with the economic price point of your area. In Phoenix, I can pick up an SC for $460 and the XD line tops out at about $520 now that they are keeping the XD45 on the shelf.

Edit: Unless I want to pay more. There are places that are way out $$$, but I don't shop them.

What shop is this AZXD? I am in Tucson and make it to Phoenix about once a month. Would like to find some XD's for that price.

Cactus Jack Garner · 06-13-2007, 02:40 PM

That seems about like the going rate. I see the .45 tacticals for $550 and sometimes a little more. Of all three of my XD's, I shoot the Tactical .45 the best hands down. I have been tempted to carry my .45 standard, but I shoot the tactical so much better that I tend to stick with it.

fredj338 · 06-13-2007, 03:45 PM

I paid $539 plus fees. tax, yada, yada. You'll end up paying less in Wyo. even at that price. Great pistol BTW.

malkore · 06-14-2007, 12:55 PM

Here in Lincoln, NE you'll pay about $549 for any NIB XD, and I think they are asking $579 for tacticals.

06-12-2007, 07:44 PM	#1
Noah Mercy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheridan, Wyoming Posts: 276	Going rate for xd45 Tacticals & opinions We just got a couple in at my store (one bi-tone, one standard) and I'm giving serious consideration to the black one. The tag reads $547. I'm just wondering if our price is out of line, since I only paid $485 for my XD40 a few months ago. I know the Tacticals command a little premium, but this seems like a heck of a jump. I'm looking for a new toy for shooting with a local group that shoots a falling plate match every month. I'm also considering a plain Jane XD45 ($18 less, so price really isn't a deciding factor) so it can do double duty as a carry piece. Are there any major advantages I'm overlooking (Tactical over the Service) other than the longer sight radius and the added weight to help mitigate recoil? Thanks in advance for the feedback, folks! __________________ I may be fat, hairy, and ugly...BUT AT LEAST I SMELL BAD!

06-12-2007, 07:57 PM	#3
AZXD XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 14,554	Probably a little out of line, but you have to consider demographics and geographics along with the economic price point of your area. In Phoenix, I can pick up an SC for $460 and the XD line tops out at about $520 now that they are keeping the XD45 on the shelf. Edit: Unless I want to pay more. There are places that are way out $$$, but I don't shop them. __________________ Voting for Obama is like putting a gun to your head and hoping he calls for its confiscation before you can pull the trigger - AZXD SCOTUS judge appointments ... Will last much longer than Obama or McCain. Who do you want selecting people who have the ability to support or remove individual rights ?? AZXD

06-12-2007, 08:02 PM	#4
the_gunman1 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,019	The price seems pretty avg. As far as which model I personally like the service batter. I shoot the same with either one and the lesser slide mass of the service seems(to me) to have a little less recoil. Not that it's any kind of big difference. I had to shoot them side by side to realize it. I think that a tactical would be great for droppin plates. I also agree with you on the black finnish. If at all possible(if you want to carry it as a ccw piece) you would be better served by either the service or tactical compacts. __________________ 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."

06-12-2007, 08:48 PM	#5
Noah Mercy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheridan, Wyoming Posts: 276	Thankee, fellas! My thinking was running along the same lines, but it's always nice to hear some other opinions to help reinforce your own. Have a good 'un. __________________ I may be fat, hairy, and ugly...BUT AT LEAST I SMELL BAD!

06-12-2007, 09:20 PM	#6
10RoundLimit XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area Kalifornia Posts: 39	Man you guys are lucky, here in Ca. they want $559 for subs and compacts, and $579 for the tacticals around were i live. __________________ XD 9 Sub-Compact XD 45 Compact Gamo P-23 BB W/Laser Daisy 856

06-12-2007, 07:50 PM	#2
mvician XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,853	Just picked up a 9mm SC bi-tone today....459, regular 9SC were 429 Didn't pay much attention to the others but they were all under 500. This was in northern Indiana Mike

06-13-2007, 02:40 PM	#8
Cactus Jack Garner XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 68	That seems about like the going rate. I see the .45 tacticals for $550 and sometimes a little more. Of all three of my XD's, I shoot the Tactical .45 the best hands down. I have been tempted to carry my .45 standard, but I shoot the tactical so much better that I tend to stick with it. __________________ www.survivalmonkey.com XD Tactical Mod. .45, XD Service Mod. 45, XD Service Mod. 9mm + a few others....

06-13-2007, 03:45 PM	#9
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,225	I paid $539 plus fees. tax, yada, yada. You'll end up paying less in Wyo. even at that price. Great pistol BTW.

06-14-2007, 12:55 PM	#10
malkore XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: eastern Nebraska Posts: 646	Here in Lincoln, NE you'll pay about $549 for any NIB XD, and I think they are asking $579 for tacticals. __________________ malkore my guns - http://home.neb.rr.com/malkore/firearms.html

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