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shooter50 · 03-10-2008, 04:22 AM

Hello

Now I have been hearing all the good things about the XD's now is there any problems with these guns that keep coming up? And no I don't mean ya I can't shoot it as much as I like or it eats up all the ammo I put in it etc. I mean if anyone has really had a problem lets hear about it OK? Can it be there is another perfect gun!?

Thanks Dave

shaner · 03-10-2008, 05:54 AM

yu say another perfect gun>???? may i ask what the other one is

shooter50 · 03-10-2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by shaner

yu say another perfect gun>???? may i ask what the other one is

I knew that would get someones attention. There is in my opinion no perfect gun. I was just kinda going buy the unadvertised (Glock perfection) because a lot of people refer to the XD as a glock wanta be. I think glock is a real reliable weapon I have a few one with 36000 rds no problems I've just done normal Maint. like Replacing the Recoil assembly spring twice other than that all original It's a glock 30 45cal.. I like the Xd's just trying to get some info on how reliable they have been for people.
Dave

ormandj · 03-10-2008, 07:22 AM

I've read on here, various times, that XDs generally seem to be as (or more) reliable than Glocks. That's just "heard" experience though, on an XD forum (just as if you ask Glock fanatics on the glocker's forum, they're going to say Glocks are yadda yadda, etc etc.)

As for some "real" reliability, I've talked with 3 or 4 local gun range owners here in ATL, who say they generally see 1000-3000 rounds per week (depends on which range) through their XD45s, and they've claimed no problems beyond normal wear/tear. They're obviously *less* intensive on maintenance than a normal owner/operator would be, so that (to me) was plenty of affirmation of reliability to determine I should purchase.

I'm sure you'll hear much the same response from others, as well. It's a good pistol.

Cheers,
David

XD9Sub · 03-10-2008, 07:22 AM

Before XDs came along, I had Glocks, just about every model they make. Then I switched to XDs for ergonomic reasons. Over the last 5yrs I've shot thousands of rounds through XDs (about evenly spread between 9mm & .45, with some .40S&W too) and reliability is not an issue with XDs

This forum has the highest percentage of XD users on the planet, and if there was a common design problem or "issue", it would be well known. Run a search on this forum using "Problem", and you'll see what I mean

The only common problems I've noticed are all user related (like riding the slide stop, some reloaders having problems with SWC rounds, others no problem with SWCs, difficulty in releasing a full mag, etc., etc).

shooter50 · 03-10-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by XD9Sub

Before XDs came along, I had Glocks, just about every model they make. Then I switched to XDs for ergonomic reasons. Over the last 5yrs I've shot thousands of rounds through XDs (about evenly spread between 9mm & .45, with some .40S&W too) and reliability is not an issue with XDs

This forum has the highest percentage of XD users on the planet, and if there was a common design problem or "issue", it would be well known. Run a search on this forum using "Problem", and you'll see what I mean

The only common problems I've noticed are all user related (like riding the slide stop, some reloaders having problems with SWC rounds, others no problem with SWCs, difficulty in releasing a full mag, etc., etc).

I will run a search on problem, but in the mean time is it getting easier to get replacement parts too?

dosei · 03-10-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by shooter50

I will run a search on problem, but in the mean time is it getting easier to get replacement parts too?

Many parts can be found at PistolGear.com

Requiem · 03-10-2008, 09:26 AM

I've only personally seen one issue with an XD and that was with the loaded chamber indicator. It was stuck in a raised position. Some crude had gotten jambed into it (don't know how, wasn't my gun). Once the crude was cleaned out it dropped back down into place and problem solved.

Vic303 · 03-10-2008, 09:55 AM

A number of folks complain about the magazines having problems.

Chapie+ · 03-10-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shooter50

Hello

Now I have been hearing all the good things about the XD's now is there any problems with these guns that keep coming up? And no I don't mean ya I can't shoot it as much as I like or it eats up all the ammo I put in it etc. I mean if anyone has really had a problem lets hear about it OK? Can it be there is another perfect gun!?

Thanks Dave

I have the same recurring problem with XDs:

They cost money to buy, modify, and shoot. Otherwise they are fine weapons.

I used to carry a Glock and now I carry an XD and the Glock doesn't see the light of day anymore. It rests in the safe replaced and forgotten.

The glock, like the XD, always went bang when I pulled the trigger. Never a problem. The XD, unlike the glock, puts the bullets where I want them. I had very little confidence in the glock, or at least in my abilities with it. I have total confidence in the XD. It is my duty/carry and bedside gun.
Chapie+

03-10-2008, 04:22 AM	#1
shooter50 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 39	Problem XD 45 Hello Now I have been hearing all the good things about the XD's now is there any problems with these guns that keep coming up? And no I don't mean ya I can't shoot it as much as I like or it eats up all the ammo I put in it etc. I mean if anyone has really had a problem lets hear about it OK? Can it be there is another perfect gun!? Thanks Dave

03-10-2008, 05:54 AM	#2
shaner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: freddieville ohio Posts: 1,516	yu say another perfect gun>???? may i ask what the other one is __________________ XD SUBCOMPACT 9MM TFO'S XD TACTICAL 45ACP TFO'S XD TACTICAL 9MM XD COMPACT 45ACP XD SERVICE 9MM OD COUPLE SHOTGUNS COWBOY GUNS 2.5IN POCKET KNIFE IVE HAD SINCE 1977 STILL CARRYIN IT BUNCH OF OTHER STUFF TOO

03-10-2008, 07:22 AM	#5
XD9Sub XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 999	Before XDs came along, I had Glocks, just about every model they make. Then I switched to XDs for ergonomic reasons. Over the last 5yrs I've shot thousands of rounds through XDs (about evenly spread between 9mm & .45, with some .40S&W too) and reliability is not an issue with XDs This forum has the highest percentage of XD users on the planet, and if there was a common design problem or "issue", it would be well known. Run a search on this forum using "Problem", and you'll see what I mean The only common problems I've noticed are all user related (like riding the slide stop, some reloaders having problems with SWC rounds, others no problem with SWCs, difficulty in releasing a full mag, etc., etc). __________________ "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

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03-10-2008, 07:22 AM	#4
ormandj XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 246	I've read on here, various times, that XDs generally seem to be as (or more) reliable than Glocks. That's just "heard" experience though, on an XD forum (just as if you ask Glock fanatics on the glocker's forum, they're going to say Glocks are yadda yadda, etc etc.) As for some "real" reliability, I've talked with 3 or 4 local gun range owners here in ATL, who say they generally see 1000-3000 rounds per week (depends on which range) through their XD45s, and they've claimed no problems beyond normal wear/tear. They're obviously less intensive on maintenance than a normal owner/operator would be, so that (to me) was plenty of affirmation of reliability to determine I should purchase. I'm sure you'll hear much the same response from others, as well. It's a good pistol. Cheers, David

03-10-2008, 09:26 AM	#8
Requiem XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Inwood, WV Posts: 149	I've only personally seen one issue with an XD and that was with the loaded chamber indicator. It was stuck in a raised position. Some crude had gotten jambed into it (don't know how, wasn't my gun). Once the crude was cleaned out it dropped back down into place and problem solved.

03-10-2008, 09:55 AM	#9
Vic303 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 152	A number of folks complain about the magazines having problems.