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BDZ71 · 03-19-2008, 08:00 PM

Dropped by a local dealer today on my lunch break so I didnt have a ton of time.
Directly walked to the Springfield section. They had a few .45s out on display 5" tac. etc.. but didnt have a 4" compact out so I asked if they had any and the guy proptly walked out with one.
4" 45acp compact with the 10rd and 13 rnd mags.

$499

Now not having alot of time on my break and already half running late I saw that price as a great deal. Most places you see are in the $500 range.. Most in the $520 but some as high as $550.
So not wanting to loose a good deal I have the man enough money to hold it untill I could come back with the rest of the money and my Purchase permit.

Now sitting here at the house. Is that a good price for what I want or is he getting sneaky on me.
Meaning is the price normal for that gun, or is he trying to get rid of an older model... (Pre-Melonite finish model)??????

Granted I should have asked before but seen a good price and didnt have enough time to think of all the questions running late on my lunch break.

Insight?

ormandj · 03-19-2008, 08:10 PM

I paid $510usd + tax (GA) for mine, last Thursday. 500 is a steal for a new pistol. You're getting the same equipment as me, for less money. You *might* be able to find a better deal after months of waiting - but is saving 10$ worth waiting a month or two for your baby?

Cheers,
David

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDZ71

Dropped by a local dealer today on my lunch break so I didnt have a ton of time.
Directly walked to the Springfield section. They had a few .45s out on display 5" tac. etc.. but didnt have a 4" compact out so I asked if they had any and the guy proptly walked out with one.
4" 45acp compact with the 10rd and 13 rnd mags.

$499

Now not having alot of time on my break and already half running late I saw that price as a great deal. Most places you see are in the $500 range.. Most in the $520 but some as high as $550.
So not wanting to loose a good deal I have the man enough money to hold it untill I could come back with the rest of the money and my Purchase permit.

Now sitting here at the house. Is that a good price for what I want or is he getting sneaky on me.
Meaning is the price normal for that gun, or is he trying to get rid of an older model... (Pre-Melonite finish model)??????

Granted I should have asked before but seen a good price and didnt have enough time to think of all the questions running late on my lunch break.

Insight?

**NC Dave** · 03-19-2008, 08:12 PM

No .45 ACP XDs were made without Melonite.

Tripledigitride · 03-19-2008, 08:17 PM

Buy it! I was able to get my XD40 for 499.27. That was after taxes and background check. You can find them for that price now, but when I got mine, I couldn't find anyone (within 200 miles of Nashville) that was selling them for less than $525, before taxes and background check.

**XDONBOARD** · 03-19-2008, 08:17 PM

I paid 499 for mine + tax.

section eight · 03-19-2008, 08:18 PM

i paid $465 for my new 45 service model on gunbroker,so if its under 500 jump on it unless there is something not right with it...(new in box,numbers match)

BDZ71 · 03-19-2008, 08:18 PM

So he just sales alot of them so he has a better price I guess??

He did say they sale alot and he couldnt guarantee him having any if I came back the next day.. reason I had him keep it for me.

Thanks for the info on the Melonite. I was not aware of that. Some idiot lead me to beleve that some 45s were and were not. I knew some XD's were in the pre 06 versions so I bit it hook line and sinker.

Tripledigitride · 03-19-2008, 08:22 PM

Where do you live?

ormandj · 03-19-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDZ71

So he just sales alot of them so he has a better price I guess??

He did say they sale alot and he couldnt guarantee him having any if I came back the next day.. reason I had him keep it for me.

Thanks for the info on the Melonite. I was not aware of that. Some idiot lead me to beleve that some 45s were and were not. I knew some XD's were in the pre 06 versions so I bit it hook line and sinker.

XDs are extremely popular guns, but I only found two places in GA that sold xd45c's. Personally, I think they're the best all-around gun, but apparently the xd45 service models sell better - no idea why since the compacts are service models with the addition of a sleeve. If you're paying ~500usd for a new XD45c, you're doing just fine. If you find something better, snap it up!

Zim · 03-19-2008, 08:23 PM

I just paid $530 before taxes a couple of weeks ago for my 45 compact. I'd say your getting a decent deal.

03-19-2008, 08:00 PM	#1
BDZ71 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina - Confederate States of America Posts: 200	Price? fishy? Dropped by a local dealer today on my lunch break so I didnt have a ton of time. Directly walked to the Springfield section. They had a few .45s out on display 5" tac. etc.. but didnt have a 4" compact out so I asked if they had any and the guy proptly walked out with one. 4" 45acp compact with the 10rd and 13 rnd mags. $499 Now not having alot of time on my break and already half running late I saw that price as a great deal. Most places you see are in the $500 range.. Most in the $520 but some as high as $550. So not wanting to loose a good deal I have the man enough money to hold it untill I could come back with the rest of the money and my Purchase permit. Now sitting here at the house. Is that a good price for what I want or is he getting sneaky on me. Meaning is the price normal for that gun, or is he trying to get rid of an older model... (Pre-Melonite finish model)?????? Granted I should have asked before but seen a good price and didnt have enough time to think of all the questions running late on my lunch break. Insight?

03-19-2008, 08:12 PM	#3
NC Dave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,247	No .45 ACP XDs were made without Melonite. __________________ David in Carolina ------------------------------------ NRA Life Member

03-19-2008, 08:17 PM	#5
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,270	I paid 499 for mine + tax. __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

03-19-2008, 08:18 PM	#6
section eight XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 10	i paid $465 for my new 45 service model on gunbroker,so if its under 500 jump on it unless there is something not right with it...(new in box,numbers match) __________________ XD45 Service

03-19-2008, 08:23 PM	#10
Zim XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reno,NV Posts: 517	I just paid $530 before taxes a couple of weeks ago for my 45 compact. I'd say your getting a decent deal. __________________ My pistols XD 45 tactical XD 45 service compact XD 9 service XD 40 sub-compact Springfield 1911-A1 G.I. Beretta 92fs Sig SP2022 Walther P22 Ruger MKII S&W 640 NAA .22 magnum Vengence isn't a valid motive. Revenge is a emotional response. No, not vengence. Punishment. Sic vis pacem Parabellum.

03-19-2008, 08:17 PM	#4
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 675	Buy it! I was able to get my XD40 for 499.27. That was after taxes and background check. You can find them for that price now, but when I got mine, I couldn't find anyone (within 200 miles of Nashville) that was selling them for less than $525, before taxes and background check.

03-19-2008, 08:22 PM	#8
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 675	Where do you live?

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