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prophotodude · 04-28-2008, 03:33 PM

Why get an XD45? Simple, because it's an XD45, no further reasoning necessary.

KenW. · 04-28-2008, 08:10 PM

Okay. Went to the gunshop today and dry-fired a compact a few times. I layed a S&W M&P 45 on top of it. The XD is the one I'll get. No one carrys the FNP in any caliber.

The question is this; How long does it take to get over the HORRIBLY LONG TRIGGER RESET?

Chapie+ · 04-28-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenW.

Okay. Went to the gunshop today and dry-fired a compact a few times. I layed a S&W M&P 45 on top of it. The XD is the one I'll get. No one carrys the FNP in any caliber.

The question is this; How long does it take to get over the HORRIBLY LONG TRIGGER RESET?

I think Springer Precision takes less than 2 weeks to resolve that problem. That's the quickest way I know to "get over the Horribly long trigger reset" They are one of our (XDTalk) sponsors. That is where I am sending mine.

Chapie+

CALhunter · 04-29-2008, 12:00 AM

The fnp-40 was the gun I was going to buy I wanted the sa/da type like the h&K and sig and I wanted to stay in the 500 dallor range.When I went in to my local gun shop I bought a xd I don't know what happened !

TheMayer78 · 04-29-2008, 12:49 AM

Why should you buy an XD?
WHY SHOULD YOU BUY AN XD?!?
That's easy... Because it is a GREAT gun!
Here's a tough one..
Why shouldn't you get an XD? Much harder question to answer.

Before I bought mine I heard about the trigger reset. I think you would have to be a long time competitive shooter to even notice it. I have shot over 1300 rounds since I got mine last month and for me the trigger reset is not an issue whatsoever.

ps. get the compact 45!

KenW. · 04-29-2008, 06:56 AM

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I think you would have to be a long time competitive shooter to even notice it.

Wrong. I'm a twenty-plus year 1911 shooter and I noticed it in about 2 seconds; the equivilant of about 3/4 of an inch of travel.

Chapie+ · 04-29-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenW.

Wrong. I'm a twenty-plus year 1911 shooter and I noticed it in about 2 seconds; the equivilant of about 3/4 of an inch of travel.

Yeah, I noticed it too pretty quick. Like I said above, the solution is to send it to Springer and get a trigger job.

Chapie+

PWB · 04-29-2008, 02:36 PM

I've been shooting Glocks for the past 18+ years and the only thing I noticed about the XD's trigger was that it was much lighter and appeared smoother that the Glock...the reset seemed about the same. It's been years since I've shot a 1911 so I can't remember that much about it. I would guess that a 1911 reset would be much shorter than either the XD or Glock. One of the first things I noticed on the XD when I first handled one was how similar in feel the grip was to a 1911,which was incredible considering it's a double stack mag...that and some of the other features I like about the XD made up my mind to purchase the bi-tone .45 tactical...$525.00+tax. When I take delivery on it I plan to run about 1K rounds though it and send it off for some modifications. I haven't decided just where to sent it for modifications,...maybe I'll post a tread and get some input from other owners.

charlie.45 · 04-29-2008, 03:11 PM

I went from a 1911 to an xd. it took about 3 weeks to stop trying to engage/disengage the thumb safety but once you get used to it it's not bad at all although i plan on picking up the xd with the thumb safety soon. the main thing i liked about the xd in general was the grip. other than the 1911 it feels better in my hand that any other semi auto pistol I've ever held and thats saying alot for a double stack polymer pistol. the xd is a great gun go fire one or hold one for a while it'll grow on you in no time.

P.S. just don't get rid of the 1911 had to sell mine for extra gas money to move and I really regret it.

PWB · 04-29-2008, 04:53 PM

P.S. just don't get rid of the 1911 had to sell mine for extra gas money to move and I really regret it.[/quote]

I agree,...I had a Colt Combat Commander 70 series that I sold to purchase another firearm and have always regretted it..

..I imagine everyone has been through a similar experience.

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charlie.45 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maumee,OH Posts: 1,009	I went from a 1911 to an xd. it took about 3 weeks to stop trying to engage/disengage the thumb safety but once you get used to it it's not bad at all although i plan on picking up the xd with the thumb safety soon. the main thing i liked about the xd in general was the grip. other than the 1911 it feels better in my hand that any other semi auto pistol I've ever held and thats saying alot for a double stack polymer pistol. the xd is a great gun go fire one or hold one for a while it'll grow on you in no time. P.S. just don't get rid of the 1911 had to sell mine for extra gas money to move and I really regret it. __________________ Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! Patrick Henry

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PWB XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere in Mississippi Posts: 21	P.S. just don't get rid of the 1911 had to sell mine for extra gas money to move and I really regret it.[/quote] I agree,...I had a Colt Combat Commander 70 series that I sold to purchase another firearm and have always regretted it....I imagine everyone has been through a similar experience.

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04-28-2008, 08:10 PM	#22
KenW. XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 89	Okay. Went to the gunshop today and dry-fired a compact a few times. I layed a S&W M&P 45 on top of it. The XD is the one I'll get. No one carrys the FNP in any caliber. The question is this; How long does it take to get over the HORRIBLY LONG TRIGGER RESET?

04-29-2008, 12:00 AM	#24
CALhunter XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CA Posts: 36	The fnp-40 was the gun I was going to buy I wanted the sa/da type like the h&K and sig and I wanted to stay in the 500 dallor range.When I went in to my local gun shop I bought a xd I don't know what happened !

04-29-2008, 12:49 AM	#25
TheMayer78 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 8	Why should you buy an XD? WHY SHOULD YOU BUY AN XD?!? That's easy... Because it is a GREAT gun! Here's a tough one.. Why shouldn't you get an XD? Much harder question to answer. Before I bought mine I heard about the trigger reset. I think you would have to be a long time competitive shooter to even notice it. I have shot over 1300 rounds since I got mine last month and for me the trigger reset is not an issue whatsoever. ps. get the compact 45!

04-29-2008, 02:36 PM	#28
PWB XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere in Mississippi Posts: 21	I've been shooting Glocks for the past 18+ years and the only thing I noticed about the XD's trigger was that it was much lighter and appeared smoother that the Glock...the reset seemed about the same. It's been years since I've shot a 1911 so I can't remember that much about it. I would guess that a 1911 reset would be much shorter than either the XD or Glock. One of the first things I noticed on the XD when I first handled one was how similar in feel the grip was to a 1911,which was incredible considering it's a double stack mag...that and some of the other features I like about the XD made up my mind to purchase the bi-tone .45 tactical...$525.00+tax. When I take delivery on it I plan to run about 1K rounds though it and send it off for some modifications. I haven't decided just where to sent it for modifications,...maybe I'll post a tread and get some input from other owners.