Help With XD-45

[jokeRus]

Originally Posted by Archer1945

I would like to know how you have two XD45s with the thumb safety since they have not even be released to the dealers and won't be until next month? And that info came directly from my dealer who is one of the biggest SA dealers in the midwest, if not the country.

I just went to the gun range and yes there was actually 2 in the glass window. I live in vegas and the store is pretty big. I think is because alot of LE goes there. Price tag was $519.00. I didn't check closer to see if it was Tactical or Service; I just wanted to see how much the new one was. The funny thing is I remember when I got my Service(not from the same store), but I went to check their price first and it was $569. Cheaper now I guess.

[Kaboom]

Originally Posted by tactikel

Talley XD,

I know the receiver is made in Croatia- but please don't tell me the rest isn't made in Ill (I live about 80 mi from Geneseo).
I've eaten "****nitz" before (it's best with spicy brown mustard!!) . But this is too much!!
I still think the XD (in .40 or .45) would be an awsome replacement for the
bulky, underpowered, unreliable, and foreign made, current military sidearm!
As a newbie to XD I welcome the patience and knowledge of you hi posters. (got my first gun at age 5 - 50 year ago!!)

The Berreta is made in the USA, the XDs are made in Croatia with great excellence. Nothing wrong with that.

[shooter50]

It my opinion the thumb safety is just over kill for an xd. but I suppose you could trade her in for one with safety on it.I wouldn't.

[KenW.]

As stated earier in this thread; 1911 shooters want it, and some government contracts require it. If it makes Springfield some money, why not?

As a cop, I like it. Anything that may momentarily confuse someone who gets my weapon is quite welcome.

If you get one with the thumb safety you do not HAVE to switch it on- the other safeties are still working... If you don't want it, don't get it.