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GunGeezer · 07-07-2008, 01:32 PM

I recently decided to purchase a new full size .45 ACP. I went to the NRA Convention this year in Louisville and looked over about everything there, but decided to stick with Glock. Since I owned seven other Glock handguns, and have been happy with each and every one, I felt that I could not go wrong.
I had looked at the XDs at the Springfield booth, but there was such a crowd that I could not get close enough to pick one up. Upon returning home, I went to my local gun dealer where they had just received a new shipment of XD handguns, so I asked to see one before going through the paperwork for my new Glock. As soon as the XD 5" .45 was in my hand, I knew that this was going to be the handgun for me. It had the new thumb safety and the feel was if I had a lightweight 1911 in hand. I told them to cancel finding the box for the Glock and get out the XD box instead! As soon as I got home I cleaned the barrel, put some oil on the correct places, and went out back to shoot. (I live WAY out in the country and have a 300 yd range right out my back door). At 25 yards, my first shots were 1' center left of the bulls eye on the target. I used a little "Kentucky Windage", and started putting every shot within 3 to 4" rapid fire. When I slowed down, I was shooting good 1.5 to 2 " groups! All ammos was 230gr FMJ handloads, and 230gr JHP handloads.
I am converted! I am seriously thinking of selling off some of my Glocks and going with XDs in my 9mm 40 S&W and .45 handguns. I wish they would make a 10mm version, and that Glock would have to go also. The trigger on the XD is better out of the box than the Glock with the 3.5lb competion trigger on my 17 and 21 Glocks. Almost, (but not quite), as good as my Kimber that has been custom built.
I want to thank everyone here who posts, as you guys got me thinking on this XD conversion a few months ago.
(Just kidding about selling anything since I have every gun I have ever bought since 1966! Also my first .22 I got when I was five. But I am still thinking about buying those new XDs)!

Zetsumei · 07-07-2008, 02:42 PM

Well I'm glad you've been converted! Welcome to the Forums. I hope you come to love the site and the members here enough to invite us over you your back yard

rgeliske · 07-07-2008, 02:58 PM

It gets better after about 500 rounds, you might as well start packing up those Glocks.

jmlenz · 07-07-2008, 03:14 PM

Wow 1.5-2" groups at 25 yards! I dont think I can even do that from a rest. Eyes are getting pretty bad I guess

Ezra Smack · 07-07-2008, 03:15 PM

Notice that the grip angle is identicle to your Kimber 1911? Being raised on 1911's I just could never get used to a Glock as they just dont point right for me. Also, the thumb safety is right where it should be on the XD. It just feels right in my hand.

**dakotaracing** · 07-07-2008, 06:14 PM

Your Blocks are history,, might want to start pricing a few other XD's!!!

**edm24** · 07-09-2008, 05:40 AM

Welcome to the forum from south Florida. I know from personal experience that Glocks make great paperweights on your desk!

GunGeezer · 07-09-2008, 09:44 AM

Thanks for the welcome!

And yes, if any of you are going to be in East Tennessee let me know, and you would be welcome to come here and shoot. I also have almost fifty acers of woods here with deer, turkey and black bear that can be hunted. I have turkeys that come out back every day and eat the seed that falls from my wifes bird feeders. I have counted as many as fourty two turkeys out back at times. I'll try to post some pictures here in the next few days of the Toms trying to court the hens within twenty feet of my back door.
I have to agree, I'll be owning more XPs in the future.

gkelley3 · 07-09-2008, 12:07 PM

Welcome to the forum from Florida!

MasLakas · 07-09-2008, 12:08 PM

I have yet to meet someone who has handled and then shot an XD who did not end up purchasing one of their own. Great review by the way.

07-07-2008, 01:32 PM	#1
GunGeezer XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 3	Another new XD 45 Owner I recently decided to purchase a new full size .45 ACP. I went to the NRA Convention this year in Louisville and looked over about everything there, but decided to stick with Glock. Since I owned seven other Glock handguns, and have been happy with each and every one, I felt that I could not go wrong. I had looked at the XDs at the Springfield booth, but there was such a crowd that I could not get close enough to pick one up. Upon returning home, I went to my local gun dealer where they had just received a new shipment of XD handguns, so I asked to see one before going through the paperwork for my new Glock. As soon as the XD 5" .45 was in my hand, I knew that this was going to be the handgun for me. It had the new thumb safety and the feel was if I had a lightweight 1911 in hand. I told them to cancel finding the box for the Glock and get out the XD box instead! As soon as I got home I cleaned the barrel, put some oil on the correct places, and went out back to shoot. (I live WAY out in the country and have a 300 yd range right out my back door). At 25 yards, my first shots were 1' center left of the bulls eye on the target. I used a little "Kentucky Windage", and started putting every shot within 3 to 4" rapid fire. When I slowed down, I was shooting good 1.5 to 2 " groups! All ammos was 230gr FMJ handloads, and 230gr JHP handloads. I am converted! I am seriously thinking of selling off some of my Glocks and going with XDs in my 9mm 40 S&W and .45 handguns. I wish they would make a 10mm version, and that Glock would have to go also. The trigger on the XD is better out of the box than the Glock with the 3.5lb competion trigger on my 17 and 21 Glocks. Almost, (but not quite), as good as my Kimber that has been custom built. I want to thank everyone here who posts, as you guys got me thinking on this XD conversion a few months ago. (Just kidding about selling anything since I have every gun I have ever bought since 1966! Also my first .22 I got when I was five. But I am still thinking about buying those new XDs)!

07-07-2008, 02:42 PM	#2
Zetsumei XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 372	Well I'm glad you've been converted! Welcome to the Forums. I hope you come to love the site and the members here enough to invite us over you your back yard __________________ THERE IS ONLY ONE CANDIDATE IN THIS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION THAT HAS EVER REALLY FOUGHT FOR YOU, IN A FIGHT WHERE VICTORY MEANT FREEDOM AND FAILURE MEANT DEATH.

07-07-2008, 02:58 PM	#3
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,678	It gets better after about 500 rounds, you might as well start packing up those Glocks. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, S&W Model 60 357, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, Glock G35, Taurus 617 357

07-07-2008, 03:14 PM	#4
jmlenz XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 75	Wow 1.5-2" groups at 25 yards! I dont think I can even do that from a rest. Eyes are getting pretty bad I guess __________________ XD45 Service Springer 2.5lb trigger Magloc mag release Dawson adjustable FO/target Arredondo +3 basepads Insight M6X light/laser

07-07-2008, 06:14 PM	#6
dakotaracing XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 198	Your Blocks are history,, might want to start pricing a few other XD's!!! __________________ .45 XD Compact .45 ACP Colt 1911 - Gold Cup National Match 12 Ga. 590 Mossberg Persuader 7.62X39 SKS - Folding Stock 7.62X54 Mosin Nagant .22 Ruger 10/22 Match Rifle For all your days prepare, and meet them ever alike. When you are the Anvil,, Bear. When you are the Hammer,, STRIKE! ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ!!

07-07-2008, 03:15 PM	#5
Ezra Smack XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 66	Notice that the grip angle is identicle to your Kimber 1911? Being raised on 1911's I just could never get used to a Glock as they just dont point right for me. Also, the thumb safety is right where it should be on the XD. It just feels right in my hand.

07-09-2008, 05:40 AM	#7
edm24 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Broward County, FL Posts: 1,211	Welcome to the forum from south Florida. I know from personal experience that Glocks make great paperweights on your desk! __________________ "If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space!" edm24 NRA Member Springfield XDM (bi-tone) Springfield XD45 Springfield XD9 - 3" compact (bi-tone) S&W 410S FNP-9 (bi-tone) Glock 23 Bersa BT380CC Colt Detective Special, circa 1978

07-09-2008, 09:44 AM	#8
GunGeezer XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 3	Thanks for the welcome! And yes, if any of you are going to be in East Tennessee let me know, and you would be welcome to come here and shoot. I also have almost fifty acers of woods here with deer, turkey and black bear that can be hunted. I have turkeys that come out back every day and eat the seed that falls from my wifes bird feeders. I have counted as many as fourty two turkeys out back at times. I'll try to post some pictures here in the next few days of the Toms trying to court the hens within twenty feet of my back door. I have to agree, I'll be owning more XPs in the future.

07-09-2008, 12:07 PM	#9
gkelley3 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,023	Welcome to the forum from Florida! __________________ "Better to fight for something than live for nothing." Gen. George S. Patton

07-09-2008, 12:08 PM	#10
MasLakas XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cache Valley, Utah Posts: 2,623	I have yet to meet someone who has handled and then shot an XD who did not end up purchasing one of their own. Great review by the way. __________________ I speak softly and carry a .45. UtahConcealedCarry.Org

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