I have a XD(M) 5.25" .45 and I love it. So much so that I'm considering the 9mm version. The only negative is that Springfield's 3 free magazine offer has ended (though three 19-round magazines is already quite enough).
Now that I've found a gun that fits my hand well and which looks quite attractive to boot, I am quite tempted to buy the 9mm version. I know the fit would vary slightly in that the grip is 1.18" rather than the 1.26" of a .45, but if I like one I certainly should like the other with less recoil and lower ammo cost.
Do you think the bi-tone version is worth it for an extra $60? My .45 is bi-tone and I find it quite attractive. Did you go with black or bi-tone on your own guns and why? If you went with black was it to save money or was it because you personally prefer the look without regard to cost?
If you get the black version is that carbon steel hidden under their black finish on the slide I assume? Any advantage to that over stainless other than price?
Thanks,
Karl
Now that I've found a gun that fits my hand well and which looks quite attractive to boot, I am quite tempted to buy the 9mm version. I know the fit would vary slightly in that the grip is 1.18" rather than the 1.26" of a .45, but if I like one I certainly should like the other with less recoil and lower ammo cost.
Do you think the bi-tone version is worth it for an extra $60? My .45 is bi-tone and I find it quite attractive. Did you go with black or bi-tone on your own guns and why? If you went with black was it to save money or was it because you personally prefer the look without regard to cost?
If you get the black version is that carbon steel hidden under their black finish on the slide I assume? Any advantage to that over stainless other than price?
Thanks,
Karl