[TOVE]

Hello all, i'm looking to get a hand gun in the 9mm configuration and am having issues deciding between the XD4' service 9mm and the Steyr M9-A1 9mm and was wonderin what most of your thought were on the two in question.

I figure the Steyr is $350 and could get several mags with it or just get the XD and get the 2 that come with it for $500.

Would seem logical to get the cheaper but I don't want to pay little if i'm actually gettin less. This is going to be a ccw and I want to make sure it's going to work 100% if needed.

Any thoughts?

 

[BaylorBear57]

XD! if your looking for something to protect you or your family's life you want reliability. and from my experience the XD will get the job done. also, i have owned a Taurus PT-111 millennium pro and it was reliable. i paid about 325 bucks for it. you could also try Taurus 24/7 series as well.

 

[INDY-XD]

Welcome from Indiana! Can't go wrong with the xd.

 

[1lowlife]

Welcome to the forum TOVE.
I researched but couldn't find any warranty info on the Steyr.
SA has a lifetime warranty, although I've never had to send any of my XDs back for any reason.
I've carried my XD9sc for over a year now and I'm very happy with it.
But I recently started carrying a Sig P239 instead....

 

[Spawnz]

I would get the XD. Springfield has a promotion on right now where you get 2 free magazines with a purchase. It is called the GEAR UP promotion. You have to purchase an XD or XDM between 15OCT08 and 15JAN09.

Here is a link to download the redemption form.

Springfield Armory Gear Up Promo Site

 

[gkelley3]

Welcome to the forum from Florida!

 

[slugger6]

Welcome from Ohio.

 

[SgtWKPII]

Welcome to the forum, remember you get what you pay for! What is your life worth?

 

[SA_lady]

Welcome from Ohio.

 

[Fred Birch]

Welcome from New Hampshire

 

[Motobuddy]

Welcome to the forum, With a xd you get a quality of parts you don't see in other guns, I have XDs, H&Ks, Glocks, and a few others in the family your strip them all and look at them the most metal is in the XD hands down. For the price and value I don't think there is a better pistol on the market.

 

[Shakey Shooter]

Welcome fellow Texan!!

Read the following discussion about supported chambers. See if this helps you decide.
http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/general-hs2k-sa-xd-talk/90160-chamber-support.html

Click on the link provided by "rbstriker" that shows pictures of various chambers for comparison.

Assuming you have handled a XD - go to a range and shoot one if you can. You are purchasing a piece of hardware for a serious purpose. Therefore, price is only a minor item to consider when buying a pistol. Only you can make the decision of what is right for you.

I was originally considering the Taurus 24/7 Pro ($350) and everybody recommended the XD to me. I bought the XD-40 Service in Bi-tone($570) and love it. One thing that helped me make up my mind was the availability of aftermarket parts for the XD. I did not see this for the Taurus. Look at the sponsor's sites of this site. I've bought from Pistol Gear - great pre-sales support and shipping. I also read a post here where a person accidentally shot a 9mm in a 40 cal pistol. Someone said the XD's are built like a tank.

Good luck on your decision and since this is the XD forum, I hope you choose the XD.

Shakey

 

[Allstop]

Get them both into your hands and make your choice. I love my XD9 service. Welcome from Minnesota!