[S391]

I found a used XD 45 (4") at my local gunshop this evening and they had it on the rack at $399; is this a good price?

I have to admit that I've been out of the handgun game for some time and I have not stayed up with prices on the used market so thank you in advance for your advice.

 

[Joeywhat]

Good not bad.

$500 is an OK price new, if it's in good condition I would grab it for that price. If it's pretty worn I'd pass.

 

[Oldgringo]

Good not bad.

$500 is an OK price new, if it's in good condition I would grab it for that price. If it's pretty worn I'd pass.

:smile: What he said. How used is used, that's the question?

Earlier this month, I paid $520 for my NIB XD .45 Service w/ Thumb Safety (including transfer fee).

 

[mp3mogul]

Yeah, just be careful, this is a 499.99 new in box gun.

 

[rickett]

If it's in good condition buy it! That's about $100-$200 less than new.

 

[S391]

Good not bad.

$500 is an OK price new, if it's in good condition I would grab it for that price. If it's pretty worn I'd pass.

It's super clean and I might snag it but I'm toying with the idea of buying a new compact model for $100 more. I figure I can use the extended mag for 13 rounds or I can use the short mag if we ever get CCW in Wisconsin......

I'm really having a tought time trying to figure out which gun I should buy....

 

[Joeywhat]

I say compact. I don't know the size difference between the compact and subcompacts, but I can fit my whole hand on the 45 compact. My 9 SC couldn't give me that...no grip extensions needed. I have an extended mag, but I never carry with it.

 

[Johnnybgood]

Save up about another $100.00-$150.00 and you can buy a brand spanking new one. Of course if it is in like new condition jump on it.

 

[lutheranpriest]

I'd jump right on that. I'm in the process of trading my XD-9 Service in for a .45 Tactical, and the manager offered $375 trade and believes he'll get $475 for it. A .45 Service for $400? Go for it.

 

[GURR]

That is a good deal. I hear you on the XD45C though. It's nice to have the option of the short mag for concealment. Others have said they conceal the service with no problem. I myself found it a bit too big in the grip for concealing. That's why I went with the compact. Go to the gun shop and try them both out. Either way, they're both excellent weapons. Good luck with your decision

 

[S391]

That is a good deal. I hear you on the XD45C though. It's nice to have the option of the short mag for concealment. Others have said they conceal the service with no problem. I myself found it a bit too big in the grip for concealing. That's why I went with the compact. Go to the gun shop and try them both out. Either way, they're both excellent weapons. Good luck with your decision

Thanks,

Since we don't have CCW in Wisconsin I'm leaning towards that used 4" carry version; the extra $120 I would save could buy a heck of a lot of ammo..........

 

[propellerhead]

Jump on it. Then you'll have a "beater" gun that you won't cry over if it gets scratched.

 

[mt228]

It's super clean and I might snag it but I'm toying with the idea of buying a new compact model for $100 more. I figure I can use the extended mag for 13 rounds or I can use the short mag if we ever get CCW in Wisconsin......

That's what I did. IMO the XD45C is about as close to the perfect carry gun as there is. I love mine. Oh, and keep an eye out for a used one. I bought my XD Compact used but in great condition for $425. Good deals can be found, but you have to be in the right place at the right time and be willing to pull the trigger.