Risking redundancy

**ache_d** · 10-01-11, 14:16

Yeah, Im sure its been asked before at least a time or 3 but let's turn up some new water. When is the XD going to get some major mil/le contracts? People love the Glocks and for good reason, myself included. But tell me something horrible about them as to why they shouldn't be on the front line? I would go as far to say these are better than the Glocks (both stock) I don't know, get mad and take a side!

**sammage** · 10-01-11, 14:28

**C4IGrant** · 10-01-11, 15:52

Originally Posted by ache_d

Yeah, Im sure its been asked before at least a time or 3 but let's turn up some new water. When is the XD going to get some major mil/le contracts? People love the Glocks and for good reason, myself included. But tell me something horrible about them as to why they shouldn't be on the front line? I would go as far to say these are better than the Glocks (both stock) I don't know, get mad and take a side!

The main issue is when tested with a large round count, the guns just are not as reliable as other polymer weapons. Couple that with the fact that most LE or .Mil contracts are written to not allow a grip safety. So the XD is doomed.

C4

**ache_d** · 10-01-11, 17:55

So its sleep for the XD!

Damn, heart breaking lol I stay on team Springfield..... Wheres dat easy button at? Thanks C4IGrant

**CoryCop25** · 10-01-11, 18:04

If you put aside the technicals for a moment, I have noticed the following about the XD....
Some people really love them! My friend has a large, expensive gun collection. He could buy anything he wanted. He carries an XD 40 everywhere he goes. I don't understand it. He has Berettas, Glocks, 1911s and he chooses to carry the XD.I have a few acquaintances that feel the same way.
Personally, I hate them. Like I said all technical attributes aside, they feel flimsy, have too many buttons and I can't hit the broad side of a barn with them.

**F-Trooper05** · 10-01-11, 20:54

My biggest problem with them is that they somehow doubled in price after Springfield Armory put it's adorable little stamp on it.

**ST911** · 10-01-11, 21:16

In addition to the above, the other factor limiting the XD is that it is a single action pistol. This can be important variable with certain end-users and their risk assessment folks. (See also: M&P)

**og556** · 10-01-11, 21:21

I really like the XD for its ergos and trigger. I think its a great pistol for target shooting. The two that I have had personal experience with both had various issues including consistent FTF's with KG new magazines and FTE's. These issues were replicated with different ammunition including decent FMJ and JHP.

I wish Springfield would make a more reliable version of this pistol with the same trigger. The XDM just is not as good as the original in my opinion.

**TriviaMonster** · 10-02-11, 16:51

I have an XDm 3.8 full size in 9mm. It's been a great shooter, no failures in 1500 rounds or so. They just don't cone with that deep Leo bulk purchase discount like the others. Oh well. It's a platform that's still relatively new to most people, and it still has something to prove. I love mine though.

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