My first gun. The XD 45 ACP

Discussion in 'Springfield Armory XD' started by Scott, Jan 22, 2015.

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  1. Jan 22, 2015 #1
    Scott

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    I just turned 21 a few days ago and bought my very first gun. The Springfield XD 45 ACP 4 inch service model with thumb safety. Honestly the best birthday ever. I always thought that I would never be able to buy a gun because of my past but 22 hours later after filling out the 4473 form I got approved. I have shot other guns before but to be honest I am not experienced and don't know a whole bunch about them. This is the first time I shot a 45.

    The day I applied for the gun I shot the glock 41 the 1911 rock island and of coarse the XD 45. The glock was uncomfortable and shot weird for me. The 1911 was comfortable and shot very well with tiny bit better grouping. The XD was my favorite cause it was very comfortable and good grouping plus all the amazing features on it.

    Very good price brand new. 519 dollars. So happy with my purchase.
     
    Scott, Jan 22, 2015
    Scott, Jan 22, 2015
  3. Jan 22, 2015 #2
    pokute

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    Welcome to the forum Scott! Between the three guns you checked out, you got the right one. I don't think there's anything wrong with RIA guns, but to get a 1911 as "range ready" as the XD, you have to spend a bit more money (and get a Springfield ;)).
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2015 #3
    gumpy

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    Welcome to the forum Scott. Enjoy yourself! Post some pics of your new XD, cause we like gun porn!
     
    gumpy, Jan 22, 2015
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  6. Jan 22, 2015 #4
    Scott

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    There it is. Will post better pictures soon.
     
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  7. Jan 22, 2015 #5
    Scott

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    ImageUploadedBySpringfield Forum1421983472.380697.jpg
    Here it is ;)
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2015 #6
    gumpy

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    Nice choice!
     
    gumpy, Jan 23, 2015
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  9. Jan 23, 2015 #7
    ybnorml

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    Welcome, and a nice choice to begin your collection with !!
     
    ybnorml, Jan 23, 2015
    ybnorml, Jan 23, 2015
  10. Jan 23, 2015 #8
    bhappycattle

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    Excellent Choice! I am looking for the exact gun with an FDE frame. Enjoy!
     
    bhappycattle, Jan 23, 2015
    bhappycattle, Jan 23, 2015
  11. Jan 23, 2015 #9
    squirrelhunter

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    Welcome to the forum and the joys of shooting.:)
     
    squirrelhunter, Jan 23, 2015
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  12. Jan 23, 2015 #10
    jflytle

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    Scott,

    Welcome to the forum. Feeding the animals (pic's) is always a good way to start out. Sounds like you made a good choice, one that fits your shooting style, as new as you may be. Keep practicing, and be careful, this can get a bit addictive.

    John
     
    jflytle, Jan 23, 2015
    jflytle, Jan 23, 2015
  13. Feb 13, 2015 #11
    Tex8390

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    Ok... I'm confused... I own 3 XD's... I've never seen an XD with a thumb safety. Have I gone mad??? Lol. Seriously... I thought I knew everything about them. Now this???

    And welcome Scott! Thumb safety or not, you made the right choice! Get it the range as often as possible and practice, practice, practice!
     
    Tex8390, Feb 13, 2015
    Tex8390, Feb 13, 2015
  14. Mar 2, 2015 #12
    firefighter21

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    Just got the xd .45 but not sure if it is the xds or xdm can any one tell me it came with the double stack clips two of them
     
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  15. Mar 2, 2015 #13
    Tex8390

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    It should say right on the slide and/or the grip. Post a picture of the left side...
     
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    Tex8390, Mar 2, 2015
  16. Mar 3, 2015 #14
    firefighter21

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    My new baby
     

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  17. Mar 3, 2015 #15
    firefighter21

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    Tex8390 there is the picture
     
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  18. Mar 4, 2015 #16
    Nuclearturtle

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    Definitely not the XDS. The grip is much too long.
     
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    Nuclearturtle, Mar 4, 2015
  19. Mar 4, 2015 #17
    Tex8390

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    Standard XD... nice pistol. Now, go shoot the hell out of it!!! Enjoy!
     
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  20. Mar 4, 2015 #18
    squirrelhunter

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    Sweet.......
     
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  21. Mar 4, 2015 #19
    firefighter21

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    Tex it was only fired once for the database any recommendations of how many rounds to put through it to break it in
     
    firefighter21, Mar 4, 2015
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  22. Mar 5, 2015 #20
    Tex8390

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    At least 500... But, the spring will usually wear in after about 100. Just take it out and shoot as often as you can.
     
    Tex8390, Mar 5, 2015
    Tex8390, Mar 5, 2015
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