Bought an XD 45 compact.This is a discussion on Bought an XD 45 compact. within the Pistols & Revolvers forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; Went into my local gun shop thinking I was going to snap up a Smith & Wesson M&P 45 compact with FDE frame, and ended ...
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March 4th, 2013, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WI
Posts: 477
| Bought an XD 45 compact.
Went into my local gun shop thinking I was going to snap up a Smith & Wesson M&P 45 compact with FDE frame, and ended up taking the Springer.
Why? Picking one vs the other was almost impossible for me to do. Like the feel of both, liked the safety lever on the M&P, but liked the feel of the XD better as it seemed to sit in my hand better for whatever reason.
Anyone else have one of these? Seems the .45 "compact" is basically their 4" service model and a shorter grip.
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March 6th, 2013, 01:20 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Central Virginia
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I think you'll be happy with your choice. I have the XD45 Tactical (fancy name for a full size 5") and have enjoyed it from day one. I did have a XD9SC and XD40SC, but have since traded them for other handguns. I have never had a problem or complaint with any of them, but I have to say the .45 is my favorite. I agree with you about the fit and feel of the XD compared to the M&P and Glock. I tried them all before settling on the XD and never looked back.
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March 6th, 2013, 02:04 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NE NSW Australia.
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Congratulations.
Fine handgun.
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March 6th, 2013, 03:59 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mineola, Texas
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Congratulations on the new handgun. I am getting the itch to purchase a new one myself.
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March 6th, 2013, 05:10 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: wayne nj
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The XD series afe great semi autos. I like its balance far and away better than a Glock.
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March 6th, 2013, 06:05 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: California
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Originally Posted by bwinters  The XD series afe great semi autos. I like its balance far and away better than a Glock. | I handled a Glock and an XD at the gun shop and the XD felt so much better in my hand so that's what I bought, an XD 40.
I like it and it has been very reliable to date.
Unlike some folks, I really like the extra safeties in the XD design.
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March 6th, 2013, 06:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado Territory
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I have the M&Pc .45, in FDE as you mentioned. To me, it's not so much a compact as a Commander sized pistol. I don't think you can go wrong with either, although when I had my XDm, I thought the bore axis was a little high, but maybe that was just me.
Congrats, and good shooting.
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March 6th, 2013, 03:03 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WI
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i have been thinking about the M&P again. They've got a bunch of them and it seems getting night sights installed might be easier on the M&P vs the Springer. Haven't taken delivery of the XD yet, so who knows.
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March 8th, 2013, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington State
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My everyday carry is an XD sub-compact in 9mm. Great firearms and I like the Blackhawk Sherpa holster.
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March 8th, 2013, 09:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix
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Originally Posted by actionexpress Went into my local gun shop thinking I was going to snap up a Smith & Wesson M&P 45 compact with FDE frame, and ended up taking the Springer.
Why? Picking one vs the other was almost impossible for me to do. Like the feel of both, liked the safety lever on the M&P, but liked the feel of the XD better as it seemed to sit in my hand better for whatever reason.
Anyone else have one of these? Seems the .45 "compact" is basically their 4" service model and a shorter grip. | Are you talking about the XDm 45 3.8"? This is a fine pistol. I have the 4.5" version of it. Extremely accurate and a pleasure to shoot. I'm not as fond of the XD's but they have a strong, loyal following.
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March 10th, 2013, 05:45 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WI
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Originally Posted by jlh820 Are you talking about the XDm 45 3.8"? This is a fine pistol. I have the 4.5" version of it. Extremely accurate and a pleasure to shoot. I'm not as fond of the XD's but they have a strong, loyal following. | Not the XDM, it's an XD 45 compact. Has the 4" service model barrel, with a shorter grip w/ 10 round flush magazine and 13 round extended magazine.
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