soliciting opinions on the springfield XD - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

berto64 · 01-20-2004, 12:51 AM

Barry,

If you are asking if I am a promiscuos man, I'd have to say yes. In my younger days I had many women share their company with me.

My son's mother ended that. She was that Special One. However she is no longer with me.

And I own several other pistols beside my 1911's. But they are nowhere as dependable or feel as good in my hand as a basic 1911 type iron pistol.

If you wish to impune my tastes in firearms, that's fair game, but let's leave the insults outside of here, please.

berto

gpostal · 01-20-2004, 05:27 PM

Welcome to the forum bARRYsELL

Lighten up on ol’berto ,he’s just funning ya ,why we are die hard 1911 fans around here ,its hard not to take a stab at other guns

Now to answer your question

I don’t think the xd has been around long enough for aftermarket companies to start making parts for it yet ,they usually wait to see if it is going to be a hit first

I have heard good things about it ,but I’m not a poly fan ,and under no circumstances a internal hammer fan ,even if it has twenty safeties

Pull up a chair ,tell us about your kimber

inplanotx · 01-20-2004, 06:31 PM

bARRYsELL, we all be funnin ya a bit. Part of the comaraderie here on TFF. No harm meant and we appreciate you value on any weapon. Just our way of tellin y'all that we all, including you, have our own opinions. We are glad to have you here and hope that you will join in the fun with us. After all, we are a merry bunch of miscreants that enjoy a little ribbin now and then. Berto is a great guy when you get to know him. As John Lennon said, "Give Peace A Chance"

BigZig · 03-01-2004, 07:23 PM

I have owned an XD9 for 6 months and in my opinion it is the best shooting, most accurate, ugly (I like ugly), plastic/steel shooting pistol there is. I have over 6,000 rounds through mine and have never had one FTF, FTE, or any kind of malfunction with it. It is simple to strip and clean and is ugly green! I love it!

txpete · 03-03-2004, 09:38 AM

all I can say in the gun shop I work in we have sold a bunch of them(xd's) and when the customers come back in for more ammo they love them.zero problems and happy customers.
as a retired army,& disabled vet that's been there I can say I don't have any plastic guns in my safe.not saying they are bad guns just not my cup of tea.the younger shooters today like the plastic guns,glock,springfields ect more power to them they are good weapons.no matter what you shoot we are all gunoholic's and thats all that matters

pete

inplanotx · 03-03-2004, 01:28 PM

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the younger shooters today like the plastic guns,

Maybe it has to do with the fact that when we old pharts grew up, they did not have plastic that would withstand the pressures!

ironsight65 · 03-06-2004, 11:16 AM

I've read a lot of people on here repeating "plastic", over and over. I know polymer guns are not for everyone but I tend to try and look at a gun for specific applications. I used to hate Glocks, but after reading some really good reviews on them, I decided to try one. Mainly for a hiking/camping gun because the reviews talked about how rugged they
are in harsh conditions. They are also designed to shoot underwater, not that I will be needing to, but I figure it would be dependable even if dirty and wet. If I am pleased with the Glock then I will probably look into picking up an XD. I have read they are like the Glocks but with several extra design features. I would appreciate any experiences other have to share also. That's what makes this forum so great.

txpete · 03-06-2004, 06:15 PM

last sat we did our weekend shoot.my bud doc bought a full size glock (17?).I shot 2 mags thru it and was impressed with the accuracy of the pistol.he got to shoot my makarovs,bulgarian and military russian and i think I might have him looking for one now.
he really didn't like the recoil of the 45 colt titanium ported snubbie which is a handful.
when we shoot we trade pistols back and forth and have a great time and also it is a great way to try out something without buying one.
I for one am not anti-plastic guns,I just like the feel of steel and wood but just again I might be showing my age.
pete

boomstik44 · 03-06-2004, 08:04 PM

Well, there's always the polymer haters. All I can say is, don't knock what has proven to be quite efficient. The 1911 is one of the best ever pistol designs and yes, it seems like it's been around forever. It's still highly effective in the right hands ( ask L.A.P.D. Swat, who uses Kimbers). But I've also seen pros do things with the universally hated/loved glock that prove the gun's place in our society. Things change, and polymer is one of those changes. Doesn't mean you have to buy any of the hated little plastic guns. Hey, the way I see it, those who only buy steel guns make it easier for the rest of us who will buy steel or polymer framed. The question is, what will people be saying after polymer has been around for a century or so? The 1911 and other steel guns have the advantage of being around that long for good proof of their usefulness. We'll see how the polymer does. As for Springfield's XD, it's one of the finest guns I've handles, ESPECIALLY in the polymer class. The trigger, grip, and design are all superior to the glock. I've had many vets who love their 1911s say that this is indeed a fine weapon. It has one of the best double action triggers around ( I still think that Para Ordnance's LDA is tops in that regard). The price is very good as well. I hold HK in high regard and I think Springfield has a chance at being on this level. I've owned an HK USP 45 that shot better than most pistols I've fired. They are large and somewhat top heavy, though for some people. And the price is less than user-friendly. Most places I've seen advertise the XD for less than 500 bucks. You can't beat it. And for anyone who didn't know.....the XD is actually the HS2000. The HS2000 is croation designed and was importing them before Springfield bought the line of pistols out and put their own stamp on it with some modifications. Now you can get the XD in sub-compact form as well. available in 9mm or 40, if memory serves me correctly. Get one if you get the chance, I highly recommend it.

01-20-2004, 12:51 AM	#26
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,385	Barry, If you are asking if I am a promiscuos man, I'd have to say yes. In my younger days I had many women share their company with me. My son's mother ended that. She was that Special One. However she is no longer with me. And I own several other pistols beside my 1911's. But they are nowhere as dependable or feel as good in my hand as a basic 1911 type iron pistol. If you wish to impune my tastes in firearms, that's fair game, but let's leave the insults outside of here, please. berto __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

01-20-2004, 06:31 PM	#28
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	bARRYsELL, we all be funnin ya a bit. Part of the comaraderie here on TFF. No harm meant and we appreciate you value on any weapon. Just our way of tellin y'all that we all, including you, have our own opinions. We are glad to have you here and hope that you will join in the fun with us. After all, we are a merry bunch of miscreants that enjoy a little ribbin now and then. Berto is a great guy when you get to know him. As John Lennon said, "Give Peace A Chance" __________________

01-20-2004, 05:27 PM	#27
gpostal Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,552	Welcome to the forum bARRYsELL Lighten up on ol’berto ,he’s just funning ya ,why we are die hard 1911 fans around here ,its hard not to take a stab at other guns Now to answer your question I don’t think the xd has been around long enough for aftermarket companies to start making parts for it yet ,they usually wait to see if it is going to be a hit first I have heard good things about it ,but I’m not a poly fan ,and under no circumstances a internal hammer fan ,even if it has twenty safeties Pull up a chair ,tell us about your kimber

03-01-2004, 07:23 PM	#29
BigZig V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York Posts: 80	I have owned an XD9 for 6 months and in my opinion it is the best shooting, most accurate, ugly (I like ugly), plastic/steel shooting pistol there is. I have over 6,000 rounds through mine and have never had one FTF, FTE, or any kind of malfunction with it. It is simple to strip and clean and is ugly green! I love it!

03-03-2004, 09:38 AM	#30
txpete V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: texas Posts: 76	all I can say in the gun shop I work in we have sold a bunch of them(xd's) and when the customers come back in for more ammo they love them.zero problems and happy customers. as a retired army,& disabled vet that's been there I can say I don't have any plastic guns in my safe.not saying they are bad guns just not my cup of tea.the younger shooters today like the plastic guns,glock,springfields ect more power to them they are good weapons.no matter what you shoot we are all gunoholic's and thats all that matters pete

03-06-2004, 11:16 AM	#32
ironsight65 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 458	I've read a lot of people on here repeating "plastic", over and over. I know polymer guns are not for everyone but I tend to try and look at a gun for specific applications. I used to hate Glocks, but after reading some really good reviews on them, I decided to try one. Mainly for a hiking/camping gun because the reviews talked about how rugged they are in harsh conditions. They are also designed to shoot underwater, not that I will be needing to, but I figure it would be dependable even if dirty and wet. If I am pleased with the Glock then I will probably look into picking up an XD. I have read they are like the Glocks but with several extra design features. I would appreciate any experiences other have to share also. That's what makes this forum so great.

03-06-2004, 06:15 PM	#33
txpete V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: texas Posts: 76	last sat we did our weekend shoot.my bud doc bought a full size glock (17?).I shot 2 mags thru it and was impressed with the accuracy of the pistol.he got to shoot my makarovs,bulgarian and military russian and i think I might have him looking for one now. he really didn't like the recoil of the 45 colt titanium ported snubbie which is a handful. when we shoot we trade pistols back and forth and have a great time and also it is a great way to try out something without buying one. I for one am not anti-plastic guns,I just like the feel of steel and wood but just again I might be showing my age. pete

03-06-2004, 08:04 PM	#34
boomstik44 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: georgia Posts: 13	Well, there's always the polymer haters. All I can say is, don't knock what has proven to be quite efficient. The 1911 is one of the best ever pistol designs and yes, it seems like it's been around forever. It's still highly effective in the right hands ( ask L.A.P.D. Swat, who uses Kimbers). But I've also seen pros do things with the universally hated/loved glock that prove the gun's place in our society. Things change, and polymer is one of those changes. Doesn't mean you have to buy any of the hated little plastic guns. Hey, the way I see it, those who only buy steel guns make it easier for the rest of us who will buy steel or polymer framed. The question is, what will people be saying after polymer has been around for a century or so? The 1911 and other steel guns have the advantage of being around that long for good proof of their usefulness. We'll see how the polymer does. As for Springfield's XD, it's one of the finest guns I've handles, ESPECIALLY in the polymer class. The trigger, grip, and design are all superior to the glock. I've had many vets who love their 1911s say that this is indeed a fine weapon. It has one of the best double action triggers around ( I still think that Para Ordnance's LDA is tops in that regard). The price is very good as well. I hold HK in high regard and I think Springfield has a chance at being on this level. I've owned an HK USP 45 that shot better than most pistols I've fired. They are large and somewhat top heavy, though for some people. And the price is less than user-friendly. Most places I've seen advertise the XD for less than 500 bucks. You can't beat it. And for anyone who didn't know.....the XD is actually the HS2000. The HS2000 is croation designed and was importing them before Springfield bought the line of pistols out and put their own stamp on it with some modifications. Now you can get the XD in sub-compact form as well. available in 9mm or 40, if memory serves me correctly. Get one if you get the chance, I highly recommend it.