@@beaumontdale675 primarily the grips and sights improvements depending on the model shoot ability pretty much the same. The biggest improvement to me was the grips
XDs are tragically underrated, I’m convinced Sage Dynamics and like one gun store bro with a vendetta against the line is responsible for the “XDs suck” meme. It’s a shame the line is being discontinued
I have seven crappy Croatian Springfields. I love every one of them. They continue to innovate, unlike Glock which keeps making the same gun and assigning a different model number to it..
People who hate on them being made in Croatia are dumb. It's a European country just like Germany, Austria, and Italy, and all them countries are cranking out the best firearms in the world.
its a former combloc country, that's a massive difference from say Switzerland who has their own famous steel making industry. Even a lot of German stuff is crap when it comes from the east.
The "Grip Zone" grip was a one-of-a-kind at the time. The marketing could have been considered cheesy, but the grip was like having a custom stipple job from the factory, for no extra charge. It is the only grip I didn't cover with a grip sleeve. Now, you stop calling Springfield crappy. Other firearm companies have funded gun control, knowingly or unknowingly. All it takes is a Google search. The hatred for Springfield importing foreign-manufactured firearms is lame. The same hatred isn't applied to other companies that do the same thing...I can give you a list if you like..There are more important things to hate than Springfield.
Never had an issue with my Springfield XDS 9mm, XDM Elite Compact .45acp, or my Hellcat Pro and I’m a Glock fanboy. SPN that was a solid presentation, well done!
That "hole" at the top of the slide is a roll pin stop for the striker i believe, not a witness hole. Got my XD-9 off a coworker for $275 about 6-7 years ago. It sat in his dad's closet for over a decade before that. A bit under 1,000 rounds thru mine and never a malfunction.
Bought an elite 3.8 full size for my first pistol. Got a gear up deal and a sale for $400 last year and couldn’t be more satisfied. The same store just got in a used 3.8 compact with the optic plate for the same price and I think I’m sold on it, too.
I think the XD series is very underrated. They are very well made, accurate, and reliable. Honestly, the only complaint I have ever had about them is that the backstrap safety must be depressed to cycle the slide and lock it to the rear. That can be a pain. Aside from that, XD’s are a great choice and a good value.
The Croatian manufacturer HS Produkt, is actually very good. They make firearms for Croatia's military, so they're meant to operate in a combat environment. The pistols themselves did see action in Afghanistan, since Croatia was apart of the ISAF that took part in the War in Afghanistan. So the pistols are combat tested, at least the Croatian versions of these pistols.
I have the 4.5" 45 XDM. Great gun! My only gripe is that the 45 never went to the XDM Elite level in the full-size category. Now it's a collector's item, thanks to the resurgence of 10mm and the love affair with 9mm that everyone seems to have. For another 45, I'm looking at the Walther PPQ M2, HK USP Tactical, FNX, and 545. I'm not particularly a big fan of the 1911 single stacks.
That "grip zone" 45acp that I rented at the range felt great in the hands. It had no felt recoil and seemed like you could appendix carry it on your bare belly in comfort but great grip 😂
I have the XD 40...I could not tell you how many rounds I have put through it in the 15 years I have owned it. I have never had any malfunction with the pistol, and it's still accurate AF.
I've owned so many pistols. Used to have a compact .45acp SA XDS model too. Built in laser. But, it was too small for me I learned. I finally found a great almost new 9mm XD model. I love it. Better than my S&W SD 9mm which is a really good pistol too. But this one takes the spot over all including my Glock 20.
A gun shop close to me has the XDM Elite 9mm, 3.8 inch, on sale for $399, so I picked one up with so/so expectations. After taking it to the range I can tell you the XDM FAR exceeded my expectations and although I don’t have a zillion rounds through it, it has functioned flawlessly.
Love your channel. I have been collecting guns for 30 years. I am the XD King. I have over 30. I 1:58 really like them. Been thinking about starting channel for about 10 years now, starting out showing my XD. Stay tone. Keep up the good videos!!!
I have 2 xd 9mm - 1 sub compact and the other is the tactical, both gen 1. I have about 25,000 rounds through the tactical and about 10,000 rounds through the sub-compact. Neither have had any real malfunctions. About 29,000 of the 35,000 rounds were reloads.
You’re right. I did a 460 Rowland barrel in my xd. No comp no port factory springs. Vid is on here somewhere. (Two mag springs) 100 rds no problem but broken hand and wallet. DT 450smc zero probs all stock.
Always wanted one but every time I'm reaching for the wallet something cooler comes along for the same price. Also thank you for mentioning 9mm disappearing when things go south, I was glad I was a .40 guy throughout the pandemic, also helped me get more lesser used service caliber chambered handguns no one wanted because everyone was going gaga over 9mm and .45.
You gotta try a Buffalo cartridge company BRG9 Elite!!!! I bought one brand new for $179!!! Made exactly like a XD, but with superior materials and insane price. I think they have went up in price a little, but still an amazing value. 👍
Got 9mm, .45 ACP and 10 mm all Springfield’s. No issues over the span of 10 years. I’m not saying they are the only guns without issues or the best gun on the market. I am saying that all mine have been flawless and accurate. Zero regrets.
I have never had an issue with XD . Owned one in the late 90's. Great working pistol, no issues at all. Upgrade to a Sig 226. I recently pickup the XDM Elite OSP in .45 acp. The sights concerned me at first but after actually using them, I was impressed with the " U" & fiber. So impressed that I have no desire to put an optic on it at all. I only own one XDM but can agree they are very underrated. My EDC is an Glock 30 FS and the XDM Elite is a much superior pistol than my Glock to me. Great presentation and no need to feel apologetic for liking your weapons. You plenty actually expirence with the brand , compared tonsome that owned one 30 years ago and still carry the scar lol. Thanks for the video!
@@bensonhedges5471 I am use to my Glock 30 FS. Just updated the sights to sights simuliar to the XD Elite. I bought the XD Elite because I can mount an optic and my 63 year old eyes are not what they use to be. The Glock 30 FS is just too perfect to let go right now. I would highly recommend it.
I love the grip safety, you won’t blow your junk off reholstering AIWB. Carry my XDS mod2 OSP every now and then. Only 6rds of 45acp (7 or 8 with extended mags) but it’ll do in 99% of situations. It’s so small, Try and conceal carry a 6rd 45acp revolver!?! 😂. It’s also a great B&B / hotel night stand pistol with the optic and light on it for road trips.
I have a XD9 service that i got from PSA a while back. $269 and tax, free shipping at the time. Got it home for $325 after FFL transfer. It has proven worthy over the years even though i almost feel like I stole it. Not 1 misfire or anything, somewhere around 2k rounds by now. Definitely a keeper.
I love my xd9 service! Check out PRP Extreme Trigger kit, barsto extended & ported barrel and the OSP slide from Springfield.. these 3 upgrades turn xd9 into a race gun
According to their website, they discontinued the 9mm xdm elite compact 3.8. I just picked one up, hopefully they release a new model keeping it compact size because I fear they’re giving into the micro fad and going to ride the tail of the hellcat
A used trade in xds 9 4.0 was my first ever carry came with 2-7rd 2-8rd 1-9rd own holster mag carrier and a hard case for 325 out the door I’ve got a spare for every spring and pin I’ve run 3-4k rounds through it only issue I ever had was the mag release spring got tired replaced that spring and back to business no longer my edc but I trust my life to it 100%
My issue is more with Springfield armory as a distributor than with hs produkt. They would have been sold to us for $350 or basically canik prices until Springfield wrote their shit on it and started asking Glock prices. And at the time when the xd was new the market wasn’t as saturated as it is now so it was acceptable, but imagine century arms coming up with some bullshit marketing terms like grip zone and turning around and asking 50% more for the same thing. You’d be pissed too
The Glock 30 Gen 4, besides being way to thick and my hand being too small for it, shot amazing. Hardly any recoil. But if you enjoy shooting 45, you really need to get an all steel full size 1911. They shoot like a dream and conceal better than any pistol you just showed.
fun fact, why no one complain 1911's grip safety like how people complain about XD? Croatia? Won 2nd in world cup! xd9 owner in CA lol, i know, sh*t state.
Ok...OK.... I maaaaay have slightly over paid. Got the xd9 tactical with the gear up kit and 6 17rd mags for 500. But the tactical has the 5in barrel which I think isn't rare but you never see the 5in xd anywhere.
Def not high round count, but my XD45's been flawless. Between my inability to afford ammo, my utter disdain for indoor ranges (And shooting in close proximity to my fellow "firearms enthusiasts" who may, or may not also be "safety enthusiasts"...), and our fire restrictions, in SoCal, I've not been able to get as much range time in, as I'd like, but she def wants to run. I've had acouple accidental dbl-taps, and this gun is capable of shooting much faster'n I am...
Absolutely, 100%!! Not liking Springfield Armory guns, because they're made in Croatia would be about as ridiculous as not liking magazines, because they're aftermarket. I'm not a fan of their style at all. They're exceptional at making ugly guns... but they're good, reliable guns. (I actually HATE when they put 2 finger grooves on a subcompact though, because I can get all 3 fingers on a G43/P365 no problem... so those finger grooves just screw up my good grip).
I have the Hellcat pro ,, it feels good in the hand, shoots great and zero issues ,,, BUT,the trigger sucks hard… I got a damn blister after a half hour at the range.. which I’ve never experienced ever in my life and I’ve blown off thousands of rounds in many different guns… the trigger safety like pinches you.. I thought it would break in but nope it never did… and yes I know you can buy an Apex enchantment trigger it’s like dammit now I gotta bust out another 100 dollar bill…
Some people are gonna hate just because they're told to hate!!! Some of the BEST FIREARM MAKERS in the world have had products recalled or had malfunctions.
SPN should I have my sister get a Springfield XD model or the equalizer? She’s not weak and small handed but she likes the grip safety. I don’t know what someone who will almost never shoot should get but she just wants a home defense pistol.
XD9 Service two years ownership +3,000rds, XD9 Subcompact one year ownership 1,400rds, XD45 Compact one year ownership 2,000rds Zero malfunctions and no broken parts Btw, Springer Precision sells a "140mm magazine extension" for the XD45 and it can increase the mag capacity to 15, 16, or 18 rounds of .45acp 😵💫
The only thing that I don't like about Springfield Armory xd's are the few owners I've had conversations with, 4 out of 4, as soon as they ask what I edc, I tell em a glock "enter model here" them....aggressively defending their purchase, "my xd can go round for round with your block these are military pistols" or anything else they call a glock. Then I have to play therapist and calm em down, I don't care what you carry, just carry. That's my only issue, just as most can't stand glock fan boy's. But just carry and practice with what you carry.
I have many of the Xds thousands of rounds through all of them and always been flawless no complaints
I have a gen1 xds. How do you like the later models in comparison?
@@beaumontdale675 primarily the grips and sights improvements depending on the model shoot ability pretty much the same. The biggest improvement to me was the grips
XDs are tragically underrated, I’m convinced Sage Dynamics and like one gun store bro with a vendetta against the line is responsible for the “XDs suck” meme. It’s a shame the line is being discontinued
I heard that too might run the value but I’ll stock up on parts now
I don’t care where my firearm is made as long as it runs.
even israel?:(
The devil could poop out a pistol
If it runs .. its good 🤣😊
@@randylahey2242 IWI masada is 👑
@@Brian-rn2wx big time mega ugo try again
I have seven crappy Croatian Springfields. I love every one of them. They continue to innovate, unlike Glock which keeps making the same gun and assigning a different model number to it..
That's why the Hellcat and Echelon are so reliable. Croatia makes good guns.
People who hate on them being made in Croatia are dumb. It's a European country just like Germany, Austria, and Italy, and all them countries are cranking out the best firearms in the world.
Don’t forget Serbia with Zastava
its a former combloc country, that's a massive difference from say Switzerland who has their own famous steel making industry. Even a lot of German stuff is crap when it comes from the east.
@@randylahey2242 I agree but it's still made by White people.
The Turks are putting out some nice pistols too.
@@randylahey2242you should see their factory its one the biggest and of the highest quality in europe
The 45 full size was my first carry gun love it as you said never a hiccup it’s still running 10 years later
I recently visited Croatia. Amazing place. Beautiful place. Most everyone speaks english. Lots of Brits live there.
I have the 10mm XDmElite, that pistol is a beast and has never failed to go boom.👊
The "Grip Zone" grip was a one-of-a-kind at the time. The marketing could have been considered cheesy, but the grip was like having a custom stipple job from the factory, for no extra charge. It is the only grip I didn't cover with a grip sleeve. Now, you stop calling Springfield crappy. Other firearm companies have funded gun control, knowingly or unknowingly. All it takes is a Google search. The hatred for Springfield importing foreign-manufactured firearms is lame. The same hatred isn't applied to other companies that do the same thing...I can give you a list if you like..There are more important things to hate than Springfield.
Don't forget the hellcat! Basically a stack and a half xds.
Never had an issue with my Springfield XDS 9mm, XDM Elite Compact .45acp, or my Hellcat Pro and I’m a Glock fanboy. SPN that was a solid presentation, well done!
That two tone is too nice!!! Great collection of protection!!!
XDM Elite OSP line in all calibers and sizes are amazing imo... this is the tools that brought me to the SA brand.
That "hole" at the top of the slide is a roll pin stop for the striker i believe, not a witness hole.
Got my XD-9 off a coworker for $275 about 6-7 years ago. It sat in his dad's closet for over a decade before that. A bit under 1,000 rounds thru mine and never a malfunction.
Xd is better than glock!
Yeah i said it!
And I agree
Bought an elite 3.8 full size for my first pistol. Got a gear up deal and a sale for $400 last year and couldn’t be more satisfied. The same store just got in a used 3.8 compact with the optic plate for the same price and I think I’m sold on it, too.
are you going to review the echelon?
I think the XD series is very underrated. They are very well made, accurate, and reliable. Honestly, the only complaint I have ever had about them is that the backstrap safety must be depressed to cycle the slide and lock it to the rear. That can be a pain. Aside from that, XD’s are a great choice and a good value.
I’ve always thought Springfield Armory guns were awesome! Great vid brother!
The Croatian manufacturer HS Produkt, is actually very good. They make firearms for Croatia's military, so they're meant to operate in a combat environment. The pistols themselves did see action in Afghanistan, since Croatia was apart of the ISAF that took part in the War in Afghanistan. So the pistols are combat tested, at least the Croatian versions of these pistols.
The grip safety is what sold me on the XD series, coming from revolvers. It gives me extra comfort when reholstering.
My buddy's XD 45 shoots like a DREAM!
First pistol I bought was the XD45. Never had a single malfunction with it. Never understood the hate either.
Grab some DT 450smc for it and make her sing
My XDM Elite OSP is flawless. Never had an issue. 1000 rounds. 9mm.
Yessir, you made a reliable choice sir, that’s what matters at the end of the day. And it’s so flat shooting. Respect
I have the same one
May have to do that XDM Elite it's on my list about 3 guns away
I have the 4.5" 45 XDM. Great gun! My only gripe is that the 45 never went to the XDM Elite level in the full-size category. Now it's a collector's item, thanks to the resurgence of 10mm and the love affair with 9mm that everyone seems to have. For another 45, I'm looking at the Walther PPQ M2, HK USP Tactical, FNX, and 545. I'm not particularly a big fan of the 1911 single stacks.
That "grip zone" 45acp that I rented at the range felt great in the hands. It had no felt recoil and seemed like you could appendix carry it on your bare belly in comfort but great grip 😂
I have the XD 40...I could not tell you how many rounds I have put through it in the 15 years I have owned it. I have never had any malfunction with the pistol, and it's still accurate AF.
I've owned so many pistols. Used to have a compact .45acp SA XDS model too. Built in laser. But, it was too small for me I learned. I finally found a great almost new 9mm XD model. I love it. Better than my S&W SD 9mm which is a really good pistol too. But this one takes the spot over all including my Glock 20.
The classic XD pistols are fine! I’m in CA and those are what I rent.
I love Springfield products!
A gun shop close to me has the XDM Elite 9mm, 3.8 inch, on sale for $399, so I picked one up with so/so expectations. After taking it to the range I can tell you the XDM FAR exceeded my expectations and although I don’t have a zillion rounds through it, it has functioned flawlessly.
Those mod 2s for 275 used was a steal. Excellent firearm
Love your channel. I have been collecting guns for 30 years. I am the XD King. I have over 30. I 1:58 really like them. Been thinking about starting channel for about 10 years now, starting out showing my XD. Stay tone. Keep up the good videos!!!
Heck yeah do it. Try 450smc if you have the 45
XDs are great guns. Ergonomics are great, dead reliable, shoot better than Glocks.
I have 2 xd 9mm - 1 sub compact and the other is the tactical, both gen 1. I have about 25,000 rounds through the tactical and about 10,000 rounds through the sub-compact. Neither have had any real malfunctions. About 29,000 of the 35,000 rounds were reloads.
You’re right. I did a 460 Rowland barrel in my xd. No comp no port factory springs. Vid is on here somewhere. (Two mag springs) 100 rds no problem but broken hand and wallet. DT 450smc zero probs all stock.
I carry my XD9 4” & don’t have a problem concealing it
Always wanted one but every time I'm reaching for the wallet something cooler comes along for the same price. Also thank you for mentioning 9mm disappearing when things go south, I was glad I was a .40 guy throughout the pandemic, also helped me get more lesser used service caliber chambered handguns no one wanted because everyone was going gaga over 9mm and .45.
Never had any problems yet with my mod 2 single stack. Love it
Never had a problem with the XD series
I owned a XD … before … they were XD’s
A HS2000
Great pistols
Springfield xd 9 was very pleasant to shoot. I think they're a great firearm manufacturer
You gotta try a Buffalo cartridge company BRG9 Elite!!!! I bought one brand new for $179!!! Made exactly like a XD, but with superior materials and insane price. I think they have went up in price a little, but still an amazing value. 👍
3,150 rounds through my BRG with no issues, so I completely agree with you. Hell I even ran 100 rounds of +P through it with no issues.
Got 9mm, .45 ACP and 10 mm all Springfield’s. No issues over the span of 10 years. I’m not saying they are the only guns without issues or the best gun on the market. I am saying that all mine have been flawless and accurate. Zero regrets.
That grip zone mod 2 has the best grip in the industry.
"mod 1" sub compact in 9 or 40 is my favorite. throw on some handleit edge grips and it's an awesome setup!
I have never had an issue with XD . Owned one in the late 90's. Great working pistol, no issues at all. Upgrade to a Sig 226.
I recently pickup the XDM Elite OSP in .45 acp. The sights concerned me at first but after actually using them, I was impressed with the " U" & fiber. So impressed that I have no desire to put an optic on it at all. I only own one XDM but can agree they are very underrated.
My EDC is an Glock 30 FS and the XDM Elite is a much superior pistol than my Glock to me.
Great presentation and no need to feel apologetic for liking your weapons. You plenty actually expirence with the brand , compared tonsome that owned one 30 years ago and still carry the scar lol.
Thanks for the video!
So why is your EDC not the XDM Elite?
Just curious, because I want a Glock 30 as my carry.
@@bensonhedges5471 I am use to my Glock 30 FS. Just updated the sights to sights simuliar to the XD Elite. I bought the XD Elite because I can mount an optic and my 63 year old eyes are not what they use to be.
The Glock 30 FS is just too perfect to let go right now. I would highly recommend it.
Springfield is the most reliable gun you can buy period .
Have 2 xd9 a service model and a subcompact gripzone. Run flawlessly love them
XDs are great guns. I am a Glock armorer, and as much as I like Glocks, I think the XDs are a better choice for a utility/carry gun.
SPN: "Even with crappy ammo, I haven't had light primer strikes."
2A Warehouse remans: "Hold my beer."
First handgun I ever bought was a XD 45 circa 2007 after my second trip to the sandbox.
I love the grip safety, you won’t blow your junk off reholstering AIWB. Carry my XDS mod2 OSP every now and then. Only 6rds of 45acp (7 or 8 with extended mags) but it’ll do in 99% of situations. It’s so small, Try and conceal carry a 6rd 45acp revolver!?! 😂. It’s also a great B&B / hotel night stand pistol with the optic and light on it for road trips.
I love my XDs. Durable, reliable, ergonomic.
My xdm elite 10mm 3.8 is flawless. Best shooting 10mm in the polymer line.
my first pc was the regular xd 9 . I got it based on your subcompact review. That thing is niiiice
I know they have had issues from these models but I've had 2(1 new and 1used) and they were both reliable and arguably great for the price
Got to agree with you 100%.
I have a XD9 service that i got from PSA a while back. $269 and tax, free shipping at the time. Got it home for $325 after FFL transfer. It has proven worthy over the years even though i almost feel like I stole it. Not 1 misfire or anything, somewhere around 2k rounds by now. Definitely a keeper.
I love my xd9 service! Check out PRP Extreme Trigger kit, barsto extended & ported barrel and the OSP slide from Springfield.. these 3 upgrades turn xd9 into a race gun
You catch hell. I have the spring field xd. In 45. Gap. It's big. Got it used. Excellent weapon. Just hard to find ammo for.
According to their website, they discontinued the 9mm xdm elite compact 3.8. I just picked one up, hopefully they release a new model keeping it compact size because I fear they’re giving into the micro fad and going to ride the tail of the hellcat
A used trade in xds 9 4.0 was my first ever carry came with 2-7rd 2-8rd 1-9rd own holster mag carrier and a hard case for 325 out the door I’ve got a spare for every spring and pin I’ve run 3-4k rounds through it only issue I ever had was the mag release spring got tired replaced that spring and back to business no longer my edc but I trust my life to it 100%
My issue is more with Springfield armory as a distributor than with hs produkt. They would have been sold to us for $350 or basically canik prices until Springfield wrote their shit on it and started asking Glock prices. And at the time when the xd was new the market wasn’t as saturated as it is now so it was acceptable, but imagine century arms coming up with some bullshit marketing terms like grip zone and turning around and asking 50% more for the same thing. You’d be pissed too
I've always liked the look of them. A bit big for me but they look nice.
XD9 SubCompact and XD9 Service waiting for the Echelon to be available
XD45 Tactical would be my go to home defense pistol rather than a shotgun.
The Glock 30 Gen 4, besides being way to thick and my hand being too small for it, shot amazing. Hardly any recoil. But if you enjoy shooting 45, you really need to get an all steel full size 1911. They shoot like a dream and conceal better than any pistol you just showed.
I sold glock canik all my other pistols and love my XD its the best pistol highest quality with best performance
Love my XD no hiccups as well.
fun fact, why no one complain 1911's grip safety like how people complain about XD? Croatia? Won 2nd in world cup! xd9 owner in CA lol, i know, sh*t state.
Haha great comment!! Respect
i carry a xds 45 and its reliable, comfortable to carry and easy to conceal.
Ok...OK.... I maaaaay have slightly over paid. Got the xd9 tactical with the gear up kit and 6 17rd mags for 500. But the tactical has the 5in barrel which I think isn't rare but you never see the 5in xd anywhere.
Def not high round count, but my XD45's been flawless. Between my inability to afford ammo, my utter disdain for indoor ranges (And shooting in close proximity to my fellow "firearms enthusiasts" who may, or may not also be "safety enthusiasts"...), and our fire restrictions, in SoCal, I've not been able to get as much range time in, as I'd like, but she def wants to run. I've had acouple accidental dbl-taps, and this gun is capable of shooting much faster'n I am...
The XD Subcompact is great. Well made heavy duty firearm.
Absolutely, 100%!! Not liking Springfield Armory guns, because they're made in Croatia would be about as ridiculous as not liking magazines, because they're aftermarket. I'm not a fan of their style at all. They're exceptional at making ugly guns... but they're good, reliable guns. (I actually HATE when they put 2 finger grooves on a subcompact though, because I can get all 3 fingers on a G43/P365 no problem... so those finger grooves just screw up my good grip).
I have a rare 9mm XDE that I love!
Absolutely swear by my xd9 tactical with a 5in brl. Thing is Hella on just with open sights.
If it’s good enough for Leon Kennedy, it’s good enough for anyone!
I got my in FDE( in the video) love it still.
Another interesting video, thanks 🙏
No problem! Thank you for watching and respect
I have the Hellcat pro ,, it feels good in the hand, shoots great and zero issues ,,, BUT,the trigger sucks hard… I got a damn blister after a half hour at the range.. which I’ve never experienced ever in my life and I’ve blown off thousands of rounds in many different guns… the trigger safety like pinches you.. I thought it would break in but nope it never did… and yes I know you can buy an Apex enchantment trigger it’s like dammit now I gotta bust out another 100 dollar bill…
XDM elite 45 ACP 3.8 model is flawless with 300 rounds through it 😅
Great video! I would love to get an XD Mod 2 in 40 sub compact
Some people are gonna hate just because they're told to hate!!!
Some of the BEST FIREARM MAKERS in the world have had products recalled or had malfunctions.
Still carrying my XD9 sub brick it just WORKS
SPN should I have my sister get a Springfield XD model or the equalizer? She’s not weak and small handed but she likes the grip safety. I don’t know what someone who will almost never shoot should get but she just wants a home defense pistol.
People can say what they want, Springfield Armory makes highly reliable and solid firearms period..
XD9 Service two years ownership +3,000rds, XD9 Subcompact one year ownership 1,400rds, XD45 Compact one year ownership 2,000rds
Zero malfunctions and no broken parts
Btw, Springer Precision sells a "140mm magazine extension" for the XD45 and it can increase the mag capacity to 15, 16, or 18 rounds of .45acp 😵💫
Also my hellcat has been great
Mine has run flawless, it's a opraters gun ,hit 4 in plates at 60 feet lol 3in barrel
I luv my XD’s
The only thing that I don't like about Springfield Armory xd's are the few owners I've had conversations with, 4 out of 4, as soon as they ask what I edc, I tell em a glock "enter model here" them....aggressively defending their purchase, "my xd can go round for round with your block these are military pistols" or anything else they call a glock. Then I have to play therapist and calm em down, I don't care what you carry, just carry. That's my only issue, just as most can't stand glock fan boy's. But just carry and practice with what you carry.
I have 3 XDs and I like every one of them
What ammo do you recommend for the XD9 subcompact?
@@hustlebabyentertainment5255 sig crown V
I have the XD in 7 variations, not a hiccup in any of 'em!
I carry Xdm .40, full size with Liberty civil defense ammo
they are my favourite
I happen to like the XD series but that's just me
My main carry is a hellcat pro
i agree