Airweight to XD40

[Al B]

My wife purchased a S&W Airweight 38SPL about a year ago and after a few trips to the range she decided to try something else. I am looking at a trade for an XD 40 Compact. She likes the look and feel of the XD much better.
I think she will enjoy using the XD much more that the Airweight.
Any thoughts from the INGO crowd?

Happy New Year everyone!

Al

 

[MrSmitty]

Go for it!! the XD's are great guns. check on here, or armslist.com

 

[kingnereli]

It's a good choice, IMO.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I carried a Xd .40 service (4") for a couple of years. I never had a single malfunction. It cycled every brand and type of ammo I fed it. They are on the bigger and heavier side of the spectrum. Overall though, they are a great platform. They are both accurate and reliable.

 

[IndyGunSafety]

I'm an XD guy myself, but the S&W Airweights are great guns too. I think it's great she wants to try something else, but it's the beginning of a very slippery slope! By this time next year she'll prolly have 2 or 3 more, lol!

On a serious note... it is a semi auto. She needs to practice on a regular basis with it to stay confident and proficient. Good luck!

 

[randyb]

I'd be happy with the xd in 40 or in 9mm. Both are great choices.

 

[Hoosier45]

I had an XD9SC and an XD40SC. Both were great guns.

What was her complaint about the airweight? If it was felt recoil, you may want to consider the 9mm instead of the .40.

 

[Al B]

The main complaints on the Airweight were the amount of rotation in the recoil and poor accuracy.

 

[Hoosier45]

The main complaints on the Airweight were the amount of rotation in the recoil and poor accuracy.

An XDsc would help in both departments. I recommend the 9mm.