springfield xd 40 pros & cons

[drgnrobo]

like it says pros and cons of this pistol ,it may be my first polymer pistol buy ,have shot in 9mm seems favorably nice just wanting some input

 

[Bubbajms]

Intended use? Carry/Home/Range/Duty/Other?

XDs are nice, though they (and any other firearm, really) will have pros and cons depending on intended use.

 

[drgnrobo]

probably carry the most ,have been carrying a 5" 1911 .dont mind the weight but digs into me sitting and driving

 

[Bubbajms]

If I'm assuming we're talking about a standard XD, then I don't know that you'd get a whole lot. It's a little shorter, but the overall height is the same (comparing an XD Service Model in .40) so I guess it depends on how it's digging in.

The part that appeals to me is the 12 round capacity.

Maybe see if a buddy has one with a holster you could try? That's probably the only way you'll know, short of buying one, if it'll fit you or not..

 

[striker1]

A good choice, I think, if it fits you and your intended use. I owned an XD-40 Service for awhile but found that I preferred my P229s. The 229 in .40 (or .357Sig) is smooth. I found the XD-40 a bit snappier, although not a problem.

The XD line is great. I am looking for a good used XD-45 Tactical at the moment.

 

[Travis45]

I recently had an XD in .40. Its a good choice for a carry gun. I actually carried it more than my 21SF since it concealed easier.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I own an Xd .40 service model, and love it. I have fired around 500-600 rounds through it. All types of target, and sd ammo with no issues. For winter carry I use an Uncle Mikes kydex holster. For summer I use a Desantis ISB, and it conceals very nicely. It's a very well balanced gun, and very accurate. I do not notice the snap, that some people say it has. I honestly see any cons to it.

 

[NWI40cal]

I've carried one daily for the last 1.5 years. Sometimes it's a little uncomfortable in my serpa, but all in all I love it. It's also 12+1, not just 12, yes I'm a smartass.

As for cons, people say it has a squishy trigger. It's just not a gritty glock trigger. It has a long take up, then a clean 4-5 lb break. They break in nicely by 1000 rounds, and a little nicer by about 5k. As for 10k I'll let you know, but it just keeps getting smoother.

If you're ever in the hammond neighborhood, I could meet you at the range and let you blast a few.

Look at my name. It was my first, and is my 99% of the time main carry. I have to show my XD9SC some love sometimes.

 

[kludge]

I have XD-40 service model.

Pros:
Accurate
100% reliable
Shoots great, good trigger
Grip angle is perfect
Fully supported chamber (doesn't ruin your brass like a .40 Glock)
Can use lead bullets (Glock can't/shoudn't)
Easy field strip


Cons:
Just a tad too big/heavy for appendix IWB, but I do it anyway.

 

[cce1302]

I bought my XD40 SC in 2004 and have carried it ever since. I carry IWB in a desantis tuck this and don't even notice it except when it isn't there. It's comfortable to shoot. I don't know what "snappy" means.
I don't know how much ammo I've put through it. A few thousand rounds probably. Eats everything. 180gr FMJ, 155 JHP, 180gr cast lead (nasty dirty stuff), Ranger-T, Lawman, hydrashoks, whatever. No malfunctions of any sort.

I liked it so much I bought a used XD40 Service for $350 about a year and a half ago.
It's got about a thousand or so rounds through it, same variety as the other one.
They are both great guns.

 

[lawrra]

If you're leaning towards an XD Service, it might be worth looking into the XDm. The XDm is just a bit longer than the service, with 4 more rounds. I carry one in a Crossbreed Super Tuck daily. I haven't shot a XD 40, only the 45 Tactical, so I can't give an accurate comparison. If you want to shoot my XDm40 let me know, I live in Huntington.

 

[redneckmedic]

CON: Its not a Glock!!! Sorry fellas it wouldn't be a
good XD thread without some
Glock/XD Love/Hate ​

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[U.S. Patriot]

CON: Its not a Glock!!! Sorry fellas it wouldn't be a

good XD thread without some
Glock/XD Love/Hate ​

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The pro would be that's it's not a block.

 

[cce1302]

CON: Its not a Glock!!! Sorry fellas it wouldn't be a

good XD thread without some
Glock/XD Love/Hate ​

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Thanks Redneckmedic. See you over in the Glock threads.

 

[drgnrobo]

wow The pros seem to outweigh the con ,thanks guys appreciate the input guess I,m on my way to polymer phase of handgun collecting & carrying