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Springfield Armory XD 9mm any good?

submitted by AugustineOfHippo2 to AskUpgoat 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 19:36:58 ago (+6/-0)     (AskUpgoat)

I see one on sale, and I don't really need it, but hey why not?
Anyone have any experience?


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[ - ] Kozel 5 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 19:54:15 ago (+5/-0)

Did you walk into a gun store and find out that its selling for a few hundred more dollars than online and consider that a sale?

gunbroker.com has the prices, and you fuck around with a few of the cheaper sites till you get free/cheap shipping and no sales tax.

then you fill out the springfield promo and get a bunch of free mags and a range bag: https://www.springfield-armory.com/gear-up-2023/

protip: sell your rebate range bag and oem pistol case on ebay to make the deal even sweeter

[ - ] AmazingFlightLizard 3 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 20:06:13 ago (+3/-0)

I have an XDS Subcompact as my EDC. It's light, never failed to fire at the range. Never jammed. Nothing. I realized that if you're gonna be shooting 9mm, as long as it's double stacked, bigger ain't any better, cause at ranges that matter, the rounds are all going to have the same performance.

Army had me carrying an M9. That's pretty big, comparatively, for such a small round. Didn't shoot any better, and was far less reliable.

[ - ] deleted 0 points 1.5 yearsNov 9, 2023 01:10:04 ago (+1/-1)

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[ - ] HeyJames 2 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 19:52:38 ago (+2/-0)

I own an XD and it has been my most reliable pistol by far. Well my h&k usp never has had an issue but that's to be expected.

Lots of survivalists swear by the XD.

[ - ] SecretHitler 2 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 20:12:30 ago (+2/-0)

I have an XD compact as my carry gun and I like it well enough. Not my favorite to shoot but that's probably just because it's a compact.

But I tried a bunch before I bought it and that's the one I settled on.

[ - ] FreeinTX 2 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 20:34:39 ago (+2/-0)

If you're looking for the sub-compact, the Glock 43X with the 15 round Shield Arms mags is the way to go.

Otherwise, for a compact, think glock 19, 19C, or 19X.

Even better if you spend the dough improve the trigger with an OC Custom trigger (look it up).

[ - ] Kozel 1 point 1.5 yearsNov 9, 2023 01:12:32 ago (+1/-0)

Given the promotion, why don't you recommend the Springfield Hellcat? I bought one for $489 after shipping and a rebate gave me 3 mags and a range bag. Then I sold the bags for $60.

Then I bought and installed a tyrant trigger $80, titanium striker assembly $140, and DPM Recoil Spring $82, and optic $79.

It has 15, 13, and 11 round mags. I like the 13s. And its pretty small ez to conceal.

[ - ] FreeinTX 0 points 1.5 yearsNov 9, 2023 11:34:32 ago (+0/-0)

Cause 13+1 ain't as good as 15+1, and Springfield ain't as good as Glock.

[ - ] Kozel 0 points 1.5 yearsNov 9, 2023 13:29:38 ago (+0/-0)

It has 15, 13, and 11 round mags

[ - ] LiberalsAreMental 1 point 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 21:07:40 ago (+1/-0)

It's a competent modern, partly plastic, handgun.

[ - ] jigganiggaboo 1 point 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 21:39:52 ago (+1/-0)

A lot of boomers shit on them for being overpriced Croatian guns but i would probably get one.

[ - ] jsac 1 point 1.5 yearsNov 9, 2023 04:28:48 ago (+1/-0)

[ - ] Bufordxl 0 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 19:39:33 ago (+0/-0)

I have the full size 40 and i love it.

[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 [op] 1 point 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 19:40:49 ago (+1/-0)

Nice! Thanks. Always good to get reviews from actual owners

[ - ] lord_nougat 0 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 19:44:59 ago (+0/-0)

I rented one at the range one time.

It jammed constantly. I've heard from people who actually clean and take care of theirs that they can be kinda nice, but that was certainly not our experience. We even tried other magazines, but jam, jam, jam, misfire... while the equally dirty neglected 911 we also rented ran just fine.

[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 [op] 2 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 19:52:30 ago (+2/-0)

I like the 1911 as well, but they are so heavy for only 8 rounds. It's difficult to gauge the quality based on a rental though, knowing how they get abused.

[ - ] MaryXmas 1 point 1.5 yearsNov 9, 2023 05:44:12 ago (+1/-0)

See if the frame is steel or an alloy of aluminium. I like the weight but some don't. However, if you have the lighter frame, you will tear up your feed ramp after 20k rounds.

[ - ] HeyJames 2 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 19:54:06 ago (+2/-0)

That's interesting. I own lotsa guns and my XD has been a champ. Only gun I've had a malfunction with is my Ruger p-series pistol. Still love that gun though.

[ - ] lord_nougat 1 point 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 20:15:11 ago (+1/-0)

Yeah, I gotta give them another chance. Maybe just buy one and compare that to my 92fs.

[ - ] osomperne 1 point 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 21:48:27 ago (+1/-0)

you've never shot a gun in your life

[ - ] lord_nougat 1 point 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 22:44:00 ago (+1/-0)

Oh. TIL.

[ - ] texasblood 0 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 21:34:51 ago (+1/-1)

Glock 48
Shield Arms 15 mags with 5+ extends
20 round easy EDC
The thing is fucking awesome.
Fuck what the clowns say.
I'm good with what runs everything smooth.
My 48 eats

[ - ] gardella 0 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 23:09:11 ago (+0/-0)

the xd is a good gun, if you are looking for your the best gun for you, it should be in the running with sig, glock, beretta, smith and wesson and colt. see which fits you best.

[ - ] s23erdctfvyg -2 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 19:52:24 ago (+1/-3)

9mm
Cringe. But you do you old man.

[ - ] SecretHitler 4 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 20:06:55 ago (+4/-0)

Lol you gun hipster

[ - ] s23erdctfvyg -1 points 1.5 yearsNov 8, 2023 22:47:29 ago (+0/-1)

Fair, I like big calibers and high energy. Still it's always fun to ruffle the old guards feathers.