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New for 07, XD 45 Compact
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:39 pm
by scooter03
OOOOOhhhh, it looks nice on web page, has anyone seen or shot one in person? only 5.1 inches tall(including sights i guess). makes me wanna wait even longer for new carry piece.
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:41 pm
by Cosmo 9
Going to the web sight now!!
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:44 pm
by scooter03
Cosmo 9 wrote:Going to the web sight now!!
It must be very very new, i cannot even find on gunbroker.com. dangit.
I wanna know how much.
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:50 pm
by Skiprr
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:45 pm
by propellerhead
I wish they made it in a 3" barrel. A real subcompact.
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:13 pm
by Cosmo 9
I hope they've made it to the North Pole 'cause I'm askin' Santa!
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:47 am
by scooter03
Cosmo 9 wrote:I hope they've made it to the North Pole 'cause I'm askin' Santa!
yep, sounds familiar. I was wishing and hoping too.
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:11 am
by GlockenHammer
I may have to change my screen name.
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 3:24 am
by KBCraig
Oooooh....!
Me want!
As for the barrel length, 3" vs. 4" really doesn't matter for concealability. Grip length and thickness count way more. With the same grip length, even a 5" is a concealable as a 3".
I love that they're including the longer mag with the molded grip extension. Buy an extra mag with the extension, and you've got 10+1+13+13. As they say, if that doesn't get it done, you don't need more ammo; you need close air support!
Kevin
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 4:28 am
by HighVelocity
I'll admit that it's a neat gun but I won't be buying one. The grip with the mag extension would definitely be out. The last time I tried a speed reload on an XD subcompact that had the mag extension setup, it darn near pinched a pound of flesh from the bottom of my hand. Folks with big hands should be wary of extensions like this.
I'd rather have a Glock 30 which also holds 10 rounds and if you've just got to have a 13 round mag, then there are similar mag extensions available.
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:57 am
by cyphur
Looks like a neat gun, but the XD's are a little thick for me to carry. Same reason I won't buy a Glock. I shoot pretty well with both though.....
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:16 am
by Jacob Staff
HighVelocity wrote:I'll admit that it's a neat gun but I won't be buying one. The grip with the mag extension would definitely be out. The last time I tried a speed reload on an XD subcompact that had the mag extension setup, it darn near pinched a pound of flesh from the bottom of my hand. Folks with big hands should be wary of extensions like this.
I'd rather have a Glock 30 which also holds 10 rounds and if you've just got to have a 13 round mag, then there are similar mag extensions available.
From what I can tell, these are compacts, not sub-compacts. I have the same problem with the SC with the extension. I think this is more of a Glock 19 size frame.
I can't wait to get my hands on one and try it out.
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:20 am
by KinnyLee
Quick! Someone buy one so we can let Mr. Camp do a quick comparison with it and the G30.
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:53 am
by scooter03
I just received email back from Springfield. here it is. I was asking if it would also come in .40 and 9mm.
Scott
It is only the 45 at this time and we have just started to ship them retails for $588
Thank You,
Vickie
Customer Service
800-680-6866
Springfield Armory
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:34 pm
by cyphur
scooter03 wrote:I just received email back from Springfield. here it is. I was asking if it would also come in .40 and 9mm.
Scott
It is only the 45 at this time and we have just started to ship them retails for $588
Thank You,
Vickie
Customer Service
800-680-6866
Springfield Armory
You would think they could employ proper grammar and punctuation at the very least, if they aren't going to elaborate or go into details.
