New for 07, XD 45 Compact

scooter03 · Post by **scooter03** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:39 pm

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.

Cosmo 9 · Post by **Cosmo 9** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:41 pm

Going to the web sight now!!

scooter03 · Post by **scooter03** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:44 pm

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.

Post by **Skiprr** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:50 pm

http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod- ... pact.shtml

http://www.gunsandammomag.com/new_products/xd45_122005/

Looks like $559 retail for the 4-inch barrel.

propellerhead · Post by **propellerhead** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:45 pm

I wish they made it in a 3" barrel. A real subcompact.

Cosmo 9 · Post by **Cosmo 9** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:13 pm

I hope they've made it to the North Pole 'cause I'm askin' Santa!

scooter03 · Post by **scooter03** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:47 am

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.

GlockenHammer · Post by **GlockenHammer** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:11 am

I may have to change my screen name.

KBCraig · Post by **KBCraig** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 3:24 am

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

HighVelocity · Post by **HighVelocity** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 4:28 am

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.

cyphur · Post by **cyphur** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:57 am

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.....

Jacob Staff · Post by **Jacob Staff** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:16 am

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.

KinnyLee · Post by **KinnyLee** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:20 am

Quick! Someone buy one so we can let Mr. Camp do a quick comparison with it and the G30.

scooter03 · Post by **scooter03** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:53 am

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

cyphur · Post by **cyphur** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:34 pm

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.