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I believe "decent weapon" is in my second sentence. I have handled the HS- it is a nice weapon.

The confusion is because I used the word "designed". What I was talking about was the production cost and marketing plan necessary to get a non-name brand pistol onto the market. Just as Glock did in the '80's and Ruger continues to do, HS is selling their pistols based on their excellent value-alot of gun for the money.

It is obvious from the design that HS intended to break no new ground, rather they attempt to offer an easy to like product that borrows the lines and features of other success stories in the US market. Since they had no name recognition, price and quality are the only effective selling tools.

The problem is that $438 is encroaching on Glock and Beretta prices and HS has not been around long enough to directly compete with these big names for market share.

Like the gun. $438 is too much, too soon.
 
I've got 2 HS2000s and they both function flawlessly. All this for less than $300.00. I lucked into my 2nd one right after I 1st read about Springfield's acquisition of the HS2000. It's the same exact pistol, only more expensive. I believe it has always been underpriced. I would like to congratulate Springfield and wish them good luck with the newly named XD.
 
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I handled one in the HS version. Seemed to fit my hand well, and at an intersting price at the time. The one good thing I can think of about this gun is that it makes a Glock look REALLY really pretty. :D You know, kind of like comparing the the last two prospects at the bar late at night.
Not an anti-Glock statement as far as performance or anything else, just a cosmetic comparison.
 
just did a review...

I just did the review on a new .40 XD for SWAT Mag.. It is a great gun, extremely comfortable, function flawlessly so far (about 400 mixed rnds).

I really like hte gun.

Those of you who know me, know that I have been devoted to Glocks since about 1994. Over the years, I've found a few other guns that I've liked (and bought several). The P99 almost made me switch, but in the end I've always stuck with Glock. This gun has me thinking otherwise.

If the long term reliability is there, I may just switch.. and at less than $500 retail, the gun is a good deal.

Little things like the loaded chamber indicator, "CZ-ish" grip and excellent front & rear slide serations make the gun stand out over its Austrian Cousin.
The accessory rail takes the M3 perfectly.

I did a little research fo the article and found that the HS (which I was only vaugley familar with) was very well recieved in most shooting circles. About 10,000 of them were sold in the US. Springfield now has the exclusive import rights from Croatia on the design.
 
ive got 4 of them and they are awesome.
we have been waiting along time for the new calibers.
glad to hear some positive feedback.
i prepared for HS going under put 2 new HS 's in the safe.
U can still find some HS around if ur lucky enough.

i love my Glock 21,23 but it was far superior to my 19.
As far as Ruger its not even in the same ballpark as HS
 
Handy: My apologies for misinterpreting your comments. Your point is well taken.

But as for the pistol's price edging closer to Glock and Beretta territory, yes it certainly is. Fortunately it's not there yet. While some folk might say, "Gee, I'll spend the extra buck and a half and get the Glock", there are others who will say, "Why should I spend the extra buck and a half for the Glock?" Additionally, having Springfield stamped on the slide does give it brand recognition.

I still have to agree with Rob that it is a good deal at under $500 retail. Whether that'll translate into sales for Springfield will only be determined by time.

Take care. Marko
 
The HS2000 was a nice gun for $300. But around here, the SA XDs are selling for $440.

And you can buy a NIB Glock for $488.

For $50, I think those XD's will not sell for crap.

But if you have an HS2000, you can laugh all of the way to the bank. It's a good gun but SA must be smokin some really good crank if they think people will pay $150 more for the same gun.

SA can keep their XD and shove it up their greedy taf ssa!
 
It won't BE the same gun for long...Congrats to all you who grabbed as many as you could...You'll be able to treble your money in a year...
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The only think i dont like about it is that it is not in 45acp. i wrote SA 2 ask them if they are going to make it in 45acp. i will let you know what they say.

John
 
I think some of you guys get to caught up on what the gun costs. Sure it's more than the HS2000, but HS did not seem to be able to gain market share and make the gun popular. Now with Springfield's backing the gun should do very well and sure since Springfield is involved the gun will cost more, but it is still cheaper than a Glock around here. I paid $529 for a Glock 26 and only $438 for the SA-XD. Sure I would love to find a HS2000 at $350 or less, but tell me where I'm going to find one. I never even heard of a HS2000 until the day after I bought the SA-XD. I've had several friends fire the gun and they too are ready to spend $438 (that price includes tax and all state fees) to own one.

I've fired over 500+ rounds through it since buying it a few days ago and not one malfunction. The gun is also very very accurate and it points extermlly well, the same can not e said for my Glock. I plan to use the gun for IDPA and USPSA Production class. It's a little big for me to carry so I'll keep the Glock 26 for that.

P.S. does anyone know where you can get mags, Springfield say they don't have any yet? Also are there any high caps available that a non-LEO can legally own?
 
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