Popularity of XD/XDm Pistols

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Hi all,
I want to start this off by saying I've owned both an XD in 45ACP and an XDm in 9mm and both were flawless for me and I really enjoyed them. That all being said, I am curious how people think these pistols sell in their respective locations. I've done 17 training courses now in my area and in all those I've seen one XD (typical class size of say 12). In addition I tend to buy and trade a lot of pistols and I see a lot of transfers happening. It's more rare than not when I see one of those pistols being sold. I do feel like they were a bit more popular a number of years ago, but in my area they seem pretty distance in popularity compared to say Glock, S&W, SIG, Ruger, and in thinking on it I've seen more Walthers both at my range, in class, and on the sales counter than the XD/XDm line.

For others, do you see a fair amount of these pistols in your area?

Thanks,
-TR
 
I see a fair number, especially when you include xds.

Glock seems #1....

2) 1911
3) M&P
4) XD, XDM, XDS
5) all else.....

Glock has truely mastered the marketing of one image over 15+ models!
 
I don't see them very much at all in the little store that I frequent most often, but they kind of have their favorites. They aren't real long on Berettas, either, for example. Glocks and Kimbers are heavily stocked.
 
Just smack a loaded one with a rubber hammer on the right side and the striker will release and the weapon will fire, regardless if you are holding the grip safety or not.
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That's incorrect. They have a firing pin block that would prevent what you just described.

Springfield of today in only an import company in Illinois and they do not make guns. They just import them from Brazil and Croatia.
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Actually they do make some of their 1911s in house now as of my latest understanding.
 
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Nathan,
When you have 1911 in your list do you mean all sales of 1911s combined, or do you see one brand in your area sell more than others?
 
I've got an XDM .45 that I got for free, I put the same Trijicon sights on it that I have on all of my other pistols, but all it really does is ride around in my truck. I prefer Glocks. I have a few friends that carry some variant of the XD, no complaints from them.
 
Shops near me sell them.. but I don't know how well they sell.
I will say however that one of the larger stores has an entire 3 tier display case of glocks, the XD's take up less then 1 shelf.
 
Their fully tension striker design leaves a lot to be desired.
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I second that. That's why I don't own one. It does have a really great trigger, however.

Maybe someone who is more familiar with the XD's internals can shed more light on how it is different than carrying a 1911A1 cocked and unlocked.
 
Some shops around here have them but they don't seem to be a big seller. Especially after their sellout of IL gun dealers this year.

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Actually they do make some of their 1911s in house now as of my latest understanding.
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Every Springfield 1911 I have seen in recent years, were all made in the US. They ended their Brazil Imbel relationship about 5 years ago.
 
I don't see a whole lot of XDs but one of my friends is a real fan, I think he has one of each model 9mm.

I think sales are improving now that IDPA has lumped all striker fired pistols in with Glock.
 
I have an XD9 Service and an XDM Compact... IMO they are great guns....I shoot my 1911s better, but I am getting used to these striker pistol triggers little by little. That said if I had to choose only one AUTO PISTOL to take to "the mattresses" :) it would be a toss up between a 9X18 Makarov or the XD9 because of their reliability. Reliability would take precedent over guilt edged accuracy and sweet looks, snob appeal, et..

The XD would probably win out because of it's capacity and heavier cartridge. But it would be a tough choice.

One thing for sure, again only my opinion, they are the most dependable auto pistols I have ever owned or shot. Others might disagree but this has been my experience. I gotta go by my experience.

As far as sales and availability, I don't think the XDs get the respect they deserve. Also, there seems to be so many different brands of polymer/striker pistols to choose from.
 
Every Springfield 1911 I have seen in recent years, were all made in the US. They ended their Brazil Imbel relationship about 5 years ago.
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I know the Range Officer I have is US made, I just wasn't sure of the full production line. Thanks for the info.
Edit: I should say "I believe"

As far as sales and availability, I don't think the XDs get the respect they deserve. Also, there seems to be so many different brands of polymer/striker pistols to choose from.
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I think JJ45 brings up a fair point. In the past few years we've had a number of striker fired pistols from SIG, HK, Beretta most recently, etc. come onto the market. In addition there are now very affordable options from manufacturers such as Canik. Maybe with Springfield's position in the market not being overly strong to begin with this influx of new pistols has been a big problem. Heck the rebates and magazine deals we're seeing from a variety of manufacturers aren't out of generosity. I get the impression the market as a whole is soft.
 
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I want to start this off by saying I've owned both an XD in 45ACP and an XDm in 9mm and both were flawless for me and I really enjoyed them.
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Mirrors my experience. 2 XD guns, 2 XDS-s. Only the XDS45 ever have any problem, and that's resolved.

That all being said, I am curious how people think these pistols sell in their respective locations.
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No idea. I don't actually make it in to gun shops much, and tend to shoot alone.

I've done 17 training courses now in my area and in all those I've seen one XD (typical class size of say 12). In addition I tend to buy and trade a lot of pistols and I see a lot of transfers happening. It's more rare than not when I see one of those pistols being sold. I do feel like they were a bit more popular a number of years ago, but in my area they seem pretty distance in popularity compared to say Glock, S&W, SIG, Ruger, and in thinking on it I've seen more Walthers both at my range, in class, and on the sales counter than the XD/XDm line.
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How much of "the buzz" then vs. now is marketing, and Internet hearsay?

For others, do you see a fair amount of these pistols in your area?
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I see some. Again, I usually shoot alone, and don't get into gunshops much.

For what it's worth, both of my XD guns were bought used, less than a year from date of manufacture. So, some people buy them, decide they don't like them, and move on.
 
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Their fully tension striker design leaves a lot to be desired. Just smack a loaded one with a rubber hammer on the right side and the striker will release and the weapon will fire, regardless if you are holding the grip safety or not.
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Absolutely the only time I've heard of this. So, the striker block failed? Are you able to duplicate this? Duplicate it on a different gun?

Springfield of today in only an import company in Illinois and they do not make guns. They just import them from Brazil and Croatia. There is absolutely no connection to the original company of Springfield Mass.
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Yeah, yeah, we know.
 
Their fully tension striker design leaves a lot to be desired. Just smack a loaded one with a rubber hammer on the right side and the striker will release and the weapon will fire, regardless if you are holding the grip safety or not.
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I would pay to see that. Not that I don't believe you.....it is just dimensionally impossible on an in spec gun, unless you are smashing the frame somehow.that is to release the striker....then there is the striker safety you would have to defeat. Glock and M&P would be similar. Glock has less pre-load on the striker....
 
Actually they do make some of their 1911s in house now as of my latest understanding
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I'm a Springfield guy, own two of their 1911s. I believe that all their frames and slides are made in Brazil. From there, depending on the model, they are either assembled in Brazil or fitted and assembled in the USA.
 
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