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Help Goose pick an XD

Which model should I get?

  • XD9

    Votes: 2 16.7%

  • XD Mod.3 9

    Votes: 10 83.3%
  • Total voters
    12
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Hi,

My XD9 Mod.3 recently did this.

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I'm not quite consistent with it, still getting used to the optic, but I'm getting there. It's a very nice unit, especially for the price.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Anchorite said:
The XD Mod 3 looks like one heck of a bargain for anyone. Only gripe I would have is one magazine?

I am hoping to find one in the wild to fondle. Anyone care to pass laong the street prices in your area? I may jsut have to pull the trigger........pun intended
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If you are interested in an XD only and want to buy online I can get one locally from Gallery of Guns for $335.00 out the door.
If I didn't already have two MOD-2 Grip Zones I would consider a MOD-3 at that price.
The only reason I bought an XD is I first looked at a S&W M&P and back then their triggers sucked, now I would give them a second look.
 
Wirenut said:
If you are interested in an XD only and want to buy online I can get one locally from Gallery of Guns for $335.00 out the door.
If I didn't already have two MOD-2 Grip Zones I would consider a MOD-3 at that price.
The only reason I bought an XD is I first looked at a S&W M&P and back then their triggers sucked, now I would give them a second look.
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Mod 2 is on the Mass list so I could buy that!

The M&P trigger does suck, but the good news is, Smith seems to be moving away from that now. There's a new M&P with a flat-faced trigger that looks awesome.
 
Certified Silly Goose said:
Since I've been on a Smith kick lately, it's time to change things up! I'd really like to get a SA XD, but I'm not sure if I should go for the traditional XD9 or the Mod 3. Not really sure on the differences, trying to do my research and watch videos and such but where better to get the real info on these models than right here?

I've had an XD40 in the past (like WAY in the past... early 2ks) and had to sell it. But I loved that gun! It was great and rock solid. I trust SA every bit as much as I trust Smith. What intrigues me in the Mod 3. What's the big difference? They're about the same on price (relatively speaking).
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My XD are 25 plus years old and they are just the full size no bell or attachments. First one was a 40 and a year later I bought a new 45 XD. They shoot great and quick and easy to take down and clean and I trust them. I have shot a XDs model 2 and for me it was terrible, the worst trigger that I have tried since the German Lugar I acquired 40 + years ago which I trade for a 6.5 Swedish Mauser and a High Standard 22 pistol.
 
Wirenut said:
If you are interested in an XD only and want to buy online I can get one locally from Gallery of Guns for $335.00 out the door.
If I didn't already have two MOD-2 Grip Zones I would consider a MOD-3 at that price.
The only reason I bought an XD is I first looked at a S&W M&P and back then their triggers sucked, now I would give them a second look.
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Smith seems to have really worked the triggers on the 2.0s from guys I know that run them.

I wouldn’t think twice about getting a new M&P if the price were too good to ignore. They seem like a better mousetrap today than the Glock. More features, more ergonomic.

Kinda like a fat toothpick that’s cinnamon flavored vs a standard toothpick, if you get my drift.
 
Hi,

Anchorite said:
The XD Mod 3 looks like one heck of a bargain for anyone. Only gripe I would have is one magazine?

I am hoping to find one in the wild to fondle. Anyone care to pass laong the street prices in your area? I may jsut have to pull the trigger........pun intended
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I got mine from GAG.

grabagun.com

Springfield Armory XD Mod 3 9mm 4" Barrel 16-Rounds

The Springfield Armory XD Mod 3 9mm is a striker-fired, high-capacity pistol designed for versatility and reliability. With a 4-inch hammer-forged barrel and a capacity of 16+1 rounds, this pistol offers superior performance for both defense and recreational shooting. The black ultra high impact...
grabagun.com grabagun.com

You can find the mags on sale quite often. I've collected a bunch over time.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
I never had a problem with the M&P Shield 1.0, Shield 2.0, and the new Shield Plus triggers. I have a 4" M&P 2.0 with the hinge trigger, and I shoot that one just fine as well. They didn't get where they are now, sell several million, and have been one of the most popular and sold platform in the last decade+ because the trigger sucked and no one could hit the broad side of the barn with them...

I never been much of a trigger snob. Never had a problem hitting what I'm aiming at with a typical standard duty grade, ~6lb, short and light take up, short reset striker-fired triggers whether it be Glock, S&W M&P, Springfield XD/Hellcat, HK's, Berettas, CZ's, etc.... I primarily EDA long, heavy, DAO revolvers more than anything else. DA/SA is my preference when it comes to semiautos. Basically, the striker-fired triggers some complain about seem like a walk in the park to me.

I never understood the modern day requirement to need a competition or target trigger on a defensive handgun. Dry firing, learning the trigger on the particular firearm/platform, practice, and fundamentals should get even a moderate skilled shooter consistent and repeat hits on target center mass at defensive distances.

Back on topic, the M&P 2.0 series new and old, the Springfield XD and XDM series, and basically all modern striker-fired pistols have good capable triggers if the person manipulating does their part. They all are good reliable platforms sans P320. It all comes down to personal preference, and strangers online can only tell you what flavor ice cream they like the best, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's what you'll like the best.
 
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