Springfield XD 9

omreb35 · November 29, 2004, 07:06 PM

I am purchasing either a Springfield XD 9mm pistol and would like to use it in IDPA matches in my area. Has anyone heard any reports about how this pistol stacks up against the competition. TIA

GaryXD · November 29, 2004, 09:06 PM

I love the XD9 and use it for IDPA, USPSA, carry, and home protection. In IDPA you will have to shoot in Enhanced Service Pistol class which means it will be tough competing against $3000 customized 1911 9mm pistols.

John Ringo · December 8, 2004, 08:11 AM

One of these days I will have to check out the XD. I haven't heard earth-shattering reviews of them, but I have seen a few guys shoot them quite well.

thedude23 · September 25, 2005, 02:08 PM

I Just bought a 9mm XD Service model in Bi-tone. I absolutly love it!
It has great weight and balance, it is very comfortable to fire and has minimal recoil. I highly suggest it!

eerw · September 25, 2005, 02:19 PM

Know some people using the tactical model in USPSA production and really loving them..

Haven't heard of any problems whatsoever.

Jim Watson · September 25, 2005, 03:29 PM

Rob Leatham only managed 3rd place IDPA ESP Master with his XD yesterdaY.

eerw · September 25, 2005, 04:05 PM

tough crowd to shoot in...

DanV1317 · September 28, 2005, 07:10 AM

Guys shoot them at my IDPA matches. Seems to be no problem with them. IDPA matches are usually a mix of everything. At least my place is.

Avid Concealer · September 28, 2005, 11:59 PM

I love the XD's chambered both in 9mm and .40cal. An incredible gun!

Joe D · September 30, 2005, 07:04 PM

I was given an HS 2000/XD when they first came out to shoot IDPA with. I liked everything about the gun except the location of the slide release. It sat right under my thumb. I could not get the slide to lock back because of this.
They were a good buy at $329 retail. Kind of ticked me off when Springfield bumped the price over $100 by just putting there name on it.
I much prefer a Glock, but to each his own.

November 29, 2004, 07:06 PM	#1
omreb35 Junior Member Join Date: November 29, 2004 Posts: 1	Springfield XD 9 I am purchasing either a Springfield XD 9mm pistol and would like to use it in IDPA matches in my area. Has anyone heard any reports about how this pistol stacks up against the competition. TIA

December 8, 2004, 08:11 AM	#3
John Ringo Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 379	One of these days I will have to check out the XD. I haven't heard earth-shattering reviews of them, but I have seen a few guys shoot them quite well. __________________ Regards, John Ringo "I like these calm little moments before the storm (Stansfield, The Professional)."

September 25, 2005, 02:08 PM	#4
thedude23 Junior Member Join Date: September 25, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 2	Just Bought an XD I Just bought a 9mm XD Service model in Bi-tone. I absolutly love it! It has great weight and balance, it is very comfortable to fire and has minimal recoil. I highly suggest it!

September 28, 2005, 11:59 PM	#9
Avid Concealer Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2005 Posts: 166	I love the XD's chambered both in 9mm and .40cal. An incredible gun! __________________ "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." ~Thomas Jefferson~

September 30, 2005, 07:04 PM	#10
Joe D Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 1999 Location: Alabama Posts: 455	I was given an HS 2000/XD when they first came out to shoot IDPA with. I liked everything about the gun except the location of the slide release. It sat right under my thumb. I could not get the slide to lock back because of this. They were a good buy at $329 retail. Kind of ticked me off when Springfield bumped the price over $100 by just putting there name on it. I much prefer a Glock, but to each his own. __________________ Miss? That can't be a miss. Looks like a perfect double to me.

November 29, 2004, 09:06 PM	#2
GaryXD Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2004 Posts: 107	I love the XD9 and use it for IDPA, USPSA, carry, and home protection. In IDPA you will have to shoot in Enhanced Service Pistol class which means it will be tough competing against $3000 customized 1911 9mm pistols.

September 25, 2005, 02:19 PM	#5
eerw Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2001 Posts: 395	Know some people using the tactical model in USPSA production and really loving them.. Haven't heard of any problems whatsoever.

September 25, 2005, 03:29 PM	#6
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	Rob Leatham only managed 3rd place IDPA ESP Master with his XD yesterdaY.

September 25, 2005, 04:05 PM	#7
eerw Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2001 Posts: 395	tough crowd to shoot in...

September 28, 2005, 07:10 AM	#8
DanV1317 Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2004 Posts: 331	Guys shoot them at my IDPA matches. Seems to be no problem with them. IDPA matches are usually a mix of everything. At least my place is.