Glock 21 or XDM 45 - Page 3

Tactical Jackalope · January 26, 2011, 12:40 AM

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Another consideration is maintenance and repair. Springfield refuses to supply any replacement parts because they can't. The reason is, they don't make anything. They are only importers of foreign made products from Brazil and Croatia.

**** me..... -_____-

Can someone confirm this? Please? That can't be true..something happens and a huge company like "Springfield Armory" is gonna say "ha ha sorry your screwed BYE!" Really now?

I have 2 Glocks I know they're amazing

My 1911 hasn't done one thing wrong so I don't know about Springfield (the Glock 22 got refinished and a parts upgrade, my Glocks have NEVER had an issue)

Uncle Malice · January 26, 2011, 01:47 AM

No. You're not screwed.

The difference is that Springfield Armory has one of the best customer service departments in the industry. He is right, they don't have parts availability like Glock does... no one really does (save 1911 parts).

But if ANYTHING goes wrong.. just give Springfield a call. They will send you a pre-paid shipping label. They will fix it and send it back, all on their dime. They will take great care of you.

This is different to Glock in that... few people actually need their customer service since the parts are readily available and easy to replace. You can do all the work yourself.

Quit second guessing yourself. Just enjoy your gun and let us know how it shoots.

Tactical Jackalope · January 26, 2011, 11:14 AM

Thank you Uncle Malice, seriously needed to hear that. Especially the last part!

Terry A · January 29, 2011, 05:38 PM

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Uncle Malice beat me to it. And he's 100% right. SA did exactly what he said in his post when I needed to LifeFlight the ol' XD-45. But he came back good as new and all it cost was a drive to a FedEx!

And Constantine, you're a funny guy! When I saw post #51 and the way you worded, or rather, "didn't worded" it, you made me giggle out loud! And I mean funny in a good way.

ET. · January 29, 2011, 10:36 PM

Springfield XDs haven't been on my buy list yet. I own 2 glocks, a 21sf & a 27. I really like the glocks. I think my second choice right now would be a S&W M&P. The one S&W I own has been a very reliable gun for me. My next door neighbor just bought the M&P 9 long (5" barrel). That is one sweet shooting gun.

Tactical Jackalope · February 3, 2011, 10:13 AM

EVERYONE! on my way now to pick up the XD45. In my car. At a light. On my way. Pics will be posted later on today. Stay tuned

xtrarnds · February 3, 2011, 10:29 PM

G21

Tactical Jackalope · February 3, 2011, 11:09 PM

Here she is!

ONE issue though, the MAG RELEASE IS SO DAMN HARD!?

Why is this? Oiled it, cycled it a million times. I know guns are supposed to be broken in but wow....This too?

Overall awesome gun and can't wait to shoot it

Tactical Jackalope · February 3, 2011, 11:48 PM

Getting a LEO/MIL discount for a tactical mounted light from mountsplus.com

January 26, 2011, 01:47 AM	#52
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	No. You're not screwed. The difference is that Springfield Armory has one of the best customer service departments in the industry. He is right, they don't have parts availability like Glock does... no one really does (save 1911 parts). But if ANYTHING goes wrong.. just give Springfield a call. They will send you a pre-paid shipping label. They will fix it and send it back, all on their dime. They will take great care of you. This is different to Glock in that... few people actually need their customer service since the parts are readily available and easy to replace. You can do all the work yourself. Quit second guessing yourself. Just enjoy your gun and let us know how it shoots. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

January 29, 2011, 10:36 PM	#55
ET. Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2010 Location: Savannah, Ga. Posts: 638	Springfield XDs haven't been on my buy list yet. I own 2 glocks, a 21sf & a 27. I really like the glocks. I think my second choice right now would be a S&W M&P. The one S&W I own has been a very reliable gun for me. My next door neighbor just bought the M&P 9 long (5" barrel). That is one sweet shooting gun. __________________ Soldiers are dying every day to protect our freedoms. The least we can do is vote.

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January 26, 2011, 11:14 AM	#53
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Thank you Uncle Malice, seriously needed to hear that. Especially the last part!

February 3, 2011, 10:13 AM	#56
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	EVERYONE! on my way now to pick up the XD45. In my car. At a light. On my way. Pics will be posted later on today. Stay tuned

February 3, 2011, 10:29 PM	#57
xtrarnds Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Deep in Enemy Territory Posts: 206	G21

February 3, 2011, 11:09 PM	#58
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Here she is! ONE issue though, the MAG RELEASE IS SO DAMN HARD!? Why is this? Oiled it, cycled it a million times. I know guns are supposed to be broken in but wow....This too? Overall awesome gun and can't wait to shoot it

February 3, 2011, 11:48 PM	#59
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Getting a LEO/MIL discount for a tactical mounted light from mountsplus.com