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February 8, 2011, 09:04 AM | #51 |
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Oh well "/ works for some not for others. Wish it worked for all :'( haha
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February 8, 2011, 09:05 AM | #52 |
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Short and sweet, on a striker fired gun, I dont want any safeties other than an internal one incase the pistol is dropped.
The backstrap safety is redundant and just another thing to go wrong on the gun. The trigger is not easy to pull like a 1911, there is no need for it. |
February 8, 2011, 10:03 AM | #53 |
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There can't be an "everyone" without me, and I don't hate it
Also occurs to me that they sure seem to sell a bunch of 'em, so I guess I must not be alone in that. |
February 8, 2011, 11:18 AM | #54 |
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I love my XD45 -fin- |
February 8, 2011, 11:21 AM | #55 | |
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Have fun with your revolvers. I have had zero issues with the grip safety on either one of my XDs or my 1911. I don't have a problem with it. It was also included on the HS2000, which was adopted by the Croatian military. I should mention that the HS2000, at the time, was not available in the US, so it definitely wasn't put there for "the lawyers or politicians."
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February 8, 2011, 11:24 AM | #56 |
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February 8, 2011, 11:45 AM | #57 |
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I have a XD45 & have not been bothered by the grip safety. It is the first grip safety i have owned.
So far the only issue i've had with my XD is the imperfect dot in my front sight, but i've purchased some of that Glow On stuff to cover the dot with a bigger GLOW dot. |
February 8, 2011, 01:56 PM | #58 |
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Never had a problem with grip safeties, never heard of a malfunction occurring with them. But I still think they are completely unnecessary, kinda like the internal locks on smith revolvers:barf:
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February 8, 2011, 03:21 PM | #59 | ||
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I don't have a problem with the grip safety on the Springfield XD. It requires barely any pressure to disengage, and honestly, I don't even feel it, unlike 1911's where it's definitely noticeable.
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The Springfield XD trigger is a true single-action design. The striker is fully cocked by the slide. The XD was designed to be a modern, polymer-framed, striker-fired version of a 1911. The grip angle is the same as a 1911, it has a single-action trigger, and adding the grip safety was a natural extension of this design philosophy.
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February 8, 2011, 03:35 PM | #60 | |
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The ones that do hate it do so because the XD is not their chosen brand of gun. That generally falls in the category of "gun snob"
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February 8, 2011, 05:20 PM | #61 |
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I like them, but then again, the 1911 feels fantastic to me, and I love the grip safety idea. It allows you to grab the gun and shoot, without handling any safety switch.
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February 8, 2011, 05:30 PM | #62 |
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At least its not a magazine disconnect.
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February 13, 2011, 04:12 AM | #63 | |
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Like I said... I don't hate it, I just see its purpose in this particular style of weapon. EDIT: As for mag safeties, I think they are worthless too. I will not purchase a gun with one and if I have to it gets removed... |
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February 13, 2011, 05:14 PM | #64 |
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I never even notice a grip safety when I'm shooting. I don't care if it has one or not.... just be proficient enough to pick up a weapon and know how to use it. If you don't like it.... don't buy it... If you do like it... buy it. Glocks are good guns... but if I get one for free I'd sell it the next day and put the money towards another 1911.
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March 5, 2013, 04:23 AM | #65 |
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XD grip safety
I realize this is an old thread, but I'm looking to upgrade my G21 to either an HK or an XD simply because of the unsupported case head issue (never had a problem, but am upgrading anyway).
I have shot the XD quite a few times and don't really have a problem with the grip safety but I don't want it pure and simple (neither do I want Springfield's ILS). I've e-mailed Springfield to find out if I can get an XD without these options but I doubt it. Likely, I'll end up with the HK not out of any "fan club" reasons but because I can get a pistol set up just like a Glock - the only safety I want is the trigger. Of note, I also own an old Colt 1911 (MKIV Series 70 Government, 1976) and I have no complaints about the grip safety. However, I treat it as an excellent piece of American history and it's not one that I carry often. For my go-to gun, less is better. |
March 5, 2013, 07:49 AM | #66 |
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Cheapshooter has hit the nail on the head. Also when I reholster I put my thumb on the rear of the sliide and the pistol can not fire if something catches in the trigger, unlike pistols without the grip safety. Some highly trained people have shot themselves in the leg while reholstering.
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March 5, 2013, 10:28 AM | #67 |
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Grip safety's, even on 1911's are more likely to prevent the gun from firing when you want it to fire, than to prevent it from firing when you don't want it to fire.
I tolerate them on my 1911' simply because the 1911 is an otherwise great design and that was part of the design. The 1911 grip safety is better designed as well, and yes I've owned an XD before. I won't tolerate them on an XD because I have the option buying of several other guns that do the same thing, maybe even do it better, and they don't have one. |
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March 5, 2013, 10:57 AM | #69 |
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Springfield response
Got this response from Springfield:
"Due to an overwhelming volume of e-mails, we have created a list of answers to the most frequently asked questions we are receiving. • Orders are being shipped as quickly as possible, though they may take up to eight weeks for delivery. • Web store orders may not be changed after you complete check out. • After your credit card is charged, orders are shipped within 24 hours and you will not receive a shipment notice. • If you have questions regarding any proposed legislation, please contact your local, state, or federal representatives. We hope you find this response helpful. Sincerely, Springfield, Inc." I posed the question again to both the sales e-mail and the custom shop e-mail to see if I can get an answer on ordering an XD with no grip safety and no ILS. Also, jmr40 - agreed. Whether it's Murphy or a bad grip, one more step isn't necessary if you pay attention to your trigger finger. Last edited by jp_over; March 5, 2013 at 11:05 AM. |
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March 5, 2013, 11:07 AM | #71 |
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There are a number of custom options available, I figured why not ask?
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March 5, 2013, 11:20 AM | #73 |
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I don't even notice it, and, I'm kinda glad it's there.
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