5.56X45mm
Milforum Mac Daddy
The Springfield Armory XD-45. A new comer to the pistol market. A Croatian design that was touched up by Americans to fire the All-American caliber of John M. Browning's masterpiece. The .45 ACP. This pistol is designed to compete against the GLOCK 21. But there is one catch with it. It goes for half the price of a GLOCK 21.
Here I am at the local gun range with their rental XD-45. This was one dirty gun. When I mean dirty, it was like a three year old in a dirt factory dirty. I took the pistol apart and inspected it for any issues that might cause a malfunction. None were found other than the simple fact that this pistol in question hasn't been cleaned since the American Revoluntion.
I was given one all metal factory magazine which has the capacity of 13 rounds. So that means when carried I can have 13 puls one in the chamber of the all powerful .45 ACP. The ammunition was Magtech 230Gr FMJ. Cheap ammo but range rules state that if I want to shoot their rental guns I have to use their ammo. Which by the way is a rip off in price but hey. They are running a business, so I give them credit for being capitalist.
Here I am shooting the XD-45. I put 100 rounds through the gun without any issues what so ever. No light primer strikes, no double feeds, no stove pipes, nothing. The XD-45 shot every round without a problem. The weight and feel of the XD-45 is very well. I have small hands and it was quite comfortable. In relation to the GLOCK 21, it's about the same size as a GLOCK 17 in terms of the width of the grip. Recoil is not an issue with this pistol. It's like you're shooting a 9mm Luger or .40 S&W. Follow up shots are not a problem. It's a very well built pistol for CCW, Police/Combat use.
Here is the last group of shots fired. It was a total of two magazines, 26 rounds. It was done at 7 seven yards and 15 yards. Dead center. In fact, this gun is so accurate. I just started hitting the hole instead of paper. I would recommend this pistol to anyone that wants one.
In the end, Springfield Armory has a top seller on their hands. I hope the XD-45 continues to sell well and give GLOCK that little need of competition. Remeber folks competition breeds innovation.
Here I am at the local gun range with their rental XD-45. This was one dirty gun. When I mean dirty, it was like a three year old in a dirt factory dirty. I took the pistol apart and inspected it for any issues that might cause a malfunction. None were found other than the simple fact that this pistol in question hasn't been cleaned since the American Revoluntion.
I was given one all metal factory magazine which has the capacity of 13 rounds. So that means when carried I can have 13 puls one in the chamber of the all powerful .45 ACP. The ammunition was Magtech 230Gr FMJ. Cheap ammo but range rules state that if I want to shoot their rental guns I have to use their ammo. Which by the way is a rip off in price but hey. They are running a business, so I give them credit for being capitalist.
Here I am shooting the XD-45. I put 100 rounds through the gun without any issues what so ever. No light primer strikes, no double feeds, no stove pipes, nothing. The XD-45 shot every round without a problem. The weight and feel of the XD-45 is very well. I have small hands and it was quite comfortable. In relation to the GLOCK 21, it's about the same size as a GLOCK 17 in terms of the width of the grip. Recoil is not an issue with this pistol. It's like you're shooting a 9mm Luger or .40 S&W. Follow up shots are not a problem. It's a very well built pistol for CCW, Police/Combat use.
Here is the last group of shots fired. It was a total of two magazines, 26 rounds. It was done at 7 seven yards and 15 yards. Dead center. In fact, this gun is so accurate. I just started hitting the hole instead of paper. I would recommend this pistol to anyone that wants one.
In the end, Springfield Armory has a top seller on their hands. I hope the XD-45 continues to sell well and give GLOCK that little need of competition. Remeber folks competition breeds innovation.
