Is this a good deal? XD-.40 SubCompact w/ XML - Page 2

rocky · January 12th, 2006, 09:24 AM

If someone is selling it, the question is why? To finance a diffrent gun? Personally the 3" barrelled poly framed Taurus .40 I had was too snappy of recoil for me to be able to shoot accurately. The price doesn't seem all that bad , if the round count is low. Finally , with all the weight in the grip, I found the pistol to be top heavy. While not the same gun, I would expect similar traits.

Euclidean · January 12th, 2006, 03:00 PM

That's true. I'm a vocal defender of .40 S&W (it sucks as much as any other service caliber) but I admit it does produce a bit of muzzle flip in a short barrel.

In a service sized pistol, I don't feel an appreciable difference in 9mm and .40 S&W recoil wise, but in a compact I don't think I'd like it very much. I don't like .357 Magnum in a snubnose either FWIW.

I think I'd only want to shoot the XD40 SC with the grip extending mag sleeves. I think I'd be fine so long as I had a three finger grip. If I was going to carry it with the flush mags, I think that would have too much muzzle flip for me personally.

I think a previous poster missed the part about the XML and stuff being included.

NaturalSelection · January 12th, 2006, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfPack

I'm pretty sure 375 would not get the XD-.40

you would be surprised. whomever sold that weapon to the gun store got around 60% of the retail value if theyre lucky. i can buy that outfit new for $450 retail locally, with a "typical" retail price of $479. id bet the gun store didnt pay more than $300 for the used setup, and would make more profit selling it at $375 than they make off a brand new comparable rig ("typical" markup on new guns at any "decent" gun store is only 10%). offer $375, the worst they can do is say no.

Bud White · January 12th, 2006, 07:22 PM

got to rember prices vary a lot by area

NaturalSelection · January 12th, 2006, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Euclidean

I think a previous poster missed the part about the XML and stuff being included.

my apologies, i did indeed miss the XML. offer $400.

WolfPack · January 14th, 2006, 10:55 AM

...and give it a more thorough exam. Plus I brought my glasses to make things a little clearer. Frame looked good inside and out, no marks and no signs of wear. Slide had just a hint of wear on the nose (holster?) but no other scratches. Barrel was not clean, light residue inside. All in all, the gun still looked like a pretty good deal with the XML and 3 clips at 429.00 ( I was going to offer 400), but.....

The serial numbers on the barrel and the frame did not match. The salesman had no history on the gun except is was local. He could not explain the numbering difference. Is this a deal breaker in your opinion?

There were 5 XD's in the store Wednesday. There were only 2 left Friday afternoon. The salesman said there has been a huge upsurge in interest in the XD (phone calls/walk-in customer questions). Only 2 left were the used .40SC and a NIB .40 Service. Used XD.357 was walking out the door when I walked in.

Thanks for all the previous replies. Great forum.

Bud White · January 14th, 2006, 06:13 PM

Not to me its not it could have went back to springfield and had the barrel replaced or the frame ..

As long as it is a Factory barrel or bar sto i would worry about it .

if it looks like a cheep knock off barrel which with a serial# in it im sure its now but if it looks like cheep knockoff pass

Gelicious · January 14th, 2006, 07:13 PM

The January issue of guns and ammo magasine has about 5 pages of XD ads throught the mag. It definitly caught my eye as you can see and I think im going to get one! I really like the look, caliber options, and tactical features it has!

Bruces45 · January 14th, 2006, 08:30 PM

I would step away from the XD and take a better look at the 1911, you will get more pistol for your money. That and everyone should own at least 2 1911's.

CLASS3NH · January 15th, 2006, 01:25 AM

We have a XD40 compact (4 ich) in tu-tone finish for 435.00 with 3 mags.. like brand new.........http://ktpguns.com/index.html
Take a look.........you may see something you'll want..........of just check out the prices for reference your region..

January 12th, 2006, 03:00 PM	#12
Euclidean VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 3,213	That's true. I'm a vocal defender of .40 S&W (it sucks as much as any other service caliber) but I admit it does produce a bit of muzzle flip in a short barrel. In a service sized pistol, I don't feel an appreciable difference in 9mm and .40 S&W recoil wise, but in a compact I don't think I'd like it very much. I don't like .357 Magnum in a snubnose either FWIW. I think I'd only want to shoot the XD40 SC with the grip extending mag sleeves. I think I'd be fine so long as I had a three finger grip. If I was going to carry it with the flush mags, I think that would have too much muzzle flip for me personally. I think a previous poster missed the part about the XML and stuff being included. __________________ I am The Armed Educator.

January 14th, 2006, 10:55 AM	#16
WolfPack New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 12	Went back Friday to look again at XD-.40SC... ...and give it a more thorough exam. Plus I brought my glasses to make things a little clearer. Frame looked good inside and out, no marks and no signs of wear. Slide had just a hint of wear on the nose (holster?) but no other scratches. Barrel was not clean, light residue inside. All in all, the gun still looked like a pretty good deal with the XML and 3 clips at 429.00 ( I was going to offer 400), but..... The serial numbers on the barrel and the frame did not match. The salesman had no history on the gun except is was local. He could not explain the numbering difference. Is this a deal breaker in your opinion? There were 5 XD's in the store Wednesday. There were only 2 left Friday afternoon. The salesman said there has been a huge upsurge in interest in the XD (phone calls/walk-in customer questions). Only 2 left were the used .40SC and a NIB .40 Service. Used XD.357 was walking out the door when I walked in. Thanks for all the previous replies. Great forum.

January 14th, 2006, 07:13 PM	#18
Gelicious Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toledo, Oregon Posts: 360	The January issue of guns and ammo magasine has about 5 pages of XD ads throught the mag. It definitly caught my eye as you can see and I think im going to get one! I really like the look, caliber options, and tactical features it has! __________________ I carry because I care. "An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject." "Cling to the Father and His Holy name, and don't go riding on the Long Black Train" - Josh Turner

January 15th, 2006, 01:25 AM	#20
CLASS3NH VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 2,565	We have a XD40 compact (4 ich) in tu-tone finish for 435.00 with 3 mags.. like brand new.........http://ktpguns.com/index.html Take a look.........you may see something you'll want..........of just check out the prices for reference your region.. __________________ Why Waltz when you can Rock-N-Roll

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January 12th, 2006, 09:24 AM	#11
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,767	If someone is selling it, the question is why? To finance a diffrent gun? Personally the 3" barrelled poly framed Taurus .40 I had was too snappy of recoil for me to be able to shoot accurately. The price doesn't seem all that bad , if the round count is low. Finally , with all the weight in the grip, I found the pistol to be top heavy. While not the same gun, I would expect similar traits.

January 12th, 2006, 07:22 PM	#14
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	got to rember prices vary a lot by area

January 14th, 2006, 06:13 PM	#17
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	Not to me its not it could have went back to springfield and had the barrel replaced or the frame .. As long as it is a Factory barrel or bar sto i would worry about it . if it looks like a cheep knock off barrel which with a serial# in it im sure its now but if it looks like cheep knockoff pass

January 14th, 2006, 08:30 PM	#19
Bruces45 Administrative Ban Join Date: May 2005 Location: Warrensburg, NY Posts: 1,550	I would step away from the XD and take a better look at the 1911, you will get more pistol for your money. That and everyone should own at least 2 1911's.