Accurate, Reliable, Affordable. Best pistol I have ever fired.

Great weapon. One of the most accurate handguns that I have ever fired. If it wasnt so big it would be my choice of carry.

I bought this weapon as a off duty carry gun. It is a great shooting and comfortable 45. Very accurate...

the is a good gun

Awesome handgun.....accurate, perfect for off duty and my choice of on duty.....couldn't ask for anything else...thx springfield

I have fired more than 500 rounds through this gun without cleaning it and it operates flawlessly. Easy to conceal, comfortable to carry. I also like the fact that it comes with a holster and mag case. This is quickly becoming my favorite carry weapon.

Love this weapon. I've shot nearly 15,000 rounds thru this bad boy and not a single failure. It's been dropped, it's been in the river, it's been in sand and it just keeps on goin. Would and do trust my life to the Springfield XD.

I had the opportunity to shoot this gun the other day and I was really impressed. It is very accurate and it the was not to powerful being a .45 for my smaller female hands. Even with firing several hundred rounds, the gun did not misfire one time.

I purchased this gun in .45 for my off duty carry. It's no bigger than a Glock, fuctionally operates the same and I feel it is MUCH more accurate than the Glock. I've fired boxes and boxes of ammo through it with no malfunctions whatsoever.

big bad gun.....awesome to shoot!

I love this gun. It's the first handgun that I ever bought new and is one of my favorites to shoot. It accurate as hell. I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about getting a .45.

Excellent gun... Great firing and smooth shooting... Extremely accurate... The only problem with it is it is a little big and hard to conceal... But the .45 ACP packs a punch...

Love it...

Just picked up the compact in 40. cal. Great for off duty carry. Very happy.

I have put around 300 rounds through one of these. I really like it and have fun shooting it.

Highly accurate, easy to operate, packs a punch, and no jams.

I've taken the opportunity the shoot the Glock 21C (.45), Springfiled XD-40, Glock 17 (9mm), Beretta PX-4 Storm (9mm) the past month in my decision to purchase a handgun for home protection and carry.

By far the Springfield XD-45 came out on top in being highly accurate, easy to operate, packs a punch, and having no-misfires (only the XD-40 had jams). I also like the fact that the wife felt comfortable operating it, and has led us to the decision of picking one up. It only edged out the Glock 21C by a small margin, but feels superior also in build and target acquisition. Still - these other weapons are a fine choice. You can't go wrong. But for us, it'll be the XD-45.

a must have

This gun is your first, last and ultimatly the best for price at just under $500. I bought this gun new from factory three weeks ago and have already fired about 2000 rounds through it with no signs of wear or strain on the pistol. With proper cleaning techniques, which I am not always on par with, the Springfield XD will last for decades and never miss a beat.

great gun... fun and easy to shoot, I shot a 98 my last time out with it.

It's what I carry, only problem I've found is you can't get a holster for conceled carry.

great shooting gun

Great price, great weight, great gun

I carry the "5 tactical off-duty and it's great. Nothing beats a hi-cap .45acp. This is what I would carry on duty if I were allowed to choose my own duty weapon.

The XD is an excellent product. Most accurate handgun I have shot. Glock is good, this is better

I just bought this gun 2 months ago and shooted 700 round and no problem with. My boss likes it to,. They carry 40 cal smith, he said that he would like to change over to this gun..I love this gun..would not by any other gun..........

i have owned this weapon for ove 2 yrs it has never jammed or misfired on my and it is nt picky with ammo. i have used the round names blazer .45 acp. its the chespest round i could find and i have used those rounds for over 2 yrs and the xd has never jammed or misfired even after a few uses on differnt days months apart and nt cleaned vart good weapon! but i do keep it clean now lol !!!!

This is a great weapon. I really like the 14 round magazine.

Nice weapon

great pistol, very accurate. use for duty carry and for srt.

The finish sucks...hopefully the new XD(M)s will be better...overall though, a great gun!

I have smaller hands and like the .45 round. With my hand size, I was limited to a single stack mag until I tried the XD in .45. I like the way it handles and the added saftey of the beaver tail or grip safety. I carry a Glock 22 as my issued weapon but would switch in a heart beat if I was authorized. Over all, I am very pleased with the XD's performance

Good gun

Too heavy as a duty weapon !

love this gun....it is beautiful...too bad my department won't let me carry it!

Just finished putting over a thousand rounds through this weapon. Not one single hang/jam/miss-feed, nothing! Had one round not fire but discovered that the round itself(primer)was bad. The feel and the balance are great. The recoil is a lot less than I expected. The one thing I don't like is that the tac lite on the front seems to throw the balance off. Of course that may just be me. My last weapon was a S&W 4506, no place for a mounted tac-lite. 25yds had a nice 2" group. Would recommend this weapon to anyone considering a 45 as a duty or CCW.

Excellent weapon offers several options that I was impressed with. I have shot this weapon and found that it could withstand the tests that it was put through. Great for individuals who have large hands, that was why I chose this over the glock and I also like the glock as well.

I have shot alot of handguns in my time, I started out with a 9mm to much velocity, to much threw and threw, went to 357 to loud, went to 40mm to light. The springfield 45 ACP has the knock down power I like. I , like every other officer hope we don't have to use our sidearm, however if the time comes I know I am going home to my family.

I carry this weapon and have fired it many times, This is one of the best weapons ever it is very reliable and is very balanced just point and shoot, Not only that where can you get a great weapon that carries 14 round of 45acp that is just great.

The handgun pictured is the service model. We need to fix that, because the tactical is a beautiful weapon. This is the best handgun that I have ever shot, It is balanced perfectly for nearly zero stress on the hands. if you first shoot this gun with earmuffs on, you will want to take them off, because this gun has the kickback of a .22, but when you take the muffs off, you will then see it is not. This is the perfect firearm for any enthusiast. It has amazing accuracy, and if your eyes and hands work well enough you can hit a steel target at 100 ys every time. The sights are perfectly designed, and you get 13+1 capacity of .45APC. what more can you ask for. There is no safety, but rather a few safety features. It features a Grip safety, striker status indicator, ultra safety asssurance trigger system, loaded chamber indicator, ambidextrious magazine release, an accessory rail and the amazing point and shoot ergonomics. Check this site out if you are interested.
http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?version=124

This an excellent handgun. no malfunctions. fits nicely in hand. very accurate !!!!

Has a great accuracy and reliability rating, I mostly like the tactical safety fetures and the ease of adding accessories.

I was hooked on this weapon after the first time I shot it. I can't imagine not having it.

I LOVE THIS WEAPON BEING IN THE MILITARY WE HAVE TO CARRY THE BERRETA AND COMPARED TO THAT AND THE REST OF THE FIREARMS I SHOT THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST. I USE IT EVERY DAY TO CONCEAL CARRY IT FITS GREAT IN THE SMALL OF MY BACK. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANY ONE WHO IS LOOKING FOR AN AFFORDABLE PISTOL.

I had an XD .45 for on duty but switched to a Kimber Custom 1911. The XD was way to top heavy and not very well balanced. Not only myself but our range master had issues shooting it. I sold it for what I bought it for so I broke even. After shooting the Kimber I was sold. I would never ever buy another XD again.

This gun is a champion. It has the big bang from a 45, but is very easy to shoot. The price is $550 for the 5inch barrel., and arround $480 for the 4 inch. Excellent gun way bigger the a Glock any day

this gun is great, nice shooting, smooth, i might give up my Glock for this one

Nice shooting gun. After my friend had a match trigger job done on his, it turned into a tack driving SOB that is fun to shoot. Still wouldn't trade in my Glock.

I have got to say, this is actually my husbands gun and I have shot it during target practice. I like it. He loves it, he did a lot of research on this prior to me buying it for him for his birthday. He loves shooting it as well. Yes, you do have to order this firearm, because most shops don't have it laying around.

Very happy with this weapon. This is my carry weapon and my hunting side arm. Here in Montana hiking with a side arm is crucial in the summer months with the bear, wolf, mountain lion danger. This weapon stands up to rugged treatment.

I hate to be one of the first with a reliability issue, but after less than 500 rds. the firing pin spring on my 5" .45 XD was so weak it wouldn't even dent the primers on a variety of ammo. We cleaned it, tried it again, same result. After sending it back to Springfield, it came back with a whole new feel and a note just saying "We do not recommend the use of any type of grease in our XD's". Since the only thing I used to clean and lube the gun was Break-Free, I am not sure what that meant, and it was obvious the gun had a new firing pin spring assembly.
It has since shot wonderfully, very accurate and no misfires. However, it is hard to trust a weapon that has failed once before and I am back to my Sig-220 for duty carry. Those of you whining about how big and heavy it is obviously never had to carry a 6" .357 mag back in the day when that was a common issue weapon> lol

This gun is balenced, accurate, dependable, and built tough. It 'feels' great to shoot as well!

This is what I carry as a personal weapon. It is very accuate.

Well balanced...I enjoyed shooting it.

This the best gun to have for protection. I have had this gun since my uncle told me about it. He's a homicide cop in Chicago. I just love this gun and think it should be carried by all LEOs.

This is my 4th Springfiled duty weapon. Went from a 1911 Loaded, to the XD-40, then to the new XD-45. I utilize a M1A for longer shots, and shoot my M1 Springfiled Custom for competition. Needless to say, Springfiled has another winner in the XD-45. You can't beat their accuracy, trigger feel and it's just a long-wearing weapon. No replacing parts, or watchingfor wear marks or galling on an XD.

I have this pistol for personal defense and general carry. I have equipped it with Trijicon night sights in Green. The accuracy and dependability of this firearm is top notch. Try 5 for 5 in a standard playing card at 15 yards, free hanging. It was a timed shoot at 5 seconds. Like I said, Top Notch. If it has any drawbacks at all, it's the overall size and weight. It's big and heavy with 14 rds of .45 ACP on board. Not great for concealed carry.

I carry this pistol with me just about everywhere I go. It's reliable, easy to clean, and accurate. It has a nice hi-cap magazine, and is light compared to other pistols of comparable size. It does have a bit higher of a profile than most guns, making it a little more difficult to conceal; just buy a good holster for it and you'll be fine. I wouls suggest this pistol yo anyone.

absolutely love it, I own one now but want to buy the compact as well. smooth operation, never jammed or stove piped. reliable....

BEST weapon that I own, use it for SWAT. Reliable, Accurate and Dependable! I recommend this weapon for any operator or officer for that matter. I have a lot of pistols, and this is the best one I have, I have sold H&K and SIgs, but I refuse to get rid of this one!

Power and balance. A perfect weapon.

Purchased this weapon system because of Springfield Armory's reputation for solid/reliable weapons for the working man, law enforcement, and military. I love the .45 ACP for its punch and presence, as well as the ability to shoot it and still return to on taget position quickly. The XD has been a dream to shoot and has been one of the most accurate out of the box weapons I have shot without spending over $1000. Great gun.

I absolutely love this gun. High capacity in 45 ACP with gear and light/laser rail in one package. Heavy slide handles the recoil from the 230gr ball rounds like a champ. This should be the new service pistol for the US Army.

Have a 4" Model Great gun.

I carry this gun and in my opinion it is a fantastic gun. It has no kick to it and it is as accurate as you want a firearm to be out of the box from the factory. With a few trigger adjustments and a new sere this gun is a very impressive gun.

This gun has it all and does it all, Wouldn't have any thing else ever again.

I purchased this as my first firearm. I went to buy a Glock 21, but when I saw the three different safeties on this handgun, and the great price tag, I knew that I would be purchasing the XD instead. It shoots smooth, feels great, and field strips in seconds. I would recommend this piece to anyone looking for a highly affordable, extremely well made .45 that shoots like a dream.

From what I've heard from Magazines, This is a very reliable side-arm. I've enjoyed reading about it and hope to give one some range time soon.

I rate this pistol a 5 simply because of the ease of cleaning, balanced, never had a jam, comes with a thumb safety and the safety system is great when having a bullet in the chamber.

I love this pistol. It has never jammed on me, shoots great, and carries 13 rds plus one in the chamber, can't beat that. I have owned a Sig, Kimber, Ruger, all of them duty weapons at some time or another and the XD beats them. I love sigs and would own one but I hate the first trigger pull, the kimber jammed on me constantly, and the Ruger....well it's a Ruger.

Not bad still kinda confused if they are attempting to play catch up with glock and have a 4th Genertaion b4 the end of year oh wait XD M 3.8 yup guess so

I carry an XD-45 Tactical, love it, beats hell out of any Glock I ever saw... Feeds well on ALL 230gr and 230gr +P ammo, I am loaded with 230gr Golden Sabers...

I was issued a Glock 22 and was "Top Gun" in my academy class. Since then I have transitioned to the XD Tac in 45ACP. Since the change I have shot no less then 3 possible scores. I love the recoil and the controls are awesome. I have one with the 1911 type thumb safety and could not be happier!!
Since I love this one so much I have also acquired the standard model, also in 45 and a subcompact in 9mm. I have no problem trusting this fine arm with my life and those of the community I serve.

About 10 men in my unit purchase springfield xd 45 pistols approx 3 years ago. Recently we all started having problems with the magazines.The mag spring failed to push the rounds to the top of the magazine. We talked to Springfields law enforcement people who said they had no reports of problrms., but did say they would replace them.Just wondering if any one else had these problems.

Awesome feel and handle, limited recoil for a 45. Trust my life with it.