I don't own a XD in 9mm, but I purchased a XD compact .45ACP last year, and it's my EDC gun. Great pistols. My son was going to purchase a G19, until he shot my XD. Now he has a XD 45ACP compact as his EDC gun. Well built guns. Springfield's lifetime service warranty.
I bought the SC earlier this year and have put about 3000 rds down range without problem. I love it because unlike other subs, it actually feels like you are well armed even though it's a 9. I carry the short mag and use the extended for spare. Every range I've been to or class I've taught people want to shoot it. Highly recommend for the price and performance. It will also fit all you other XD gear even though I don't use the holster that comes with.
I highly recommend XDs. Having a back pressure safety and the pivoting trigger safety is really nice. Plus having all the extra XD gear is pretty awesome
I have a 9mm 4.5" XDm and Love it. I like the ability to change the backstraps to fit my hand. I have installed a PRP trigger kit, extended mag release, ss guide rod. Now I'm looking for a XD or XDm 45 ACP.
I've shot a couple Glocks, and an XDm, as well as an M&P, Ruger P89, M9, etc... and so far I like the XDm the absolute best!!! fits my massive paws well, and the trigger is far superior to an M&P, or a Glock IMHO.
My EDC is an XD9sc 3". I practice with it and have many thousands of rounds downrange with it. It's a very competent semi auto, and I don't hesitate to recommend it to anyone, especially if it's to be an only firearm.
I have a Glock but also love my XDm 9mm equally. It is a great shooter and I haven't had a single issue. For me it took a little getting used to the grip safety, but once you do it is fine. I don't think you'd be sorry with anything in this line...
I just received a brand new XDM9 4.5 for an early Christmas present from my girlfriend. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but it sure feel great in my hand, and looks like a very high quality piece.
Have xd357 and xd45, thinking about another in SC. Beware bought the first one because it was good deal, then another and thinking aobut another again. To me better feel like a HK.
I have had a 4" XD 9 for about a year now and love it. it is one gun that will not be sold. I dont think Ive ever had any type of malfunctional at all with mine
My Edc is a xd 9 sc with over 20,000 rounds. I own a 4" xd 9 with over 12,000 rounds and a xdm 9mm in 5 inch with over 5000 rounds. No issues with any of them . Enough Said
Had several in my time, still claim ownership of an XD9 sub. Great guns, but I had some issues:
1. Barrel throat VERY tight: Some ogives of component bullets will not seat right in chamber, requiring deeper seating/reduced powder charge. Same issue with my CZ.
2. Striker retaining roll pin broke: Repeated dry firing proves to be an issue with these, as my roll pin snapped from dry firing (about 500 times). Replaced it with minimum hassle with improved one from SpringCo.
Some guys I have spoken with (though never seen it in any of my classes I have taken) claim to have seen the XDs run bad and fail, more so than other major polymer. Have yet to see that yet... Outside of that, excellent pistols, very ergonomic, but a touch wide, like my ex. Accurate enough, the mag finish is a bit funky looking but pretty resistant to corrosion.