Why an XDS (1st gen) 45ACP

[Annihilator]

So I went to Sportsman's Warehouse yesterday with about $200 to spend and immediately went to the used gun cabinet.

They had a few interesting things.

But I kept looking at the first Gen XDs. They only wanted $250

I was intrigued. I don't really NEED a small gun as i have my Hellcat Pro that I love. But, that price was interesting.

Then I looked closer at the tag and saw it was 5 rounds. That's when I discovered that it was in 45ACP. Then I looked even closer and say that it had the Crimson Trace trigger guard laser.

I am really torn on this.

I carry 9 and 45 and I don't necessarily have a preference of either caliber. I may carry the 45 a little more, just because it's a 1911 and that is my preference. But most of the time I favor capacity over caliber. Yesterday I was carrying my Glock 17. Today for chruch I will probably carry the 1911 as I am just exponentially more accurate with it

So anyway, back to the XD. Financially it seems like a good deal. But I don't know if I can get past the 5+1. I mean it's basically the same size as my Hellcat Pro with 1/3 the capacity. And I specifically don't carry a revolver as I think the limited capacity is silly when there are so many good semi-auto options. (again, just my personal opinion)

But, something just has me not being able to stop thinking about the XD

I do see that they make a 7 round magazine, which is intriguing. I don't love how expensive Springfield mags are, but it is what it is, and i would probably one buy 1


So, interwebs, what do you think? Does it make sense to grab it, or let someone else get the deal?

Ironically, despite what I said earlier, I am kindling waiting to come across a good deal on a used 38 special revolver, just because I don't have one and I know eventually I will see one for under $200. I have seen them pretty often by Charter Arms, Rock Island or Taurus

Here is the one I still have, .45 but the 4.0 version

 

[835mag]

Since I always grip a pistol with a grip safety properly, XD-S or others, its never been a problem so I'm not worried about it.

Sounds like a grand defense from the witness stand.

 

[Bassbob]

I agree; if it hasn’t gone cyclic on you yet, it’s not going to.

My XD Mod 2 has no pin. Is this just an issue with the first gen or????

Also well over 2k rounds through it with no issues.

 

[papa]

My XD Mod 2 has no pin. Is this just an issue with the first gen or????

Also well over 2k rounds through it with no issues.

Gen 1 only

 

[Annihilator]

My XD Mod 2 has no pin. Is this just an issue with the first gen or????

Also well over 2k rounds through it with no issues.

It's only the XDs model.

 

[PAGunGuy]

Hmm. A lot to take in.

I might have to go up and look for the pin and check out the trigger

I really don't want a bad trigger (or a trigger I don't like). My XD I had (9mm, first gen 4.0 barrel) had an amazing trigger. Best striker fired I have ever shot. Wish I never would have sold that