New XD manufactured wrong? Need help from Springfield owners.. - Page 2

varoadking · April 12, 2009, 03:40 PM

OK, since no one else has, I'll say it...

...ya shoulda got a Glock...

chasekerion4 · April 12, 2009, 03:43 PM

I honestly pondered between the two, extensively. After doing tons of research online and on here, I was 50/50.

Then I took the following into account, which ultimately made the decision for me:

I don't like my women being ugly, so why would I want the gun on my hip to be ugly? The glocks are just hideous..

varoadking · April 12, 2009, 03:52 PM

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The glocks are just hideous..

LOL...yeah, the XD is stunning...LOL

Personally, I'm more concerned with what a piece can do than what it may look like. I had four XD's and sold them all. Not one of them could hold a candle to any of my seven Glocks...

Anyway...hope your's is better than mine were, though it looks like you're off to a rocky start...

chasekerion4 · April 12, 2009, 05:48 PM

I agree, it's definitely off to a rocky start. However, all kidding aside, I personally preferred the grip safety. That was the deciding factor for me. Not because I feel I MUST have it, but why not have the added security? I don't want to be Lee Paige...

The other reason I chose the XD is that their warranty is in print; and for the life of the gun. While generally, this shouldn't be of big concern, as most manufacturer's are going to take care of their customers, my Ruger took a dump after the first shooting. To date, I've possessed the gun for 3 days, and been without it for 14. After this, there are certain brands I don't see me purchasing, based solely on their warranties and service recommendations from others.

lee n. field · April 12, 2009, 06:31 PM

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That is classic, almost as good as the backwards round in the HK mag or the backwards Aimpoint on the M4 in an Army ad a while back.

With the exception that the XD will work like this.

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Looks like that gun has polymer sights

XD sights are steel.

RT · April 13, 2009, 10:52 AM

Send it back and ask them to return it with night sights installed.

chasekerion4 · April 13, 2009, 04:26 PM

Well,

I took it in to the dealer today and they punched out the sight and put it back in the correct way. It appears to be lined up correctly, but I guess we'll see at the range!

Thanks for everyone's input!

sserdlihc · April 13, 2009, 04:41 PM

I would send it back to Springfield. This needs to be brought to their attention so they can see at what point in the quality control process this was missed. They are a good company and should get it rectified quickly.

Don P · April 13, 2009, 06:05 PM

Guess sserdlihc should have read the post above his

. It states the problem has been resolved.

sserdlihc · April 13, 2009, 06:27 PM

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Guess sserdlihc should have read the post above his. It states the problem has been resolved.

I had started posting a response on the thread when I was called away from my desk. Glad to see that you have gotten it resolved. Now lets see a range report.

chilie23 · April 14, 2009, 01:03 AM

I see possible collector's item....if finances allow just get another one and keep this little "creation"...my 2 cents

beasley · April 14, 2009, 04:05 AM

Springfield will take care of you. I'd rather shoot an XD with backward sites than a Glock with normal ones.

April 13, 2009, 04:41 PM	#33
sserdlihc Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2008 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,454	I would send it back to Springfield. This needs to be brought to their attention so they can see at what point in the quality control process this was missed. They are a good company and should get it rectified quickly. __________________ Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration. Aupleius If someone doesn't like you, that's their problem! Milton Childress

April 13, 2009, 06:05 PM	#34
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	Guess sserdlihc should have read the post above his. It states the problem has been resolved. __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

April 14, 2009, 01:03 AM	#36
chilie23 Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 234	I see possible collector's item....if finances allow just get another one and keep this little "creation"...my 2 cents __________________ ONE MAN WITH COURAGE IS A MAJORITY

April 12, 2009, 03:40 PM	#26
varoadking Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2004 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,315	OK, since no one else has, I'll say it... ...ya shoulda got a Glock...

April 12, 2009, 03:43 PM	#27
chasekerion4 Member Join Date: March 12, 2009 Posts: 25	I honestly pondered between the two, extensively. After doing tons of research online and on here, I was 50/50. Then I took the following into account, which ultimately made the decision for me: I don't like my women being ugly, so why would I want the gun on my hip to be ugly? The glocks are just hideous..

April 12, 2009, 05:48 PM	#29
chasekerion4 Member Join Date: March 12, 2009 Posts: 25	I agree, it's definitely off to a rocky start. However, all kidding aside, I personally preferred the grip safety. That was the deciding factor for me. Not because I feel I MUST have it, but why not have the added security? I don't want to be Lee Paige... The other reason I chose the XD is that their warranty is in print; and for the life of the gun. While generally, this shouldn't be of big concern, as most manufacturer's are going to take care of their customers, my Ruger took a dump after the first shooting. To date, I've possessed the gun for 3 days, and been without it for 14. After this, there are certain brands I don't see me purchasing, based solely on their warranties and service recommendations from others.

April 13, 2009, 10:52 AM	#31
RT Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,194	Send it back and ask them to return it with night sights installed.

April 13, 2009, 04:26 PM	#32
chasekerion4 Member Join Date: March 12, 2009 Posts: 25	Well, I took it in to the dealer today and they punched out the sight and put it back in the correct way. It appears to be lined up correctly, but I guess we'll see at the range! Thanks for everyone's input!

April 14, 2009, 04:05 AM	#37
beasley Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 82	Springfield will take care of you. I'd rather shoot an XD with backward sites than a Glock with normal ones.