Springer Xd Like A Glock?

[Micah]

Other than having a backup gun at a match, what other options are you left with if a part breaks during competition?

[Chris Keen]

Option 1: Shoot a Glock

[Loves2Shoot]

Why the hell doesn't Springfield sell XD parts!?

Because they need all they can to put in guns at the factory

[TDean]

I'll be damned...good info.

Wha company, other than Springfield, makes the gun?

IM Metal of Croatia, who sells it everywhere else in the world as the HS2000. SA's version is different in a few details, like the rail, sights etc.

From the world.guns.ru website:

"The HS2000 pistol has been developed by Croatian IM Metal company for Croatian army during late 1990s. Production of the 9mm HS2000 started in 1999, with the first pistols being delivered to the Croatian army the same year. In 2000 these pistols first appeared in the USA, initially imported under their original name. However, in late 2001 the Springfield Armory Company of Genseo, Illinois, became the sole importer of HS2000 pistols in USA. Springfield offers a slightly improved version of HS2000 as the Springfield XD (eXtreme Duty pistol), and by now these pistols (still made in Croatia) are available in a variety of sizes, calibers and finishes.

After several years of aggressive sales, these pistols gained good reputation and serious following among American shooters, and by now several police departments in USA either issue these pistols on regular basis or approve them for personal purchase by police officers. "

[Tim James]

I wonder if they will suddenly start selling parts after swearing that they'd never do it. Kind of like how they changed finishes recently after swearing there was no problem with the old one.

I don't think it's likely, but I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled a move like that.

[bountyhunter]

Glocks remind me of the old Chevy 283 V-8. Everybody in the world sold parts for it. It does make me take a second thought about getting an XD if SA won't sell parts. It just seems stupid to do that.

[oddjob]

Had both and have shot both. My XD-9 Tactical with a CC trigger wins...........Extra parts is another story............

[BBunin]

They have a lot of similarities, but their ergonomics and trigger are very different. Aside from the XD having a better trigger and a grip safety (which I personaly never notice when shooting) the biggest difference is ergonomic.

One or the other will generaly fit someone better. Some people like the XD better, some; the glock.

Personaly, I shoot an XD much, MUCH better than my freind's two Glocks.