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I have pretty limited experience with the XD's, but I'd say they're probably really good handguns overall. The 1911, however, is probably one of the greatest, if not the greatest, handgun design of all time.
The only XD I've tried is a compact model 9mm a buddy of mine at work has. We tried it along side my Glock 30 .45 acp. I know it wasn't a scientific test, and we were trying two different calibers, but my G 30 outshot the XD for both of us. Here's my G 30.
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I have no problem out shooting my G 30 with any of my 1911's, and this includes both my 3" barreled Kimber Ultra CDP and my 3 1/2" barreled Para Ordnance P12, as well as my Springfield WWII GI. Here are my Kimbers. Top left: Kimber Stainless Covert; bottom left: Kimber Ultra CDP; top right: Kimber Stainless Classic LE; and, bottom right: Kimber Pro Eclipse.
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Here are some others. Top left: Para Ordnance P14 Limited; bottom left: Para Ordnance P12 Limited; top right: Para Ordnance P13 Limited; and, bottom right: Springfield Armory WWII GI.
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Even with these, I'd still like to have a Springfield Long Slide, and maybe another "loaded package" Springfield to use for a 460 Roland conversion (almost .44 mag performance level). Maybe something else too, if I could sneak it passed the wife. 1911's do that to you.
I'd recommend a 1911 from any major manufacturer like Colt, Kimber, Springfield, Dan Wesson, Rock River, etc. You can always start with a basic model, and then customize it later to suit your tastes.
The numbers in the Poll at the top of the page really says it well. IMO.
The only XD I've tried is a compact model 9mm a buddy of mine at work has. We tried it along side my Glock 30 .45 acp. I know it wasn't a scientific test, and we were trying two different calibers, but my G 30 outshot the XD for both of us. Here's my G 30.
I have no problem out shooting my G 30 with any of my 1911's, and this includes both my 3" barreled Kimber Ultra CDP and my 3 1/2" barreled Para Ordnance P12, as well as my Springfield WWII GI. Here are my Kimbers. Top left: Kimber Stainless Covert; bottom left: Kimber Ultra CDP; top right: Kimber Stainless Classic LE; and, bottom right: Kimber Pro Eclipse.
Here are some others. Top left: Para Ordnance P14 Limited; bottom left: Para Ordnance P12 Limited; top right: Para Ordnance P13 Limited; and, bottom right: Springfield Armory WWII GI.
Even with these, I'd still like to have a Springfield Long Slide, and maybe another "loaded package" Springfield to use for a 460 Roland conversion (almost .44 mag performance level). Maybe something else too, if I could sneak it passed the wife. 1911's do that to you.
I'd recommend a 1911 from any major manufacturer like Colt, Kimber, Springfield, Dan Wesson, Rock River, etc. You can always start with a basic model, and then customize it later to suit your tastes.
The numbers in the Poll at the top of the page really says it well. IMO.
