springfield xd .357

Lucky_Lefty

hello, Ive decided to go with a xd 357 and ive noticed there are a few versions of the model 4" or 5" barrel. Is there a big difference in these models and can anyone explain? here is a website that im looking at with all the versions. Also what would be a good tac light for this pistol?

http://www.davidsonsinc.com/consumers/subsites/inven_sql.asp?preview=&manufact_combo=Springfield+Armory&category_combo=1&price_range=None&mod_ser_combo=None&g_type=None&finish_type=None&calib_combo=357SIG&sight_class_combo=None&num_rec=50&instock=all&offset_rec=0&b1.x=59&b1.y=6

thank you for your time

Mooseyard

The 4" is pretty standard, and that's the one I have. You won't go wrong with the 357. As far as lights go, I like the Streamlight http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=80. Enjoy shooting!

goldeneagle76

I have shot the 4" and the 5"...both are accurate. I own the XD45 4" compact model and use mine for everyday carry, the 5" was a little big to tuck away comfortably. Cannot help with the light question, do not have one.

He Dog

Here is a nice choice for a very nice price:


http://www.botachtactical.com/insstali.html

Mk 19

Check out Streamlight's TLR-1 and TLR-2, they are both great lights, the -2 also gives you the option of a laser:

TLR-1
http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=80

TLR-2
http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=81

Maalox

quote:Originally posted by d_tierne1
hello, Ive decided to go with a xd 357 and ive noticed there are a few versions of the model 4" or 5" barrel. Is there a big difference in these models and can anyone explain?

thank you for your time


Have you contacted "ecc" regarding his selling of XDs at wholesale pricing?

I have the XD-45 and XD-40 with 4" barrels and would recommend this length for all around use. If you are going to use this for precision shooting, then there may be some benefit to the longer barrel.

Lucky_Lefty

no, who is ecc?

cce1302

quote:Originally posted by d_tierne1
no, who is ecc?

He's a mod over in general discussion. nice guy.

Maalox

quote:Originally posted by d_tierne1
no, who is ecc?


He had a deal going back when I first posted where he was selling 10 XD pistols at cost. I picked up a XD-9 Bi-Tone in 4". Very nice person to deal with.