@alphapie1428 These seem to be, but the paddle holster I got works great for the left handed shooter. That is the one they send if you call and say you are left handed. They ask for the serial number then send you a free left handed version.
@biggmattlee Thanks, but that is why I clear the gun. For my safety and everyone around me. I get a bad feeling in my stomach when a gun is pointed at me.
@aaron9555USA Yes it does. Round button that works the same on both sides. Not sure why every firearm does not come that way. With my Beretta I had to pick a side for it to be on, I can change it on the M-9 but the grips must come off to switch it.
@emtffzartman sweet thanks, yea im familiar with the M9, its the standerd army issued sidearm. ive been looking for somthing like this for home and personal use.
@lertzegott The XD has a smaller grip, This is partly due to the way the mags are made. Glock has a metal mag with plastic on it. The XD is metal (other than the bottom) This grip fits my hand much better.. It is a good idea to go to the gun shop and hold them. It is free and gives you a good feel for it. matt1523 said the back strap is adjustable.. well, not on mine. That is the XD-M that has interchangeable back straps. Mine is a regular XD.
@lertzegott well the gun comes with adjustable back straps and has a small size so it might make it better for your hand. Personally i think the grip feels better than the glocks and unless your hands have trouble with most grips you should have no problem with this one. just go to your local gun shop and try one out
@majestytd Well it is a preference thing. If that works for you, do it. I do not think my car is close enough to me when I am in a store or out somewhere in public and get confronted. That is why I have just got used to having it on me and went with it.
May I ask you a question, do you carry every every every day of your life now? I got my license 1 year ago and for the first 2 months I carry everyday but now I don't anymore.. The pistol with me tho just in my laptop case when I go to work... I have to be honest I don't like the heavy metal on my body its hard to move around sit and when you try to pick something up you will always try to hold the shirt so that the pistol didnt show.. I know its good to be expect the unexpected but damn..
@majestytd Every day that I will be going anywhere or doing anything other than being at my house I do carry. I shall admit that it is not the most comfortable thing to do, but if you get the holster and firearm just right it will be better. I would rather be slightly inconvenienced by carrying a firearm than need it and not have it to protect me or more importantly my family. What kind of pistol were you carrying? Maybe it was not right for you. Mine will show at times, but it is what it is.
I hope you PRACTICE, PRACTICE PRACTICE with that thing.
I own and carry a .380 (very underrated) and can put all 9 rounds on target in 1.7 seconds. Yes, ALL 9 ROUNDS in a 3" center mass in 1.7 seconds and that was the very first time shooting the gun.
People hype up the 45, and knock the .380. But I'd rather hit my target consistently 9 times than miss with a 45 and end up dead or killing an innocent person on the other side of the wall. Think about it.
@4Firearms I do practice a lot.. wanna make the first shot count and not to mention the follow up shots. The .45 does not scare me now when I shoot it.. lol With a 45 the first hole normally does it.. I have respect for all bullet sizes. Even the .22 has respect in my mind. I have a video on my .22lr that I carry as a concealed firearm. I bet the .380 is a great round. I have not shot one though.
@MadeInTexas92 I have listed it several times in my postings.... Have you tried a gun shop? They should be able to get you one.. if they do not have any in stock.
@TheBuckpole I can not argue with that much at all... They are sweet.. Long as your ammunition is to spec. The chambers are said to be much higher tolerance, but not in a bad way.
I have this pistol, and love all but two things about it. Those two things are the incredibly long trigger reset and its intense dislike of 200 grain lead semiwadcutter bullets (which are my favorites for practice). I had difficulty finding a leather holster for it, so I made my own. This got me into holstermaking, which has become an enjoyable and occasionally lucrative hobby. So, if you're looking for another holster, feel free to contact me.
@mccook8 I have not tried to shoot lead from it. But I know there are a lot of guns that do not like them. I agree, the trigger reset is crazy long.. What are the holsters you make like? Any pics?
@emtffzartman I make leather holsters, mostly "Avenger" style, but also pancakes, mostly outside the waistband. I tried to post links to pics, but it wouldn't let me.
@braggadaciao More expensive... lol I have held them and know a guy who carries one as his duty piece. Not too bad though.. If I was on the market for a pistol again I would look that direction.
thanks to you all all the great review out there it mad it easier for me pick economic is easy and now i just buy the xd 45 tac. this is my first 45acp my first was sr9 somethings to get familiar with firearm
@kevingetrich Yea... it is an inch... lol I shot a 4" 45 XD and it felt like it had more recoil than my 5"... Might be because the front of the 5" has more weight to it or something.
@kevingetrich Hey man i own the 4in model and I have fired a 5 in. True there is a little more kick but if you have proper grip on your pistol youll love it man. Im in the military and i had to qualify with the old beretta 9mm which kicked like a damn horse! Way more than my 45 and the springfields are great shooting guns all around
@kevingetrich Hey man i own the 4in model and I have fired a 5 in. True there is a little more kick but if you have proper grip on your pistol youll love it man. Im in the military and i had to qualify with the old beretta 9mm which kicked like a damn horse! Way more than my 45 and the springfields are great shooting guns all around
@kevingetrich I do not see the point of showing someone shoot a gun. Unless it is to see recoil or something.. but still... When it gets warm outside I might do it.
Great gun,but you only have one handgun and it's a 5 inch .45 ACP. You need something smaller to carry for days that youonly want to wear a t stirt and shorts.
@ryotaryuu I agree. I own .45 Tactical version and I am currently debating my carry choice. Subcompact .40 or compact .45? I wish they had sub .45. Anyone know of compensated barrels for .45 in Tac version?
@McLarenDriver I went with a 9mm as a smaller carry. The Beretta to be exact. But there are many other options though. The way I go about picking is going to a gun shop and holding everything that you might want and going with what feels best. Also a good gun shop with a wide variety and knowledge should be able to guide you in the right direction.
@ryotaryuu Please check out my page and watch my other videos on my channel. I have two other pistols, one that is tiny... check it out. Thanks for the comment.
I have been looking into acquiring a Springfield XD 45, for effectively the same reason you have yours.
My issue is, where can I find them for sale? There aren't a lot of gun stores in my area (very liberal college town, they don't like guns much here), and I'm not aware if it is legal to purchase a firearm online?
@bayushizero You can buy a firearm online, yes. But you end up paying several different fee's for transfer and paperwork. The catch is that you need to have the firearm transferred to a FFL (Federal Firearms License) Dealer. This is pretty much any shop that sells guns. You need to let them know you will be ordering a gun first and they provide you with a number and other information. OR you can just find a dealer in the same state and drive there to get what you want. Much easier. lol
@midwestsurvivors Thats cool. I checked their website and it looks good. They are not very flexible though. Thats why I went with leather. But for an open carry or if you have a jacket on they seem great.
@emtffzartman They are not flexible....thats a good thing it allows you to be able to rack the sklide with one hand in case you have taken a hit in the arm. Might I suggest you buy magpul dynamics dynamic handgun dvd set. One of the discs is devoted to concealed carry.
@midwestsurvivors Ya know that is something I have considered for a long time... But I thought they are over priced, although I had never looked at the price.. until now. Wow! They are truly affordable! I will be getting them, thats for sure. But in rebuttal, the leathers I use support one handed re-holster due to the stiffness. But I am sure the kydex are stiffer by a mile. I like the friction of the leather as a retention too. I will be getting that DVD series for sure. Thanks for the info!
Prior to purchasing my XD45 Tactical model, I compared it with the Glock 21. After extensive research, I finally resolved that the XD45 just felt better in my hand. Pure ergonomics, I suppose. Anyway, I love this pistol; lots of fun and very reliable and accurate.
@RobnPhx1 That is a huge reason I went with the XD in the first place. Just the feel alone and the way it is field stripped. I am not a fan of how the Glock is taken apart. I know it is easy, but it is not to my liking. And that is what a firearm is all about... what you like.
i have the XD 45 4" service model. i love it. i owned a handmade from italy beretta m9 for a short time, and as much as i loved it, the xd is far better. i just need to go get my concealed carry license. how do you like the 5" barrel as opposed to the 4"? or have you had much of an opportunity to fire the service model?
@thecoltof1 I like the 5" barrel more. takes some of the rise out of the barrel while shooting. Just the extra weight. That and I like the look of the 5" more. I liked shooting mine more for sure. Had a friend who has the service model.
how long have you owned your XD? I just bought my 4th one in 9mm. I have two 40's and my 45. It's not easy but I manage to conceal my tactical 1911 not prob. good vid. keep keeping your family save...
The XD is a sweet pistol. I've held back on buying one only because I feel like I would rather use it for a competition gun. However, I think I could easily conceal it. It's all about the gun-holster-belt system... and baggy shirts. I carry the .45 TAP ammo as well in my Sig p250.
@hosscollar EXACTLY!!!!! Someone that sees where I am coming from!! You can conceal about anything if you put your mind to it. The Sigs are good pistols too.. Thanks for watching.
so you still cannot admit that your video is false in the sense of what you say. you even say it is hard to conceal...just ask anyone...no one is using a 5" pistol as a edc concealed carry weapon...you need to edit up the video...watch what u say in the video
@MRB373WI3 Ok ya Jack Wagon! Watch the video again.. I say that the holster that comes with it makes the pistol hard to conceal. Not that the pistol overall is hard to conceal. I do hide it just fine with the leather holster I show in the video. This is something that I have explained many times. What pistol a person carries is personal preference so I do not need some person who has a fish tank video to tell me it is too big or call my video false. You did not pay attention!
@emtffzartman Thanks for that gunny! Once again dude all that I am saying is that no one, negate you, would use a 5" barreled gun for a concealed edc weapon. You even say in the first 30 seconds of the video that it is hard to conceal, right then and there it makes your whole video about how the gun is a great concealed edc weapon. it is called a contradition and you say one thing off the bat and then finish with the complete opposite...
at 1:33- 1:38...your comment about the holster...stock holster that is...how could the left handed one you bought be easier to conceal that the stock one?
@MRB373WI3 I show a black leather holster near the end of the video, that is an inside the waist band holster. That is the one I use to carry concealed. Good lord you are thick... Just to help you out the inside the waist band holster goes in the small of my back, not on my hip. That makes it much easier to conceal.
if indeed you say that the gun if for self defense and to protect you and your family why did you get a 5" gun. If your state allows concealed carry or not it doesn't matter...how do you properly conceal a huge gun like that and if it isn't concealed the only advantage is maybe scare people off. Why didn't you get a compact for personal protection and family protection when you are out and about. I can see this gone for home defense but not for edc...every day carry
@MRB373WI3 I got this pistol because at the time I owned one pistol. I wanted one that I could use for many reasons like, EDC, Home Defense, at the Range. Just an all over pistol. I can carry this pistol on a daily basis concealed. I did it for over a year with no issues. I do not understand how you can judge if it is too much gun for me or not from a five and a half minute video. I now have three pistols and when I carry my first pick is my M9 Beretta. But I still carry the XD some days.
@MRB373WI3 Why do you think this is too much gun for me? You are entitled to your opinion (as wrong as you may be) but I want to know why... Military men tell me that the smallest guy was the one that got stuck carrying the MG42, BAR, or M-60 depending who you ask.
just bought the same gun about 2 weeks ago.I love it, my first 45 auto. a little big for carry for me. I'm also thinking of picking up a 40 s&w sub compact in xd, or a 45 xd compact not sure wich way I'll go yet. A good holster I have found was the Blackhawk Serpa, it comes in left hand . I love mine
P.S. I forgot to say good luck with your XD, very nice ! May you never have to use it !
I too live in PA and I know what you mean about the crazys. I take no chances either !In this state however especially Philly, if you use your gunin self defense they take it from you anyway. Im almost tempted to buy a Rossi 357 6 shot snub because of that ! I wouldn't care if I lose that, to lose a XD, Sig, or Glock would kill me !
Awesome pistol ! I just put a Taurus Millenium PT140 on consignment to get one of these. I want to get the OD green model with 5 inch barrel. I have a 45 but want a duble action this time. For ammo I use the HydraShok 185 +P and Rem Golden Sabre 185 +P and 230 gr +P. For the guy below, if your worried about shooting thru glass just use hardball ammo. In 45 FMJ's are a 69 % one shot stopper ! No matter what you hit a target with in 45 your going to devestate it ! The military uses 45 FMJ !
@tsoli1969 The military issue is the Beretta M9... that is a 9mm. They can opt for a larger pistol but they need to buy it. Other than that, great comment.
Special Ops and some divisions of the Marines still use the 45 ACP. Standard issue is the M9 Beretta ! The Military is currently looking for a new pistol in 45 ACP again and for good reason, the 9mm with FMJ's just isn't enough stopping power, the military can't use Hollow points. So a 45 would do them better service.
I know a few Marines and most of them can't wait, they hate the 9mm !
@tsoli1969 I agree totally. The 9mm is not a great stopping round by any means. Hopefully they look at the XD line. I think they are way better then the Glocks. Your thought?
I personally Like the Corbon "POW-R-BALL" rounds. They have a Kevlar tip and Penetration is Excellent.. I have seen these round go right through a windshield weather your on one side or the other.. Many rounds will penetrate the windshield but looses much needed velocity.. The Pow-r-ball doesn't.. and I'm always in a car so you never know..
@kdo54 Get one! you will not regret it! It is a great firearm all around! I have had no issues with it at all. I have had more problems with my Beretta M9 than this and I had this two years longer... Holds up great!
Self defense is the main reason why I got my XD .45 Tactical. There are crazy people in the world who dont think twice. I refuse to let myself or my family be the victim. Great video!
Nice review. Does seem like kind of an immense gun for concealed carry, but I guess it all comes down to personal preference. If I were a crook, I definitely would not want that thing pointed in my direction. Out of curiosity, when you were making your selection, what other pistols were you considering? Were you able to try out the Springfield before you purchased it? Or was the choice made based on specs?
@FlyingPancreas It is a preference thing for sure. I am a 5'4" so I feel, "walk softly and carry a big stick" is a great quote. I looked at Glock, but felt the grip was too big and was not a fan of how they come a part for cleaning. I was also looking at Walther, but they are too expensive! I looked at Smith & Wesson but they were not really my cup of tea. I felt the Springfield was everything I was looking for and the color combo was great!!
Can someone please explain the difference between the Tactical verus the XDm. I just got the model XD9621hcsp06. I tried a number of the others, but this just felt like a natural extension of my hand. Felt better then the Glock and HK in my hand. As a bonus right now Springfield is giving away 3 extra magaizes and a magazine holder, check there website. My other favorites were the Storm PX4 and Sig226 also felt good, and I'm considering them down the road in 9mm.
@nycupperes Sorry it took me so long to respond, but.. The difference is great. The XDM is shaped different and has exchangeable back straps for different size hands. Plus the barrel is match grade. You can look on the Springfield Armory website to see the detailed information. I personally do not see the advantage of getting the XDM over a normal XD. They are a little bit more accurate, and a little more ergonomic... but thats about it.
@antwan17 Heard that about a hundred times already.. But my feeling is, if you can carry a large caliber with a long barrel, do it. Never know what you may come up against.
Hey i just bought the xd 45 in od green and stainless. Its an awesome gun! but i wanted to tell you and everybody else looking at this video and wondering about a holster. BLACKHAWK SERPA RETENTION HOLSTER!!! It is the best holster for the xd in my opinion and is right around $40 everywhere i've looked in my great state of washington. The holster itself has belt slots for on your pants. but i didn't like it there so i also bought the blackhawk shoulder harness that the holster bolts onto.
Hey good vid man. Approximately how much did that concealed carry holster run you? An XD won't fit in the one I have for my 1911. I'm looking into getting a 4in 45xd. Thanks
@TolekBonanno I don't live in a shit hole but why not a .45? If someone comes at my family, that could happen anywhere at anytime, a .45 is the best round to stop someone with one shot. Lately I have been carrying my 9mm Beretta M9. It's a state that it's legal to carry and there are few people that are willing to try to rob someone who might have a gun on them... Look at Australlia and their crime rate since they had their guns taken away.. More than doubled..
@emtffzartman "If someone comes at my family, that could happen anywhere at anytime" Well, you just admitted that you lived in a place where someone could come at your family anywhere at anytime. Not a civilized place. I bet, in such a place, a woman cannot walk down the street in the town she lives in out of fear of encounters with barbarians.
@TolekBonanno Well I did not say that we have events and shots fired everyday. But we have a drug problem in town. 4.1 million in heroin sales in town in 19 months, and that's just what the police knew about. They made many arrest but that does not just make the problem go away. Call it what you will.
@Peidmonte89 Blackhawk has different rigs to do that with, but even Safariland just came out with a system that you can interchange one holster with different belt loop, drop leg, and MOLLE attchments.
Oh shit I didn't realize it was you I replied on. It's just that sounds like what a fat person would say. Now that I see it's you in the video, I see why. I don't wear tight clothes but there not as loose as yours.
@elsope1 Way to back peddle your way out of that one... You seem fast to start calling people fat without knowing who your insulting. I dont see that I wear tight clothing either. I think people just feel they need to find some reason that this pistol can not be carried as a CCW..
Sweet piece! I like the XD's but I will always carry a Glock. The reason I am commenting is my PURE amazement that you carry a tac size .45. When I'm not working I carry a G27 and sometimes find it bulky. More power to you!
@KYLE1630 Thank you. It is an awesome pistol and the entire XD line is very sweet. I will never own a Glock, Just not my cup of tea. And thank, I am a small frame person, but seem to be able to get this pistol to sit just right in the small of my back (and crack of my a**).. lol
@emtffzartman They are! NO doubt, just shot a Glock first and it stole my heart. It really amazes me that you can hide that. I showed my partner and hey and I wondered if either of us would be able to notice it. lol Well good luck to you. God bless
@emtffzartman: What? So by uploading videos I obtain a right to "talk tough"?....Whatever the hell that is supposed to mean lol.......What is talking tough? Sorry I'm being too tough for you lol....
@HerbWalker Well the left handed holster is a paddle that Springfield sent me and that one does not move around. And I have a holster belt made by 5.11. It does hold it better but then again I am not right handed.
self defense?!....you mean personal protection right?!....on my application to apply for a gun permit...I put on there "self defense" they said put something else on the paper...so I changed it to personal protection?!!....
I hoped you asked your mom and dad permission before you made this..........
str19691 4 days ago
@str19691 Wow, good one. Considering I am married and this is my house I don't see how my parents would be involved.. But thanks for the view.
emtffzartman 4 days ago
I believe those holsters are made for large diameter duty belts. No too great for normal gun belts
alphapie1428 1 month ago
@alphapie1428 These seem to be, but the paddle holster I got works great for the left handed shooter. That is the one they send if you call and say you are left handed. They ask for the serial number then send you a free left handed version.
emtffzartman 1 month ago
please remember to watch the muzzle direction, and not to put anything in front of it! don't want to lose any body parts
biggmattlee 1 month ago
@biggmattlee Thanks, but that is why I clear the gun. For my safety and everyone around me. I get a bad feeling in my stomach when a gun is pointed at me.
emtffzartman 1 month ago
Pretty sure they still make the bi-tone xd's. Check out Springfield Armory's website. I have a bi-tone dark earth & black 4". Very nice!
fenderwesley 1 month ago
@fenderwesley I thought they did, and I have seen them in stores.
emtffzartman 1 month ago
@fenderwesley so do i! they look awesome! i also have the od green xd40
posjoey 1 month ago
another lefty! does it have a magazine release on both sides?
aaron9555USA 2 months ago
@aaron9555USA Yes it does. Round button that works the same on both sides. Not sure why every firearm does not come that way. With my Beretta I had to pick a side for it to be on, I can change it on the M-9 but the grips must come off to switch it.
emtffzartman 2 months ago
@emtffzartman sweet thanks, yea im familiar with the M9, its the standerd army issued sidearm. ive been looking for somthing like this for home and personal use.
aaron9555USA 2 months ago
@aaron9555USA This is a great firearm for home and personal use!!!! I love it!! Want to get a 4 inch service model in like 40 cal.
emtffzartman 2 months ago
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danielwaringjr 3 months ago
ack crap sorry lazy typing haha
danielwaringjr 3 months ago
Got my xd 45 tactical yesterday. Why did the guy at the gun store tell me they don't make them 2 tone like yours haha. Got it all b
danielwaringjr 3 months ago
@danielwaringjr Pretty sure they still make them.. but who knows.. had mine a while.
emtffzartman 3 months ago
@lertzegott The XD has a smaller grip, This is partly due to the way the mags are made. Glock has a metal mag with plastic on it. The XD is metal (other than the bottom) This grip fits my hand much better.. It is a good idea to go to the gun shop and hold them. It is free and gives you a good feel for it. matt1523 said the back strap is adjustable.. well, not on mine. That is the XD-M that has interchangeable back straps. Mine is a regular XD.
emtffzartman 3 months ago
@lertzegott well the gun comes with adjustable back straps and has a small size so it might make it better for your hand. Personally i think the grip feels better than the glocks and unless your hands have trouble with most grips you should have no problem with this one. just go to your local gun shop and try one out
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emtffzartman 3 months ago
Nice video nice gun
tha23beast23 4 months ago
i own a xd45 and i have to say i love it
hellholes420 5 months ago
@hellholes420 They are sweet!!!
emtffzartman 5 months ago
I have XD 9mm... The pistol with me just not on my body...
majestytd 6 months ago
@majestytd Well it is a preference thing. If that works for you, do it. I do not think my car is close enough to me when I am in a store or out somewhere in public and get confronted. That is why I have just got used to having it on me and went with it.
emtffzartman 6 months ago
May I ask you a question, do you carry every every every day of your life now? I got my license 1 year ago and for the first 2 months I carry everyday but now I don't anymore.. The pistol with me tho just in my laptop case when I go to work... I have to be honest I don't like the heavy metal on my body its hard to move around sit and when you try to pick something up you will always try to hold the shirt so that the pistol didnt show.. I know its good to be expect the unexpected but damn..
majestytd 6 months ago
@majestytd Every day that I will be going anywhere or doing anything other than being at my house I do carry. I shall admit that it is not the most comfortable thing to do, but if you get the holster and firearm just right it will be better. I would rather be slightly inconvenienced by carrying a firearm than need it and not have it to protect me or more importantly my family. What kind of pistol were you carrying? Maybe it was not right for you. Mine will show at times, but it is what it is.
emtffzartman 6 months ago
I hope you PRACTICE, PRACTICE PRACTICE with that thing.
I own and carry a .380 (very underrated) and can put all 9 rounds on target in 1.7 seconds. Yes, ALL 9 ROUNDS in a 3" center mass in 1.7 seconds and that was the very first time shooting the gun.
People hype up the 45, and knock the .380. But I'd rather hit my target consistently 9 times than miss with a 45 and end up dead or killing an innocent person on the other side of the wall. Think about it.
4Firearms 6 months ago
@4Firearms I do practice a lot.. wanna make the first shot count and not to mention the follow up shots. The .45 does not scare me now when I shoot it.. lol With a 45 the first hole normally does it.. I have respect for all bullet sizes. Even the .22 has respect in my mind. I have a video on my .22lr that I carry as a concealed firearm. I bet the .380 is a great round. I have not shot one though.
emtffzartman 6 months ago
This is a great weapon.. I just bought one last week and have nothing but good things to say about it.
duerkweiser 6 months ago
@duerkweiser They sure are. I love mine!!!!
emtffzartman 6 months ago
I Loved The Video! U Sure Know What ur Talking About Sir. Keep On making More!
599rjg 6 months ago
@599rjg Thank you.. I do need to get back to it...
emtffzartman 6 months ago
@816kckidd Yes.. I say it many times in comments. I have a video about how I carry it.
emtffzartman 7 months ago
how much does to XD tactical go for? Im lookin to buy one but i cant find any cear prices online
MadeInTexas92 9 months ago
@MadeInTexas92 I have listed it several times in my postings.... Have you tried a gun shop? They should be able to get you one.. if they do not have any in stock.
emtffzartman 9 months ago
@MadeInTexas92 Go with the XDm. Much improved version of the XD
TheBuckpole 8 months ago
@TheBuckpole I can not argue with that much at all... They are sweet.. Long as your ammunition is to spec. The chambers are said to be much higher tolerance, but not in a bad way.
emtffzartman 8 months ago
An XDm, i bought on a few months back, will run you around 500-700 dollars depending on what caliber and barrel size. i picked mine up for 600.
TheBuckpole 8 months ago
Contact me by email at mccook8 AT justice DOT com. (you know what to do)
mccook8 10 months ago
@mccook8 Got ya..
emtffzartman 10 months ago
I have this pistol, and love all but two things about it. Those two things are the incredibly long trigger reset and its intense dislike of 200 grain lead semiwadcutter bullets (which are my favorites for practice). I had difficulty finding a leather holster for it, so I made my own. This got me into holstermaking, which has become an enjoyable and occasionally lucrative hobby. So, if you're looking for another holster, feel free to contact me.
mccook8 10 months ago
@mccook8 I have not tried to shoot lead from it. But I know there are a lot of guns that do not like them. I agree, the trigger reset is crazy long.. What are the holsters you make like? Any pics?
emtffzartman 10 months ago
@emtffzartman youtube won't let me post links to pics, apparently
mccook8 10 months ago
@emtffzartman I make leather holsters, mostly "Avenger" style, but also pancakes, mostly outside the waistband. I tried to post links to pics, but it wouldn't let me.
mccook8 10 months ago
try the sig , different realm.
braggadaciao 10 months ago
@braggadaciao More expensive... lol I have held them and know a guy who carries one as his duty piece. Not too bad though.. If I was on the market for a pistol again I would look that direction.
emtffzartman 10 months ago
The 5 inch is more accurate and increases velocity. All match grade weapons have longer barrels, 5 and over.
steven4068 10 months ago
@steven4068 That is a reason I have come to love my pistol. Honestly when I bought it I got it because it was cool looking!!!
emtffzartman 10 months ago
thanks to you all all the great review out there it mad it easier for me pick economic is easy and now i just buy the xd 45 tac. this is my first 45acp my first was sr9 somethings to get familiar with firearm
kevingetrich 10 months ago
@kevingetrich Thank You... I am not a fan of the SR9.... But these pistols are awesome!!! Thanks for the comment!!!
emtffzartman 10 months ago
if you don't mind me asking how much did you purchase your xd for? and is it the xdm or is it just the xd series
SincereGunna 10 months ago
@SincereGunna Just and XD? lol Yes, that is what it is. I got it for about $550
emtffzartman 10 months ago
oh cause i do wanna know is it any big different from a 4inch an a 5inch
kevingetrich 11 months ago
@kevingetrich Yea... it is an inch... lol I shot a 4" 45 XD and it felt like it had more recoil than my 5"... Might be because the front of the 5" has more weight to it or something.
emtffzartman 11 months ago
@kevingetrich Hey man i own the 4in model and I have fired a 5 in. True there is a little more kick but if you have proper grip on your pistol youll love it man. Im in the military and i had to qualify with the old beretta 9mm which kicked like a damn horse! Way more than my 45 and the springfields are great shooting guns all around
Gangsta90Det 10 months ago
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@kevingetrich Hey man i own the 4in model and I have fired a 5 in. True there is a little more kick but if you have proper grip on your pistol youll love it man. Im in the military and i had to qualify with the old beretta 9mm which kicked like a damn horse! Way more than my 45 and the springfields are great shooting guns all around
Gangsta90Det 10 months ago
you should shoot couple of round with it i think cool no one had video on shooting a 5' xd 45 yet
kevingetrich 11 months ago
@kevingetrich I do not see the point of showing someone shoot a gun. Unless it is to see recoil or something.. but still... When it gets warm outside I might do it.
emtffzartman 11 months ago
Great gun,but you only have one handgun and it's a 5 inch .45 ACP. You need something smaller to carry for days that youonly want to wear a t stirt and shorts.
ryotaryuu 11 months ago
@ryotaryuu I agree. I own .45 Tactical version and I am currently debating my carry choice. Subcompact .40 or compact .45? I wish they had sub .45. Anyone know of compensated barrels for .45 in Tac version?
McLarenDriver 11 months ago
@McLarenDriver I went with a 9mm as a smaller carry. The Beretta to be exact. But there are many other options though. The way I go about picking is going to a gun shop and holding everything that you might want and going with what feels best. Also a good gun shop with a wide variety and knowledge should be able to guide you in the right direction.
emtffzartman 11 months ago
@ryotaryuu Please check out my page and watch my other videos on my channel. I have two other pistols, one that is tiny... check it out. Thanks for the comment.
emtffzartman 11 months ago
blackhawk holsters for the xd are pretty good. i think they make a left hand model
xFahQ 11 months ago
Howdy.
I have been looking into acquiring a Springfield XD 45, for effectively the same reason you have yours.
My issue is, where can I find them for sale? There aren't a lot of gun stores in my area (very liberal college town, they don't like guns much here), and I'm not aware if it is legal to purchase a firearm online?
Thank you for any help.
bayushizero 11 months ago
@bayushizero You can buy a firearm online, yes. But you end up paying several different fee's for transfer and paperwork. The catch is that you need to have the firearm transferred to a FFL (Federal Firearms License) Dealer. This is pretty much any shop that sells guns. You need to let them know you will be ordering a gun first and they provide you with a number and other information. OR you can just find a dealer in the same state and drive there to get what you want. Much easier. lol
emtffzartman 11 months ago
Very well done!
CTKTMRIDER 11 months ago
@CTKTMRIDER Thank you!
emtffzartman 11 months ago
Raven concealment make great kydex concealment holsters for this gun...bad thing is the wait times. Yes they are that busy.
midwestsurvivors 1 year ago
@midwestsurvivors Thats cool. I checked their website and it looks good. They are not very flexible though. Thats why I went with leather. But for an open carry or if you have a jacket on they seem great.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman They are not flexible....thats a good thing it allows you to be able to rack the sklide with one hand in case you have taken a hit in the arm. Might I suggest you buy magpul dynamics dynamic handgun dvd set. One of the discs is devoted to concealed carry.
midwestsurvivors 1 year ago
@midwestsurvivors Ya know that is something I have considered for a long time... But I thought they are over priced, although I had never looked at the price.. until now. Wow! They are truly affordable! I will be getting them, thats for sure. But in rebuttal, the leathers I use support one handed re-holster due to the stiffness. But I am sure the kydex are stiffer by a mile. I like the friction of the leather as a retention too. I will be getting that DVD series for sure. Thanks for the info!
emtffzartman 1 year ago
Prior to purchasing my XD45 Tactical model, I compared it with the Glock 21. After extensive research, I finally resolved that the XD45 just felt better in my hand. Pure ergonomics, I suppose. Anyway, I love this pistol; lots of fun and very reliable and accurate.
RobnPhx1 1 year ago
@RobnPhx1 That is a huge reason I went with the XD in the first place. Just the feel alone and the way it is field stripped. I am not a fan of how the Glock is taken apart. I know it is easy, but it is not to my liking. And that is what a firearm is all about... what you like.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
i have the XD 45 4" service model. i love it. i owned a handmade from italy beretta m9 for a short time, and as much as i loved it, the xd is far better. i just need to go get my concealed carry license. how do you like the 5" barrel as opposed to the 4"? or have you had much of an opportunity to fire the service model?
thecoltof1 1 year ago
@thecoltof1 I like the 5" barrel more. takes some of the rise out of the barrel while shooting. Just the extra weight. That and I like the look of the 5" more. I liked shooting mine more for sure. Had a friend who has the service model.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
how do u conseal that
widerule1000 1 year ago
@widerule1000 Subscribe and you will see soon. I will be making a video very soon since no one believes I can carry it concealed.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman ok lol make it a very detail lol
widerule1000 1 year ago
@widerule1000 Trust me I will.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
how long have you owned your XD? I just bought my 4th one in 9mm. I have two 40's and my 45. It's not easy but I manage to conceal my tactical 1911 not prob. good vid. keep keeping your family save...
midnightego20 1 year ago
@midnightego20 Had mine a couple years.. You have four of them!! Nice!! I like the 1911's they are interesting.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
fellow xd .45 tactical owner here, good video.
APDallaround 1 year ago
@APDallaround Thank you means a lot. They are sweet pistols!!!
emtffzartman 1 year ago
The XD is a sweet pistol. I've held back on buying one only because I feel like I would rather use it for a competition gun. However, I think I could easily conceal it. It's all about the gun-holster-belt system... and baggy shirts. I carry the .45 TAP ammo as well in my Sig p250.
hosscollar 1 year ago
@hosscollar EXACTLY!!!!! Someone that sees where I am coming from!! You can conceal about anything if you put your mind to it. The Sigs are good pistols too.. Thanks for watching.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
so you still cannot admit that your video is false in the sense of what you say. you even say it is hard to conceal...just ask anyone...no one is using a 5" pistol as a edc concealed carry weapon...you need to edit up the video...watch what u say in the video
MRB373WI3 1 year ago
@MRB373WI3 Ok ya Jack Wagon! Watch the video again.. I say that the holster that comes with it makes the pistol hard to conceal. Not that the pistol overall is hard to conceal. I do hide it just fine with the leather holster I show in the video. This is something that I have explained many times. What pistol a person carries is personal preference so I do not need some person who has a fish tank video to tell me it is too big or call my video false. You did not pay attention!
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman Thanks for that gunny! Once again dude all that I am saying is that no one, negate you, would use a 5" barreled gun for a concealed edc weapon. You even say in the first 30 seconds of the video that it is hard to conceal, right then and there it makes your whole video about how the gun is a great concealed edc weapon. it is called a contradition and you say one thing off the bat and then finish with the complete opposite...
MRB373WI3 1 year ago
@MRB373WI3
at 1:33- 1:38...your comment about the holster...stock holster that is...how could the left handed one you bought be easier to conceal that the stock one?
MRB373WI3 1 year ago
@MRB373WI3 I show a black leather holster near the end of the video, that is an inside the waist band holster. That is the one I use to carry concealed. Good lord you are thick... Just to help you out the inside the waist band holster goes in the small of my back, not on my hip. That makes it much easier to conceal.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
if indeed you say that the gun if for self defense and to protect you and your family why did you get a 5" gun. If your state allows concealed carry or not it doesn't matter...how do you properly conceal a huge gun like that and if it isn't concealed the only advantage is maybe scare people off. Why didn't you get a compact for personal protection and family protection when you are out and about. I can see this gone for home defense but not for edc...every day carry
MRB373WI3 1 year ago
@MRB373WI3 I got this pistol because at the time I owned one pistol. I wanted one that I could use for many reasons like, EDC, Home Defense, at the Range. Just an all over pistol. I can carry this pistol on a daily basis concealed. I did it for over a year with no issues. I do not understand how you can judge if it is too much gun for me or not from a five and a half minute video. I now have three pistols and when I carry my first pick is my M9 Beretta. But I still carry the XD some days.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
fyi... I have the same caliber pistol in the, yes better, xdm model...may be you should reread my comment and think a little harder...fool
MRB373WI3 1 year ago
seems to me like this gun might be a little too much gun for ya....just my opinion
MRB373WI3 1 year ago
@MRB373WI3 Just because you shoot a .22lr doesn't mean everyone has to.
td84 1 year ago
@MRB373WI3 Why do you think this is too much gun for me? You are entitled to your opinion (as wrong as you may be) but I want to know why... Military men tell me that the smallest guy was the one that got stuck carrying the MG42, BAR, or M-60 depending who you ask.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
just bought the same gun about 2 weeks ago.I love it, my first 45 auto. a little big for carry for me. I'm also thinking of picking up a 40 s&w sub compact in xd, or a 45 xd compact not sure wich way I'll go yet. A good holster I have found was the Blackhawk Serpa, it comes in left hand . I love mine
rodeorun1968 1 year ago
@rodeorun1968 They are awesome pistols!!! A compact would be better for carry. I am going to be covering my Safari-Land Holsters soon.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
Sorry but this is a very lack luster limited information video.
Emery98 1 year ago
@Emery98 What information would you like me to include? Just asking so I can improve the way I do things or remake old videos in a better way.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
P.S. I forgot to say good luck with your XD, very nice ! May you never have to use it !
I too live in PA and I know what you mean about the crazys. I take no chances either !In this state however especially Philly, if you use your gunin self defense they take it from you anyway. Im almost tempted to buy a Rossi 357 6 shot snub because of that ! I wouldn't care if I lose that, to lose a XD, Sig, or Glock would kill me !
tsoli1969 1 year ago
Awesome pistol ! I just put a Taurus Millenium PT140 on consignment to get one of these. I want to get the OD green model with 5 inch barrel. I have a 45 but want a duble action this time. For ammo I use the HydraShok 185 +P and Rem Golden Sabre 185 +P and 230 gr +P. For the guy below, if your worried about shooting thru glass just use hardball ammo. In 45 FMJ's are a 69 % one shot stopper ! No matter what you hit a target with in 45 your going to devestate it ! The military uses 45 FMJ !
tsoli1969 1 year ago
@tsoli1969 The military issue is the Beretta M9... that is a 9mm. They can opt for a larger pistol but they need to buy it. Other than that, great comment.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman
Special Ops and some divisions of the Marines still use the 45 ACP. Standard issue is the M9 Beretta ! The Military is currently looking for a new pistol in 45 ACP again and for good reason, the 9mm with FMJ's just isn't enough stopping power, the military can't use Hollow points. So a 45 would do them better service.
I know a few Marines and most of them can't wait, they hate the 9mm !
tsoli1969 1 year ago
@tsoli1969 I agree totally. The 9mm is not a great stopping round by any means. Hopefully they look at the XD line. I think they are way better then the Glocks. Your thought?
emtffzartman 1 year ago
I personally Like the Corbon "POW-R-BALL" rounds. They have a Kevlar tip and Penetration is Excellent.. I have seen these round go right through a windshield weather your on one side or the other.. Many rounds will penetrate the windshield but looses much needed velocity.. The Pow-r-ball doesn't.. and I'm always in a car so you never know..
Just my opinion and a few facts.
jpcs302 1 year ago
Great Gun, Im thinking on getting one myself. How is it on accuracy and durability/ any problems you've found?
kdo54 1 year ago
@kdo54 Get one! you will not regret it! It is a great firearm all around! I have had no issues with it at all. I have had more problems with my Beretta M9 than this and I had this two years longer... Holds up great!
emtffzartman 1 year ago
Self defense is the main reason why I got my XD .45 Tactical. There are crazy people in the world who dont think twice. I refuse to let myself or my family be the victim. Great video!
NightGod07 1 year ago
@NightGod07 EXACTLY!!!!!!! And thank you very much, I do the best that I can with the videos.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
Nice review. Does seem like kind of an immense gun for concealed carry, but I guess it all comes down to personal preference. If I were a crook, I definitely would not want that thing pointed in my direction. Out of curiosity, when you were making your selection, what other pistols were you considering? Were you able to try out the Springfield before you purchased it? Or was the choice made based on specs?
FlyingPancreas 1 year ago
@FlyingPancreas It is a preference thing for sure. I am a 5'4" so I feel, "walk softly and carry a big stick" is a great quote. I looked at Glock, but felt the grip was too big and was not a fan of how they come a part for cleaning. I was also looking at Walther, but they are too expensive! I looked at Smith & Wesson but they were not really my cup of tea. I felt the Springfield was everything I was looking for and the color combo was great!!
emtffzartman 1 year ago
Great review, thanks.
Can someone please explain the difference between the Tactical verus the XDm. I just got the model XD9621hcsp06. I tried a number of the others, but this just felt like a natural extension of my hand. Felt better then the Glock and HK in my hand. As a bonus right now Springfield is giving away 3 extra magaizes and a magazine holder, check there website. My other favorites were the Storm PX4 and Sig226 also felt good, and I'm considering them down the road in 9mm.
nycupperes 1 year ago
@nycupperes Sorry it took me so long to respond, but.. The difference is great. The XDM is shaped different and has exchangeable back straps for different size hands. Plus the barrel is match grade. You can look on the Springfield Armory website to see the detailed information. I personally do not see the advantage of getting the XDM over a normal XD. They are a little bit more accurate, and a little more ergonomic... but thats about it.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
I personally carry an XDm .45 but an XD .45 Tactical is pretty good too. Great video and great gun!
lightningwu 1 year ago
@lightningwu Thanks. I do my best with the video's.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman ^_^ Keep it up
lightningwu 1 year ago
thats a huge gun to carry
antwan17 1 year ago
@antwan17 Heard that about a hundred times already.. But my feeling is, if you can carry a large caliber with a long barrel, do it. Never know what you may come up against.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman no arguments from me...i have the 3.8 xdm 9mm and its just uncomfortable to me...its all personal pref
antwan17 1 year ago
Hey i just bought the xd 45 in od green and stainless. Its an awesome gun! but i wanted to tell you and everybody else looking at this video and wondering about a holster. BLACKHAWK SERPA RETENTION HOLSTER!!! It is the best holster for the xd in my opinion and is right around $40 everywhere i've looked in my great state of washington. The holster itself has belt slots for on your pants. but i didn't like it there so i also bought the blackhawk shoulder harness that the holster bolts onto.
ThePurple70 1 year ago
@emtffzartman don't waste your time with "TolekBonanno" that person is full of negativity. Well made video
joekodiak 1 year ago
@joekodiak I agree completely. Thanks for the compliment!
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman do u ever use it at a firing range? just to have fun with it and shoot it from time to time?
Blackflame24 1 year ago
Hey good vid man. Approximately how much did that concealed carry holster run you? An XD won't fit in the one I have for my 1911. I'm looking into getting a 4in 45xd. Thanks
WVbassfisher228 1 year ago
@WVbassfisher228 It was about $70. Google ugly bald guy holsters. Great guy with great prices and awesome holsters. He makes them for the 4inch XD's.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
Just picked up a xD .45 ACP...awesome gun. 14 rounds of ass kicking knockdown power!
coyotesr5 1 year ago
@coyotesr5
just got a new one myself...
In desert tan!!!
eldogg4life 1 year ago
What shithole do you live in that you have to carry a 45 pistol on you when you stroll down the street with your family?
TolekBonanno 1 year ago
@TolekBonanno I don't live in a shit hole but why not a .45? If someone comes at my family, that could happen anywhere at anytime, a .45 is the best round to stop someone with one shot. Lately I have been carrying my 9mm Beretta M9. It's a state that it's legal to carry and there are few people that are willing to try to rob someone who might have a gun on them... Look at Australlia and their crime rate since they had their guns taken away.. More than doubled..
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman "If someone comes at my family, that could happen anywhere at anytime" Well, you just admitted that you lived in a place where someone could come at your family anywhere at anytime. Not a civilized place. I bet, in such a place, a woman cannot walk down the street in the town she lives in out of fear of encounters with barbarians.
TolekBonanno 1 year ago
@TolekBonanno Well I did not say that we have events and shots fired everyday. But we have a drug problem in town. 4.1 million in heroin sales in town in 19 months, and that's just what the police knew about. They made many arrest but that does not just make the problem go away. Call it what you will.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
Blackhawk makes a good one for left handed people.
vir123456 1 year ago
@vir123456 Thanks. I have been looking at those. Very nice. I also own a Safariland ALS holster. More of a duty holster though.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
croatia is nazi...nice pistol, this week buy one .
MultiWarmachine 1 year ago
@MultiWarmachine Where did the Nazi come from? That Party had been dead since 1945.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
how is the durability on XD, will they last for long time or just another cheap guns ?
gtvapsamtik 1 year ago
@gtvapsamtik Very durable and long life. There are many videos on youtube that show this. Military use them in Iraq if that says anything.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
very nice pistol, how much did it run you?
OPinoYGstYlez 1 year ago
@OPinoYGstYlez Thanks.. I walked to get it but I paid about $550.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
nice video man i wanted to see it in 3d and plus you got high quality , thanks :)
weedstah777 1 year ago
@weedstah777 Thank you... I try..
emtffzartman 1 year ago
HOLY SHIT 57 TIMES SAYING UMM! SORRY I JUST NOTICE DUMB THINGS LIKE THAT VERY GOOD VID!! DELETE IF YOU THINK ITS MEAN
vicmanech 1 year ago
@vicmanech Not mean... It is what it is... Can you do any better off the cuff like that?
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman no probably not
vicmanech 1 year ago
whats the trigger pull of that gun? And also how much does it weigh?
Peidmonte89 1 year ago
@Peidmonte89 It is 32 oz unloaded. And I have no clue what the trigger pull is.. maybe 5lbs is I had to guess.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman thnx, btw I am left handed too and am looking for holsters that strap the gun to my chest, know of any?
Peidmonte89 1 year ago
@Peidmonte89 Blackhawk has different rigs to do that with, but even Safariland just came out with a system that you can interchange one holster with different belt loop, drop leg, and MOLLE attchments.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman THANX ILL BE LOOKING INTO IT!
Peidmonte89 1 year ago
@Peidmonte89 Very welcome my friend..
emtffzartman 1 year ago
Oh shit I didn't realize it was you I replied on. It's just that sounds like what a fat person would say. Now that I see it's you in the video, I see why. I don't wear tight clothes but there not as loose as yours.
elsope1 1 year ago
@elsope1 Way to back peddle your way out of that one... You seem fast to start calling people fat without knowing who your insulting. I dont see that I wear tight clothing either. I think people just feel they need to find some reason that this pistol can not be carried as a CCW..
emtffzartman 1 year ago
I'm buying one of these.... nothing but great reviews
bsballhobber 1 year ago
@bsballhobber They are awesome!! You wont regret the buy..
emtffzartman 1 year ago
dose your xd45 have night sights on it
xsvegosl66 1 year ago
@xsvegosl66 Nope just the stock sights. Most the sights I see for them are kinda big. I want low profile. But I also have not looked much.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
Sweet piece! I like the XD's but I will always carry a Glock. The reason I am commenting is my PURE amazement that you carry a tac size .45. When I'm not working I carry a G27 and sometimes find it bulky. More power to you!
KYLE1630 1 year ago
@KYLE1630 Thank you. It is an awesome pistol and the entire XD line is very sweet. I will never own a Glock, Just not my cup of tea. And thank, I am a small frame person, but seem to be able to get this pistol to sit just right in the small of my back (and crack of my a**).. lol
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman They are! NO doubt, just shot a Glock first and it stole my heart. It really amazes me that you can hide that. I showed my partner and hey and I wondered if either of us would be able to notice it. lol Well good luck to you. God bless
KYLE1630 1 year ago
@emtffzartman: I bet you like that pistol in your butt crack
88arau 1 year ago
@88arau Thats the best you could come up with? Watch my video another couple times.. the views would be nice..
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman: Ya because the only thing you like more than that pistol resting in your buttcrack is checking your view counts every 24 minutes lol
88arau 1 year ago
@88arau Thats where your wrong.. every 25 minute.. You talk tough for someone who has no videos posted on here..
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman: What? So by uploading videos I obtain a right to "talk tough"?....Whatever the hell that is supposed to mean lol.......What is talking tough? Sorry I'm being too tough for you lol....
88arau 1 year ago
really carry a full size 45 concealed? even my 9mm subcompact is bulky to me
psw003 1 year ago
@psw003 Yes. I do carry a full size 45 tactical. I am not sure why people think it is too big to carry. maybe placement is the bigest part of it.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
@emtffzartman maybe cause we don't have alot of flab to put it under like you
elsope1 1 year ago
@elsope1 Flab? Really? I dont think a 155 lbs. at 5'5" is going to give me "flab" anywhere.. Dont be dumb.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
Buy you a GOOD holster BELT, makes that holster STAY where it is.
HerbWalker 1 year ago
@HerbWalker Well the left handed holster is a paddle that Springfield sent me and that one does not move around. And I have a holster belt made by 5.11. It does hold it better but then again I am not right handed.
emtffzartman 1 year ago
That is a good video. I have an XD9 Tactical and have a XD45 Service on the way.
rudy43norvelle 1 year ago
self defense?!....you mean personal protection right?!....on my application to apply for a gun permit...I put on there "self defense" they said put something else on the paper...so I changed it to personal protection?!!....
betatestersrule08 1 year ago
@betatestersrule08 Self defence or personal protection.. same difference. My application had check boxes so there was no messing it up.
emtffzartman 1 year ago