Springfield Armory XD Field Strip

[223elzey]

Thanks for an excellent video: informative, concise, and a nice, clear picture.

[DevLcL]

I also made a much more crude field strip video (so you know I actually have one) and I freaking love this pistol. Since posting my video I've taken this weapon to 4 different countries with four different climates and conditions and this weapon has not malfunctioned even 1 (ONE) time.

I know when I pull this weapon from my rig it will fire every round in the magazine without question. I wish my rifle was this reliable!

[jiban7]

ugly gun that ugly shit socks

[AdmiralGST]

no, its a really good gun. extremely reliable and i like the way it looks

[lucynfer24]

hey raiding would u recomend this gun to buy and if u do how much is it?? 'cause i have 500 and thats it.....thanks for the video....

[RaidingWindmills]

You'd be lucky to get this gun new for $500 even. And yes, this is a great gun to own.

[lexmark136]

I'm kinda glad I don't see a glock in your collection. Which is your go-to pistol? which one is your favorite?

[RaidingWindmills]

My fave is the Beretta M9. It's my bedside gun. I have shot many Glocks and I do like them, but I can't justify buying one when I have so many other guns that fill out the Glock's would-be role.

[lliamcoombs]

so fast haha i know this isnt really anything to compare 2 but i stripped my m1 garand the other day for the first time in a very long time and it came apart in seconds had it back together in about an hour

[ismaelnavazen801]

im actually looking to buy this same gun. do you know any websites that might have one used? iv been looking for one for a while now but cant seem to find one.

[RaidingWindmills]

If you're looking for used, then you might wanna try gunbroker(dot)com.

[sjmaugeri]

ive heard good things about this gun, would it be to much to ask for you to do a review on this gun?

[Boostalot101]

Just wondering you seem like a pretty knowledgeable guy, why is this gun loaded?

[RaidingWindmills]

The gun is not loaded. The mag is loaded. If the gun were loaded, then pulling the trigger during the disassembly step would have put a hole in my wall.

[HUMBOLDTG35DRIVER]

LOL, great vid

[IPSC3rdHorseman]

I think it's hilarious how some people assume a loaded mag in the gun makes it hot. Lol, nice vid man!

[jiujitsuthug]

Short & sweet field strip - just bought this XD 40 cal yesterday.

Thanks!

[HUMPINGWOOKIE]

do u have any m1911 reviews

[RaidingWindmills]

I'm thinking of doing one, but will probably do a PPK review first. Thanks for asking.

[BlackkHeart]

Hi great vid, I was thinking of getting either Berreta's Px4 storm(.45), or the XD(.45). My boss says he would go with the XD, but I kinda want to lean towards the Px4. Which pistol has the most pros vs cons you think? I saw that feeder wear on your other vid of the px4, anything like that happen with the xd? What do you suggest?

[RaidingWindmills]

Although I don't have a PX4 45, if their 9 is any indication, it should be a great gun. It's hard to beat the XD's capacity, but I think Beretta has (or will have) more support for their PX4, as in parts availability. Then again, maybe the XD is so good, you won't need spare parts (at least for a while); I haven't done any extensive durability testing on either gun myself. The differences in firing system is a major consideration too. I suggest trying both as range rentals first and then decide.

[keeko149345678]

do you recomend this gun ?

[RaidingWindmills]

Yes! It's a fantastic defensive piece. The grip is very comfy and should accommodate most hands. Reliability is very high. Never had a prob with it. Only prob is that product support might be slow. Springfield doesn't sell all the little parts to civies. So if you should need a part, you might have to send the whole gun in (waste of time). Companies like Beretta have no such restrictions on their flagship pistol the M9; you can get every little spring and pin somewhere on the net.

[GunSnuG]

yeah it's very easy to control and I love mine

[ColdSteel1911]

-Do a SIG review-

[mulisha6]

thanks for the direct field strip. def helpful.

[MarshalZhukov]

Oh I shot an XD today. It was nice. I have never shot a Glock, or XD for that matter, and I really liked it. I would go for a .45 in XD configuration I think. I would have to research different models, barrel length, etc. I don't know as I would use it as a carry gun, too bulky IMO. However, I already have a Kimber Pro TLE II with a 4" bbl I use as my carry gun. Good guns Springfield Armory makes. Nice vid. Well done. Thanks.

[rodeo5017R]

i like your vid it alot better then what i have seen

[Hitman600RR]

you see the XDM yet..they are sweet. I'm looking to get a .40 xdm tactical model. holds 16+1

[timberland1108]

reminds me of a glock

[RaidingWindmills]

Yes, trigger especially is very Glock like in feel.

[timberland1108]

thanks man have u had a glock im thinking of geting one

[RaidingWindmills]

I've shot my friend's 19 a lot and some range rentals. Never tried +P in it, there's a popular internet rumor about kabooms with glocks and non-standard ammo. Seems to eat the regular pressure stuff just fine tho.

[timberland1108]

thanks man

[AdmiralGST]

thats definatly a rugged pistol, I plan when I turn 21 I'm gonna get a .45 XD

[spanonski]

xd rules

[jdiddy27]

very good instruction....

[Okiiashi]

Good video man. You used correct terms. I like your instruction. Much appreciated

[Vojnik55]

the springfield armoury xd is Gun invented in Croatia and its name in croatia is HS 2000.

Its great gun.

[wholemilk2]

Good video. I love my XD-9...and its ease of dis-assembly is one of the reasons. The only thing I would have added to that, since you were pretty thorough, is that its good to do a function test after you have the slide back on the frame. I usually cycle the slide 5 or 6 times fast, then check to make sure the trigger works. Dont want to put a full mag in, need it, and realize something is bound up. Otherwise great vid man!

[RaidingWindmills]

You're exactly right. Always good to verify function after reassembly. Especially if you're gonna carry the gun to protect you.

[twisted62380]

taking down that XD is almost as easy as taking down my Ruger P97DC! ( thumbs up )...those XDs are lovely firearms!

I like the Compact stainless slide version ( thumbs up )

[turkeylips17]

teh only thing you forgot to mention was that when you remove the slide from the frame, you should make absolutley sure that your thumb will not catch the takedown lever, as if that rotates, say goodbye to the slide's finish.

[RaidingWindmills]

Righty-o! Thanks for mentioning that important point.

[sologroup]

wow you did that with ease. now im gonna buy a xd on monday!

[RaidingWindmills]

You won't regret it. It's a finely built rugged sidearm.

[Bhouse93]

Hey, you have a Beretta 92 right?

[RaidingWindmills]

Yes, in stainless and black.

[Bhouse93]

Are you going to make a vid of that. That stainless looks so sick.

[RaidingWindmills]

Still thinking about it. Got a term paper due first hehehe!

[Bhouse93]

Alright, thanks man.