Finally got out my 5 inch XD45. IMHO:
- Nice HD weapon
- Gotta like the 13 rd mag
- I like the 1911 grip safety & the trigger safety
- Smooth feeding
- No doubt lighter than a steel 1911
- Snap to clean.
For "target" shootin I'm going to explore a good price for one of those 8 shot 357 wheel...