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1/15/2017 5:46:35 PM EDT
I am mainly into 9mm but like to have a secondary caliber handgun as back up.
Right now that is a Springfield XD in 40.
My buddy has a Glock 30s and is interested in trading.

Should I get the 45 instead of the 40. I shoot the XD good and like the gun.
The 30s would be a nice compliment to my G19.
1/15/2017 8:02:15 PM EDT
[#1]
45 ammo ain't cheap
1/15/2017 8:15:39 PM EDT
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That is one of the hang ups.
1/15/2017 9:55:10 PM EDT
[#3]
Definitely a good trade
1/15/2017 10:15:18 PM EDT
[#4]
I like 45 more than 40 and Glocks more than XDs, so I'd make that trade in a heartbeat.
1/15/2017 10:17:41 PM EDT
[#5]
Definitely make that trade, don't even hesitate!  The g30s is awesome!
1/15/2017 11:18:25 PM EDT
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That is the only reason I got rid of my M&P45c, it was a great gun but buying ammo for it sucks. 40 isn't 9mm cheap either but at least you gain some capacity over the 45.
1/16/2017 9:42:22 AM EDT
[#7]
Do it. Do it yesterday!
1/16/2017 1:09:45 PM EDT
[#8]
I would say 45 is not as cheap as 9mm but not that bad-anywhere from $40-50.00 more per thousand. Prices have come down quite a bit on line.
1/16/2017 2:55:39 PM EDT
[#9]
Definitely do it...

45>40
Glock>XD

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1/16/2017 3:07:26 PM EDT
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40 and 45 are similar in cost.
1/16/2017 4:56:06 PM EDT
[#11]
That is a trade I would not hesitate on from your position.  Do it before your friend rethinks it.
1/16/2017 6:35:15 PM EDT
[#12]
Trade , then teach yourself to reload.
45 is a good place to start and is quick to save the cost of equipment
1/16/2017 8:04:34 PM EDT
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It's not really expensive either. Compared to .40, it's roughly $30-40 more per case.
1/16/2017 8:56:57 PM EDT
[#14]
Guess I will be calling my buddy.
1/17/2017 7:01:27 AM EDT
[#15]
Personally I am not a fan of the 30. I love Glocks, especially my trusty 21 but I hate the magazine grip. If they made a 30 with a 19 grip size I'd be all over it.

Yes I'm aware it's basically the same size, I owned one at one point, just don't like that my pinky has to be on the magazine. Just personal preference.

I would make that trade though because I can't stand XDs.
1/17/2017 7:27:14 AM EDT
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I am mainly into 9mm but like to have a secondary caliber handgun as back up.
Right now that is a Springfield XD in 40.
My buddy has a Glock 30s and is interested in trading.

Should I get the 45 instead of the 40. I shoot the XD good and like the gun.
The 30s would be a nice compliment to my G19.
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I shoot my XD better than any Glock.  The factory trigger is much better IMHO.  Unless you really want a 45 I would stick to the XD.

The Glock 30 is worth more than the XD.  I would do it if you want to get it. If you decide to sell you will have more cash to get something else