Originally Posted by
bigdave622
Iv'e got a CM40 and the .45 XD-S . The Springfield is 10x the quality of the Kahr.
That's a post recall XD-S correct?
To be fair, my CW45 (which I'll reference below) had to go back for an issue that required frame replacement to fix.
I also own an XD-S (.45ACP). I've actually owned two; the current one is a replacement that SA sent to correct a mistake that occurred when the original gun was back there for a cosmetic issue.
I don't own a CM40, but did own a CM9 and currently own the aforementioned CW45 and a CW9.
My thoughts about the "10x better quality" thing go like this:
I do think the XD-S comes with better accessories, but it also costs more.
Hard to factor in the costs here, because I believe for the money you also get better sights on the XD-S. Final take: the extra magazine, mag pouch, and holster you get with the XD-S are better that what you get with the "C" series Kahrs. 10x better,?...not for me...I'm not a big fan of plastic holsters.
The OEM front sight on the XD-S is more than 10x better that the OEM sight on Kahr "C" series pistols. Overall, I think the fiber optic sights on the XD-S are better than the "C" series sight set. That's a moot point for me as I've changed out the sights on my XD-S and Kahrs for tritium sights.
The XD-S is quicker to disassemble...I'd even say easier. 10x?...not to me.
The trigger on my CW45 (and Cw9) was more than 10x better than the post recall trigger on my XD-S. The XD-S trigger can be "fixed" so, I'll call that a wash as well.
The quality of the materials used on both pistols seem about the same to me. I'd give the XD-S a slight edge in the cosmetic finish of parts. No 10x edge here for either brand.
Ergonomics: the XD-S has two back straps; I like the larger one. The pistol points and shoots well for me. The CW45 fits me perfectly. I'm giving the CW45 the edge here (a subjective thing).
Accuracy and reliability: I'm satisfied with both on all accounts.
Bottom line; I agree the OEM front sight on the XD-S is
"10x the quality of the Kahr" "C" series OEM front sight.
The CW45 is my preferred choice for carry, but I'm not disarmed if I have to carry the XD-S
As the XD-S is about the size of what a "Covert" CW45 would be, I wonder if I'll find the slightly shorter length CM45 worth having.
Regards,
Greg