I don't recall. It's been about 5 years. It was a rental unit.

The XD models are newer than that and are made of plastic(the frame is similar to a glock). I have a sub compact version I carry daily and the thought of it blowing up scares the crap out of me.:_paranoid
I have never heard of this model having any problems.

It was a steel version.

Good to know. I am glad you were not hurt! Some are not so lucky when that happens.

Hahaha, I guess I can knock him out if I empty all rounds. :rofl:
My first time shooting was with a Colt 45 and loved it. When it came time to buy the gun rep told me that you buy a Colt for a collectors item, Kimber for the quality. Im glad he did. I tried the Glock but I couldn't stand the double action.
Plus the handle was way to short...

Guns blowing up in your hands sucks!
I had my instructors 44 blow apart in my hands! Holy sheeeet thats scary.
I turned around to the guys behind me and ask if I was bleeding. The pressure on my safety glasses was incredible.

The most important aspect of the whole thing is that you are comfortable and confident (and competent) with whichever one you own. The 1911 style frames never felt right to me but the Glocks and this Springfield are great for me. I had 4 differrent Glocks and never had any issues, I trust them to work. The only reason for a change was the lack of external saftey features on them (when we had our son I had to think about that). The Springfield was an easy transition for me and offers a little extra to the "safe" factor in my house.

I hear ya, its all about being safe.
When we had our first child I bought a digital wall safe.
Lets hope we never have to us them in the home!

I agree. The LAST thing I want to EVER do is utilize my training in my home or in public.
I get some people asking why or giving me crap about why I carry. I tell them it's just like car insurance, home insurance or life insurance. We have thos policies but we hope we never have to use them. BUT, just in case they are needed they are there. Same with a firearm. Some get it, some don't. To each his own.

You guys should read this. Take the time, you will thank yourself after.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=988015

Its a first hand report of a self defense situation that will get your heart pumping.

I learned quite a few things from that thread. Like how common it is for GSW's to happen in the hands and arms because people focus on the threat of the weapon.
Palm safeties may not work so well if you get shot in the hand and thumb safeties can alert the bad guy.
We all need to train to also shoot one handed with each hand.