The XD's are well made Croatian guns. I have owned two XD's in 9mm and neither one had ever given me issues. I even contacted Springfield for a replacement guide rod, just to have, and they were nice enough to mail me one free of charge, so I honestly can't complain about them. In your case I would have at least sent it back for the FTE issue.

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