Why do people hate Springfield?

[alevinson91]

Just a personal observation, but every time I mention my Springfield (add-s .45 stainless ported/milled/night sights) or bring it to the range, people always have something to say and I don’t find much warmer welcome on the interwebz. I personally love it, I have glocks and xd-s’ and (not trying to start a debate here) they seem to be equally rugged, reliable, and accurate. Can anyone maybe explain the stigma against polymer striker-fired Springfield’s? It would be greatly appreciated.

 

[sparked1]

Because everyone has got an opinion. Nothing wrong with them, just prefer Glocks personally. Love me some Springfield 1911s tho.

 

[Gacowboy]

I thought you were talking about Bruce, i had a big list.

 

[alevinson91]

I understand that. I trust me, I love me some glock too, I rotate it into my carry roster with the XD-s. It just seems to me like a huuuuge number of people have that same opinion. Maybe I’m just a sensitive little girl.

 

[MRH]

Springfield is experiencing backlash from selling out their fellow Americans. There are 50 other stories on the same subject if you want to dig deeper.
https://bearingarms.com/david-l/201...y-and-rock-river-arms-sell-out-illinois-ffls/

I always liked their guns, but won't buy from them again.

 

[Porter Rockwell]

XD’s are a fine gun. Actually underrated. I too prefer Glocks, but nothing wrong with an XD. The XD 45’s are some of the most underrated guns out there.

 

[GFB]

I think you're getting into some kind of basic psychology. There's nothing wrong with Springfield products I can think of, XD series included.

 

[Kahrnut]

I thought you were talking about Bruce, i had a big list.

That would be Mr. Springsteen.

 

[dtbeck]

Same reason people hated the good looking guy driving the corvette in high school. Jealousy!

 

[alevinson91]

Thanks for the replies guys. Having some second opinions has made me feel better. Nothing has ever told me to not trust it, but in Woodstock where I live they’re al gun snobs and if it’s not a cold or a sig it might as well be a hi point. Shoot straight fellas!