exactly...i would love a springfield xd too, but being in college has me on a low budget.
$299 is a ridiculously good price. I saw a used .40VE at the gun show for $320 and i though i got a good deal getting mine new for $325 with the two free mags.
i have 135 grain hyrda shoks in my clip right now, and i have another box of 50 winchester 185 grain hollow points.
6shooter: I haven't had the time to shoot either brand yet. I probably should get on that soon.