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Poolside · 04-24-2008, 04:57 AM

Used several different, and did not notice much difference if at all.
Use what works for you and your wallet.

Krackels · 04-24-2008, 07:04 AM

I really like CCI Blazer Brass, but I'll shoot anything out of my XD.

I really like Wolf 9mm too but that's mostly because it's cheaper than all the rest commercial ammo, and I can pick up my casings with a magnet.

rgeliske · 04-24-2008, 10:27 AM

The XDs are very forgiving when it comes to ammo. For range shooting I prefer Blazer Brass and Winchester White Box, for Defense I use PowRBall in my 45s and Federal EFMJ in 9mm. However HydrShocks, Gold Dot, and others probably work just as well. The only thing XDs don't appear to like are Lead SWC, some people can load them buy generally most do not. I know what you mean about the Beretta being particular about certain brands but the XDs are not that way.

Chuck S · 04-25-2008, 07:59 AM

I have a 9mm service and a 40 SC. For practice shooting I use Winchester white box. You can buy 100 rounds for +/- $20.00 For carry and defense I have them both loaded with Federal Personal Defense Hydra Shock loads. They are $20.00 for a box of 20.

I hope this helps.

04-24-2008, 07:04 AM	#12
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 19,821 Blog Entries: 6	I really like CCI Blazer Brass, but I'll shoot anything out of my XD. I really like Wolf 9mm too but that's mostly because it's cheaper than all the rest commercial ammo, and I can pick up my casings with a magnet. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin PA Roll Call

04-24-2008, 10:27 AM	#13
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,944	The XDs are very forgiving when it comes to ammo. For range shooting I prefer Blazer Brass and Winchester White Box, for Defense I use PowRBall in my 45s and Federal EFMJ in 9mm. However HydrShocks, Gold Dot, and others probably work just as well. The only thing XDs don't appear to like are Lead SWC, some people can load them buy generally most do not. I know what you mean about the Beretta being particular about certain brands but the XDs are not that way. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, Kahr CW9, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, XD(M) 40S&W BiTone, Taurus 617 357

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04-24-2008, 04:57 AM	#11
Poolside XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 19	Used several different, and did not notice much difference if at all. Use what works for you and your wallet.

04-25-2008, 07:59 AM	#14
Chuck S XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Carlisle, Iowa Posts: 11	I have a 9mm service and a 40 SC. For practice shooting I use Winchester white box. You can buy 100 rounds for +/- $20.00 For carry and defense I have them both loaded with Federal Personal Defense Hydra Shock loads. They are $20.00 for a box of 20. I hope this helps.