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beitzel15 · 08-19-2007, 10:51 PM

The stock is #18 right?

And would paying $30 for the DGR make the recoil noticably lighter or should I just save my money?

Zero · 08-20-2007, 07:40 AM

Go ahead and try it if you want. Recoil, or perception of recoil, is different for everyone.

If I were you, I think I would spend that $30 first on more ammo, and get +/- 1000 rounds down range before I looked at too many modifications. Also, (not being critical) you seem to have several posts related to recoil, you may want to consider getting some professional instruction on grip, stance, etc... as all of these can effect percieved recoil. Almost everyone can benefit from some form of instruction, if you don't let your ego get in the way.

zac07 · 08-20-2007, 07:51 AM

In my XD40 there was some change in how the gun recoiled but I also liked it for reliability.

leeindy · 08-20-2007, 07:53 AM

it puts more weight out there. which xd you trying to use. the tactical runs the best with a 16lb and the service runs the best with a 18

ElJimmyStrappo · 08-20-2007, 08:31 AM

The recoil with a #22 is very light. It is nice for follow up shots and rapid fire. Be aware that you need to really hold the gun firm, if not you'll get FTE's. My bro-in-law wasn't holding it firm enough but not quite limp wristing and he had a couple FTE's. I've never had a problem with it.

Overall: nice mod.

beitzel15 · 08-20-2007, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero

Go ahead and try it if you want. Recoil, or perception of recoil, is different for everyone.

If I were you, I think I would spend that $30 first on more ammo, and get +/- 1000 rounds down range before I looked at too many modifications. Also, (not being critical) you seem to have several posts related to recoil, you may want to consider getting some professional instruction on grip, stance, etc... as all of these can effect percieved recoil. Almost everyone can benefit from some form of instruction, if you don't let your ego get in the way.

I think thats most of my problem. I didnt think to ask my uncle to show me how he holds the gun because he got it, shot a clip and hit all 16 rounds... I try to hold it like I saw in the video someone posted here, with my thumbs straight and I lock my wrist with my arms fully extended?. As far as stance, Im clueless...

By luck, I did manage to hit a couple clay targets that I had set out about 60 yards away... Took me about 5 shots to hit 1..

ElJimmyStrappo · 08-20-2007, 08:45 AM

The stance I like the most is the Isosceles stance. Feet are positioned shoulder width apart with the gun and arms straight out in front of you. Bend knees and lean in, this helps recoil absorption. It forms an isosceles triangle, hence the name. I prefer to square up to the target.

RudyN · 09-11-2007, 09:16 PM

I just ordered a DGR with a 20# spring for my XD9 tactical. Will let you guys know how it works for me.

amishclark · 09-12-2007, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beitzel15

I think thats most of my problem. I didnt think to ask my uncle to show me how he holds the gun because he got it, shot a clip and hit all 16 rounds... I try to hold it like I saw in the video someone posted here, with my thumbs straight and I lock my wrist with my arms fully extended?. As far as stance, Im clueless...

By luck, I did manage to hit a couple clay targets that I had set out about 60 yards away... Took me about 5 shots to hit 1..

60 yards is far...

lethal93ta · 10-11-2007, 03:24 PM

ya 60 yards for a hand gun it really far, most people dont go more than 25 yards.

08-20-2007, 07:51 AM	#3
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,014	In my XD40 there was some change in how the gun recoiled but I also liked it for reliability. __________________ The Guns: XD40 Service Mossberg 500 12 ga Remington 597 .22 Remington 700 .243 Remington 870 12 ga

08-20-2007, 07:53 AM	#4
leeindy XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: montana Posts: 2,892	it puts more weight out there. which xd you trying to use. the tactical runs the best with a 16lb and the service runs the best with a 18 __________________ USAF F-15 Attack Control Specialist / Range Officer / Defensive Pistol Instructor "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" Sigmund Freud Anchorage Practical Shooters Club aka ANPRACS ANPRACS Match Videos click here and here USPSA # A-58756 IDPA # A28338 Co-Founder of the OFFICIAL XDtalk Competition League Another good gun forum http://www.nationalgunforum.com

08-20-2007, 08:31 AM	#5
ElJimmyStrappo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Idaho Posts: 1,300	The recoil with a #22 is very light. It is nice for follow up shots and rapid fire. Be aware that you need to really hold the gun firm, if not you'll get FTE's. My bro-in-law wasn't holding it firm enough but not quite limp wristing and he had a couple FTE's. I've never had a problem with it. Overall: nice mod. __________________ The Carry: Springfield XD 9 Service - Crossbreed Supertuck & DGR with #16 and #22 springs. The Tack Driver: Sako Vixen L461 .222 Rifle with Bushnell 4X Scope A real tack driver! The Fun Gun: Marlin .22 LR with Bushnell 7X Scope The best weapon anyone can have: a brain. "The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." -John Steinbeck "Beware the man who owns just one gun, he will know how to use it."

08-20-2007, 08:45 AM	#7
ElJimmyStrappo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Idaho Posts: 1,300	The stance I like the most is the Isosceles stance. Feet are positioned shoulder width apart with the gun and arms straight out in front of you. Bend knees and lean in, this helps recoil absorption. It forms an isosceles triangle, hence the name. I prefer to square up to the target. __________________ The Carry: Springfield XD 9 Service - Crossbreed Supertuck & DGR with #16 and #22 springs. The Tack Driver: Sako Vixen L461 .222 Rifle with Bushnell 4X Scope A real tack driver! The Fun Gun: Marlin .22 LR with Bushnell 7X Scope The best weapon anyone can have: a brain. "The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." -John Steinbeck "Beware the man who owns just one gun, he will know how to use it."

09-11-2007, 09:16 PM	#8
RudyN XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Clara County, California Posts: 90	I just ordered a DGR with a 20# spring for my XD9 tactical. Will let you guys know how it works for me. __________________ RudyN XD9 Tactical .45 1911 and a whole bunch of other stuff NRA Last edited by RudyN : 09-14-2007 at 08:44 PM.

08-19-2007, 10:51 PM	#1
beitzel15 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,715	DGR w/#22 spring + XD9 The stock is #18 right? And would paying $30 for the DGR make the recoil noticably lighter or should I just save my money?

08-20-2007, 07:40 AM	#2
Zero XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 107	Go ahead and try it if you want. Recoil, or perception of recoil, is different for everyone. If I were you, I think I would spend that $30 first on more ammo, and get +/- 1000 rounds down range before I looked at too many modifications. Also, (not being critical) you seem to have several posts related to recoil, you may want to consider getting some professional instruction on grip, stance, etc... as all of these can effect percieved recoil. Almost everyone can benefit from some form of instruction, if you don't let your ego get in the way. __________________ The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. -- Thomas Jefferson

10-11-2007, 03:24 PM	#10
lethal93ta XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: northeast PA Posts: 239	ya 60 yards for a hand gun it really far, most people dont go more than 25 yards. __________________ xd-9 service model DOB 5-21-07 XD45 service. Stag AR-15, built 1/5/08

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