http://www.xdtalk.com/forums This is the discussion room for the XD-45ACP version of the XD Pistol. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:51:03 GMT vBulletin 5 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.xdtalk.com/forums http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/136371-change-mag-seating.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:16 GMT Hello all. Just picked up the 4" service full-size XD .45 yesterday and I am in love lol. I've rented the pistol several time to shoot and decided to buy it.

I came across something interesting lastnight though. When seating a magazine of practice ball ammo the magazine has no resistance And drops freely but when I went to seat one loaded with Remmington Golden Saber defense rounds there was some resistance the last 1/4 inch or so. It feels like you have to push agaist a spring before it will lock in place.

Dropping the mag is also more difficult as it is under tension now; the mag release needs to be pushed harder than 'normal'. I've tried loading less than capacity in the magazine with no change. I am a former Devil Dog and have fired numerous firearms but have never come across this.

Thoughts? Thank you all in advance and I have enjoyed reading old post on these forums to build up some knowledge on the XD before purchase. I look forward to some more great ideas. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room Nailz http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/136371-change-mag-seating.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/136238-xd45-trigger-kit.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:58:43 GMT Good day guys just want to ask if any knows where to get a trigger kit for my XD45 with thumb safety? coz I only found ones for models without the thumb safety. Tnx in advance :) Good day guys just want to ask if any knows where to get a trigger kit for my XD45 with thumb safety? coz I only found ones for models without the thumb safety. Tnx in advance :) ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room voltaire21 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/136238-xd45-trigger-kit.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/136186-shooting-high.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:59:58 GMT I just installed some Truglo TFO fiberoptic/tritium sights on my .45 compact. Went to the range and was suprised by my groups. At 7-10 yards it shoots about 3-4 inches high. For kicks I shot at 25 yards and the group was about 12 inches high. Anyone else hae this issue? Anybody have ideas on how to fix this? I am at a loss. Thanks I just installed some Truglo TFO fiberoptic/tritium sights on my .45 compact. Went to the range and was suprised by my groups. At 7-10 yards it shoots about 3-4 inches high. For kicks I shot at 25 yards and the group was about 12 inches high. Anyone else hae this issue? Anybody have ideas on how to fix this? I am at a loss. Thanks ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room rdc_bones http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/136186-shooting-high.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/136141-ccw-holster-xd45-service.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:54:58 GMT What do you use for a iwb holster for your 4" service? I am looking to get my ccw and am wondering what holsters you guys are using for carry options. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room cet2kill http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/136141-ccw-holster-xd45-service.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/136005-free-hand-shooting-woods.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:09:26 GMT Let me preface this by saying, carrying 100 rounds of .45 ACP in pack ain't as bad as people say...

We went camping this weekend, and the SA XD45 Tactical was in my Bianchi M9 (they make it for 5" bbls, and it fits like a CHAMP!). So we're setting up pop bottles at 35-40 yards, and just making them spin off the branches. Finally? I kneel, take aim, and shoot for the branch... WHAP!

Splits it perfectly! :shock: Yep! Shocked! It may be luck? But I'm claiming it!

A final wipe down with a towel, a mag of Federal Hydra Shocks back in, and back in the holster. All the newbies who haven't shot a pistol before were commenting on how comfortable it shoots. :D ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room Reverenddel http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/136005-free-hand-shooting-woods.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135983-frustrated-flat-points.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:49:18 GMT So I ordered some Ranier Ballistics 200 grain flat points for reloading. I shot about 40 of them today and danged if one out of every mag had a failure to feed and it was always a few rounds into the mag. I tried all of my mags and it happened with all of them. Is it the flat point bullet or is it something else with the gun. 45 tactical by the way. So I ordered some Ranier Ballistics 200 grain flat points for reloading. I shot about 40 of them today and danged if one out of every mag had a failure to feed and it was always a few rounds into the mag. I tried all of my mags and it happened with all of them.

Is it the flat point bullet or is it something else with the gun. 45 tactical by the way. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room Steamboat http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135983-frustrated-flat-points.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135978-nothing-else-do-sunday-so-new-pics.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:46:43 GMT My Favorite XD of all time...
XD .45c 5" Tactical

]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room xdmp22 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135978-nothing-else-do-sunday-so-new-pics.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135976-overall-reliability-xd45.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:33:31 GMT I've watched these forums for a while now and I see a lot of problems discussed on the forum. Part of this may be due to the number of owners of the XD, because I own an XDm 9mm and it's been 100% reliable in 1,000+ rds, and I'm considering buying an XD45.

What kind of round counts have been put through your XD45s and how many stoppages, breakages, or other failures have resulted in firing?

Edit: I should also ask what year your XD was manufactured. Thanks guys. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room MarkN05 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135976-overall-reliability-xd45.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135963-stock-trigger-pull-xd-45c-tactical.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:59:10 GMT just as the title posts, what is the factory poundage of pull on a stock .45c 5"?

thanks ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room xdmp22 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135963-stock-trigger-pull-xd-45c-tactical.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135939-xd-compact-45-buy.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:53:04 GMT Gents, I am finally ready to buy a XD Compact .45. Problem is I have no idea where to get it (I live in TX) and who will sell one to me without ripping me off. No problem buying one a year old...any older than that bothers me. Any hints or suggestions? I own a Walther p99QA I am willing to trade- never really liked this gun. Thanks, Gents,

I am finally ready to buy a XD Compact .45. Problem is I have no idea where to get it (I live in TX) and who will sell one to me without ripping me off.

No problem buying one a year old...any older than that bothers me.

Any hints or suggestions? I own a Walther p99QA I am willing to trade- never really liked this gun.

Thanks, ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room streakpi http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135939-xd-compact-45-buy.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135866-xd45-compact-bi-tone.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:21:19 GMT Today is the first time I think that I've ever seen a Bi-Tone XD45 Compact, at least my local dealers have never had one... Anyway to make a long story short, once I held it in my hand it was too late... it was already mine.... I love the way the compacts feel in your hand.



]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room mp3mogul http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135866-xd45-compact-bi-tone.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135863-break.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:35:20 GMT How many rounds do I need to put through my .45 before it is considered broken in? How many rounds do I need to put through my .45 before it is considered broken in? ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room whitewolf81 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135863-break.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135853-now-what.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:17:52 GMT :confused::confused:OK made some big mistakes when I bought this gun it is a .45 compact recently after purchase I noticed there was a bulge in the barrel it doesn't affect accuracy but it does cause some leading when lead bullets are used and too be honest I looked at so many xd's that day I can't remember checking this ones barrel I know that is my fault i also never sent the warranty card in and its been over a year I know my own fault too my question is now how would be the best way to replace the barrel and should I go ahead and send the warranty card in a year late ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room bigboredad http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135853-now-what.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135852-xd-45-compact-what-eats.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:59:00 GMT It had been a while since I have owned one. After realizing I need a plastic framed firearm I bought a Sig 250 Compact only to find out it is ammunition sensitive. So I am thinking of coming back to the XD 45 family. Glock is not a consideration because I have owned 11 or 12 of them and they don't impress me anymore. They are good guns just not what I want because of they need to shoot FMJ practice rounds when stock.

Now the question. Is the XD Ammunition Sensitive? Will it shoot SWC rounds for example?

Thank you,
GW ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room GW45NUT http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135852-xd-45-compact-what-eats.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135850-being-new-xd-45-compact.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:36:42 GMT :rolleyes: Having been a Contender and Encore nut for nearly 30 years. Is it possible to have a 45 slide replace by the 40 slide to have the ability to have barrels in 40s&w and 357sig? :-P :roll: or twist my arm and get a XD 40? ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room diego http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135850-being-new-xd-45-compact.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135736-new-xd45acp-compact-owner.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:20:00 GMT Well after having buddies point me into looking at glocks....I picked the XD 45acp compact and never felt better! This is my second gun, but not my last! I found this site through someother XD owners. Now have to find a better holster for IWB and a OWB with tactical light. Glade to be to learn a lot and chat! 8-) Later MERX Well after having buddies point me into looking at glocks....I picked the XD 45acp compact and never felt better! This is my second gun, but not my last! I found this site through someother XD owners. Now have to find a better holster for IWB and a OWB with tactical light. Glade to be to learn a lot and chat! 8-)

Later
MERX ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room MERX.45 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135736-new-xd45acp-compact-owner.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135671-xd-compact-45-a.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:56:25 GMT Anybody have success in tighten up the 13 shot magazine fit to the gun ? tape, silicone, JB weld, nylon studs???? I tried some tape it does a good job but don't like the idea of not having it drop free. I noticed the posting on pinching which I also have unless the make a pinky ring attachment for the bottom. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room diego http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135671-xd-compact-45-a.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135659-xd-45-bi-tone-hand.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:40:55 GMT Thanks to all those that replied to the thread I posted about XD-45 pricing. I picked up the lightly used, seller stated 300 rounds fired, XD-45 this morning. Overall great condition, very happy for the $420 purchase price. Image: http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/faawrenchbndr/SpringfieldXD-45.jpg Thanks to all those that replied to the thread I posted about XD-45 pricing.
I picked up the lightly used, seller stated 300 rounds fired, XD-45
this morning. Overall great condition, very happy for the $420 purchase price.

]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room faawrenchbndr http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135659-xd-45-bi-tone-hand.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135652-xd45-price-check.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:07:42 GMT Hey gys and gals, Just wondering what the price of a xd45 kit is goingnow days. I have a chance to buy a new xd45 service fro around 520 tax included. I know in seattle,wa they are going for around $580 but not sure about other place i think this is a great deal but want to make sure before i bite the 45 bug bullet. it would be my first .45 ever. I love my 9m service had it for 6 years now. thanks Hey gys and gals, Just wondering what the price of a xd45 kit is goingnow days. I have a chance to buy a new xd45 service fro around 520 tax included. I know in seattle,wa they are going for around $580 but not sure about other place i think this is a great deal but want to make sure before i bite the 45 bug bullet. it would be my first .45 ever. I love my 9m service had it for 6 years now.


thanks ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room swatch76 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135652-xd45-price-check.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135615-anyone-shooting-lead-truncated-cone.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:17:34 GMT I have been having a real hard time getting this style to work. It will feed the hard ball reloads and factory stuff with no problem but when I switch to the tc bullets I get fe not quite a stove pipe I was wondering if polishing the feed ramp would make a difference or if the oal is to short the load is 4.7gr of tite group and the bullets drop at 240gr. any suggestions would be helpful thanks in advance I have been having a real hard time getting this style to work. It will feed the hard ball reloads and factory stuff with no problem but when I switch to the tc bullets I get fe not quite a stove pipe I was wondering if polishing the feed ramp would make a difference or if the oal is to short the load is 4.7gr of tite group and the bullets drop at 240gr. any suggestions would be helpful thanks in advance ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room bigboredad http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135615-anyone-shooting-lead-truncated-cone.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135481-how-do-you-like-your-hollow-point-perform.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:17:03 GMT Now obviously this is out of a pistol and a .45

by perform i mean expand. Do you prefer the ones that sort of just flatten out into a disk shape? Or the ones where its more of the copper jacket peeling back and leaving sharp petals?

This isn't a "which one kills them better" post. Simply which kind of expansion you prefer in a hollow point.

And obviously an expanded hollow point is better than a non expanded. And well we all know that a .45 is just better than anything else :wink::mrgreen::twisted: ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room nick112207 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135481-how-do-you-like-your-hollow-point-perform.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135441-second-time-out-interesting-twist.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:16:18 GMT Went to the mountains to visit family. My cousin has a cabin OTG, and has a rifle range put in his front yard since there is a mountain about 100 yards across from his place.

Keep in mind, I'm WAY OTG!

So I load the XD45 Tactical, use the free holster because I don't need anything more than that, and proceed to shoot some from a rifle. Well down the road comes this guy. It seems the railroad is doing some work about 400 yards back off the main dirt road, and he was looking for a place to show a Newbie how to shoot.

We welcome him to pop cap, and he trounces back with his friend... and a Springfield Armory 1911! When we realize that we're: A.) 10 miles from any main road. B.) In the middle of NO WHERE. C.) Two SA guys meet.

It was definitely a good sign.

They shoot, Newb' is HOOKED! So they go on, and I shoot about 100 rounds out of the XD... to the point I was making the empty Heinken Pony Keg shake at 35 yards.

As I shot? The gun just got better, and better. Either I was improving or the weapon was breakin' in perfectly. When my Pop said, "Try to hit that can from here." I singled in, sighted the can, did the half breath, and gently sqqquuueeeezzed the trigger. That can popped in the air like it had bottle rocket attached!

Yeah, I'm VERY glad I traded in my "BLOCK 21" on this thing... Once more? Carried it concealed for four days, and NO ONE noticed! It just sits pretty. I forgot to carry some hollowpoints to play with to see if it liked something better than the Fed Hydrashock. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room Reverenddel http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135441-second-time-out-interesting-twist.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135418-have-price-question-xd-45-bi-tone.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:22:00 GMT Need opinions,.......

I've been away from the XD game for a while. A member on another
forum is selling a bi-tone XD45 Service for $420. It's got the gear, case,
paperwork.
Like new condition, seller states 300 rounds fired, little to any smilies
on the barrel. No scratches or blems. It's about a year and a half old.
Seller needs money,.....


What do you guys think? Mint XD-45 bi-tone, $420,....Good deal, great deal? ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room faawrenchbndr http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135418-have-price-question-xd-45-bi-tone.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135390-traded-my-xd45-compact.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:36:46 GMT ...........for a GLOCK.

Now some of you will probably scream sacrilege etc.....but I gotta tell ya.....with me having to return my then beloved SA XD 45C back to SA just to get the slide unstuck because "I wasn't paying attention to how I re-assembled it.." really left a sour taste in my mouth. To SA's credit, they did un-stuck the slide and return it to me in about two weeks, but SA did not replace the captured guide rod/recoil spring as it was gouged during SA's attempt to get the slide un-stuck. Can't find an after-market guide rod/recoil spring and I should not have had to ask SA to replace it when it was obvious that it was damaged ....supposedly covered under warranty. This was my CCW pistol, good thing it wasn't my only one.

So...concerning my ownership of polymer pistols, I am now a GLOCK owner. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room muscam1970 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135390-traded-my-xd45-compact.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135369-galco-miami-classic.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:39:47 GMT My XD45 4" is pushed all the way into the holster (at least from what I can feel), but the snap button is just a tad short. There looks to be three places to put the snap button and it would work if it was at the end. Do I just need to get this loosened up a bit more or what? ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room protias http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135369-galco-miami-classic.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135330-need-comparison-pic-xd45-9subcom.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:44:34 GMT I was hoping someone would be able to post a pic comparing the XD45 Service and the XD9 Subcompact. Reason is I am in the market for a back-up duty gun. My primary is the XD45. I would like to get a side by side visual of some various pics. The XD9 sub is on my list of possible BUGs. Not a real big fan of 9mm, but if its a less then 10ft gun, it will certainly due. And the familiarity of the XDs is certainly a plus. My wife was willing to get me the Ruger LCP prior to leaving, so if a .380 was possible, then so is a 9. Thats why I wanted to include the Sub 9.Yes, I would normally go to the gun store myself, however, I am currently deployed in Korea. So Ive got some time for window shopping. I would greatly appreciate some comparison pics. I was hoping someone would be able to post a pic comparing the XD45 Service and the XD9 Subcompact. Reason is I am in the market for a back-up duty gun. My primary is the XD45. I would like to get a side by side visual of some various pics. The XD9 sub is on my list of possible BUGs. Not a real big fan of 9mm, but if its a less then 10ft gun, it will certainly due. And the familiarity of the XDs is certainly a plus. My wife was willing to get me the Ruger LCP prior to leaving, so if a .380 was possible, then so is a 9. Thats why I wanted to include the Sub 9.Yes, I would normally go to the gun store myself, however, I am currently deployed in Korea. So Ive got some time for window shopping. I would greatly appreciate some comparison pics. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room whiplash http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135330-need-comparison-pic-xd45-9subcom.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135303-legal.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:33:50 GMT So I have a question... I assume the states that require the spent case that comes in the little bag to be turned in is for a forensics data base?? So is it legal to polish the breach and breach face on these pistols?!?!?!:confused: So I have a question... I assume the states that require the spent case that comes in the little bag to be turned in is for a forensics data base?? So is it legal to polish the breach and breach face on these pistols?!?!?!:confused: ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room operator331 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135303-legal.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135296-xd-45-shooting-p-ammo.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:00:53 GMT I just had a question, I accidentally bought some + P hollow point ammo and my store has a no return policy. Can the xd45 safely shoot the +P and will it cause any wear and tear to my gun? Thanks in advance guys. I just had a question, I accidentally bought some + P hollow point ammo and my store has a no return policy. Can the xd45 safely shoot the +P and will it cause any wear and tear to my gun? Thanks in advance guys. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room khmerwarrior http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135296-xd-45-shooting-p-ammo.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135292-range-report.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:40:42 GMT Here is a picture of my new .45ACP Tactical and a target I shot today. 50 rounds thru target at various distances up to 15 yards. Getting ready to qualify again for CHL. Also hope this picture works. First time trying this. Pictures by lrrp1965 - Photobucket (http://photobucket.com/xd2009) Here is a picture of my new .45ACP Tactical and a target I shot today.
50 rounds thru target at various distances up to 15 yards. Getting ready to qualify again for CHL.

Also hope this picture works. First time trying this.

Pictures by lrrp1965 - Photobucket ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room The Last Boyscout http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135292-range-report.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135175-hougue-grip-sleeve-xd45-compact.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:22:46 GMT Anyone Put the Hogue Grip Sleeve on your XD45 Compact? PICTURES? How much did you have to trim? Anyone Put the Hogue Grip Sleeve on your XD45 Compact? PICTURES? How much did you have to trim? ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room TEXASSIXGUNS http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135175-hougue-grip-sleeve-xd45-compact.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135020-hornady-230gr-hp-xtp.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:49:30 GMT I see where some of the XD's have problems with hollow point ammo, some do not. One gun shoots brand X ok, but another gun hates brand X.
I was thinking of reloading some Hornady HP/XTP in 230gr for my XD. Has anyone here tried these ?? ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room The Last Boyscout http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135020-hornady-230gr-hp-xtp.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135016-new-xd45-tactical-w-pics.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:24:53 GMT Just got my new XD 45. I have now switched around my service and new tactical to have the exact two guns I want after a foul up last month with an ordered gun that was sold to someone else.

I now have:

XD45 Tactical w/ Trijicon night sights and an M3X light
&
XD45 Compact

Pictures:




]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room tsmith33 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/135016-new-xd45-tactical-w-pics.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134990-just-ordered-4-compact.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:11:35 GMT Well went into my local gun store and had them put in an order on a 4" all black XD compact .45

in my long run of gun searching i had narrowed it down to a FNP-45 and the XD .45 Compact.

The deciding factor was the price. XD is 519 + tax and the FNP was 650 + tax.

I've held both (never got to fire either, no one around had them for rent) and dry fired them, liked the trigger on both. Really liked the feel of both in my hands.

The FNP is still on my list, just right now i didn't want to spend 141 extra dollars for it. that'll be another day when i have more saved up.

EDIT: the 519 is with an extra 13 round mag with the grip extension, so not only was it cheaper still then the FNP, but it was cheaper with another mag ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room nick112207 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134990-just-ordered-4-compact.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134989-xd-45-compact-owners.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:10:14 GMT All you Xd 45 Compact Owners, this might be a dumb question but does your hand ever get pinched from the gap in between the handgrip and the mag adapters? Also does the grip feel pretty solid or is it kinda loose and unstable feeling with a mag in? One more, for those of you who had a 45 service grip-chopped and converted, any pros, cons to having that done does work just as good with mags as a compact? I have a 45 service and was considering getting a grip chop. Any advice would be appreciated. All you Xd 45 Compact Owners, this might be a dumb question but does your hand ever get pinched from the gap in between the handgrip and the mag adapters? Also does the grip feel pretty solid or is it kinda loose and unstable feeling with a mag in? One more, for those of you who had a 45 service grip-chopped and converted, any pros, cons to having that done does work just as good with mags as a compact? I have a 45 service and was considering getting a grip chop. Any advice would be appreciated. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room XD FANATIC http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134989-xd-45-compact-owners.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134835-latest-pics-my-45-big-pics.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:25:42 GMT Decided to snap some shots of my latest updates to my 45. Not much has changed I added a nicely priced NCstar Tactical light, and purchased the Blackhawk Sportster locking holster. Image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/4071391992_8b1a139f82_o.jpg Image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2460/4070624799_3615ae4107_o.jpg Image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/4071382428_c01cca94d4_o.jpg Image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4071378878_802b6ec119_o.jpg Image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/4071377044_8952b45291_o.jpg Image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/4070611047_f6d77899ee_o.jpg Image: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/4071366972_e5467cbe86_o.jpg Image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/4070603799_e2ec40d60e_o.jpg Decided to snap some shots of my latest updates to my 45. Not much has changed I added a nicely priced NCstar Tactical light, and purchased the Blackhawk Sportster locking holster.















]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room parrotheadmatt87 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134835-latest-pics-my-45-big-pics.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134741-don-hume-weapon-model-fit-code-help.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:51:55 GMT A buddy of mine has the 4'' XD service model in 45.
His holster says XD-40-4. It fits perfect!

If i buy a XD-45-4 how will it fit my XD?
Will it not be as tight as His? Whats the difference?(anybody own one?)
Any info on the Fit Code would be great thank you
does the -4 stand for 4 inch if so why do they ask me the barrel length even though it's in the fit code.

Also they have this holster on sale but not for springfield I guess only certain models are Over Stock / Closeouts.

I wanna get the H715-M w.c in Black.
H715-M W.C. [H715-M] - $29.30 : Don Hume Leathergoods, manufactures high quality leather and nylon goods.

(I have the Compact in 45 witch I believe is the same size as the service) ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room Ninvin21 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134741-don-hume-weapon-model-fit-code-help.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134716-hunting-deer-45acp.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:18:39 GMT Was just reading the handgun deer hunting regs in my state. Appears it is legal to use the 45ACP caliber on deer here with not magazine restrictions. Anyone used their 45's on a deer before. I could guess it as been more than lethal. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room WhitBri http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134716-hunting-deer-45acp.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134675-just-pulled-trigger-my-master-plan.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:33:08 GMT So a few weeks ago I tried to get a .45 Tactical, but things fell through and I ended up with a .45 Service. I love the gun, but instantly realized I made a mistake! I should have gotten the compact 4" since I would inevitably be getting the tactical in the future. I realized that if I ordered a .45 Tactical compact I could swap the slides and have a compact 4" for carry and a full sized tactical with an Insight m3x to sit on my bedside table.

I ordered the Compact Tactical today and should have it in my hands Wednesday. I will post the pics after the swap and after the M3X is added, it will be a mean gun! I also went with the night sights, I really like them on the 9sc. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room tsmith33 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134675-just-pulled-trigger-my-master-plan.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134668-question-reassembly.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:40:02 GMT Good Morning,
Sometimes when I put the slide back on and release the slide catch, the recoil guide sticks part way out, other times it doesn't.
What am I doing wrong here? ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room Bearlaker http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134668-question-reassembly.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134666-45-compact-match-grade-barrel.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:30:17 GMT Howdy all. I wanted to tighten up my groupings with my XD Compact .45 and had a Barsto barrel professionally installed. After approx 900 rounds the locking lug sheared off. Sent it back to the installer and got a new barrel installed.

After approx 1K rounds on the replacement Barsto, the locking lug sheared on that as well. Mr Bar-Sto himself wanted to examine my particular pistol and fit another barrel. He found the locking block design had been changed by Springfield without notification and fitted another barrel. Sure enough - the third barrel's locking lug sheared.

At that point I said I was done and went back to the original factory barrel. The accuracy of the original isn't bad, but I'd still like to have more/better.

So - does anyone have personal experience with the Storm Lake match grade barrels? Did it increase your accuracy? Was it worth the cost of purchase and professional installation?

Thanks

PP ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room perkelp http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134666-45-compact-match-grade-barrel.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134657-guide-rod-buffer-springfield.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:01:38 GMT Where can I find a Guide Rod Buffer For Springfield XD?

I'm going to e-mail Buffer Tech and ask them also. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room Ninvin21 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134657-guide-rod-buffer-springfield.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134641-xd-45-doesnt-like-hollow-points.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:06:06 GMT Hi Guys,

I've had an XD 45 Service model for about two years now. Up until this point, I've only used it as a range gun with 230 grain FMJ and lead reloads. Total round count is probably only 750 rounds. No malfunctions of any type during this time period.

I recently decided that I would like to add the XD to my carry rotation and started testing it with some hollow points. First I tried Federal Hydra-Shock 230Grain rounds. With slow fire I get occasional jams with this round. As soon as I do any rapid fire, or even a double tap, I get almost always experience a malfunction. (Failure to feed). What happens is that when the new round is stripped from the magazine, the tip of the bullet slams into the hood of the barrel/chamber. Hope that makes sense. I'll try to get a picture the next time it happens.

I also tried some basic Remington 230Grain JHP rounds with the same results.

Has anyone else here had trouble with shooting hollow point ammo reliability in the XD45? Is there a specific self defense round that is known to work well in these guns?

Thanks for any tips/suggestions !!

James ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room pctech http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134641-xd-45-doesnt-like-hollow-points.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134636-insight-m3x-weapon-light.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:05:56 GMT Does anyone on here own an Insight M3X light?

If so do you have a picture of it on a XD Tactical?

Thanks, I'm about to by one and a .45 Tactical. I am very curious how it looks on the XD. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room tsmith33 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134636-insight-m3x-weapon-light.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134565-why-am-i-more-accurate-my-xd45c-than-my-xdm40.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:04:28 GMT like the title says, aren't the XDM's supposed to be much better? i shoot consistantly better with my 45c. and i don't think it's the TFO's because i shot better with my 45 before i put the tfo's on. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room JurisMyDiction http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134565-why-am-i-more-accurate-my-xd45c-than-my-xdm40.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134556-tactical-45-group.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:08:56 GMT



Heres a picture that I shot with mytactical .45 this morning .


cant get the picture to post sorry ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room sqeeler http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134556-tactical-45-group.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134520-xd-45acp-holster-ct-laser.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:55:51 GMT Hey Gang, Quick Question for you guys. I was considering buying a Crimson Trace laser for my XD-45ACP but was curious if it affects what holster you use. I tried searching to see what people we using to carry them but didn't turn anything up. I'm using a Galco OWB and IWB currently without the laser. So if anyon is using a CT laser what holster do you use for your CC. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room sutherds http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134520-xd-45acp-holster-ct-laser.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134341-why-do-i-have-plastic-trigger-what-else-did-they-change.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:33:56 GMT My XD 45 Compact 4'' has a plastic trigger lol What's the deal?
It's Very new(Envelope says:08/28/09) so I'm guessing they made some change's?That seems to be the only difference that I can see.
]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room Ninvin21 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134341-why-do-i-have-plastic-trigger-what-else-did-they-change.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134319-how-long-will-mag-last.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:05:29 GMT I've got an XD45 and an XD45C. For the past couple of months, I've had them loaded to the gills, in the safe, for easy access should trouble come knocking. (I'd have 'em in the nightstand, 'cept that I've got kids in the house and can't take the risk.)

Anyway, it occurred to me that keeping the mags fully loaded was probably going to do them in early... So, I totally unloaded them, and figured I'd go for the HD shotgun if ever there were a need. However, having my XDs unloaded seems like a waste. :-)

So, looking for opinions on how long I can expect an XD mag to last when loaded to capacity, and left that way for long periods of time. One option is to load one of them, and leave the other unloaded... and then switch 'em periodically, like weekly.

Curious what others do/think.

(Was tempted to get a revolver, though they don't do much for me, just to avoid the issue.)

Thanks. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room flivver http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134319-how-long-will-mag-last.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134318-xd-45-tactical-duty-weapon-federal-hst.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:48:09 GMT My brother, a Police LT in SoCal, is considering going to a 5" XD Tactical 45, because his Les Baer SRP just doesn't have the capacity he wants for the environment he is working in now. There may be an issue, in that their department only uses Federal HST.

I have read a few reports about XD45s not feeding this round very well. And I have had a couple of rare FTFs with HST in my own XD45C, although it gobbles up everything else, except semi-wadcutters. It seems clear that there is at least a potential feeding problem with wide-mouthed HPs like HST, and flat nosed projectiles.

Does anybody know how widespread the issue is, and whether there is anything that can be done to make an XD45 feed HST more reliably? For example is there any slight re-shaping of the feed ramp that could increase reliability with this round?

For my own purposes with my 45C, I just went back to Federal Hydra Shoks and all is well. Unfortunately, choosing another round is not an option for my brother as it is for me. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room gigster http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134318-xd-45-tactical-duty-weapon-federal-hst.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134205-supertuck-question.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:17:44 GMT I posted this in the CrossBread section just not sure how much traffic that gets.
Anyway, I'm going to order the SuperTuck for my XD45 Service w/thumb safety.
Did you get the Combat Cut? If not do you wish you had?
Without the cut can you get a full grip on the weapon? This is my concern.

Tell me how yours is set up and how you like it. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room uplinker http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134205-supertuck-question.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134128-temporary-carry-massachusetts.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:32:30 GMT Has anyone applied or recieved a "temporary license to carry a handgun to a non-resident?"

I head to MA two to three times a year and would love to carry legaly.

I found this on the NRA-ILA site, it appears, to me, that i could possibly recieve a permit?


"The colonel of state police may issue a temporary license to carry a handgun to a non-resident, alien, or resident who does not live within the jurisdiction of a local licensing authority. A temporary license must clearly indicate whether it is a class A or B license. The fee for a temporary license is $50. Temporary licenses are good for one year, and renewable at the discretion of the colonel of state police. Unlike regular class A and B licenses, temporary licenses may not be used to purchase firearms. " - http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/MASL.pdf

I am going to contact the state police and see what happens.
]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room thepunk76 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134128-temporary-carry-massachusetts.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134080-possible-get-new-xd-upper-sa.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:56:01 GMT I confess I don't come here often....I do appreciate and own SA products including XD pistols. Thought you guys could give me a quick answer... Simple question: Can I buy a 5 inch XD45 upper assembly from SA ? ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room ptn http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134080-possible-get-new-xd-upper-sa.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134069-online-accessory-store-takes-paypal.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:06:51 GMT It there any online store that takes paypal?

I'm looking for some brooks agrip tape
A 13rd MaG (with the springfield stamp) with a Green extension For the 45 compact.
and a
Arredondo Extended Magazine Base pad.

Thank you
no one seems to take paypal.

]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room Ninvin21 http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134069-online-accessory-store-takes-paypal.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134039-i-really-really-tried.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:25:10 GMT to like the XD45 compact enough for duty carry. What I learned is this; I can't find anything I like more than the 1911 platform. I qualified with it satisfactorily, albeit with lower scores than I'm used too. Its embarrassing to not be in the top 5% of the office when I has a track record of it.

I picked up the XD because of the reported similar ergonomics, increased capacity, and the reputation its been built up to on boards like this.
I shoot it just "alright". By no means as well as I shoot my Kimber 1911.

Leather is hard to find off-the-shelf, especially for the magazines. Duty holsters are a tough find too. I hate having a cop-shop order me in a holster or anything else, then I don't like it.

I think that for the time being it will be my RV gun; to be kept in the lockbox bolted to the floor of my RV. I like the gun, but I cannot place any of my 1911s with it.:-(
I'd still pick it over a Glock any day. I refuse to drink the cool-aid. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room KenW. http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/134039-i-really-really-tried.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/133966-trigger-pull.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:01:40 GMT There are about 8 million posts on this sight about trigger mods but I can't sort through them all, sorry. I have the XD45c and love it. Last night I was farting around at Cabelas and picked up a few glocks. I love that trigger pull...what modification can I do to my XD to get that tigger pull? It was nice and short. Any thoughts? ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/133966-trigger-pull.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/133938-4-inch-barrel-long-enough-45-acp.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:20:07 GMT I bought a 4 inch compact XD 45. I love the gun it is great. So much better than the Glocks (not bad guns, just not an XD). I am now wondering if I should have gotten the 5 inch for ballistic reasons. Lots of people say the 4 inch is too short to get the proper velocity, especially in the 230 grain. Some say the hollowpoint might not expand as it should. Does anyone have any real world performance from the 4 inch maybe compared to the 5 inch? Maybe some affirmation that my 4 inch barrel is ok lol? Thanks.

Edited with pics ;)



Here are all my babies together. S&W 329PD scandium 44 Mag, Taurus 605 .357 Mag snubnose, XD .45 ACP compact, Ruger LCP .380



44 Mag is my outdoors/hunting/hunting back up gun, only 28 ounces. The .357 snubnose is my SUV car and sometimes concealed carry gun. XD is my all around workhorse and nightstand gun. Sometimes used for concealed carry if it is a little "hot" where I am going, every now and then used in the field. Ruger LCP is pretty much everyday concealed carry just because it is so easy and I otherwise probably wouldn't carry most days. ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room TexDeuce http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/133938-4-inch-barrel-long-enough-45-acp.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/133929-please-share-pics-your-xd-45-tactical-iwb.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:26:36 GMT If that's even POSSIBLE to do comfortably!

I'm not too overly concerned about printing.....just IWB.

I'd like to see what your setups look like.

Me? I'm 5' 10" @ 180lbs. I carry now with the BlackHawk! Serpa with the paddle at about 2-2:30-ish.

Thanks! ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room Gary in Pennsylvania http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/133929-please-share-pics-your-xd-45-tactical-iwb.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/133897-sending-gun.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:32:55 GMT I am going to send in my XD 45 compact to Springfield to have night sights installed. After doing some research with local gunsmiths and folks who sell night sights, the price is about the same (if not a few bucks cheaper) plus SA will be doing the work...can't go wrong there. Or can I? Is there something that I need to be aware of? ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/133897-sending-gun.html http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/133880-carry-xd45c-needs-lube-every-2wks-jams.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:43:11 GMT I usually take my concealed carry XD45c to the range once a week. Normally it's completely reliable with any type of ammo. However, if it's left longer, say two weeks or more before use, it turns into an unreliable hunk of crap with stovepipes and FTF every 10 rounds or so.

I've observed it for a few months and can only think of one thing: the weekly range trips gives it a chance to go through some cleaning and lube. (I always clean it after going to the range.) If it's two weeks or more since last use, I put a bit of oil in there and it's fine.

Just wondering if anyone else has found this problem? How can I avoid this? However much I love this XD, I can't trust it with my life if the thing needs constant babying.

Is there something I'm just not doing right?

More info:
* Hoppes no. 9 lubricant
* Usually carried in a gun bag (that's the law in my location)
* Shooting FMJs and lead reloads at the range
* I live in a humid climate ]]> XD-45ACP Discussion Room tonygn http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-45acp-discussion-room/133880-carry-xd45c-needs-lube-every-2wks-jams.html