My ultimate XD40 Tactical project DIALUP BEWARE - XDTalk Forums

sturmruger · 03-09-2006, 06:52 PM

I have posted a few of these pics here in XDtalk, but I figured I owed it to you guys to show the rest of them plus it gives me a chance to brag a bit.

Steyrs were my first love when it comes to pistols. I owned 4 of them before I ever got a XD. Just like I got hooked on shooting my Steyrs I also got hooked on shooting XDs. The XDs I own now are for a very specific purpose, which is competition. I shoot my XDs competitively, and carry my Steyrs for protection. (I am planning to get a XD SC in the near future)

I first tried shooting IPSC at my local club with a Steyr M9. As soon as the timer first went off I was hooked on action pistol shooting! I started looking around for a gun that would be easier to find accesories and mags for then my Steyr. I found a guy in Southern WI that was selling a XD40 for cheap. I bought that and shot the whole summer of 2004 with it.

After that summer I started getting an itch to put together a real dream gun for production. I wanted it to be perfect and knew that Rich over at Canyon Creek would be able to do the job. Exactly a year ago I got my XD9 from Rich. It was like a dream come true, it fit my hand so well I immediatly started shooting better.

This year I wanted a gun to shoot in Limited 10 so I sold my Service .40 and bought a nice XD40 tactical to have Rich work on. I just got it back from Rich about 3 weeks ago and have been wanting to post a few pics, but haven't had time to get some good quality shots. Since I have everything just how I want it I thought it would be a good time to post some pics. Since the tactical XD come with a guide rod I decided to just take the one I have and fill it up with lead for a little extra weight. My buddy that is a gunsmith student also polished the crap out it. The only thing more I plan to add is a Barsto mag well.

Here is what I have done to it so far.

CC Trigger Job $135
Slide Lightening $165
Install Dawson FS $20
Tripp hard chrome $130
Skate tape wrap $5
Drill and tap mag release ?
Dawson Front sight $40 (www.pistol-gear.com)
Cyclone Mag $23 (www.1911store.com)
Lead filled guide rod Free!

Total cost so far $966

I thoght it would be nice to take a few pics of my old gun. It has a spray on finish that my holster scratched to hell, so it doesn't look as good as it used to.

Here are a few shots of both of my competition guns.

Cross posted to www.brianenos.com

'Card · 03-09-2006, 07:17 PM

That's quite a shootin' iron ya got there, partner.

sturmruger · 03-09-2006, 09:11 PM

Ya it should do nicely.

JHA XD40 · 03-09-2006, 10:04 PM

That is a sexy looking gun.

The slide lightening looks even better than the slides for the V10s. Tripp's work is always nice. The mag release is cool looking to, was that an original idea? I don't think I've seen any mag relases like that before?

I'd polish the guide rod or get a DGR. Polished barrel might look good too.

Congrats.

jonas

sturmruger · 03-09-2006, 10:26 PM

This mag release was made to go on 1911, but I always wanted one for a XD because all of the mag releases for the XD are kind narrow and my thumbs are fat.

I thought about polishing the barrel, but I am a little concerned about changing the tolerences. My guide rod is all ready polished to a mirror finish.

Lazarus · 03-09-2006, 10:39 PM

The slide lightening is the vents?

You should clone the XD40. Look like guns Lara Croft would rock.

Btw, how come your SN is sturmruger but you're an XD aficinando(sp)?

motogp · 03-09-2006, 10:59 PM

how does the slide cuts feel when shooting major 40 for L10? Good great!

Harvdog · 03-09-2006, 11:53 PM

Simply awesome!

sjp2452 · 03-10-2006, 12:14 AM

oh....

my....

GAWSH....

**drooling uncontrollably**

chrome · 03-10-2006, 12:30 AM

as my squad adopted...

that is T.O.G.

**** on glass.

03-09-2006, 06:52 PM	#1
sturmruger XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: River Falls, WI Posts: 668	My ultimate XD40 Tactical project DIALUP BEWARE I have posted a few of these pics here in XDtalk, but I figured I owed it to you guys to show the rest of them plus it gives me a chance to brag a bit. Steyrs were my first love when it comes to pistols. I owned 4 of them before I ever got a XD. Just like I got hooked on shooting my Steyrs I also got hooked on shooting XDs. The XDs I own now are for a very specific purpose, which is competition. I shoot my XDs competitively, and carry my Steyrs for protection. (I am planning to get a XD SC in the near future) I first tried shooting IPSC at my local club with a Steyr M9. As soon as the timer first went off I was hooked on action pistol shooting! I started looking around for a gun that would be easier to find accesories and mags for then my Steyr. I found a guy in Southern WI that was selling a XD40 for cheap. I bought that and shot the whole summer of 2004 with it. After that summer I started getting an itch to put together a real dream gun for production. I wanted it to be perfect and knew that Rich over at Canyon Creek would be able to do the job. Exactly a year ago I got my XD9 from Rich. It was like a dream come true, it fit my hand so well I immediatly started shooting better. This year I wanted a gun to shoot in Limited 10 so I sold my Service .40 and bought a nice XD40 tactical to have Rich work on. I just got it back from Rich about 3 weeks ago and have been wanting to post a few pics, but haven't had time to get some good quality shots. Since I have everything just how I want it I thought it would be a good time to post some pics. Since the tactical XD come with a guide rod I decided to just take the one I have and fill it up with lead for a little extra weight. My buddy that is a gunsmith student also polished the crap out it. The only thing more I plan to add is a Barsto mag well. Here is what I have done to it so far. CC Trigger Job $135 Slide Lightening $165 Install Dawson FS $20 Tripp hard chrome $130 Skate tape wrap $5 Drill and tap mag release ? Dawson Front sight $40 (www.pistol-gear.com) Cyclone Mag $23 (www.1911store.com) Lead filled guide rod Free! Total cost so far $966 I thoght it would be nice to take a few pics of my old gun. It has a spray on finish that my holster scratched to hell, so it doesn't look as good as it used to. Here are a few shots of both of my competition guns. Cross posted to www.brianenos.com __________________ XD Aficionado pics of my guns
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03-09-2006, 07:17 PM	#2
'Card XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 125	That's quite a shootin' iron ya got there, partner. __________________ "I aim to misbehave."
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03-09-2006, 09:11 PM	#3
sturmruger XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: River Falls, WI Posts: 668	Ya it should do nicely. __________________ XD Aficionado pics of my guns
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03-09-2006, 10:04 PM	#4
JHA XD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 478	That is a sexy looking gun. The slide lightening looks even better than the slides for the V10s. Tripp's work is always nice. The mag release is cool looking to, was that an original idea? I don't think I've seen any mag relases like that before? I'd polish the guide rod or get a DGR. Polished barrel might look good too. Congrats. jonas __________________ "He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson
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03-09-2006, 10:26 PM	#5
sturmruger XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: River Falls, WI Posts: 668	This mag release was made to go on 1911, but I always wanted one for a XD because all of the mag releases for the XD are kind narrow and my thumbs are fat. I thought about polishing the barrel, but I am a little concerned about changing the tolerences. My guide rod is all ready polished to a mirror finish. __________________ XD Aficionado pics of my guns
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03-09-2006, 10:39 PM	#6
Lazarus XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Guntown USA Posts: 5,494	The slide lightening is the vents? You should clone the XD40. Look like guns Lara Croft would rock. Btw, how come your SN is sturmruger but you're an XD aficinando(sp)? __________________ "In their lifetimes, most people will never need a gun. Those that do will need one very badly." - Gen. George A. Custer
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03-09-2006, 10:59 PM	#7
motogp XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 10	how does the slide cuts feel when shooting major 40 for L10? Good great!
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Harvdog XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, Virginia Posts: 394	Simply awesome!
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