Service 4" vs Tactical 5" accuracy - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

xdsarecool · 04-13-2006, 11:48 AM

Does the 5" version offer any advantage as far as accuracy goes? I am leaning towards the service, but if the tactical is more accurate I might go with it. Anyone with experience (specifically 9x19) please post average groups, etc.

Thanks

Exmasonite · 04-13-2006, 12:13 PM

i don't have info on average groups, etc but my impression, from reading other threads, is that the longer barrel gives you more accuracy b/c it increases the distance between the sights. this increased sight line is the key to higher accuracy.

R/T Performance · 04-13-2006, 01:04 PM

Service and tac I have owend both are pretty close to the same only advantage is faster target because of the longer sight radius require a little less effort.To be sure it straight

**Frenchy** · 04-13-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xdsarecool

Does the 5" version offer any advantage as far as accuracy goes?

Yes...in a mechanical sense, but the average shooter probably wouldn't notice the difference. The longer sight radius and added muzzle weight can add to improved groups.
I personally prefer the balance of the 4" service vs. any perceived improvement in accuracy or velocity with the Tactical. I believe that in a service-style handgun that is designed with combat accuracy in mind, that weight and balance is the more important factor.

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I am leaning towards the service, but if the tactical is more accurate I might go with it. Anyone with experience (specifically 9x19) please post average groups, etc.

Thanks

btadamsdvd · 04-13-2006, 10:34 PM

Don't know... I have the Service and found that I had pretty tight group with albeit not in the center of the target. I probabbly don't shoot well enough to notice a difference between the Service & Tactical.

**hobocircus** · 04-14-2006, 06:58 AM

For me both were EXACTLY the same, so much that now one is gone

(look at my signature line below)

it's OK though, now I can fund more rifles :P

04-13-2006, 11:48 AM	#1
xdsarecool XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	Service 4" vs Tactical 5" accuracy Does the 5" version offer any advantage as far as accuracy goes? I am leaning towards the service, but if the tactical is more accurate I might go with it. Anyone with experience (specifically 9x19) please post average groups, etc. Thanks

04-13-2006, 01:04 PM	#3
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	Service and tac I have owend both are pretty close to the same only advantage is faster target because of the longer sight radius require a little less effort.To be sure it straight __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

04-13-2006, 10:34 PM	#5
btadamsdvd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Commonwealth of Virginia Posts: 182	Don't know... I have the Service and found that I had pretty tight group with albeit not in the center of the target. I probabbly don't shoot well enough to notice a difference between the Service & Tactical. __________________ The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. - TJ \"What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?\" -TJ

04-14-2006, 06:58 AM	#6
hobocircus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Nevada Desert on a Dry Lakebed. Living in a trailer with thunderstorms looming in the distance. Posts: 3,331	For me both were EXACTLY the same, so much that now one is gone (look at my signature line below) it's OK though, now I can fund more rifles :P __________________ Ported V-10 XD9 Service SOLD Tactical XD9 in Basic Black I like to shoot Wolf ammo out of my Hi-Point pistol and rifle.

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04-13-2006, 12:13 PM	#2
Exmasonite XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 811	i don't have info on average groups, etc but my impression, from reading other threads, is that the longer barrel gives you more accuracy b/c it increases the distance between the sights. this increased sight line is the key to higher accuracy.