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theburton · 06-16-2006, 01:40 AM

Wow... i think im the only one thats never had any problems with mine, with about... i dunno... close to 5 - 700 rounds. both factory and reloads.

JEREMYC · 06-16-2006, 08:50 AM

I bought a XD9SC when they first came out. I have over 7k rounds through it and have never had a single problem. I have used almost every kind of ammo available in 9mm. My brother has a XD40SC and it has ran flawlessly for him as well. I personally do not like the .40s&w in the XDSC. It has a little too much recoil for me to be able to have lcomfortable ong term practice sessions with. I also believe that you should practice as much as possible with your carry ammo and carry weapon. 9mm ammo is much more affordable to practice with than .40 s&w. I do load my own so that helps some but many out there do not load there own and it could get tough to practice the needed time unless you have deep pockets to pay for the .40s&w rounds.
I have never owned a glock but I have shot plenty of them. I much prefer the XD to a Glock. I think they are starting to have been around enough and had enough daily use and torture tests done on them that prove their reliability and performance against the Glock.

This is just my opinion and everyone knows what opinions are like; earlobes, every one has two and some have holes in them! Goodluck and be safe!

**1lowlife** · 10-07-2007, 11:40 PM

I sold my Glock 26 to buy my XD9 sc.
I carried the Glock for 10 years so I was already used to a 9mm.
I had a Sig P229 in 40. I also had an extra 357sig barrel.
I loved the 357sig, but never cared for the 40.
I sold the pistol because I didn't like the single action.
It was way too light for me. If it was a DAO I would still have it.
I prefer a continuous trigger pull in a stressful situation.

I also have an XD9 service so I can just buy 9mm ammo.
Ammo is high lately.
I paid $25 for a box of 20 Gold Dot 124 gr +P this weekend.
40 isn't that much higher than 9MM, but it adds up fast.

The XD has a much better feel to it for my hands.
The Glock 26 has more bottom on the back strap and dug into the palm of my hand.
The stock XD sc mag floorplate has a slight lip on it that helped me grip the shorter grip.
Much better than the Glock grip.
I tried finger extensions on the Glock but didn't like them.
Don't need them for the XD.

propellerhead · 10-08-2007, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxStorm

Who's been spreading nasty rumors about SC.40's?

Must be some of the die-hard "9mm ends all" fans..

Hehehe... +1

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackerfanXD

Get the 40 sub and eventually there will be a 9mm conversion barrel for it.

Do they have it for the subcompact already? I thought it was only for the Tactical and Service.

**MikeS.** · 10-08-2007, 12:01 PM

If you already have a 9 and don't have a 40 I'd stick with the 9. For the 40 thats just another new caliber to buy and stockpile ammo for.

I'm one of those SHTF guys, so I decided on 9mm for home defense. I have 2 XD 9s, a service and a SC, and 2 Marlin camp 9 9mm carbines. The pistols are for in close protection and the carbines are good for 100 yards out.

robinsre · 10-08-2007, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeS.

If you already have a 9 and don't have a 40 I'd stick with the 9. For the 40 thats just another new caliber to buy and stockpile ammo for.

I'm one of those SHTF guys, so I decided on 9mm for home defense. I have 2 XD 9s, a service and a SC, and 2 Marlin camp 9 9mm carbines. The pistols are for in close protection and the carbines are good for 100 yards out.

Same here.

I try to consolidate my calibers to as few as possible. After shooting a .357 sig for the first time this weekend though, I'd really like to own one!

dasanii19 · 10-08-2007, 12:11 PM

The thread is back form the dead

**1lowlife** · 10-08-2007, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasanii19

The thread is back form the dead

Yes recycling threads indeed.

What did you end up buying and what caliber is it?

Reeek · 10-08-2007, 01:17 PM

I have an XD9SC AND a Taurus PT145SSP.

We can arrange to get together so you can shoot both if you want. Let me know. I'm happy to go out and shoot anytime and if it will help you decide, all the better.

For the record, I have somewhere between 300 and 400 through my XD9SC with no issues whatsoever due to ammo. I accidently locked the barrel twice the first day I shot it due to my week thumb locking the slide lock when the gun recoiled. This is mainly because you find yourself choking up more than you do with a full size grip so with my hands anyway, the thumb tip is right at the slide lock.

I altered my grip on that gun that day and have never had it happen again.

You also may find you like the Taurus PT145 a lot too. I do.

**MikeS.** · 10-08-2007, 01:21 PM

Old thread, yeah, I don't usually look at the date of a thread.

06-16-2006, 08:50 AM	#12
JEREMYC XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MO Posts: 19	I bought a XD9SC when they first came out. I have over 7k rounds through it and have never had a single problem. I have used almost every kind of ammo available in 9mm. My brother has a XD40SC and it has ran flawlessly for him as well. I personally do not like the .40s&w in the XDSC. It has a little too much recoil for me to be able to have lcomfortable ong term practice sessions with. I also believe that you should practice as much as possible with your carry ammo and carry weapon. 9mm ammo is much more affordable to practice with than .40 s&w. I do load my own so that helps some but many out there do not load there own and it could get tough to practice the needed time unless you have deep pockets to pay for the .40s&w rounds. I have never owned a glock but I have shot plenty of them. I much prefer the XD to a Glock. I think they are starting to have been around enough and had enough daily use and torture tests done on them that prove their reliability and performance against the Glock. This is just my opinion and everyone knows what opinions are like; earlobes, every one has two and some have holes in them! Goodluck and be safe! __________________ Springfield XD 9 S.C. Springfield XD 9 Service Bushmaster XM15 E2S AR-15 Remington 870 Express 20 guage CVA .50 Caliber Smoker Glenfield Model 60 .22 L.R. Iver Johnson .22 L.R. Revolver

10-07-2007, 11:40 PM	#13
1lowlife XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great Lone Star State Posts: 2,652	Sold Glock for XD I sold my Glock 26 to buy my XD9 sc. I carried the Glock for 10 years so I was already used to a 9mm. I had a Sig P229 in 40. I also had an extra 357sig barrel. I loved the 357sig, but never cared for the 40. I sold the pistol because I didn't like the single action. It was way too light for me. If it was a DAO I would still have it. I prefer a continuous trigger pull in a stressful situation. I also have an XD9 service so I can just buy 9mm ammo. Ammo is high lately. I paid $25 for a box of 20 Gold Dot 124 gr +P this weekend. 40 isn't that much higher than 9MM, but it adds up fast. The XD has a much better feel to it for my hands. The Glock 26 has more bottom on the back strap and dug into the palm of my hand. The stock XD sc mag floorplate has a slight lip on it that helped me grip the shorter grip. Much better than the Glock grip. I tried finger extensions on the Glock but didn't like them. Don't need them for the XD. Last edited by 1lowlife; 10-07-2007 at 11:44 PM.

10-08-2007, 12:01 PM	#15
MikeS. XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Far Eastern West Virgina Posts: 354	If you already have a 9 and don't have a 40 I'd stick with the 9. For the 40 thats just another new caliber to buy and stockpile ammo for. I'm one of those SHTF guys, so I decided on 9mm for home defense. I have 2 XD 9s, a service and a SC, and 2 Marlin camp 9 9mm carbines. The pistols are for in close protection and the carbines are good for 100 yards out. __________________ MikeS. Escaped from Kalifornia in 1998.

10-08-2007, 12:11 PM	#17
dasanii19 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 3,521	The thread is back form the dead __________________ MY NAME IS SUE!!! HOW DO YOU DO!!! "I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it."

10-08-2007, 01:17 PM	#19
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,781	I have an XD9SC AND a Taurus PT145SSP. We can arrange to get together so you can shoot both if you want. Let me know. I'm happy to go out and shoot anytime and if it will help you decide, all the better. For the record, I have somewhere between 300 and 400 through my XD9SC with no issues whatsoever due to ammo. I accidently locked the barrel twice the first day I shot it due to my week thumb locking the slide lock when the gun recoiled. This is mainly because you find yourself choking up more than you do with a full size grip so with my hands anyway, the thumb tip is right at the slide lock. I altered my grip on that gun that day and have never had it happen again. You also may find you like the Taurus PT145 a lot too. I do. __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6 Last edited by Reeek; 10-08-2007 at 01:26 PM.

06-16-2006, 01:40 AM	#11
theburton XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mildenhall, England Posts: 15	Wow... i think im the only one thats never had any problems with mine, with about... i dunno... close to 5 - 700 rounds. both factory and reloads.

10-08-2007, 01:21 PM	#20
MikeS. XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Far Eastern West Virgina Posts: 354	Old thread, yeah, I don't usually look at the date of a thread. __________________ MikeS. Escaped from Kalifornia in 1998.

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