What ammo do you carry in your XD.40 sub-compact? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Fender · 09-23-2006, 10:45 AM

I recently purchased an XD .40 sub-compact for semi-deep carry.

However, muzzle flip is an issue, at least with Winchester 40 S&W 180 gr. JHP rounds.

I am new to the 40 caliber, and I am looking for recommendations for a somewhat lighter load.

I will probably try Federal 135 gr. PD Hydra Shok for my carry ammo. Then, I would like to find some cheaper ammo for the range that feels and shoots like my choice for carry ammo.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

mnbud · 09-23-2006, 11:01 AM

I'm a fan of Hornady 155 grain xtp hollow points. I had some feed issues with another compact 40 caliber (CZ) using Federal Hydrashok but found that the Hornady points are closed a little tighter and have fed fine in the Sub compacts.

**loonybin** · 09-23-2006, 11:40 AM

Federal HST 165gr.

rockfordhx · 09-25-2006, 08:24 PM

I carry SPEER Gold Dots in my XD40 SC and they shoot great. I have put about 150 rounds through it without any misfires or misfeeds. I am very happy with the gold dots. Plus the expansion of the round beats the Hornady TAP ammo

darkvibe · 09-25-2006, 08:49 PM

Right now I have 2 mags loaded with speer gold dot and one with federal hydra-shock. Both feed fine in it.

edit: neither are light loads. Both are noticibly louder and have more recoil than WWB ammo.

**Kauzi XD45** · 09-25-2006, 09:21 PM

165 gr. Federal Hydrashox

**QCATrader** · 09-26-2006, 05:01 AM

180 Ranger T

demon · 09-26-2006, 05:15 AM

I run the 165 grain Hydrashocks right now in the sub-compact. They're about 6 months old and will probably get shot out at the next range day. I have 3 mags of 155 grain TAP's for my service and will probably get some for the SC. Personally I think the lighter grain bullets might have better performance out of the short barrel of the SC and my ported service.

Fender · 09-26-2006, 08:23 AM

Thanks - I appreciate all of your responses.

1GKEK · 09-27-2006, 08:50 PM

180 golden sabers.

I generally prefer 180's to the lighter rounds which feel a little "snappy" to me.

09-23-2006, 10:45 AM	#1
Fender XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 13	What ammo do you carry in your XD.40 sub-compact? I recently purchased an XD .40 sub-compact for semi-deep carry. However, muzzle flip is an issue, at least with Winchester 40 S&W 180 gr. JHP rounds. I am new to the 40 caliber, and I am looking for recommendations for a somewhat lighter load. I will probably try Federal 135 gr. PD Hydra Shok for my carry ammo. Then, I would like to find some cheaper ammo for the range that feels and shoots like my choice for carry ammo. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

09-23-2006, 11:40 AM	#3
loonybin XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: central Kansas Posts: 1,524	Federal HST 165gr. __________________ Tempus fugit. Frater, memento mori. Happy is what you make it -- always has been, always will be.

09-25-2006, 08:49 PM	#5
darkvibe XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 788	Right now I have 2 mags loaded with speer gold dot and one with federal hydra-shock. Both feed fine in it. edit: neither are light loads. Both are noticibly louder and have more recoil than WWB ammo. __________________ Springfield XD-40 Subcompact \| Kimber Eclipse Target II \| Ruger Mark II \| Kel-Tec P-3AT \| Browning Hi-Power Practical 9mm

09-25-2006, 09:21 PM	#6
Kauzi XD45 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Wonderful Wild West - Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 2,138 Blog Entries: 1	165 gr. Federal Hydrashox __________________ Respect Few, Fear NONE! Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum! People understand compassion, mercy, dignity and honor.... Predators understand STRENGTH!

09-26-2006, 05:01 AM	#7
QCATrader XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Iowa / Arizona Posts: 291	180 Ranger T __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's in English, thank a vet!

09-23-2006, 11:01 AM	#2
mnbud XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MPLS. MN. Posts: 100	I'm a fan of Hornady 155 grain xtp hollow points. I had some feed issues with another compact 40 caliber (CZ) using Federal Hydrashok but found that the Hornady points are closed a little tighter and have fed fine in the Sub compacts.

09-25-2006, 08:24 PM	#4
rockfordhx XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14	I carry SPEER Gold Dots in my XD40 SC and they shoot great. I have put about 150 rounds through it without any misfires or misfeeds. I am very happy with the gold dots. Plus the expansion of the round beats the Hornady TAP ammo

09-26-2006, 05:15 AM	#8
demon XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SE Tennessee Posts: 514	I run the 165 grain Hydrashocks right now in the sub-compact. They're about 6 months old and will probably get shot out at the next range day. I have 3 mags of 155 grain TAP's for my service and will probably get some for the SC. Personally I think the lighter grain bullets might have better performance out of the short barrel of the SC and my ported service.

09-26-2006, 08:23 AM	#9
Fender XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 13	Thanks - I appreciate all of your responses.

09-27-2006, 08:50 PM	#10
1GKEK XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 47	180 golden sabers. I generally prefer 180's to the lighter rounds which feel a little "snappy" to me. __________________ \"No matter how responsible he seems, never give your gun to a monkey\" Last edited by 1GKEK; 09-27-2006 at 08:53 PM.

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