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scalce · 12-30-2006, 06:14 PM

Hello to everyone

I just moved down from Boston to Greenville SC and purchased an XD9 4" Service model.

I am a beginner but have shot various pistols growing up to know what feels good in my hand. I have not had a chance to fire the XD9 because alot of local ranges are private and I am waiting to join one.

I am taking my CCW class next Saturday and am excited to get into shooting on a regular basis.

I do have some noob questions so bear with me:

-What size Shoot N C targets do you guys use?
-Have you ever got less then 100 bullets in the WalMart WWB? I got 99 in my last box.
-What do you use for backing at the outdoor ranges in the holders? I am used to indoor hanging clips
-Any recomendations on a range bag?

Sorry for all the questions but I am excited to get out.

Thanks

**Bycyclist** · 12-30-2006, 06:32 PM

Hi and Welcome to the Forum! You'll enjoy your XD9 immensely I'm sure!

- I use the 5" Shoot N C targets - my local range is limited to 10yd and 25yds.
- Backing I assume is range specific - ours are cardboard only in standing racks.
- www.pistolgear.com carries some range bags that folks here seem to like alot.

wmrawls · 12-30-2006, 06:46 PM

Welcome to the site and to South Carolina.
1.Neve rbeen shorted on the Walmart ammo WWB ammo and I burn a lot of it in 9mm, 40 and 45 cal.
2. I normaly use what is called a Tact 1 target at our range. standard Sillouette
3. Cardboard for backing if anything. I use an indoor range and we have motorized rails with hanging clips.
4. Do a search on range bags on the site and you will find many thoughts. I personally isse a bag that I picked up at a trade show and it works for me. No need to get to fancy as long as it works.
I get down your way a good bit my daughter is in College in Spartenburg.
Best regards.

Paul · 12-30-2006, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scalce

-Have you ever got less then 100 bullets in the WalMart WWB? I got 99 in my last box.

Thanks

Now who would be taking one out of every box? I've never bother to count mine.

Pistolgear has the Ishot bags. For one pistol I would get the mini. Of course who just stops at one!

slugger6 · 12-31-2006, 06:31 AM

Welcome, scalce! I use the 5" Shoot n C targets. Just because you brought it up I counted the rounds in a few of my WWBs and they were right on the money. Since I shoot IDPA I use regulation targets and stands at my range. For a range bag I recommend you check out http://bagmaster.com. Let us hear from you again once you get some range time.

marcodo · 12-31-2006, 06:54 AM

Welcome
I a relative NooB myself but have about 500 rounds through my first service XD9.

Most of my shooting has been within 12 yards and I have found, although I bought $40 of various shoot-n-c target I really dont need them. A regular target printed out on regular paper works just fine at these distances. I see where they hit without the extra expense. Whether its paper or other by the time I'm through with a full clip I need to go to another target anyways. Print 2-4 targets per page (depending on how tight your groups tend to be) work. I started with 1 per page and now I am almost a 4 per page If I am at 10-12 yrds or closer. I have not shot at 25 yrds yet, but suspect you will need a larger shoot-n-c at that distance.

Backers are suplied by the range I belong to and they require that you use theirs

My range bag is a cheap duffle bag from Walmart and seems to work great.

I just bought 5 boxes of 100 WWB at Wal-Mart for $12.88 + tax. Really good price for upstate NY. I may just have to count. At Walmart here all the ammo is locked behind the counter so I don't think people are taking any out. The boxs can be flimsy as well and its not unheard of to have an escape.

Here, Gander's ammo is more accessable and I have alway wondered about people adding some to their box that they buy???

scalce · 12-31-2006, 07:36 AM

Thanks for all the replies

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcodo

Most of my shooting has been within 12 yards and I have found, although I bought $40 of various shoot-n-c target I really dont need them. A regular target printed out on regular paper works just fine at these distances. I see where they hit without the extra expense.

Marcado,

I never thought to print them out at home. What do you use to tack it up?

I have been seeing some places online where you can buy bulk Shoot N C so they are not as painful as dropping $5 at Walmart for a single pack.

marcodo · 12-31-2006, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scalce

Thanks for all the replies

Marcado,

I never thought to print them out at home. What do you use to tack it up?

I have been seeing some places online where you can buy bulk Shoot N C so they are not as painful as dropping $5 at Walmart for a single pack.

There are many...many places on line to down load free targets...do a search here on xd talk and you'll find many fun targets. As fo hanging I started with just using thumb tacks..it worked great and didn't take up much space in the range bag. Lately however I have thrown the staple gun in the bag and stapled them to the cardboard backer. Inside 15 yards paper targets work great and you cant beat the price!!!!

mpak87 · 12-31-2006, 02:35 PM

i like to print out the the downloadable targets from

http://www.targetz.com

they have all kinds of good ones, and as far as i know, they are still free.

12-30-2006, 06:14 PM	#1
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	I am a Noob - To The XD Hello to everyone I just moved down from Boston to Greenville SC and purchased an XD9 4" Service model. I am a beginner but have shot various pistols growing up to know what feels good in my hand. I have not had a chance to fire the XD9 because alot of local ranges are private and I am waiting to join one. I am taking my CCW class next Saturday and am excited to get into shooting on a regular basis. I do have some noob questions so bear with me: -What size Shoot N C targets do you guys use? -Have you ever got less then 100 bullets in the WalMart WWB? I got 99 in my last box. -What do you use for backing at the outdoor ranges in the holders? I am used to indoor hanging clips -Any recomendations on a range bag? Sorry for all the questions but I am excited to get out. Thanks

12-30-2006, 06:32 PM	#2
Bycyclist XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NorCaliforneeya Posts: 1,827	Hi and Welcome to the Forum! You'll enjoy your XD9 immensely I'm sure! - I use the 5" Shoot N C targets - my local range is limited to 10yd and 25yds. - Backing I assume is range specific - ours are cardboard only in standing racks. - www.pistolgear.com carries some range bags that folks here seem to like alot. __________________ =============================================== BYcyclist - the worst day on a ride (or at the range) is better than the best day in the office ===============================================

12-30-2006, 06:46 PM	#3
wmrawls XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 1,223	Welcome to the site and to South Carolina. 1.Neve rbeen shorted on the Walmart ammo WWB ammo and I burn a lot of it in 9mm, 40 and 45 cal. 2. I normaly use what is called a Tact 1 target at our range. standard Sillouette 3. Cardboard for backing if anything. I use an indoor range and we have motorized rails with hanging clips. 4. Do a search on range bags on the site and you will find many thoughts. I personally isse a bag that I picked up at a trade show and it works for me. No need to get to fancy as long as it works. I get down your way a good bit my daughter is in College in Spartenburg. Best regards. __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.

12-31-2006, 02:35 PM	#9
mpak87 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Payette, ID Posts: 317	i like to print out the the downloadable targets from http://www.targetz.com they have all kinds of good ones, and as far as i know, they are still free. __________________ XD-9 Service Stag Arms Mod. 2L Lefty M-4gery (KB!'d ) A couple others

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12-31-2006, 06:31 AM	#5
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,038	Welcome, scalce! I use the 5" Shoot n C targets. Just because you brought it up I counted the rounds in a few of my WWBs and they were right on the money. Since I shoot IDPA I use regulation targets and stands at my range. For a range bag I recommend you check out http://bagmaster.com. Let us hear from you again once you get some range time.

12-31-2006, 06:54 AM	#6
marcodo XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 24	Welcome I a relative NooB myself but have about 500 rounds through my first service XD9. Most of my shooting has been within 12 yards and I have found, although I bought $40 of various shoot-n-c target I really dont need them. A regular target printed out on regular paper works just fine at these distances. I see where they hit without the extra expense. Whether its paper or other by the time I'm through with a full clip I need to go to another target anyways. Print 2-4 targets per page (depending on how tight your groups tend to be) work. I started with 1 per page and now I am almost a 4 per page If I am at 10-12 yrds or closer. I have not shot at 25 yrds yet, but suspect you will need a larger shoot-n-c at that distance. Backers are suplied by the range I belong to and they require that you use theirs My range bag is a cheap duffle bag from Walmart and seems to work great. I just bought 5 boxes of 100 WWB at Wal-Mart for $12.88 + tax. Really good price for upstate NY. I may just have to count. At Walmart here all the ammo is locked behind the counter so I don't think people are taking any out. The boxs can be flimsy as well and its not unheard of to have an escape. Here, Gander's ammo is more accessable and I have alway wondered about people adding some to their box that they buy???