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Putter · 03-21-2007, 09:09 PM

I noticed that my XD9 4" Service was shooting about 3-4 inches low at 25 yards with a variety of different brands of 115 grain ammo, all standard (no +P loads). I am using center POA. Since these loads are what I will probably be using most of the time for cost reasons, I was thinking about the possibility of replacing the front sight with a slightly lower one to raise the POI to match the center POA. I know that SIG sights fit the XD, and was thinking of this as a possibility. Has anyone out there replaced their XD9 front sight with a SIG or other brand of front sight, and if so, what # or dimensions did you use? Are there other factors or options I should be considering? Thanks.

airbornerangerboogie · 03-21-2007, 09:28 PM

Are you using the POA or 6 o'clock aim? It might help to change.

jhunter · 03-21-2007, 09:35 PM

You have to change your style on the XD. It took me about 50 rounds to figure this out, once I did, they were up where they were suppose to be. A lttle right still, but that was adjusted when I got the hang of the correct grip on it. My left thumb was having a hard time finding a spot on it, and I have to rest it on the field strip attachement piece. Otherwise, it was in the trigger some. All is good now, was hitting perfect groups this afternoon with it. I think the manual shows the correct aim for the XD.

The Knight Of Light · 03-21-2007, 09:49 PM

You might need to change out your front sight.

retired · 03-21-2007, 10:01 PM

In my manual for my SC9, it says 6:00 is the correct aiming point. Notwithstanding that, mine shot 6" low at 25 yards. The same problem occurred when the dept. rangemaster shot it.

I contacted SA and sent it in. They changed the rear sight, which was mismatched (they were Heinie Slant 8 from the factory) and it shoots right on now.

Maybe that is your problem also; wrong sight.

Putter · 03-21-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by airbornerangerboogie

Are you using the POA or 6 o'clock aim? It might help to change.

I'm using center POA. I know that the manual says the XD is designed for a 6 o'clock POA, but if I use that, my shots will go even lower. BTW, another guy at the range was telling me that his XD45 also shoots 4" low, so I'm thinking maybe they were designed this way...need to shoot higher velocity +P ammo perhaps?

Putter · 03-21-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by retired

In my manual for my SC9, it says 6:00 is the correct aiming point. Notwithstanding that, mine shot 6" low at 25 yards. The same problem occurred when the dept. rangemaster shot it.

I contacted SA and sent it in. They changed the rear sight, which was mismatched (they were Heinie Slant 8 from the factory) and it shoots right on now.

Maybe that is your problem also; wrong sight.

What was the turnaround time for yours? Maybe I'll call them too.

Putter · 03-21-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jhunter

You have to change your style on the XD. It took me about 50 rounds to figure this out, once I did, they were up where they were suppose to be. A lttle right still, but that was adjusted when I got the hang of the correct grip on it. My left thumb was having a hard time finding a spot on it, and I have to rest it on the field strip attachement piece. Otherwise, it was in the trigger some. All is good now, was hitting perfect groups this afternoon with it. I think the manual shows the correct aim for the XD.

I was wondering if I was doing something wrong, like anticipating recoil and dropping the muzzle, so I benched it. Even from a bench, I was hitting the same amount low. A friend who is an experienced pistol shooter tried it from the bench and got the same result, so I'm pretty sure it's not just my technique at fault.

jhunter · 03-21-2007, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Putter

I was wondering if I was doing something wrong, like anticipating recoil and dropping the muzzle, so I benched it. Even from a bench, I was hitting the same amount low. A friend who is an experienced pistol shooter tried it from the bench and got the same result, so I'm pretty sure it's not just my technique at fault.

For sure. Mine was just an adjustment in shooting style. I did not realize you did all of that.

The Knight Of Light · 03-21-2007, 10:43 PM

+p ammo will not make a difference. Do you have stock sights or night sights of some kind?

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Putter XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 26	XD9 shoots 3-4 inches low I noticed that my XD9 4" Service was shooting about 3-4 inches low at 25 yards with a variety of different brands of 115 grain ammo, all standard (no +P loads). I am using center POA. Since these loads are what I will probably be using most of the time for cost reasons, I was thinking about the possibility of replacing the front sight with a slightly lower one to raise the POI to match the center POA. I know that SIG sights fit the XD, and was thinking of this as a possibility. Has anyone out there replaced their XD9 front sight with a SIG or other brand of front sight, and if so, what # or dimensions did you use? Are there other factors or options I should be considering? Thanks.

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03-21-2007, 09:35 PM	#3
jhunter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 102	You have to change your style on the XD. It took me about 50 rounds to figure this out, once I did, they were up where they were suppose to be. A lttle right still, but that was adjusted when I got the hang of the correct grip on it. My left thumb was having a hard time finding a spot on it, and I have to rest it on the field strip attachement piece. Otherwise, it was in the trigger some. All is good now, was hitting perfect groups this afternoon with it. I think the manual shows the correct aim for the XD.

03-21-2007, 10:01 PM	#5
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,404	In my manual for my SC9, it says 6:00 is the correct aiming point. Notwithstanding that, mine shot 6" low at 25 yards. The same problem occurred when the dept. rangemaster shot it. I contacted SA and sent it in. They changed the rear sight, which was mismatched (they were Heinie Slant 8 from the factory) and it shoots right on now. Maybe that is your problem also; wrong sight.