Barrel Accuracy after +15K rnds - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Daimos · 03-29-2007, 06:26 PM

I was at the range today and I notice my XD45tac has lost it's accuracy at 25 yards. Its like the accuracy diminishes starting at 20 yards. Although I did not fire it on a bench, what I did was check my own accuracy (operator error) and the gun itself (dirt, oil, spring, etc). I fired my SA 1911 with match grade barrel and I can hit the mark at 25 yds 90% of the time. They both have the same sights and orientation as checked with my laser bore sighter. My question is this, does a barrel have a life span after so many rounds fired through it? I've fired more than 15K rounds through this since 08/06... any input is appreciated...

jeff221 · 03-29-2007, 06:31 PM

A gun is a machine... Any machine takes wear as it's used...

BUT, after 15,000 rounds the barrel shouldn't be so worn that accuracy should be effected... More likely human error, or a bad day.. Everyone's had them. If ever in doubt, bench it!

tec · 03-29-2007, 06:34 PM

Hard to blame the gun until it goes to the bench.

Lnd Svyr · 03-30-2007, 04:38 PM

I would say, if you can afford to put 15000 rounds thru the gun--you can afford a NEW barrel and not worry anymore.

Not being pissy here, Just think about it. What's a barrel cost? $150?

15000 rounds of 45 ACP costs (now) $4500.

"Buy the barrel, Aunt Bee, buy the barrel."

I would also contact manufacturer for barrel longevity.

BBunin · 03-30-2007, 04:39 PM

$0 if it's bad enough.
Lifetime warranty, remember?

Lnd Svyr · 03-30-2007, 04:52 PM

Oh, yes, I forgot to say, SA is Excellent on their warranty. They took care of my ported XD slide crack problem with professional precision!

IF there's some problem with the barrel, they'll make it right. Just keep in mind, 15k rounds is sh*t load of rounds!!!

glock10mmman · 03-30-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Daimos

I was at the range today and I notice my XD45tac has lost it's accuracy at 25 yards. Its like the accuracy diminishes starting at 20 yards. Although I did not fire it on a bench, what I did was check my own accuracy (operator error) and the gun itself (dirt, oil, spring, etc). I fired my SA 1911 with match grade barrel and I can hit the mark at 25 yds 90% of the time. They both have the same sights and orientation as checked with my laser bore sighter. My question is this, does a barrel have a life span after so many rounds fired through it? I've fired more than 15K rounds through this since 08/06... any input is appreciated...

Are you shooting reloads with Montana Gold Bullets?

My local dealer here sold on average of 500-600 thousand dollars worth of Montana Gold bullets a year for several years. He had way to many people complaining of barrels not lasting as long as they should. Montana Gold bullets are about 30% harder metal than most standard FMJ's

I verified this with Montana Gold to which they replied there bullets are harder than most.

g10

dzine808 · 03-31-2007, 09:49 AM

15k worth of rounds..thats nucking futs...

deepdiver · 03-31-2007, 10:40 AM

15k rds in 6 months

2500 rds a month

about 82 rds per day

I can only wish and dream that I had that kind of time and money.

03-31-2007, 01:00 PM

What do you do with your OFF TIME?

03-29-2007, 06:26 PM	#1
Daimos XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Gunshine State of Florida Posts: 71	Barrel Accuracy after +15K rnds I was at the range today and I notice my XD45tac has lost it's accuracy at 25 yards. Its like the accuracy diminishes starting at 20 yards. Although I did not fire it on a bench, what I did was check my own accuracy (operator error) and the gun itself (dirt, oil, spring, etc). I fired my SA 1911 with match grade barrel and I can hit the mark at 25 yds 90% of the time. They both have the same sights and orientation as checked with my laser bore sighter. My question is this, does a barrel have a life span after so many rounds fired through it? I've fired more than 15K rounds through this since 08/06... any input is appreciated... __________________ ˜"°ºOº°"˜¨¨˜"°ºOº°"˜¨¨˜"°ºOº°"˜¨¨˜"°ºOº°"˜¨˜"°ºOº° "˜¨¨˜"°ºOº°"˜¨ http://teampinoy.us/forum/index.php USPSA# A57606 IDPA - ESP MM Desert Mirage Brown SA-XD45 Tactical

03-29-2007, 06:31 PM	#2
jeff221 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 2,364	A gun is a machine... Any machine takes wear as it's used... BUT, after 15,000 rounds the barrel shouldn't be so worn that accuracy should be effected... More likely human error, or a bad day.. Everyone's had them. If ever in doubt, bench it! __________________ Springfield XD40 Sub-Compact Bi-Tone (.40S&W) Springfield XD9 Tactical Black (9mm) Springfield G.I. Milspec Stainless 1911-A1 (.45 ACP) Kimber Raptor II 1911 (.45 ACP) Kel-Tec P-3AT (.380 ACP) Charter Arms "Off Duty" Revolver (.38 Spl) Ruger 22/45 Mark III (.22 LR) Smith&Wesson M&P15A 16in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) BushMaster Carbon-15 (.22 LR) BushMaster XM15 E2S 20in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) Stoeger P350 Tactical Pump Shotgun (12 Gauge) Winchester Black Model98 Canon (10 Gauge)

03-29-2007, 06:34 PM	#3
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,643 Blog Entries: 1	Hard to blame the gun until it goes to the bench. __________________ Founding father of the "Post here if you want to increase your post count".

03-30-2007, 04:38 PM	#4
Lnd Svyr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 104	I would say, if you can afford to put 15000 rounds thru the gun--you can afford a NEW barrel and not worry anymore. Not being pissy here, Just think about it. What's a barrel cost? $150? 15000 rounds of 45 ACP costs (now) $4500. "Buy the barrel, Aunt Bee, buy the barrel." I would also contact manufacturer for barrel longevity. __________________ I am a fan of open carry.

03-30-2007, 04:39 PM	#5
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	$0 if it's bad enough. Lifetime warranty, remember? __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

03-30-2007, 04:52 PM	#6
Lnd Svyr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 104	Oh, yes, I forgot to say, SA is Excellent on their warranty. They took care of my ported XD slide crack problem with professional precision! IF there's some problem with the barrel, they'll make it right. Just keep in mind, 15k rounds is sh*t load of rounds!!! __________________ I am a fan of open carry.

03-31-2007, 09:49 AM	#8
dzine808 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ring of Fire Posts: 165	15k worth of rounds..thats nucking futs...

03-31-2007, 10:40 AM	#9
deepdiver XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,585	15k rds in 6 months 2500 rds a month about 82 rds per day I can only wish and dream that I had that kind of time and money.

03-31-2007, 01:00 PM	#10
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