Which aftermarket match barrels for the XD? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

husker_t · 09-17-2007, 02:51 PM

What are some of the best drop-in, aftermarket barrels that would improve your accuracy in an XD, but that do not require any special fitting by a gunsmith? Is there such a thing that's really worth the money, and makes a meaningful impact on your accuracy?

On the other hand, if you are willing to have a gunsmith-fitted match barrel, are any of the aftermarkets out there besides Bar-sto worth trying? What kinds of improvements can you get in your 25-yard groups, by using a fitted match barrel versus a factory barrel?

**mvician** · 09-17-2007, 03:46 PM

I'd spend my money on ammo and practice more to improve accuracy

No offense but the XD isn't meant to be a 25 yard target pistol.

rupert · 09-17-2007, 04:07 PM

I agree with the above.

If I did buy one i would go with the sponser here and buy the one from pistolgear.com

The Knight Of Light · 09-17-2007, 04:09 PM

The Pistol Gear barrel of course!!

lethal93ta · 09-17-2007, 04:09 PM

I was going to buy one from pistol gear but they didnt have the drop in one for a 9mm service in stock

slugger6 · 09-17-2007, 04:13 PM

I had a Bar-Sto match barrel fitted to my XD9 by Springer Precision and I can definitely see an improvement in group size.

chrisxd45t · 09-17-2007, 04:32 PM

EFK Firedragon barrels work well and are drop-in. Check their site and you can e-mail or call to see if the have what you want in stock.

danish · 09-17-2007, 04:37 PM

I bought the Pistol Gear drop-in for my 9mm Tactical two weeks ago and it shoots tighter than the stock. I haven't compared it to my stock barrel but I can see the difference and it's going to be nice for competition. It isn't going to replace practice but it isn't going hurt to have it either....Plus Pistol Gear is great to deal with!!

slugger6 · 09-17-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by danish

I bought the Pistol Gear drop-in for my 9mm Tactical two weeks ago and it shoots tighter than the stock. I haven't compared it to my stock barrel but I can see the difference and it's going to be nice for competition. It isn't going to replace practice but it isn't going hurt to have it either....Plus Pistol Gear is great to deal with!!

Amen to that brother!

EJ25 · 09-17-2007, 05:04 PM

are the Match barrels supposed to to be better than the drop in?

im lookin at the PG and EFK match ones, but the price difference is huge lol

09-17-2007, 02:51 PM	#1
husker_t XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WA State Posts: 189	Which aftermarket match barrels for the XD? What are some of the best drop-in, aftermarket barrels that would improve your accuracy in an XD, but that do not require any special fitting by a gunsmith? Is there such a thing that's really worth the money, and makes a meaningful impact on your accuracy? On the other hand, if you are willing to have a gunsmith-fitted match barrel, are any of the aftermarkets out there besides Bar-sto worth trying? What kinds of improvements can you get in your 25-yard groups, by using a fitted match barrel versus a factory barrel?

09-17-2007, 03:46 PM	#2
mvician XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,870	I'd spend my money on ammo and practice more to improve accuracy No offense but the XD isn't meant to be a 25 yard target pistol. __________________ AR15s...ya I've built more than a few http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk...ar-family.html

09-17-2007, 04:07 PM	#3
rupert XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,022	I agree with the above. If I did buy one i would go with the sponser here and buy the one from pistolgear.com __________________ Be Polite, Be Professional, Be Prepared to Kill War Is Sweet To Those Who Have Never Fought XD 9 Service (1000+ Rounds) XD 9 Sub Compact (300+ Rounds) XD 40 Service (3000+ Rounds) (Traded) XD 40 Tactical (Sold)

09-17-2007, 04:09 PM	#4
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,839 Blog Entries: 12	The Pistol Gear barrel of course!! __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

09-17-2007, 04:09 PM	#5
lethal93ta XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: northeast PA Posts: 274	I was going to buy one from pistol gear but they didnt have the drop in one for a 9mm service in stock __________________ xd-9 service model DOB 5-21-07 XD45 service. Stag AR-15, built 1/5/08

09-17-2007, 04:13 PM	#6
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,125	I had a Bar-Sto match barrel fitted to my XD9 by Springer Precision and I can definitely see an improvement in group size. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

09-17-2007, 04:32 PM	#7
chrisxd45t XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Monterey/San Jose California Posts: 1,226	EFK Firedragon barrels work well and are drop-in. Check their site and you can e-mail or call to see if the have what you want in stock. __________________ LEGALIZE FREEDOM

09-17-2007, 04:37 PM	#8
danish XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 190	I bought the Pistol Gear drop-in for my 9mm Tactical two weeks ago and it shoots tighter than the stock. I haven't compared it to my stock barrel but I can see the difference and it's going to be nice for competition. It isn't going to replace practice but it isn't going hurt to have it either....Plus Pistol Gear is great to deal with!!

09-17-2007, 05:04 PM	#10
EJ25 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 425	are the Match barrels supposed to to be better than the drop in? im lookin at the PG and EFK match ones, but the price difference is huge lol __________________ XD-9 TACTICAL - Dawson FO sights - Springer Precision Combat Trigger 2200 rounds thru ...

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