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nocalkind · 05-04-2005, 02:22 AM

thanks man. any other takes on the recoil/accuracy/reliability issue? Do others find the 5" to have MORE mussle flip? Which will be better for my lady? buy this is not an easy decision...

XD 40 mike · 05-04-2005, 04:37 AM

I have a 5inch Tactical model in 40S&W. This is my first gun to ever shoot or own (I just turned 21). I also have a fiancee and she also has no problems shooting it either, and she's small (5'1'') Lol. I find it very comforitable as far as recoil/muzzelflip goes.

Congratulations on the fiancee also!

XD 40 mike · 05-04-2005, 04:41 AM

I havn't had any "problems" with it either, if what you are concerned about is the gun jamming (FTF) aka: fault to fire (function) Do not use cheap ammunition at all, not even once, not even because its very very cheap.

good luck!

FatMatt1981 · 05-05-2005, 07:46 AM

OK lemme tell ya my $.02
My first XD was a .40 service. I did the usual limp wristing break- in shots....just because I thought it'd have a gnarly recoil on it. Know what I mean? Kinda bein hesitant and anticipating it way too much. The XD fit so much better than what I was used to that it was easy to get used to.
I bought my first 9mm only a month or so ago in the service model....sure nuf did the same thing. Took it outta the box, aimed and anticipated a "big bang" way too much.....my shots were way off. However.....after only maybe 5 shots....started makin nice small groups(2-3"ish) at say 10-15 yards. Then it was mag full after mag full. RIGHT OUTTA THE BOX!! (I installed a new spring/rod combo though)
Now I shoot my .40 better. I'm not sure why...maybe cuz I've shot twice as many rounds than usual....since the price won't take too much dough.
I'd say 9mm would be a good pick of the bunch...more practice time= better shots........and a lot more time at the range since you can afford to shoot. Which leads to more fun!
BTW....You'll like the XD no matter what platform ya decide!
Git R Done!

nocalkind · 05-05-2005, 03:55 PM

Thanks for all the input guys. My order is on the way! 9mm Tactical for $525 out the door (includes tax and $25 CA registration fee). Should be here next week then I get to start the 10 day waiting period. Can't wait...I'll let you know my first impressions after I get it out to shoot in a couple weeks from now. nocalkind

SLCDave · 05-05-2005, 04:01 PM

Congratulations on your new purchase. I like the looks of the Tactical, but since I was buying mine as a carry piece, I went with the Service model in .40 S&W. My little wife doesn't enjoy shooting it. The .40 has a snappier recoil than she likes. I think if I get another, I'd get a Tactical, either in 45 GAP or 40 S&W.

05-04-2005, 02:22 AM	#11
nocalkind XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 46	hmm thanks man. any other takes on the recoil/accuracy/reliability issue? Do others find the 5" to have MORE mussle flip? Which will be better for my lady? buy this is not an easy decision...

05-04-2005, 04:37 AM	#12
XD 40 mike XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 171	I have a 5inch Tactical model in 40S&W. This is my first gun to ever shoot or own (I just turned 21). I also have a fiancee and she also has no problems shooting it either, and she's small (5'1'') Lol. I find it very comforitable as far as recoil/muzzelflip goes. Congratulations on the fiancee also! __________________ XD-40-Tactical

05-04-2005, 04:41 AM	#13
XD 40 mike XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 171	I havn't had any "problems" with it either, if what you are concerned about is the gun jamming (FTF) aka: fault to fire (function) Do not use cheap ammunition at all, not even once, not even because its very very cheap. good luck! __________________ XD-40-Tactical

05-05-2005, 07:46 AM	#14
FatMatt1981 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,467	OK lemme tell ya my $.02 My first XD was a .40 service. I did the usual limp wristing break- in shots....just because I thought it'd have a gnarly recoil on it. Know what I mean? Kinda bein hesitant and anticipating it way too much. The XD fit so much better than what I was used to that it was easy to get used to. I bought my first 9mm only a month or so ago in the service model....sure nuf did the same thing. Took it outta the box, aimed and anticipated a "big bang" way too much.....my shots were way off. However.....after only maybe 5 shots....started makin nice small groups(2-3"ish) at say 10-15 yards. Then it was mag full after mag full. RIGHT OUTTA THE BOX!! (I installed a new spring/rod combo though) Now I shoot my .40 better. I'm not sure why...maybe cuz I've shot twice as many rounds than usual....since the price won't take too much dough. I'd say 9mm would be a good pick of the bunch...more practice time= better shots........and a lot more time at the range since you can afford to shoot. Which leads to more fun! BTW....You'll like the XD no matter what platform ya decide! Git R Done! __________________ \"Through strength, we deter tyranny\" ICVM OD XD-40 4\" Black on black XD-9 4\"

05-05-2005, 03:55 PM	#15
nocalkind XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 46	!!! Thanks for all the input guys. My order is on the way! 9mm Tactical for $525 out the door (includes tax and $25 CA registration fee). Should be here next week then I get to start the 10 day waiting period. Can't wait...I'll let you know my first impressions after I get it out to shoot in a couple weeks from now. nocalkind

05-05-2005, 04:01 PM	#16
SLCDave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,983	Congratulations on your new purchase. I like the looks of the Tactical, but since I was buying mine as a carry piece, I went with the Service model in .40 S&W. My little wife doesn't enjoy shooting it. The .40 has a snappier recoil than she likes. I think if I get another, I'd get a Tactical, either in 45 GAP or 40 S&W. __________________ We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. Thomas Jefferson Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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