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DougXD · 05-22-2005, 06:05 PM

Compared to my XD9, this puppy kicks like a mule! I suppose it'll just take a bit of getting used to. If I can "plink" at the range with my 454Casull all day, I should be able to handle this thing.

One thing I'm still trying to figure out is which gun would better (subjective, I know) for my home defense purposes.

Whadayall think..........4" XD9 (15+1 rounds) or 5" XD45 (9+1 rounds)?

I don't really know how to properly evaluate shooting performance (e.g. Range Reports), but I think both of these guns shoot great. If I can learn to control the recoil of the 45 like I do with the 9, I'll be just as "fast" regarding getting the sights back on target.

R,
Doug

PS - Can somebody tell me how to upload pictures please? I have three I'd like to show.

DougXD · 05-22-2005, 06:07 PM

Well, I just figured out that images can't actually be uploaded....they have to be linked out somewhere. Oh well.

tec · 05-22-2005, 06:27 PM

try www.imagevenue.com for pictures

Son of Norway · 05-22-2005, 06:29 PM

Both calibers are good for home defense, but I'm willing to bet most folks will lean towards the .45 GAP.

**Dotagious** · 05-22-2005, 06:29 PM

For home defense, sell one of them and buy a shot gun. Unles you can afford all three, which is even better.

I'm not being facetious either.

ajamesp51 · 05-22-2005, 06:42 PM

I am compeately sold on the GAP as a round. You will get used to the gap really quickly.

DougXD · 05-22-2005, 06:50 PM

Great!! Here we go........

Can't seem to get the first two to preview....sorry.

[img=http://img8.imagevenue.com/loc78/th_30c_IMG_0462.jpg]

[img=http://img8.imagevenue.com/loc78/th_4b5_IMG_0475.jpg]

DougXD · 05-22-2005, 06:54 PM

Actually, I have a shotgun too.......it's a Rem 870 with a 20" rifled barrel readied with '00' lead buckshot and fiber/night sights.

Brad VanHorn · 05-24-2005, 08:34 AM

I was looking at an XD45 Tactical at the PX this morning. I'm intrigued by the round and the platform, but I'm not yet convinced it's worth the investment.

While I was looking I asked for a price check on ammo. HOLY *smelly stuff*

! $20 for Winchester USA! $30 for JHP! I'll shop around for better pricing, but the ammo cost alone is enough to keep me away.

ajamesp51 - "I am completely sold on the GAP" Can you elaborate on this for me? PM if you don't want to rehash it in public. Thanks.

ajamesp51 · 05-24-2005, 08:50 AM

I have one of each of the gaps the 4 in is my new ccw weapon. I have several thousands of rounds of 45 gap down range I have yet to have any problems. To show why make a the 45gap I take a 9mm magazine and shove a few 45gaps in it and the pistol still feeds. The 45 in a nice sized hole no matter what you like.

05-22-2005, 06:05 PM	#1
DougXD XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 96	My New GAP Compared to my XD9, this puppy kicks like a mule! I suppose it'll just take a bit of getting used to. If I can "plink" at the range with my 454Casull all day, I should be able to handle this thing. One thing I'm still trying to figure out is which gun would better (subjective, I know) for my home defense purposes. Whadayall think..........4" XD9 (15+1 rounds) or 5" XD45 (9+1 rounds)? I don't really know how to properly evaluate shooting performance (e.g. Range Reports), but I think both of these guns shoot great. If I can learn to control the recoil of the 45 like I do with the 9, I'll be just as "fast" regarding getting the sights back on target. R, Doug PS - Can somebody tell me how to upload pictures please? I have three I'd like to show.

05-22-2005, 06:42 PM	#6
ajamesp51 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 5,027	I am compeately sold on the GAP as a round. You will get used to the gap really quickly. __________________ "God shall not have his word made manifest by cowards" RWE www.xd-hs2000.com

05-24-2005, 08:34 AM	#9
Brad VanHorn XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 8	I was looking at an XD45 Tactical at the PX this morning. I'm intrigued by the round and the platform, but I'm not yet convinced it's worth the investment. While I was looking I asked for a price check on ammo. HOLY smelly stuff ! $20 for Winchester USA! $30 for JHP! I'll shop around for better pricing, but the ammo cost alone is enough to keep me away. ajamesp51 - "I am completely sold on the GAP" Can you elaborate on this for me? PM if you don't want to rehash it in public. Thanks. __________________ Life, liberty, and the pursuit of all who threaten it!

05-24-2005, 08:50 AM	#10
ajamesp51 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 5,027	I have one of each of the gaps the 4 in is my new ccw weapon. I have several thousands of rounds of 45 gap down range I have yet to have any problems. To show why make a the 45gap I take a 9mm magazine and shove a few 45gaps in it and the pistol still feeds. The 45 in a nice sized hole no matter what you like. __________________ "God shall not have his word made manifest by cowards" RWE www.xd-hs2000.com

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05-22-2005, 06:07 PM	#2
DougXD XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 96	Well, I just figured out that images can't actually be uploaded....they have to be linked out somewhere. Oh well.

05-22-2005, 06:27 PM	#3
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,654 Blog Entries: 1	try www.imagevenue.com for pictures

05-22-2005, 06:29 PM	#5
Dotagious XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SW Florida Posts: 735	For home defense, sell one of them and buy a shot gun. Unles you can afford all three, which is even better. I'm not being facetious either.

05-22-2005, 06:50 PM	#7
DougXD XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 96	Great!! Here we go........ Can't seem to get the first two to preview....sorry. [img=http://img8.imagevenue.com/loc78/th_30c_IMG_0462.jpg] [img=http://img8.imagevenue.com/loc78/th_4b5_IMG_0475.jpg]

05-22-2005, 06:54 PM	#8
DougXD XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 96	Actually, I have a shotgun too.......it's a Rem 870 with a 20" rifled barrel readied with '00' lead buckshot and fiber/night sights.