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**pballman19** · 04-25-2008, 03:54 PM

Can you do this to an XD40SC and still use it reliably as a SD weapon

Modificationvt · 04-25-2008, 04:47 PM

I dont know about that type of porting, but you could get one of these barrels (they are about 3/4" longer than the stock barrel, so the porting is infront of the slide, so you dont need to do anything to the slide.

https://www.efkfiredragon.com/products.php?cat=34

I dont have one yet, but my guess is that since the porting is behind the sight it also would avoid the sight getting dirty as well.

**pballman19** · 04-25-2008, 04:55 PM

those look pretty cool but its gunna be my carry so i dont wanna add any length to my barrel

Johnnybgood · 04-25-2008, 05:08 PM

I own and carry an XD 40SC everyday and wouldn't think of doing that to mine.I don't know if that is ported or if it was done to lighten the slide those holes look pretty big.

**pballman19** · 04-25-2008, 07:03 PM

Those pictures are from apw cogans website. the holes go through the barrel, it is ported. My girls dad had it done by them to his kel tec p3at.

**Cannibul** · 04-25-2008, 09:16 PM

Be aware that if you port in that manner you will be flash blinded with the first shot you fire in the dark.

**Ed Ely** · 04-26-2008, 08:24 AM

If you can, I certainly would like to see
a pix of the K-T p3at.

Ed

rgeliske · 04-26-2008, 08:49 AM

I would not recommend you do that to a carry gun, holes that large are potential collection point for dirt, lint and other things that can easily create malfunctions at the wrong time. Though porting can be of some value in competition guns there is very little to be gained by porting a self defense gun. During a situation where you may be required to use your carry weapon you will have to depend on the skills you developed during practice sessions as you will be functioning on adrenalin and probably will not even notice the guns recoil. It would be more beneficial for you to develop proper gun handling than to make changes to your gun. Learn to shoot using either hand, one handed, practice getting the gun quickly on target. These things will be of far greater value.

**pballman19** · 04-26-2008, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Ely

If you can, I certainly would like to see
a pix of the K-T p3at.

Ed

Im going to see her on may 6 and 7. Ill get some pics. He also had them coat the slide with ceraguard, the weapon was all black but now the slide is a real dark grey. it looks really good.

**pballman19** · 04-26-2008, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgeliske

I would not recommend you do that to a carry gun, holes that large are potential collection point for dirt, lint and other things that can easily create malfunctions at the wrong time. Though porting can be of some value in competition guns there is very little to be gained by porting a self defense gun. During a situation where you may be required to use your carry weapon you will have to depend on the skills you developed during practice sessions as you will be functioning on adrenalin and probably will not even notice the guns recoil. It would be more beneficial for you to develop proper gun handling than to make changes to your gun. Learn to shoot using either hand, one handed, practice getting the gun quickly on target. These things will be of far greater value.

that makes sense.

04-25-2008, 03:54 PM	#1
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04-25-2008, 04:55 PM	#3
pballman19 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 260	those look pretty cool but its gunna be my carry so i dont wanna add any length to my barrel __________________ Winchester 670A 30-06 Springfield Maverick88(Mossberg) 12 gauge

04-25-2008, 05:08 PM	#4
Johnnybgood XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Florida Posts: 655	I own and carry an XD 40SC everyday and wouldn't think of doing that to mine.I don't know if that is ported or if it was done to lighten the slide those holes look pretty big. __________________ XD .40 SC Trijicon NS XD .45 Compact TFOS Ruger P345PR Taurus PT 24/7 PRO .40 Cal. Bersa Thunder .380 Savage 12 gage pump

04-25-2008, 07:03 PM	#5
pballman19 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 260	Those pictures are from apw cogans website. the holes go through the barrel, it is ported. My girls dad had it done by them to his kel tec p3at. __________________ Winchester 670A 30-06 Springfield Maverick88(Mossberg) 12 gauge

04-25-2008, 09:16 PM	#6
Cannibul XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Moscow on the Willamette Posts: 2,242	Be aware that if you port in that manner you will be flash blinded with the first shot you fire in the dark. __________________ Semper Fi Can't quote the "out of touch guy" any more! I don't own any guns. Guns are evil. KEVWYO - Please reply to this thread http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/politic...-anti-gun.html

04-25-2008, 04:47 PM	#2
Modificationvt XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burlington Vermont Posts: 1,287	I dont know about that type of porting, but you could get one of these barrels (they are about 3/4" longer than the stock barrel, so the porting is infront of the slide, so you dont need to do anything to the slide. https://www.efkfiredragon.com/products.php?cat=34 I dont have one yet, but my guess is that since the porting is behind the sight it also would avoid the sight getting dirty as well.

04-26-2008, 08:24 AM	#7
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,943 Blog Entries: 1	If you can, I certainly would like to see a pix of the K-T p3at. Ed __________________ I have a favorite new clock ....... http://obamaclock.org/ Countdown until Obama leaves Office 1476 Days, 13 Hours, 34 Minutes, 03 Seconds.

04-26-2008, 08:49 AM	#8
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,944	I would not recommend you do that to a carry gun, holes that large are potential collection point for dirt, lint and other things that can easily create malfunctions at the wrong time. Though porting can be of some value in competition guns there is very little to be gained by porting a self defense gun. During a situation where you may be required to use your carry weapon you will have to depend on the skills you developed during practice sessions as you will be functioning on adrenalin and probably will not even notice the guns recoil. It would be more beneficial for you to develop proper gun handling than to make changes to your gun. Learn to shoot using either hand, one handed, practice getting the gun quickly on target. These things will be of far greater value. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, Kahr CW9, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, XD(M) 40S&W BiTone, Taurus 617 357

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