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**dakotaracing** · 06-13-2008, 07:05 AM

.45
185gr CorBon DXP +P

Done.

makarov9b · 06-15-2008, 02:02 AM

.40 with 16+1
why? because the .45 is a very problematic round and prone to more malfunctions due to it's extreme nose heavy, stubby shape. Every thing has to be just "perfect" for it to all go bang- recoil spring, extractor tuning, ejector shape, and slide stop, etc...
I've had terrible experiences with several mfrs. in .45- Springfields, Ruger, and Taurus.

rickett · 06-15-2008, 02:12 AM

No problems so far with XD-45. Shoots straight, runs smooth with a variety of ammo.

Alaskapopo · 06-15-2008, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makarov9b

.40 with 16+1
why? because the .45 is a very problematic round and prone to more malfunctions due to it's extreme nose heavy, stubby shape. Every thing has to be just "perfect" for it to all go bang- recoil spring, extractor tuning, ejector shape, and slide stop, etc...
I've had terrible experiences with several mfrs. in .45- Springfields, Ruger, and Taurus.

The 45 and 40 are equal in the feed reliable shape department both are straight wall cartridges not tapered like the 9mm. Both are as proptionally nose heavy. It all depends on what the gun was designed around. 1911's are at their best in 45 acp while 40's and 9mm's are more finicky. In Glocks 9mm is the more reliable round, I suspect it the same with the XD as the gun was originally designed around the 9mm in the HS2000.

pat

BFT! · 06-15-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makarov9b

.40 with 16+1
why? because the .45 is a very problematic round and prone to more malfunctions due to it's extreme nose heavy, stubby shape. Every thing has to be just "perfect" for it to all go bang- recoil spring, extractor tuning, ejector shape, and slide stop, etc...
I've had terrible experiences with several mfrs. in .45- Springfields, Ruger, and Taurus.

Guess I've had a lot of "perfect" experiences with my .45's.
I tried the 40 cal in: Glock, Baby Deasert eagle, and EEA.
I was renting the BDE, and EEA, both started comming apart while firing! (more of an inditment on the firearm and not the cartridge). All three were to snappy for me. As stated before, you gotta get whats right for you to shoot. For me, the 45 just works. For you, its the 40 cal.

As to the 16+1 argument, lets hope you don't need all 16+ rounds in a fight, and pray that you take out you assailent in the first two or so rounds, or that you can disengage after the same amount of fired rounds.

cineski · 06-15-2008, 12:26 PM

You must suffer from limp wrists.

Quote:

Originally Posted by makarov9b

.40 with 16+1
why? because the .45 is a very problematic round and prone to more malfunctions due to it's extreme nose heavy, stubby shape. Every thing has to be just "perfect" for it to all go bang- recoil spring, extractor tuning, ejector shape, and slide stop, etc...
I've had terrible experiences with several mfrs. in .45- Springfields, Ruger, and Taurus.

Terry · 06-15-2008, 01:40 PM

45 or 40 it all boils down to

shot placement

i own both and like both of them.

dray · 06-15-2008, 11:13 PM

My only issue with the 45 is that they don't make a 45 SC

CommieHunter · 06-19-2008, 10:07 PM

OK, so I thought I'd post a follow-up here.

I picked up the XDM, as I mentioned, and here is my first time out with it.

XD(M) Range Report, 6/19/08

I also fired an XD45, and even though the grip feels different, they both shoot wonderfully.

I think I'll buy an XDM45 when it comes out.

bigwilly11189 · 06-20-2008, 05:26 AM

These stupid 40 vs 45, 9 vs 40, etc arguments have been going on for so long and are so annoying. Shoot what you want, shoot what you shoot best and don't worry what anyone else says. I think there should be a permanent ban on these silly arguments, only kidding, but really how many times can you argue the same points. There are 3 things my mother taught me not to talk about with friends and family: 1)Religion, 2)Politics, 3) Calibers.

06-13-2008, 07:05 AM	#81
dakotaracing XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 275	Keeping It Simple. .45 185gr CorBon DXP +P Done. __________________ *"This year will go down in history! For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun confiscation!* *Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!"* *- Barack Hussein Obama via Adolf Hitler* For all your days prepare, and meet them ever alike. When you are the Anvil,, Bear. When you are the Hammer,, STRIKE! ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ!!

06-15-2008, 02:02 AM	#82
makarov9b XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11	.40 vs .45 .40 with 16+1 why? because the .45 is a very problematic round and prone to more malfunctions due to it's extreme nose heavy, stubby shape. Every thing has to be just "perfect" for it to all go bang- recoil spring, extractor tuning, ejector shape, and slide stop, etc... I've had terrible experiences with several mfrs. in .45- Springfields, Ruger, and Taurus.

06-15-2008, 02:12 AM	#83
rickett XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,157	No problems so far with XD-45. Shoots straight, runs smooth with a variety of ammo. __________________ XD-45 service with Trijicon night sights GP-100 6" stainless .357Mag. Heritage Rough Rider 4 3/4" 22LR/22Mag. Savage 99 EG .300 Savage "At long last I have discovered that most shooters are not interested in firearms as tools, but rather as toys. Such people do not acquire their weapons because of what they will do, but rather to gratify the "Christmas morning joy" that we largely left behind in our childhood." -Jeff Cooper

06-15-2008, 01:40 PM	#87
Terry XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NorthPole, Alaska Posts: 569	45 or 40 it all boils down to shot placement i own both and like both of them. __________________ Be safe and always watch your back trail

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06-15-2008, 11:13 PM	#88
dray XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NE FL Posts: 149	My only issue with the 45 is that they don't make a 45 SC

06-19-2008, 10:07 PM	#89
CommieHunter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 206	OK, so I thought I'd post a follow-up here. I picked up the XDM, as I mentioned, and here is my first time out with it. XD(M) Range Report, 6/19/08 I also fired an XD45, and even though the grip feels different, they both shoot wonderfully. I think I'll buy an XDM45 when it comes out.

06-20-2008, 05:26 AM	#90
bigwilly11189 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 132	These stupid 40 vs 45, 9 vs 40, etc arguments have been going on for so long and are so annoying. Shoot what you want, shoot what you shoot best and don't worry what anyone else says. I think there should be a permanent ban on these silly arguments, only kidding, but really how many times can you argue the same points. There are 3 things my mother taught me not to talk about with friends and family: 1)Religion, 2)Politics, 3) Calibers.