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flycaster · 06-10-2008, 09:46 PM

"What kind of groups and at what distance are you wanting to get?"

My thought exactly. We don't know the O.P.'s skill level, but many are telling him to practice more. Maybe he needs to practice, maybe he's darn good now. I had reached a level with my S.A. Loaded 1911 that I thought was my best, until they fit a new barrel for me. My groups shrank noticeably. Agalindo's question gets to the heart of the matter.

Chuck

nuj · 06-11-2008, 05:01 AM

the hs-xd are very accurate out of the box. if the shooter does his part then the gun will do the rest. its not the handgun that dictates a better shooter but the shooter using the handgun that dictates how well he shoots

rgeliske · 06-11-2008, 08:17 AM

Nothing comes easy, it all takes practice. A lighter trigger pull may help you from jerking the trigger if you want to add something to the gun. For a tactical weapon like the XD, if you can shoot at a rate of 1 shot every 2 seconds and keep all the rounds in a 6" group from 10 yards you are doing well. From there you can set up practice sessions that would tighten the group or quicken the rate. I would not expect groups tighter than 4" if you are using store bought ammo, not because the ammo is bad but because it may not be the ideal load for your gun. If you want to start reloading you can develop rounds that work better for you and the gun. Honestly the XD is not really the ideal bullseye gun if that is what you are looking for.

**Dave Starr** · 06-11-2008, 10:49 AM

The more I shoot, the better I get. Today I shot 2" groups, 1" to the left, at 7 yards. That's after 1200 total rounds, XD45 tac. Now I need a bit more work on trigger finger placement.

rgeliske · 06-12-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Starr

The more I shoot, the better I get. Today I shot 2" groups, 1" to the left, at 7 yards. That's after 1200 total rounds, XD45 tac. Now I need a bit more work on trigger finger placement.

It's funny how that works. By the way I moved from Fenton about 4 years ago. Has someone blown up Gun Galore yet? They have some of the most arrogant sales people I have ever seen.

06-11-2008, 08:17 AM	#13
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,944	Nothing comes easy, it all takes practice. A lighter trigger pull may help you from jerking the trigger if you want to add something to the gun. For a tactical weapon like the XD, if you can shoot at a rate of 1 shot every 2 seconds and keep all the rounds in a 6" group from 10 yards you are doing well. From there you can set up practice sessions that would tighten the group or quicken the rate. I would not expect groups tighter than 4" if you are using store bought ammo, not because the ammo is bad but because it may not be the ideal load for your gun. If you want to start reloading you can develop rounds that work better for you and the gun. Honestly the XD is not really the ideal bullseye gun if that is what you are looking for. __________________ 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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06-10-2008, 09:46 PM	#11
flycaster XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: N.E. Illinois Posts: 82	"What kind of groups and at what distance are you wanting to get?" My thought exactly. We don't know the O.P.'s skill level, but many are telling him to practice more. Maybe he needs to practice, maybe he's darn good now. I had reached a level with my S.A. Loaded 1911 that I thought was my best, until they fit a new barrel for me. My groups shrank noticeably. Agalindo's question gets to the heart of the matter. Chuck

06-11-2008, 05:01 AM	#12
nuj XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 184	the hs-xd are very accurate out of the box. if the shooter does his part then the gun will do the rest. its not the handgun that dictates a better shooter but the shooter using the handgun that dictates how well he shoots

06-11-2008, 10:49 AM	#14
Dave Starr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Flint, Michigan Posts: 582	The more I shoot, the better I get. Today I shot 2" groups, 1" to the left, at 7 yards. That's after 1200 total rounds, XD45 tac. Now I need a bit more work on trigger finger placement.