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Charlesdht · 06-10-2008, 02:17 PM

I am trying to improve the accuracy of my xd45, I am considering a match grade barrel. Are there any other ways to bring up the accuracy easily, i.e. trigger jobs etc.

Joeywhat · 06-10-2008, 02:30 PM

Well, although a match barrel would help, I don't think you're going to get it much more accurate...XD's are very accurate right out of the box. If you're going for competition, then yes, match components will certainly help. The trigger is based soley on the shooter, and doesn't inherently effect accuracy. If you can shoot a shorter/lighter/whatever trigger more accurately, go for it.

Pistolgear should have at least the barrel, and Springfield can also do quite a bit of work - and keep the factory warranty.

Maddcat1 · 06-10-2008, 02:31 PM

my XD45's accuracy was spot on right out of the box

try practicing your grip, trigger pull etc.

Breadfan · 06-10-2008, 02:34 PM

It is amazing how much accuracy you gain by simply practicing with your gun, dry fires with snapcaps and learning to pull the trigger 'mechanically' ie. without the fear of the "Bang!".

I don't think there's a person in this world who can say he or she shoots better then the gun.

Modificationvt · 06-10-2008, 03:25 PM

I have a 40SC and I can hit 3 inch clays at 30 yards. (way more accurate than I think I will ever need in SHTF situations.) I do have a powder river safety lever in mine, but what has helped me the most was just going to the range and shooting as much as I could, and playing around with grip positions. I found that the one thing I was doing that most affected my shooting was I was putting too much finger on the trigger, as soon as I figured that out I saw a HUGE improvement in my shooting. that night I practiced drawing and dryfiering so I could get the muscle memory, and the next time I went out I was able to draw and shoot and my groups had halfed in size.

Breadfan · 06-10-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Modificationvt

I found that the one thing I was doing that most affected my shooting was I was putting too much finger on the trigger, as soon as I figured that out I saw a HUGE improvement in my shooting.

Same here. Using only the upper part of my trigger finger. It helped.

rickett · 06-10-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Breadfan

Same here. Using only the upper part of my trigger finger. It helped.

Yep. +1 for that. When I started centering the pad of my finger on the trigger, rather than wrapping around my groups shrunk considerably. Also, during dry fire, focus on the front sight not moving at all through the full range of trigger motion. Start slow, then work up to speed. It helps to keep the muzzle an inch or two away from a textured wall. This helped me out a lot.

AKsRule · 06-10-2008, 04:54 PM

I find it helps to stand Closer to the Target.......

WilliamWallace · 06-10-2008, 04:59 PM

yeah that 21' rule is for the birds, let 'em get nice and close so you can be sure to hit them.

**agalindo** · 06-10-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlesdht

I am trying to improve the accuracy of my xd45, I am considering a match grade barrel. Are there any other ways to bring up the accuracy easily, i.e. trigger jobs etc.

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

06-10-2008, 02:17 PM	#1
Charlesdht XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 129	Increased Accuracy Easily I am trying to improve the accuracy of my xd45, I am considering a match grade barrel. Are there any other ways to bring up the accuracy easily, i.e. trigger jobs etc. __________________ Charles' Guns: XD45 Service Bi-tone(Finally...WOOHOO!) Romanian AK-47 Ruger .44 magum Super Blackhawk Hi-Point C-9 9mm Saiga 12 w/ pistol grip & folding stock .44 magnum Ruger rifle 7mag BAR Remington 1100 w/ slug barrel ...other assorted hunting rifles/shotguns

06-10-2008, 02:30 PM	#2
Joeywhat XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ypsi, MI Posts: 1,480	Well, although a match barrel would help, I don't think you're going to get it much more accurate...XD's are very accurate right out of the box. If you're going for competition, then yes, match components will certainly help. The trigger is based soley on the shooter, and doesn't inherently effect accuracy. If you can shoot a shorter/lighter/whatever trigger more accurately, go for it. Pistolgear should have at least the barrel, and Springfield can also do quite a bit of work - and keep the factory warranty. __________________ Ruger LCP GLOCK 19 RRA AR 15 (DONE!) WASR 2

06-10-2008, 02:31 PM	#3
Maddcat1 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Space Coast, FL Posts: 389	my XD45's accuracy was spot on right out of the box try practicing your grip, trigger pull etc. __________________ Glock 22C (my fav) XD 45 Bi Tone 5 in. FN 5 7 S&W M&P 9 and my carry, Kel-Tec PF-9

06-10-2008, 02:34 PM	#4
Breadfan XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Croatia Posts: 710	It is amazing how much accuracy you gain by simply practicing with your gun, dry fires with snapcaps and learning to pull the trigger 'mechanically' ie. without the fear of the "Bang!". I don't think there's a person in this world who can say he or she shoots better then the gun. __________________ Listen to the XD Song! Play my Shooter™ game!

06-10-2008, 04:59 PM	#9
WilliamWallace XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,142	yeah that 21' rule is for the birds, let 'em get nice and close so you can be sure to hit them. __________________ You can get smart or you can get strong.

06-10-2008, 03:25 PM	#5
Modificationvt XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 882	I have a 40SC and I can hit 3 inch clays at 30 yards. (way more accurate than I think I will ever need in SHTF situations.) I do have a powder river safety lever in mine, but what has helped me the most was just going to the range and shooting as much as I could, and playing around with grip positions. I found that the one thing I was doing that most affected my shooting was I was putting too much finger on the trigger, as soon as I figured that out I saw a HUGE improvement in my shooting. that night I practiced drawing and dryfiering so I could get the muscle memory, and the next time I went out I was able to draw and shoot and my groups had halfed in size.

06-10-2008, 04:54 PM	#8
AKsRule XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 39	I find it helps to stand Closer to the Target.......

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