xdm 9mm 4.5This is a discussion on xdm 9mm 4.5 within the Gun Games: Shooting Competition forums, part of the Use and Training category; Hi everyone,
Im looking to purchase my first pistol and im also looking to get into practical shooting. Im wondering if the 4.5 is good ...
 |
|
06-17-2012, 04:41 PM
|
#1
|
|
XDTalk Newbie
Member #: 75095
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 5
|
xdm 9mm 4.5
Hi everyone,
Im looking to purchase my first pistol and im also looking to get into practical shooting. Im wondering if the 4.5 is good enough for an entry level pistol into practical shooting or if anyone had any other recommendations?
Also looking for opinions on px4 storms too.
Thanks in advance.
|
|
|
|
06-17-2012, 07:06 PM
|
#2
|
|
XDTalk 1K Member
Member #: 72933
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DFW, Texas
Posts: 1,486
|
Skip the storm and go with one of the big 3 all great guns:
Glock 17 (infamous)
S&W M&P (used by a lot of pros)
S.A. XDM 4.5 (loved by this forum)
I would go with the Glock or M&P for practical shooting. I love my XDM 5.25 but its not a practical shooting gun.
__________________
SIG 226 9mm Stock
XDM 5.25 everything you can add
Ruger SR556 w/EO Tech
1911 custom built was at some point Springfield
Henry 22LR Lever Action (favorite)
|
|
|
|
|
06-17-2012, 10:05 PM
|
#3
|
|
XDTalk Member
Member #: 72283
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: dfw
Posts: 58
|
The 4.5 is very comfortable to shoot. Really enjoy mine.
Grip and trigger mechanics were easily transitioned to from my long time favorite 1911.
|
|
|
|
|
06-17-2012, 10:08 PM
|
#4
|
|
XDTalk 4K Member
Member #: 35632
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Missouri
Posts: 4,241
|
Go with the 4.5, see lots of people shooting them in USPSA Production, and Limited classes.
__________________
iCreek
"Be Prepared, It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark."
|
|
|
|
|
06-17-2012, 10:12 PM
|
#5
|
|
XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 73579
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 135
|
While all guns listed so far are excellent options, I respectfully disagree with skipping the Beretta PX4 Storm. My .40 Fullsize is at ~3,500 flawless rounds using a wide variety of ammo, from lead Ultramax reloads to HST, Hydra-Shok, and Gold Dot. It has successfully run through 500-round bursts (straight, in 1-2 range trips, no cleaning) with no issues, twice.
At least check it for fit with your hand.  The XD(m) 4.5 is an excellent choice, however.
__________________
Beretta PX4 .40 - Colt 1968 Detective Special .38 Spc. - Ruger LCP .380 - Daniel Defense M4V1 Carbine 5.56 - Ruger 10/22 .22LR - Remington 870 Express Tactical 12GA
|
|
|
|
|
06-17-2012, 11:29 PM
|
#6
|
|
XDTalk 1K Member
Member #: 72933
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DFW, Texas
Posts: 1,486
|
I'm sure the Storm is a good gun but by purchasing it your limiting your future options of what you can do to it.
The Glock has the most options. Its easier to get a training gun if your going to do force on force training or use sim-rounds.
__________________
SIG 226 9mm Stock
XDM 5.25 everything you can add
Ruger SR556 w/EO Tech
1911 custom built was at some point Springfield
Henry 22LR Lever Action (favorite)
|
|
|
|
|
06-17-2012, 11:48 PM
|
#7
|
|
XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 73579
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 135
|
True.
__________________
Beretta PX4 .40 - Colt 1968 Detective Special .38 Spc. - Ruger LCP .380 - Daniel Defense M4V1 Carbine 5.56 - Ruger 10/22 .22LR - Remington 870 Express Tactical 12GA
|
|
|
|
|
06-18-2012, 12:03 AM
|
#8
|
|
XDTalk 500 Member
Member #: 53346
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 572
|
I have the .40 4.5 XDM and I go to the range as often as I can. I think its a joy to shoot
__________________
XDM .40 4.5
PRP Ultimate Match Trigger
PRP SS Striker
Don's SS Guide Rod
TruGlo TFO
Ruger 10/22 SS delux model 22" barrel
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 post(s).
|
|
|
|
|
06-18-2012, 12:24 AM
|
#9
|
|
XDTalk 5K Member
Member #: 66064
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Senatobia,Ms
Posts: 5,039
|
Hello & welcome first of all!
The XDm will do what you're looking for, but so will the Glock or M&P. I really like the XDm's I own five & never had a single issue out of any of them..
Glock parts/accessories are probably the most easily found. Don't think you could go wrong w/either of the choices you listed.
|
|
|
|
|
06-18-2012, 01:36 AM
|
#10
|
|
XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 10254
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Bellevue, NE
Posts: 200
|
yep it's more than good enough. I got out shot by a squad mate in steel challenge today. he was using a 4.5, I was using the 5.25
|
|
|
|
Lower Navigation
|
|
|
| Search tags for this page |
|
custom xdm 9mm competition, customized xdm 9mm 4.5, daniel defense vs ruger 556, daniel defense vs ruger ar, dis advantage of m&p 9mm gun, m&p 9mm or xdm 4.5, magblock, slipstream px4, springfield xdm 9mm 4.5 forum, springfield xdm 9mm 4.5 used for competitions, xdm 4.5 9mm or m&p 9mm, xdm 4.5 or m&p, xdm 9mm 4.5, xdm 9mm competition, xdm 9mm nys legal
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
XDTalk Forums - Your XD/XD(m) Information Source!
»
xdm 9mm 4.5
