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vicstrick73 · 04-06-2008, 03:43 PM

I have a standard 4" XD45. I have a cap of around $700.00 to put into the weapon. I want to end up with the most accurate XD I can get for $700.00. Any info, ideas, suggestions, or recommended gunsmiths would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Saur · 04-06-2008, 10:36 PM

I'd say call up the folks at springer precision or canyon creek... i think barsto does custom stuff on xd's too

Gorillaman · 04-06-2008, 11:16 PM

dido---^

PistolGear has match SS barrels. They might have one for you needs, Oh the 5" barrel has a longer sight radius and should produce more velocity ( Not 100% sure ) a longer barrel should always provide better accuracy, unless there are other issues.
Ammo plays a big part in accurate shooting, pick the one your weapon shoots best or better yet load you own..
Just some thoughts

jon45xdtac · 04-06-2008, 11:17 PM

I have a XD 45 5". I haven't done any modifications yet, but am seriously considering a trigger job and new sights.

As far as sights goes, it seems the purpose of the gun greatly drives the type of sights you get. My 45 is primarly for HD so I'm probably going to go with TFO sights. If it was just a target gun I probably would have decided on smaller, tighter sights.

**powder river** · 04-06-2008, 11:27 PM

I can do it for you. Dawson Adjustable sights Bar-Sto MT barrel and MT trigger job. These are the best mods for the money. It will be well under your price point as well.

~Daniel

XD40DucheKiller · 04-06-2008, 11:44 PM

i recommend the upgrades suggested above. but its not really gonna make the pistol itself that much more accurate...however i believe it will make it much easier for YOU to be more accurate with it. the xds are pretty darn good stock. but the upgraded feel is just soo sweet. you got WAY enough money to pimp it out to the max...so have fun

**mhillsing23** · 04-07-2008, 06:02 AM

You want to make "it" more accurate? Practice...

The Knight Of Light · 04-07-2008, 06:04 AM

I recommend Scott Springer and Canyon Creek for all your XD needs.

vicstrick73 · 04-07-2008, 06:31 AM

I am a certified Counter Sniper and I shoot high 90's on the combat course. I have also performed entry work on an SRT (SWAT) team. I agree that practice and proper technique are 99% of effective shooting. My goal here is to make my XD into a 150 meter target pistol. So far, I can hit reliably at 100 meters, but not as accurately as I like. The weapon, as a platform, is not designed for this type of shooting and I wanted to see if I could mod it out to work better for me at these ranges.

The Knight Of Light · 04-07-2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by vicstrick73

I am a certified Counter Sniper and I shoot high 90's on the combat course. I have also performed entry work on an SRT (SWAT) team. I agree that practice and proper technique are 99% of effective shooting. My goal here is to make my XD into a 150 meter target pistol. So far, I can hit reliably at 100 meters, but not as accurately as I like. The weapon, as a platform, is not designed for this type of shooting and I wanted to see if I could mod it out to work better for me at these ranges.

Ya had me goin' there!! HAHAHAHA!! Yeah... Pistol... 150 meters...

RIGHT!!!

Post some proof of all this and we might consider listening to this some more...

I see a ninja!

04-06-2008, 03:43 PM	#1
vicstrick73 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 43	Want to make a super accurate XD45 I have a standard 4" XD45. I have a cap of around $700.00 to put into the weapon. I want to end up with the most accurate XD I can get for $700.00. Any info, ideas, suggestions, or recommended gunsmiths would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

04-06-2008, 11:17 PM	#4
jon45xdtac XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 292	I have a XD 45 5". I haven't done any modifications yet, but am seriously considering a trigger job and new sights. As far as sights goes, it seems the purpose of the gun greatly drives the type of sights you get. My 45 is primarly for HD so I'm probably going to go with TFO sights. If it was just a target gun I probably would have decided on smaller, tighter sights. __________________ Springfield XD 45 ACP 5" Tactical Bersa Thunder 9mm Why I CC "Walk softly and carry a big stick." - Theodore Roosevelt

04-06-2008, 11:27 PM	#5
powder river XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 250	I can do it for you. Dawson Adjustable sights Bar-Sto MT barrel and MT trigger job. These are the best mods for the money. It will be well under your price point as well. ~Daniel __________________ www.powderriverprecision.com

04-07-2008, 06:02 AM	#7
mhillsing23 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 2,462	You want to make "it" more accurate? Practice... __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan

04-07-2008, 06:04 AM	#8
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,828 Blog Entries: 12	I recommend Scott Springer and Canyon Creek for all your XD needs. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

04-06-2008, 10:36 PM	#2
Saur XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 58	I'd say call up the folks at springer precision or canyon creek... i think barsto does custom stuff on xd's too

04-06-2008, 11:16 PM	#3
Gorillaman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE of Tucson AZ Posts: 380	dido---^ PistolGear has match SS barrels. They might have one for you needs, Oh the 5" barrel has a longer sight radius and should produce more velocity ( Not 100% sure ) a longer barrel should always provide better accuracy, unless there are other issues. Ammo plays a big part in accurate shooting, pick the one your weapon shoots best or better yet load you own.. Just some thoughts

04-06-2008, 11:44 PM	#6
XD40DucheKiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 534	i recommend the upgrades suggested above. but its not really gonna make the pistol itself that much more accurate...however i believe it will make it much easier for YOU to be more accurate with it. the xds are pretty darn good stock. but the upgraded feel is just soo sweet. you got WAY enough money to pimp it out to the max...so have fun

04-07-2008, 06:31 AM	#9
vicstrick73 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 43	I am a certified Counter Sniper and I shoot high 90's on the combat course. I have also performed entry work on an SRT (SWAT) team. I agree that practice and proper technique are 99% of effective shooting. My goal here is to make my XD into a 150 meter target pistol. So far, I can hit reliably at 100 meters, but not as accurately as I like. The weapon, as a platform, is not designed for this type of shooting and I wanted to see if I could mod it out to work better for me at these ranges.

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