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lewy15 · 02-14-2006, 09:55 AM

Looking into purchasing the XD .45 in ACP for duty use. What is the recoil like compared to other .45 like the Glock 21. Also which is better, the 4 or 5 inch barrel?? Thanks

Badman400 · 02-20-2006, 02:49 PM

Lewy I think the XD-45 is a pleasure to shoot. The recoil is less than my XD-40SC and less than two other .45's I own, and almost as good as the third, an MPA .45 defender which is a heavyweight! I don't know about the Glock as I have no experience with it. My XD-45 is the 4-inch barrel, but it stands to reason that the 5-inch would probably be even less recoil. If you want a smooth shooting, accurate, .45, IMO go with the XD. Go for it! You won't be sorry! I am a satisfied customer with two XD's!

rotnguns · 02-22-2006, 07:32 PM

Lewy, I have not shot the acp service, but I've got the 45 acp tac and it is a joy to shoot - almost as pleasant as the much heavier 220 ST. I appreciate the longer barrel on the tac models.

magmeister · 02-24-2006, 09:57 AM

My XD 45ACP tactical model has about the same recoil as a 9MM !

lewy15 · 03-05-2006, 06:08 PM

What type of duty holsters are out for the XD .45 ACP??

Whittey · 03-05-2006, 06:29 PM

I've never shot a glock, but the Tactical .45ACP has less recoil than my Service .40. Even the .45 Ranger +P's had less recoil by my hands measurement.

-=Whittey=-

happygunner · 03-14-2006, 02:25 PM

It's about the same as my 4" Kimber 1911 and a lot less then my Glock23 that is a real hand killer. The XD is really a nice handgun to shoot.

mcss383 · 03-16-2006, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmeister

My XD 45ACP tactical model has about the same recoil as a 9MM !

First post here;

Its been a while since I shot my brothers 92FS, but I thought the same thing! It might actually have less recoil than it did, but I would need to shoot them back to back. I put 50 rds through it in less than 15min, this is an awesome pistol.

dosei · 03-20-2006, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewy15

What type of duty holsters are out for the XD .45 ACP??

Holsters for the XD40 will fit the XD45

oldboyroy · 03-20-2006, 09:47 PM

the recoil of my XD 45ACP is the same as my Glock 19 9mm. It is a little more than my Kimber 45, but that is mostly due to the weight and balance. I much rather shoot a 45ACP all day than the snappy kicking of a 40SW.

just my 2cents.

02-14-2006, 09:55 AM	#1
lewy15 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 8	XD .45 recoil Looking into purchasing the XD .45 in ACP for duty use. What is the recoil like compared to other .45 like the Glock 21. Also which is better, the 4 or 5 inch barrel?? Thanks

02-20-2006, 02:49 PM	#2
Badman400 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SC Posts: 258	low recoil. butter......... Lewy I think the XD-45 is a pleasure to shoot. The recoil is less than my XD-40SC and less than two other .45's I own, and almost as good as the third, an MPA .45 defender which is a heavyweight! I don't know about the Glock as I have no experience with it. My XD-45 is the 4-inch barrel, but it stands to reason that the 5-inch would probably be even less recoil. If you want a smooth shooting, accurate, .45, IMO go with the XD. Go for it! You won't be sorry! I am a satisfied customer with two XD's! __________________ \"My wife drove me to drink....never bothered to thank her.\" -W.C. Fields

03-14-2006, 02:25 PM	#7
happygunner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,139	The recoil of my XD-45 4" It's about the same as my 4" Kimber 1911 and a lot less then my Glock23 that is a real hand killer. The XD is really a nice handgun to shoot.

03-20-2006, 09:47 PM	#10
oldboyroy XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: GA-TX-MS-IRAQ-AFGHANISTAN Posts: 17	the recoil of my XD 45ACP is the same as my Glock 19 9mm. It is a little more than my Kimber 45, but that is mostly due to the weight and balance. I much rather shoot a 45ACP all day than the snappy kicking of a 40SW. just my 2cents. __________________ oldboyroy USAF Recon Pilot Kimber CCII .45ACP \"King\" G19 XD 45ACP Service Package Deal XD 40 Stainless Service Illegals are criminals. WE MUST ENFORCE OUR LAWS AND IMPEACH CONGRESS!

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02-22-2006, 07:32 PM	#3
rotnguns XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 70	Lewy, I have not shot the acp service, but I've got the 45 acp tac and it is a joy to shoot - almost as pleasant as the much heavier 220 ST. I appreciate the longer barrel on the tac models.

02-24-2006, 09:57 AM	#4
magmeister XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5	My XD 45ACP tactical model has about the same recoil as a 9MM !

03-05-2006, 06:08 PM	#5
lewy15 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 8	What type of duty holsters are out for the XD .45 ACP??

03-05-2006, 06:29 PM	#6
Whittey XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rocky River, OH Posts: 324	I've never shot a glock, but the Tactical .45ACP has less recoil than my Service .40. Even the .45 Ranger +P's had less recoil by my hands measurement. -=Whittey=-