Fun at the range XDM 9mm / XD .40 / Springfield 1911 Long slide - XDTalk Forums

jn_fsu · 10-11-2009, 01:14 AM

Recently I went on vacation to visit my cousin. I brought my XD .40 Sub Compact and my XDM 9mm. My cousin brought out his Springfield 1911 .45 long Slide with 5" barrel.

So here are the results of my shooting.
All targets were placed at 7 yrds.
The black center of each white target is 5.75 inches across.

It was my first time shooting a .45 cal pistol.
I have found my next purchase!

I Fell in love with the Springfield 1911 .45 Long Slide

XDM 9mm 19 rounds @ 7 yards

XD .40 Sub Compact 12 rounds @ 7 yards

Springfield 1911 .45 Long Slide 7 rounds @ 7 yards

Springfield 1911 .45 Long Slide 21 rounds (3 clips) @ 7 yards

digitalexplr · 10-11-2009, 01:55 AM

I wouldn't what to be the target!

BTW, it often helps to stay at about 7 yards or closer until you can consistently put all rounds in a very tight group. The move back to 10 then 15 then 25. Move back as you tighten your grouping. You'll be amazed at how tight you can keep your groups working this way. Then you can mix and match distances.

However you practice, it is fun isn't it?

jn_fsu · 10-11-2009, 04:51 AM

Oh I always enjoy practicing! I'm also still a novice. I've only had the XDM 9mm about 3-4 months now and the XD .40 Sub Compact 2-3 months. These are my first pistols and i have very little experience with guns period. I've got around 2000 rounds of practice now I guess. Probably would have helped if i had some form of instructing instead of just teaching myself. But hey i'm enjoying it and getting better. I'm also focusing on grouping at close range now that i have a better idea of what i should be doing.
Oh i'm also going to the range today!

azjay · 10-26-2009, 10:58 PM

dude i am with you on the next purchase being a 1911. I too have only had my xdm 9 for a short time, and I too recently shot a sa 1911 for the first time, and absolutely love that gun. That will definately be my next purchase. Nice groupings by the way.

jn_fsu · 10-27-2009, 12:36 AM

Thanks im definately sold on the 1911. So different from my XD.40sc and XDm 9mm.

Funny thing is, that more and more my grouping with my XD .40sc gets better at closer ranges 7-15yrds then my XDm 9mm. My brother shoots better with my XD.40sc better up to 25 yrds then with his Beretta 92fs. Now for me at 25yrds or more with my XDm 9mm i shoot better groups or should say hit the target more. Still got a ways before i can look to the longer ranges. But i'll keep practicing. Right now my focus is on short range grouping.

azjay · 10-27-2009, 01:06 AM

jn fsu,

I see your future purchasse is the trp op. dude, thats exactly what I want.

31bravo · 10-27-2009, 01:15 AM

you sure you dont want one like mine josh?

smasraum · 10-27-2009, 11:12 AM

Just curious, are you right or left handed.

azjay · 10-27-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 31bravo

you sure you dont want one like mine josh?

hey hey, what's up david!

yours was very nice and great to shoot. but i gotta tell ya, now that i have shot a single stack and a double stack, I definately prefer the single stack.

don't get me wrong, everytime you bring yours out, I'm gonna wanna shoot it!!

I've got my heart set on a trp op.

jn_fsu · 10-28-2009, 04:44 AM

Im right handed.
I tried shooting the 1911 like i do my XD.40 which is slightly low of center. Thats why im low on my shots. It took me some time to figure out its direct point and shoot. I was definately different then shooting anything else so far. ver very enjoyable!

10-11-2009, 01:14 AM	#1
jn_fsu XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Florida Posts: 49	Fun at the range XDM 9mm / XD .40 / Springfield 1911 Long slide Recently I went on vacation to visit my cousin. I brought my XD .40 Sub Compact and my XDM 9mm. My cousin brought out his Springfield 1911 .45 long Slide with 5" barrel. So here are the results of my shooting. All targets were placed at 7 yrds. The black center of each white target is 5.75 inches across. It was my first time shooting a .45 cal pistol. I have found my next purchase! I Fell in love with the Springfield 1911 .45 Long Slide XDM 9mm 19 rounds @ 7 yards XD .40 Sub Compact 12 rounds @ 7 yards XD .40 Sub Compact 12 rounds @ 7 yards Springfield 1911 .45 Long Slide 7 rounds @ 7 yards Springfield 1911 .45 Long Slide 7 rounds @ 7 yards Springfield 1911 .45 Long Slide 21 rounds (3 clips) @ 7 yards __________________ Springfield XDM 9mm Springfield XD .40 Sub-Compact Future purchase Springfield 1911 TRP "Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting." Man on Fire "There is no such thing as tough. There is trained and untrained. Now which are you?" Man on Fire "
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10-11-2009, 01:55 AM	#2
digitalexplr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 919	I wouldn't what to be the target! BTW, it often helps to stay at about 7 yards or closer until you can consistently put all rounds in a very tight group. The move back to 10 then 15 then 25. Move back as you tighten your grouping. You'll be amazed at how tight you can keep your groups working this way. Then you can mix and match distances. However you practice, it is fun isn't it? __________________ XD9sc XD40 Service Mossberg 590a1 NRA Life Member
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10-11-2009, 04:51 AM	#3
jn_fsu XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Florida Posts: 49	Oh I always enjoy practicing! I'm also still a novice. I've only had the XDM 9mm about 3-4 months now and the XD .40 Sub Compact 2-3 months. These are my first pistols and i have very little experience with guns period. I've got around 2000 rounds of practice now I guess. Probably would have helped if i had some form of instructing instead of just teaching myself. But hey i'm enjoying it and getting better. I'm also focusing on grouping at close range now that i have a better idea of what i should be doing. Oh i'm also going to the range today! __________________ Springfield XDM 9mm Springfield XD .40 Sub-Compact Future purchase Springfield 1911 TRP "Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting." Man on Fire "There is no such thing as tough. There is trained and untrained. Now which are you?" Man on Fire " Last edited by jn_fsu; 10-11-2009 at 04:56 AM.
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10-26-2009, 10:58 PM	#4
azjay XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: surprise,az Posts: 430	dude i am with you on the next purchase being a 1911. I too have only had my xdm 9 for a short time, and I too recently shot a sa 1911 for the first time, and absolutely love that gun. That will definately be my next purchase. Nice groupings by the way.
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10-27-2009, 12:36 AM	#5
jn_fsu XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Florida Posts: 49	Thanks im definately sold on the 1911. So different from my XD.40sc and XDm 9mm. Funny thing is, that more and more my grouping with my XD .40sc gets better at closer ranges 7-15yrds then my XDm 9mm. My brother shoots better with my XD.40sc better up to 25 yrds then with his Beretta 92fs. Now for me at 25yrds or more with my XDm 9mm i shoot better groups or should say hit the target more. Still got a ways before i can look to the longer ranges. But i'll keep practicing. Right now my focus is on short range grouping. __________________ Springfield XDM 9mm Springfield XD .40 Sub-Compact Future purchase Springfield 1911 TRP "Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting." Man on Fire "There is no such thing as tough. There is trained and untrained. Now which are you?" Man on Fire "
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10-27-2009, 01:06 AM	#6
azjay XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: surprise,az Posts: 430	jn fsu, I see your future purchasse is the trp op. dude, thats exactly what I want. __________________ XDM 9 - polished barrel, prp grip tape - soon to add: trigger kit, night sights - 2k rounds fired, no ftf/fte Mossy 500 12g 18.5" barrel - 6 shot side straddle - soon to add: ghost ring sights, sling, forend strap, blackhawk knoxx spec ops stock, flashlight(not sure which yet) - over 100 shells fired, no ftf/fte XD9SC Bi-Tone - Pierce Grip Extension - soon to add: night sights
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10-27-2009, 01:15 AM	#7
31bravo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Laveen, az Posts: 169	you sure you dont want one like mine josh? __________________ waiting for my girl to stop blowing my money.
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10-27-2009, 11:12 AM	#8
smasraum XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 118	Just curious, are you right or left handed.
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10-28-2009, 04:44 AM	#10
jn_fsu XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Florida Posts: 49	Im right handed. I tried shooting the 1911 like i do my XD.40 which is slightly low of center. Thats why im low on my shots. It took me some time to figure out its direct point and shoot. I was definately different then shooting anything else so far. ver very enjoyable! __________________ Springfield XDM 9mm Springfield XD .40 Sub-Compact Future purchase Springfield 1911 TRP "Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting." Man on Fire "There is no such thing as tough. There is trained and untrained. Now which are you?" Man on Fire "
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