XD45 Service......1st trip to the range - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

faawrenchbndr · 03-16-2006, 11:40 AM

So I bought a XD45 Service last week. I was finally able to get to the range today. I seemed to shoot a little left, turned out to be me and not the XD. If I really concentrated on basic shooting fundamentals, I was shooting dead-on! The XD does seem to like the 6 o-clock positioning, a little hard to get used to as my SA Loaded 45 is POA.

I shot 350 rounds of WWB 230gr FMJ and HP, 3", five shot pattens...... all morning long, with no issues what-so-ever. Seven yards I was shooting about 1.5" groups. Very nice trigger, for a non-1911 45. I would say about a 5-6 pound break, it does have a little over-travel, but I can live with that. Very nice managable recoil, nearly the same as my old Glock 19 using 124gr +P.

Overall I would rate the Springfield XD45 a 9.5. Worlds better in fit, finish, feel, and overall performance when compared to a Glock 21.

Here's a pic:

Eric_Oh · 03-16-2006, 12:10 PM

congrats on the .45. I'm jealous.... too bad they haven't released that sucker here in CA yet. I love california.... except when it comes to guns.

faawrenchbndr · 03-16-2006, 12:41 PM

You HAVE to get you one of these!

I dropped my Glock quicker than my ex-wife. If you like you 40, you will love the 45. Recoil is smoother, maybe not less just a different feel. The 40 feels like a sharp "pop", where as the 45 feels like a strong push.

I havn't had this much fun with a gun since I bought my M1 Garand!

Eric_Oh · 03-16-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by faawrenchbndr

You HAVE to get you one of these!

Yea i kno... i've been waiting! lol.... damn CA DOJ.

happygunner · 03-17-2006, 02:32 PM

I also notice when I was at range with my new XD-45 Service that I also was shooting to the left. This is nothing new with me I have done it with my 1911s and Glock23 so I know it's the way I am holding them. My range win't allow the targts closer then 15 feet and I shoot off hand. Right now I am just getting used to the XD and not worring about really tight groups.

Did the XML light come with the XD-45? How do you like the way it shines is it a tight or broad beam?

faawrenchbndr · 03-17-2006, 02:43 PM

I have been using the pie chart target and when following what it states by how I am shooting, and I correct that I am mowing the center.

The XML has about a 18" pencil beam on the wall at ten feet. I seems as if you can open the beam up a bit, like a mag-light. However it seems to become ringy, is that a word? For what I paid and what I plan to use it for, it is awesome!

justgotback · 03-18-2006, 09:27 PM

I shot mine today as well and found myself hitting about 6 inches to the left of the red from 25 yards out. What do you guys suggest? Do I keep working with it or have a gunsmith make an adjustment? I shot aiming 6 inches to the right and hit dead on everytime.. Any thoughts??

faawrenchbndr · 03-18-2006, 09:41 PM

Sounds like your sights are indeed off. Mine are dead on. Do a search, you may be able to adjust them yourself.

03-16-2006, 11:40 AM	#1
faawrenchbndr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 743	XD45 Service......1st trip to the range So I bought a XD45 Service last week. I was finally able to get to the range today. I seemed to shoot a little left, turned out to be me and not the XD. If I really concentrated on basic shooting fundamentals, I was shooting dead-on! The XD does seem to like the 6 o-clock positioning, a little hard to get used to as my SA Loaded 45 is POA. I shot 350 rounds of WWB 230gr FMJ and HP, 3", five shot pattens...... all morning long, with no issues what-so-ever. Seven yards I was shooting about 1.5" groups. Very nice trigger, for a non-1911 45. I would say about a 5-6 pound break, it does have a little over-travel, but I can live with that. Very nice managable recoil, nearly the same as my old Glock 19 using 124gr +P. Overall I would rate the Springfield XD45 a 9.5. Worlds better in fit, finish, feel, and overall performance when compared to a Glock 21. Here's a pic:

03-16-2006, 12:10 PM	#2
Eric_Oh XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 538	congrats on the .45. I'm jealous.... too bad they haven't released that sucker here in CA yet. I love california.... except when it comes to guns. __________________ XD-40 Service Bi-Tone Glock 19 9mm SigSauer P220ST .45acp

03-17-2006, 02:32 PM	#5
happygunner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,146	Nice range report I also notice when I was at range with my new XD-45 Service that I also was shooting to the left. This is nothing new with me I have done it with my 1911s and Glock23 so I know it's the way I am holding them. My range win't allow the targts closer then 15 feet and I shoot off hand. Right now I am just getting used to the XD and not worring about really tight groups. Did the XML light come with the XD-45? How do you like the way it shines is it a tight or broad beam?

03-18-2006, 09:27 PM	#7
justgotback XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 11,875	I shot mine today as well and found myself hitting about 6 inches to the left of the red from 25 yards out. What do you guys suggest? Do I keep working with it or have a gunsmith make an adjustment? I shot aiming 6 inches to the right and hit dead on everytime.. Any thoughts?? __________________ Just say NO to Obama! “Just because you have an individual right, does not mean that the state or local government cannot constrain the exercise of that right.” Barack Obama on the 2nd amendment A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 22:3

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03-16-2006, 12:41 PM	#3
faawrenchbndr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 743	You HAVE to get you one of these! I dropped my Glock quicker than my ex-wife. If you like you 40, you will love the 45. Recoil is smoother, maybe not less just a different feel. The 40 feels like a sharp "pop", where as the 45 feels like a strong push. I havn't had this much fun with a gun since I bought my M1 Garand!

03-17-2006, 02:43 PM	#6
faawrenchbndr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 743	I have been using the pie chart target and when following what it states by how I am shooting, and I correct that I am mowing the center. The XML has about a 18" pencil beam on the wall at ten feet. I seems as if you can open the beam up a bit, like a mag-light. However it seems to become ringy, is that a word? For what I paid and what I plan to use it for, it is awesome!

03-18-2006, 09:41 PM	#8
faawrenchbndr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 743	Sounds like your sights are indeed off. Mine are dead on. Do a search, you may be able to adjust them yourself.