Virgin XD-9 Trip to the range - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

147Doc · 03-03-2008, 05:26 PM

Just returned from the range where I shot my new XD-9.

Prior to the XD, I shot (and still own) a Beretta 92FS. Prior to THAT I had only shot an Army issue M1911A1. So I went from heavy and loose, to heavy and tight, to light and tight. My firearms have evolved much like the industry, eh?

I was well pleased with the performance. 9" or so groups at 7 yards, but my hands are "keyboard jockey" weak...so I'me sure I could improve that with some strength training.

No failures, although I was only shooting FMJ, so I'd be surprised at a FtF with that ammo.

I bought it with Trijicon night sights, but the range was bright enough that I couldn't see those... I'd like to find somewhere to train up with the night sights... before I actually need 'em.

XDConvert9mm · 03-03-2008, 10:02 PM

Welcome to the forum Doc. I have an XD9 Service and it's been solid for me. Stock sights. I'm also a keyboard and mouse jockey by profession but have done strength training in general for a long time and I'm sure this has helped with a steady grip and lack of fatigue.

I noticed when I first got mine that I was "strangling" the grips on both due to the grip safety. Limp wristing is definitley not good for XDs but I found that when I relaxed a little bit I got steadier and still had no issues with the XDs.

Enjoy it here, alot of good info and good people.

**mhillsing23** · 03-04-2008, 05:08 AM

Welcome aboard 147Doc! I love, love, LOVE my XD-9 Service. From one professional keyboard jockey to another, keep practicing and dry firing. Those 9" groups will shrink up to 2"-4" in no time.

TimXD9 · 03-04-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mhillsing23

Welcome aboard 147Doc! I love, love, LOVE my XD-9 Service. From one professional keyboard jockey to another, keep practicing and dry firing. Those 9" groups will shrink up to 2"-4" in no time.

+1. Love my XD-9 Service, too. And my last trip to the range (3rd with this gun, I think) was the best yet. Tons of bullseyes and very few flyers. This is an easy gun to shoot and control - makes me look like a better shooter than I really am at this point.

03-03-2008, 05:26 PM	#1
147Doc XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 10	Virgin XD-9 Trip to the range Just returned from the range where I shot my new XD-9. Prior to the XD, I shot (and still own) a Beretta 92FS. Prior to THAT I had only shot an Army issue M1911A1. So I went from heavy and loose, to heavy and tight, to light and tight. My firearms have evolved much like the industry, eh? I was well pleased with the performance. 9" or so groups at 7 yards, but my hands are "keyboard jockey" weak...so I'me sure I could improve that with some strength training. No failures, although I was only shooting FMJ, so I'd be surprised at a FtF with that ammo. I bought it with Trijicon night sights, but the range was bright enough that I couldn't see those... I'd like to find somewhere to train up with the night sights... before I actually need 'em.

03-03-2008, 10:02 PM	#2
XDConvert9mm XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW Atlanta Suburbs Posts: 2,521	Welcome to the forum Doc. I have an XD9 Service and it's been solid for me. Stock sights. I'm also a keyboard and mouse jockey by profession but have done strength training in general for a long time and I'm sure this has helped with a steady grip and lack of fatigue. I noticed when I first got mine that I was "strangling" the grips on both due to the grip safety. Limp wristing is definitley not good for XDs but I found that when I relaxed a little bit I got steadier and still had no issues with the XDs. Enjoy it here, alot of good info and good people. __________________ "There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power government has is the power to crack down on criminals. When there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws."

03-04-2008, 05:08 AM	#3
mhillsing23 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,692	Welcome aboard 147Doc! I love, love, LOVE my XD-9 Service. From one professional keyboard jockey to another, keep practicing and dry firing. Those 9" groups will shrink up to 2"-4" in no time. __________________ Veritas vos liberabit...

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