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Cupsz71 · 03-11-2008, 11:36 AM

FINALLY! I was able to make it out to the range last night to try out the new XD9sc.

First Impressions: WOW!

IS THIS GUN IS FANTASTIC!!

I'd done alot of research on the XD's before I made the choice to buy one, and had the chance to shoot a few as well. Every gun had pros/cons with the XD being no exception. Stories are that - stories. Everybody can have issues. But IMHP....in round #1 - this gun dimissed all of them!

I put 300rnds of Winchester 115FMJ target ammo downrange at 8-10yrds with NOT ONE missfire - mag jam - stovepipe - NOTHING! ZERO! ZIP! The gun performed flawlessly and the sights were IMO - DEAD-ON. I bench tested about 50+ rounds in to see if I was imagining it. - Nope.

I've put over 1200+ rounds thru my Beretta 92FS since Oct07' and didn't have this much success/fun in overall consistant shot placement! The XD shoots better and feels better in my hand.

So everybody wants pics:

Target#6 (orange) was my "double tap" experiment.

(targets 3-5 were variations of grip/stance/one-handed and were really inconsistant so I left them out)

BOTTOM LINE - ME LIKES!!!!!

Trevor45ACP · 03-11-2008, 11:41 AM

Good Shootin'. Welcome to the Darkside.

**mhillsing23** · 03-11-2008, 12:59 PM

Good report, nice pics! Welcome to XDTalk...

**XDONBOARD** · 03-11-2008, 01:15 PM

Nice report, thanks!

terrible1one3 · 03-11-2008, 08:22 PM

I just took my XD 9 SC to te range for the first time the other day. Put 120 rounds through it. It has a considerable amount of rounds in it before I traded for it.

I did't expect any misfires and I wasn't surprised. It bangs louder than my P30 but my controllability seems to be a bit different, I guess I'm used to striker fired guns and getting used to the p30 I will have it down.

I am more accurate with the P30 when I take my time and squeeze. When shooting accelerated I think I did better with the XD. All at 21 feet.

I will probably still carry the P30 most of the time (as it is winter most of the time here in MI) but in hot summer on the motorcycle the XD will win.

The fact that it is pretty worn is attractive to me as it is probably the ugliest gun ever but has character.

I liked the trigger infinately more than the glock, and the grip position also.

I didn't mind the grip safety though I am 100% against them. (just think they are a bit dumb but it's just my opinion, has nothing to do with "another thing that could break")

Even with it I still won't carry this gun with one in the chamber, as I wouldn't with the glock, the P30 is chambere and decocked though as the DA pull is about as hard as a push up with rosie o'donnel sitting on your back.

A documented police station near me had 3 accidental discharges in the first week with the XD's after they switched from glocks. Two holstering 1 placing the pisol in their locker.

But like I said I didn't notice it so it is a non issue.

The block shape of it makes it comfy in the small of my back IWB, but that won't fly on the cycle, too much attention though open carry is legal here.

All in all good trade, happy with it probably won't sell like I intended when I traded for it!

Tripledigitride · 03-11-2008, 08:26 PM

Thanks for the report. Welcome to XD Talk, from Nashville Tennessee.

**digitalexplr** · 03-11-2008, 08:43 PM

"A documented police station near me had 3 accidental discharges in the first week with the XD's after they switched from glocks. Two holstering 1 placing the pisol in their locker."

When and where did this happen? Given that the XD cannot fire unless the grip safety and the trigger safety are depressed, this sounds highly questionable.

BTW, cuptz71, nice shooting and welcome to the group!

BeefyBeefo · 03-11-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalexplr

"A documented police station near me had 3 accidental discharges in the first week with the XD's after they switched from glocks. Two holstering 1 placing the pisol in their locker."

When and where did this happen? Given that the XD cannot fire unless the grip safety and the trigger safety are depressed, this sounds highly questionable.

+1 Either questionable, or it sounds to me like these officers need more training.

-Jeff-

**TacoMalo** · 03-11-2008, 10:36 PM

very nice! I'm going to get one of these for my wife in the near future.

OKMatt · 03-12-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrible1one3

A documented police station near me had 3 accidental discharges in the first week with the XD's after they switched from glocks. Two holstering 1 placing the pisol in their locker.

I heard this too. According to the report, deputies Fife, Pyle and Campbell all had accidents when Sheriff Taylor accidentally gave them more than one round of ammunition at a time. They also reported; Deputy Campbell had been drinking, deputy Fife was singing "Juanita" on the phone while handling his weapon and deputy Pyle's only response to questioning was "sha-zam."

03-11-2008, 12:59 PM	#3
mhillsing23 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,724	Good report, nice pics! Welcome to XDTalk... __________________ Veritas vos liberabit...

03-11-2008, 01:15 PM	#4
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,362	Nice report, thanks! __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

03-11-2008, 08:43 PM	#7
digitalexplr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 490	"A documented police station near me had 3 accidental discharges in the first week with the XD's after they switched from glocks. Two holstering 1 placing the pisol in their locker." When and where did this happen? Given that the XD cannot fire unless the grip safety and the trigger safety are depressed, this sounds highly questionable. BTW, cuptz71, nice shooting and welcome to the group! __________________ XD9sc

03-11-2008, 10:36 PM	#9
TacoMalo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,272	very nice! I'm going to get one of these for my wife in the near future. __________________ "... My 350 dollar gun can save a life. Her 350 dollar Coach bag could get us killed." - Lazarus *Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas*

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03-11-2008, 11:36 AM	#1
Cupsz71 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central ND. Posts: 141	RANGE REPORT NEW XD9sc w/Pics! FINALLY! I was able to make it out to the range last night to try out the new XD9sc. First Impressions: WOW! IS THIS GUN IS FANTASTIC!! I'd done alot of research on the XD's before I made the choice to buy one, and had the chance to shoot a few as well. Every gun had pros/cons with the XD being no exception. Stories are that - stories. Everybody can have issues. But IMHP....in round #1 - this gun dimissed all of them! I put 300rnds of Winchester 115FMJ target ammo downrange at 8-10yrds with NOT ONE missfire - mag jam - stovepipe - NOTHING! ZERO! ZIP! The gun performed flawlessly and the sights were IMO - DEAD-ON. I bench tested about 50+ rounds in to see if I was imagining it. - Nope. I've put over 1200+ rounds thru my Beretta 92FS since Oct07' and didn't have this much success/fun in overall consistant shot placement! The XD shoots better and feels better in my hand. So everybody wants pics: Target#6 (orange) was my "double tap" experiment. (targets 3-5 were variations of grip/stance/one-handed and were really inconsistant so I left them out) BOTTOM LINE - ME LIKES!!!!! __________________ BASIC MARKSMANSHIP - "If you can't dazzle them with Brilliance.......riddle them with bullets!!" XD9sc Beretta 92FS Bersa T380 - wifey's Ruger Single Six .22/.22Mag Ruger 10/22 - Marlin Mod#40 (gopher balsters) Last edited by Cupsz71 : 03-11-2008 at 11:51 AM.

03-11-2008, 11:41 AM	#2
Trevor45ACP XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6	Good Shootin'. Welcome to the Darkside.

03-11-2008, 08:22 PM	#5
terrible1one3 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5	I just took my XD 9 SC to te range for the first time the other day. Put 120 rounds through it. It has a considerable amount of rounds in it before I traded for it. I did't expect any misfires and I wasn't surprised. It bangs louder than my P30 but my controllability seems to be a bit different, I guess I'm used to striker fired guns and getting used to the p30 I will have it down. I am more accurate with the P30 when I take my time and squeeze. When shooting accelerated I think I did better with the XD. All at 21 feet. I will probably still carry the P30 most of the time (as it is winter most of the time here in MI) but in hot summer on the motorcycle the XD will win. The fact that it is pretty worn is attractive to me as it is probably the ugliest gun ever but has character. I liked the trigger infinately more than the glock, and the grip position also. I didn't mind the grip safety though I am 100% against them. (just think they are a bit dumb but it's just my opinion, has nothing to do with "another thing that could break") Even with it I still won't carry this gun with one in the chamber, as I wouldn't with the glock, the P30 is chambere and decocked though as the DA pull is about as hard as a push up with rosie o'donnel sitting on your back. A documented police station near me had 3 accidental discharges in the first week with the XD's after they switched from glocks. Two holstering 1 placing the pisol in their locker. But like I said I didn't notice it so it is a non issue. The block shape of it makes it comfy in the small of my back IWB, but that won't fly on the cycle, too much attention though open carry is legal here. All in all good trade, happy with it probably won't sell like I intended when I traded for it!

03-11-2008, 08:26 PM	#6
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 675	Thanks for the report. Welcome to XD Talk, from Nashville Tennessee.