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randomchance · 05-24-2008, 12:37 PM

I've been intrigued by the idea of the compact model since it was released. Being able to switch between the compact and full size grip seems like the ideal way to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. I've also been itching to get a 45ACP lately, I've been shooting 9mm for quite some time but I've been thinking it would be nice to have something that makes bigger holes

. I've read so many good things about XDs that I figured I couldn't go wrong with one. So last weekend I finally couldn't resist any more and bought an XD45C - my first XD!

(BTW - there was another gentleman in the shop looking at Glock, EAA Witness, Taurus, Kahr, etc. and the proprietor of the shop indicated that she believed the XD to be superior to all those!)

I took it out to the range this morning with 50 rnds of PMC Bronze to see for myself if it lives up to the hype - keep in mind this is the first time I've shot an XD and also my first time firing a 45.

I must say that I am truly impressed! At 10 yards firing slow I was able to put my first ever 10 rounds of 45ACP inside the 3" circle. I fired using both mags at various speeds, even trying a few double-taps and every shot was inside the 8" target circle. I wish I had the target to post pictures but it started raining on me and soaked out the target and cardboard backstop I was using. Now I'm definitely not the best shot in the world but this gun makes even me look good! And to top it off I didn't have a single failure - it goes bang every time I pull the trigger. The only real problem I can find is that I seem to run out of ammo awful fast!

All in all, I have absolutely no doubt I picked the right one for my first 45. I love this gun!!!

The new XD45C w/ 10rd mag and Pearce extension

w/ 13rd mag

My semi-autos

The whole (handgun) family

ACWeller · 05-24-2008, 02:10 PM

Nice selection of toys you have there. I hope I can build my collection up like yours.

DogRanger · 05-24-2008, 03:06 PM

You picked the right one. I have one in the Dark Earth,I looked at all the others also and made the right choice.No camera= no pics,maybe some day. Have fun its a great gun...

lassward · 05-24-2008, 03:36 PM

I am looking into getting a pistol. I have yet to fire it. I was going to get the .40. I was looking for suggestions or any tips anyone would have that would help me out.

cookieXD40 · 05-24-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lassward

I am looking into getting a pistol. I have yet to fire it. I was going to get the .40. I was looking for suggestions or any tips anyone would have that would help me out.

lass i do not have nor really gonna even be inerested in the XDm for a while but i do how ever have a the 4inch service model 40...and love it...it is a fantastic pistol...if the place ur thinking about buying the pistol from has the facilities to shoot it before u buy i would highly recomend that...either way good look with your choice i would imagine that you will love your XD just as everyone here does....oh and heres mine---->>>

remington79 · 05-24-2008, 07:24 PM

I picked up a 45 compact at the end of April and I love it. I put 250 rounds through it and the only problem I had was the slide locked back on a mag that had 3 rounds left in it. That happened some where in the middle of the session and hasn't happened since. I think it was my fault as I keep my thumbs up high. The trigger has really smoothed out after that day. (It helps that I dry fired it a lot too)

zman · 05-28-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by randomchance

All in all, I have absolutely no doubt I picked the right one for my first 45. I love this gun!!!

Cheers to that!

05-24-2008, 12:37 PM	#1
randomchance XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater, OK Posts: 12	First time out with my XD45C I've been intrigued by the idea of the compact model since it was released. Being able to switch between the compact and full size grip seems like the ideal way to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. I've also been itching to get a 45ACP lately, I've been shooting 9mm for quite some time but I've been thinking it would be nice to have something that makes bigger holes . I've read so many good things about XDs that I figured I couldn't go wrong with one. So last weekend I finally couldn't resist any more and bought an XD45C - my first XD! (BTW - there was another gentleman in the shop looking at Glock, EAA Witness, Taurus, Kahr, etc. and the proprietor of the shop indicated that she believed the XD to be superior to all those!) I took it out to the range this morning with 50 rnds of PMC Bronze to see for myself if it lives up to the hype - keep in mind this is the first time I've shot an XD and also my first time firing a 45. I must say that I am truly impressed! At 10 yards firing slow I was able to put my first ever 10 rounds of 45ACP inside the 3" circle. I fired using both mags at various speeds, even trying a few double-taps and every shot was inside the 8" target circle. I wish I had the target to post pictures but it started raining on me and soaked out the target and cardboard backstop I was using. Now I'm definitely not the best shot in the world but this gun makes even me look good! And to top it off I didn't have a single failure - it goes bang every time I pull the trigger. The only real problem I can find is that I seem to run out of ammo awful fast! All in all, I have absolutely no doubt I picked the right one for my first 45. I love this gun!!! The new XD45C w/ 10rd mag and Pearce extension w/ 13rd mag My semi-autos The whole (handgun) family __________________ Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ - King Leonidas I of Sparta Last edited by randomchance : 05-24-2008 at 01:57 PM. Reason: added pics

05-24-2008, 03:36 PM	#4
lassward XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	looking at the XD (M) I am looking into getting a pistol. I have yet to fire it. I was going to get the .40. I was looking for suggestions or any tips anyone would have that would help me out.

05-24-2008, 07:24 PM	#6
remington79 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Idaho Posts: 53	my first xd I picked up a 45 compact at the end of April and I love it. I put 250 rounds through it and the only problem I had was the slide locked back on a mag that had 3 rounds left in it. That happened some where in the middle of the session and hasn't happened since. I think it was my fault as I keep my thumbs up high. The trigger has really smoothed out after that day. (It helps that I dry fired it a lot too) __________________ A Conservative will explain his point of view if you disagree, a Liberal will call you intolerant and a bigot.

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05-24-2008, 02:10 PM	#2
ACWeller XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lansing MI Posts: 72	Nice selection of toys you have there. I hope I can build my collection up like yours.

05-24-2008, 03:06 PM	#3
DogRanger XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ct. Posts: 124	You picked the right one. I have one in the Dark Earth,I looked at all the others also and made the right choice.No camera= no pics,maybe some day. Have fun its a great gun...