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JimDXD40 · 05-28-2008, 04:42 AM

Last Friday I went to the indoor range I joined in April. I try to go every 2 weeks and put a 100 rds through.
My XD40has performed flawlesly. I'm shooting WWB and Blazers through it. I have not had 1 FTF or FTE.
My trigger is starting to loosen up a bit, which makes my pull easier, which is making my shot placemant better. I am shooting mostly at 7 yds. But do go out to 25 yds occaisionally. I'm shooting strong and weak hand drills. I also using the Weaver and the Isoceles stance.
At first I was apprehensive with my new gun, but as I become more familier with I am enjoying it more and more. As I become more comfortable with it I am having more fun.
Break down and cleaning is easy and I have found no unusual signs of wear or fatigue.
I am really glad I chose this gun over the FN, which was my other choice. I'd love to add a 9mm, but my wife and finances dictate otherwise.

Lazy R · 05-28-2008, 06:46 AM

I'm new with the XD firearms, so bear with me. Is your .40 a SC? I have the XD9SC, and took it out monday and shot 200 rounds. I was shooting at 50 ft. and not doing well. In fact, I got pretty disgusted at my shooting.

One thing I did learn was to probably cap my target practice to 100 rounds and then take a breather. I didn't accomplish much with that second box other than break in.

I'm practicing at that distance to use it to qualify for my CCL renewal later this year.

**mhillsing23** · 05-28-2008, 06:54 AM

Jim: Good report. You will like the XD the more you shoot it!

Lazy_R: Even if you CCL qualification is at 50', practice at a closer distance (about 21') until you are used to the SC. I also think it is a good idea that you take a breather after 100 rounds. If you lose your concentration, or get fatigued it is easy to start practicing bad technique.

Liquid Rhino · 05-28-2008, 08:29 AM

That's good news Jim, glad you're happy w/ your purchase!

Lazy, +1 on starting close and working up from there.

Lazy R · 05-28-2008, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhillsing23

Jim: Good report. You will like the XD the more you shoot it!

Lazy_R: Even if you CCL qualification is at 50', practice at a closer distance (about 21') until you are used to the SC. I also think it is a good idea that you take a breather after 100 rounds. If you lose your concentration, or get fatigued it is easy to start practicing bad technique.

Thanks, guys. I'll shorten the distance next trip.

JimDXD40 · 05-29-2008, 06:06 AM

Lazy R
I have the xd40 service 4". You may want to print out a copy of the target in the Sticky at the of the range reports. I know it helped me.

LoneOak · 05-30-2008, 09:55 PM

30 shots at 30 ft with my XD-9-SC,

The Shoot-N-C target is 8in in diameter.

My range is very dark in the shooting lanes. I currently have the Tru-Glo Fiber Optic which are great for outside but, I am going to get the TFO sights, which glow in the dark, as soon as I can save the Money.

Damn I can't see good anymore and I need all the help I can get.

Peace

XDConvert9mm · 05-30-2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoneOak

30 shots at 30 ft with my XD-9-SC,

The Shoot-N-C target is 8in in diameter.

My range is very dark in the shooting lanes. I currently have the Tru-Glo Fiber Optic which are great for outside but, I am going to get the TFO sights, which glow in the dark, as soon as I can save the Money.

Damn I can't see good anymore and I need all the help I can get.

Peace

Nice shootin there Lone Oak. BTW, I'm the guy that sold you the Bersa .380. Welcome to XDT. Sorry for the threadjack everybody.

randyc74 · 05-31-2008, 07:58 AM

You may want to order a .40cal to 9mm conversion barrel from pistolgear.com. Drop the barrel in, go to a 9mm magazine and you should be good to go. two calibers from one pistol is pretty cool

Col Reb · 05-31-2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy R

I'm new with the XD firearms, so bear with me. Is your .40 a SC? I have the XD9SC, and took it out monday and shot 200 rounds. I was shooting at 50 ft. and not doing well. In fact, I got pretty disgusted at my shooting.

One thing I did learn was to probably cap my target practice to 100 rounds and then take a breather. I didn't accomplish much with that second box other than break in.

I'm practicing at that distance to use it to qualify for my CCL renewal later this year.

I don't mean to bust your bubble but you might want to shoot at about 8 yards for a while & then work your way back. The reason I think so is because I did the same thing when I got my XD. When I had fired approx 200 rounds in the 8-10 yard range I then felt more comfortable easing back

05-28-2008, 04:42 AM	#1
JimDXD40 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. Pete, FL. Posts: 51	600 rounds Last Friday I went to the indoor range I joined in April. I try to go every 2 weeks and put a 100 rds through. My XD40has performed flawlesly. I'm shooting WWB and Blazers through it. I have not had 1 FTF or FTE. My trigger is starting to loosen up a bit, which makes my pull easier, which is making my shot placemant better. I am shooting mostly at 7 yds. But do go out to 25 yds occaisionally. I'm shooting strong and weak hand drills. I also using the Weaver and the Isoceles stance. At first I was apprehensive with my new gun, but as I become more familier with I am enjoying it more and more. As I become more comfortable with it I am having more fun. Break down and cleaning is easy and I have found no unusual signs of wear or fatigue. I am really glad I chose this gun over the FN, which was my other choice. I'd love to add a 9mm, but my wife and finances dictate otherwise.

05-28-2008, 06:46 AM	#2
Lazy R XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Texas Posts: 69	I'm new with the XD firearms, so bear with me. Is your .40 a SC? I have the XD9SC, and took it out monday and shot 200 rounds. I was shooting at 50 ft. and not doing well. In fact, I got pretty disgusted at my shooting. One thing I did learn was to probably cap my target practice to 100 rounds and then take a breather. I didn't accomplish much with that second box other than break in. I'm practicing at that distance to use it to qualify for my CCL renewal later this year. __________________ " The faster you finish the fight, the less shot you will get." #19 - 25 rules of gunfighting XD45C All Black XD9SC All Black w/LaserMax

05-28-2008, 06:54 AM	#3
mhillsing23 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 2,470	Jim: Good report. You will like the XD the more you shoot it! Lazy_R: Even if you CCL qualification is at 50', practice at a closer distance (about 21') until you are used to the SC. I also think it is a good idea that you take a breather after 100 rounds. If you lose your concentration, or get fatigued it is easy to start practicing bad technique. __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan

05-28-2008, 08:29 AM	#4
Liquid Rhino XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: three\|zero\|five Posts: 964	That's good news Jim, glad you're happy w/ your purchase! Lazy, +1 on starting close and working up from there. __________________ Keepin' It Real Since '79...

05-31-2008, 07:58 AM	#9
randyc74 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11	You may want to order a .40cal to 9mm conversion barrel from pistolgear.com. Drop the barrel in, go to a 9mm magazine and you should be good to go. two calibers from one pistol is pretty cool __________________ Randy Cooley Maker of Custom Holsters

05-29-2008, 06:06 AM	#6
JimDXD40 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. Pete, FL. Posts: 51	Lazy R I have the xd40 service 4". You may want to print out a copy of the target in the Sticky at the of the range reports. I know it helped me.

05-30-2008, 09:55 PM	#7
LoneOak XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 100	30 shots at 30 ft with my XD-9-SC, The Shoot-N-C target is 8in in diameter. My range is very dark in the shooting lanes. I currently have the Tru-Glo Fiber Optic which are great for outside but, I am going to get the TFO sights, which glow in the dark, as soon as I can save the Money. Damn I can't see good anymore and I need all the help I can get. Peace

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