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buzz_gum · 06-15-2008, 07:19 PM

Yeehaw! I finally got to shoot my new XD .45acp 4" with thumb safety yesterday. I took a CCW class and as part of the class, we had to shoot 18 shots into a blank 8.5"x11"piece of paper with our own gun. I didn't know what to expect with recoil and control since it is a .45 and I'm not a big guy. I'm 5'7" at 135 lbs wet. I was so pleasantly surprised!

You guys were right! The recoil is like a very manageable push rather than a snappy jerk like the 9mm. The shots (for the most part) went where I pointed. Since I haven't shot this gun before and learned the particulars of my pistol, i was pretty pleased for just having 18 shots. I'm sure with more range time and practice, I'll be keeping it in the center with tighter groups.

Yes...proof needed as always so here you go (cell phone pic):

I'll be submitting my application for my CCW permit this week.

rickett · 06-15-2008, 07:22 PM

Nice shootin there!

**mhillsing23** · 06-16-2008, 05:07 AM

Congrats on the new XD! It looks like a good shooter. Is that the qualification for CO?...18 rounds into an 8.5x11?

buzz_gum · 06-16-2008, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhillsing23

Congrats on the new XD! It looks like a good shooter. Is that the qualification for CO?...18 rounds into an 8.5x11?

I don't think it is part of the qualification for CO. There were other CCW classes available that were classroom only instruction that still qualified as for the CO CCW class requirement.

JeffWard · 06-16-2008, 07:23 AM

7 yards?

buzz_gum · 06-16-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffWard

7 yards?

I think so...

thunderjohn · 06-16-2008, 11:19 AM

Nice job buzzer. I've never tried the XD 45. Someday.

Bob 45 · 06-16-2008, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhillsing23

Congrats on the new XD! It looks like a good shooter. Is that the qualification for CO?...18 rounds into an 8.5x11?

CO requires a class with a certified instructor. There is not a standard for instruction. My class was all day and I fired over 100 rounds.

**mhillsing23** · 06-17-2008, 05:19 AM

Thanks for the info. I have a buddy who is moving to CO and I will pass this info along to him. That is interesting that there is not standardization for materials covered or proficiency testing.

Tricky · 06-17-2008, 12:25 PM

Yup, pretty shooting! Enjoy it, one is on my list!

06-15-2008, 07:19 PM	#1
buzz_gum XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CO Posts: 63	xd .45acp - first time shooting (pic) Yeehaw! I finally got to shoot my new XD .45acp 4" with thumb safety yesterday. I took a CCW class and as part of the class, we had to shoot 18 shots into a blank 8.5"x11"piece of paper with our own gun. I didn't know what to expect with recoil and control since it is a .45 and I'm not a big guy. I'm 5'7" at 135 lbs wet. I was so pleasantly surprised! You guys were right! The recoil is like a very manageable push rather than a snappy jerk like the 9mm. The shots (for the most part) went where I pointed. Since I haven't shot this gun before and learned the particulars of my pistol, i was pretty pleased for just having 18 shots. I'm sure with more range time and practice, I'll be keeping it in the center with tighter groups. Yes...proof needed as always so here you go (cell phone pic): I'll be submitting my application for my CCW permit this week. __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws. — Tacitus" Last edited by buzz_gum; 06-15-2008 at 07:30 PM.

06-15-2008, 07:22 PM	#2
rickett XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 758	Nice shootin there! __________________ XD-45 service with Trijicon night sights GP-100 6" stainless .357Mag. Heritage Rough Rider 4 3/4" 22LR/22Mag. Savage 99 EG .300 Savage "At long last I have discovered that most shooters are not interested in firearms as tools, but rather as toys. Such people do not acquire their weapons because of what they will do, but rather to gratify the "Christmas morning joy" that we largely left behind in our childhood." -Jeff Cooper

06-16-2008, 05:07 AM	#3
mhillsing23 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 2,462	Congrats on the new XD! It looks like a good shooter. Is that the qualification for CO?...18 rounds into an 8.5x11? __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan

06-16-2008, 07:23 AM	#5
JeffWard XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 103	7 yards? __________________ JeffWard Kel-Tec P-3AT HC, Beltclip (Hot Carry) SA XD9SC w/ ClipDraw (Summer Carry) SA XD45 w/ SA Custom Shop 3.5# Trigger, Short Reset, Overtravel Stop, Trijicons (Nightstand/Winter Carry) Browning Buck Mark w/ Tac Sol 7.25", 4 MOA Red Dot Rem 870 12 Guage, 18.5" Cyl w/ Scattergun Tech 2-shot Mag Ext Ruger M77 .308 w/ Tasco 4-9X40 Variable

06-16-2008, 11:19 AM	#7
thunderjohn XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 746	Nice job buzzer. I've never tried the XD 45. Someday. __________________ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

06-17-2008, 05:19 AM	#9
mhillsing23 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 2,462	Thanks for the info. I have a buddy who is moving to CO and I will pass this info along to him. That is interesting that there is not standardization for materials covered or proficiency testing. __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan

06-17-2008, 12:25 PM	#10
Tricky XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Statesboro GA Posts: 149	Yup, pretty shooting! Enjoy it, one is on my list!

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