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stbarsh · 07-16-2008, 11:02 AM

Had my XD9 SC out to the range today...second time shooting it

I'm a newbie to handguns, but here is my report.

1) I love shooting it. I shot about 150 rounds through it, and when I take my time I can shoot very well at 7 yds. Since I'm still new to it, though, beyond 7yds I really start to scatter them. I have bad habits that I'll need to iron out, probably with a 22 handgun for practice.

2) My friend was with me, and he shoots a Glock 19 in 9mm. He always busts on me for the XD, but he shot it today. He won't admit it (pride), but I think he liked it. Also, he kept saying he couldn't believe its recoil was less than his 4" Glock. He actually shot better with the XD than with his Glock.

Lazy R · 07-16-2008, 04:40 PM

I experienced the same thing. For me, flinching seemed to be my biggest problem. The 3" barrel does accentuate any mistakes we make. Or it did for me. Enjoy the sc.

AZXD40 · 07-16-2008, 04:44 PM

The GLock Fan-boys have hard time accepting anything that isn't produced by the the big G.. you will get better with practice, and if your all over the place under rapid fire situations, sounds like you need to devlope you grip a little more.. also will come with practice.

Google Proper Pistol Grip or you tube as I know there are some good videos out there with the XD in them

McPatrickClan · 07-17-2008, 04:54 AM

Hello OP, may I suggest taking some lessons (2-3 hours should do it) on proper marksmanship? I am in the final stages of my lessons with my first true carry pistol now, an XD9SC, and am shooting much, much better after $150+ worth of lessons from a trained professional. I have been practicing the same things you are and am very confident in my shooting (at least from a Weaver stance) now.

Enjoy the new XD!

oldfart · 07-17-2008, 05:57 PM

McPatrick - love the Avatar !

abailey362 · 07-17-2008, 06:28 PM

i have a 9 sc and a 9 service and can't tell much recoil difference...love em both

**TMP** · 07-17-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfart

McPatrick - love the Avatar !

+1

Keep shooting that XDsc and you will become one with it. I have no idea why the Glockers are so anti any ohter gun. You see lots of people on here with all kinds of guns.... and very little trash talking.... there are even quite a few glocks owners here.

MisterB · 07-17-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stbarsh

Had my XD9 SC out to the range today...second time shooting it

I'm a newbie to handguns, but here is my report.

1) I love shooting it. I shot about 150 rounds through it, and when I take my time I can shoot very well at 7 yds. Since I'm still new to it, though, beyond 7yds I really start to scatter them. I have bad habits that I'll need to iron out, probably with a 22 handgun for practice.

2) My friend was with me, and he shoots a Glock 19 in 9mm. He always busts on me for the XD, but he shot it today. He won't admit it (pride), but I think he liked it. Also, he kept saying he couldn't believe its recoil was less than his 4" Glock. He actually shot better with the XD than with his Glock.

Having owned many Glocks, I can tell you the XD is very similar to Glock, but more refined. I no longer own any Glocks. Besides, it's nice not to look like every small town cop with a Glock. Not that there's anything wrong with that...

I just grew to hate many things, such as that plastic springy sound of the Glock when I'd rack the slide. The XD is just so solid sounding. It shoots and feels the same. Glocks have those cheap plastic feeling triggers and sights too.

LoneOak · 07-17-2008, 08:30 PM

My XD-9-SC shoots real well,

16 rnd mag at 30ft

and looks real good IMO

I am sure you will enjoy yours as much as I do mine

especially if you tote it in a Memphis by Southern Holsters

I just love mine!!

Gdirty5 · 07-18-2008, 02:48 PM

Yea, i feel that though glocks can withstand what ever you throw at it, it's not THE best gun out there.... it's very reliable but it feels a little snappy compared to other handguns of the same caliber.

07-16-2008, 11:02 AM	#1
stbarsh XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 196	Xd9 Sc Had my XD9 SC out to the range today...second time shooting it I'm a newbie to handguns, but here is my report. 1) I love shooting it. I shot about 150 rounds through it, and when I take my time I can shoot very well at 7 yds. Since I'm still new to it, though, beyond 7yds I really start to scatter them. I have bad habits that I'll need to iron out, probably with a 22 handgun for practice. 2) My friend was with me, and he shoots a Glock 19 in 9mm. He always busts on me for the XD, but he shot it today. He won't admit it (pride), but I think he liked it. Also, he kept saying he couldn't believe its recoil was less than his 4" Glock. He actually shot better with the XD than with his Glock.

07-16-2008, 04:40 PM	#2
Lazy R XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Texas Posts: 60	I experienced the same thing. For me, flinching seemed to be my biggest problem. The 3" barrel does accentuate any mistakes we make. Or it did for me. Enjoy the sc. __________________ " 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

07-16-2008, 04:44 PM	#3
AZXD40 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 690	The GLock Fan-boys have hard time accepting anything that isn't produced by the the big G.. you will get better with practice, and if your all over the place under rapid fire situations, sounds like you need to devlope you grip a little more.. also will come with practice. Google Proper Pistol Grip or you tube as I know there are some good videos out there with the XD in them __________________ John F. Kennedy: "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom."

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07-17-2008, 04:54 AM	#4
McPatrickClan XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: West of Dallas Posts: 29	Hello OP, may I suggest taking some lessons (2-3 hours should do it) on proper marksmanship? I am in the final stages of my lessons with my first true carry pistol now, an XD9SC, and am shooting much, much better after $150+ worth of lessons from a trained professional. I have been practicing the same things you are and am very confident in my shooting (at least from a Weaver stance) now. Enjoy the new XD!

07-17-2008, 05:57 PM	#5
oldfart XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 403	McPatrick - love the Avatar !

07-17-2008, 06:28 PM	#6
abailey362 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 111	i have a 9 sc and a 9 service and can't tell much recoil difference...love em both

07-17-2008, 08:30 PM	#9
LoneOak XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 82	My XD-9-SC shoots real well, 16 rnd mag at 30ft and looks real good IMO I am sure you will enjoy yours as much as I do mine especially if you tote it in a Memphis by Southern Holsters I just love mine!!

07-18-2008, 02:48 PM	#10
Gdirty5 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 74	Yea, i feel that though glocks can withstand what ever you throw at it, it's not THE best gun out there.... it's very reliable but it feels a little snappy compared to other handguns of the same caliber.