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Adiofile12 · 12-06-2005, 08:42 PM

Hey guys love the forum, very informative so far. I pick up my first pistol Friday, an XD 4" .40cal. I do not know what kind of ammo to start off with to just get a feel for the weapon and test its functionality. I know each gun has likes and dislikes for ammo but what would be a good one to start with for practice before I go about choosing a defensive round? Any help you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

**Old School** · 12-06-2005, 09:40 PM

I would make a trip to your local Walmart and get yourself a value pack of .40SW. You can start there.

Adiofile12 · 12-06-2005, 09:42 PM

any particular grain? I also hear alot about WWB, is it any good?

gsh341 · 12-06-2005, 11:31 PM

WWB. It's all I practice with. No jams, no misfeeds, cheap, just plain old reliable. I shoot the 165 grain. Have fun shooting and remember, practice makes perfect.

mr0w1 · 12-07-2005, 12:57 AM

I agree with Old School. Go pick up a box of WWB and see if your gun likes it. Other ammo (that I actually like more) is CCI Blazer Brass. It's a few cents cheaper per 50. The WWB that I find is typically 165gr., while the CCIBB is typically 180gr.

In addition to that, I've shot Speer/CCI Lawman out of it and Federal Hydroshoks (my carry ammo) out of it. Just try lots of different stuff, see what it likes and what it doesn't.

And have fun.

**Old School** · 12-07-2005, 06:23 AM

My feeling on range ammo is to buy the cheapest stuff you can get, that you are comfortable with shooting. If you want to buy a case of Wolf ammo, do it. It won't kill your gun.

If you compete or this is a carry gun, that is another story. As a gamer, I like to tune my loads. I use factory ammo (ARMSCOR) for practice.

SLYDER · 12-07-2005, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by gsh341

WWB. It's all I practice with. No jams, no misfeeds, cheap, just plain old reliable. I shoot the 165 grain.

+1 I pick up the 100 round value packs and haven't had a single issue so far with my 4" .40cal.

SpeedRacer · 12-07-2005, 10:20 AM

WWB Value Pack from Walmart (100 rounds/$18 ) or Remington UMC Value Pack from Academy Sports (250 rounds/$42 ) are both great choices for break-in/range ammo.

If you are using the gun for home defense/carry then I recommend running a couple boxes of the ammo you plan on using through the XD, to make sure the gun likes it. I personally use Speer Gold Dot for defense purposes.

Adiofile12 · 12-07-2005, 12:10 PM

Thanks for all your help guys. P/u'd a box of WWB 165gr. today at wally world. I'll let you know Friday how we did.

Jake

**Old School** · 12-07-2005, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adiofile12

Thanks for all your help guys. P/u'd a box of WWB 165gr. today at wally world. I'll let you know Friday how we did.

Jake

That is a great round to play with; you will be happy with it. Make sure your feedramp is polished and your gun is oiled. Have a good time and be safe.

12-06-2005, 08:42 PM	#1
Adiofile12 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 8	Newbie ammo question Hey guys love the forum, very informative so far. I pick up my first pistol Friday, an XD 4" .40cal. I do not know what kind of ammo to start off with to just get a feel for the weapon and test its functionality. I know each gun has likes and dislikes for ammo but what would be a good one to start with for practice before I go about choosing a defensive round? Any help you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

12-06-2005, 09:40 PM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,566	I would make a trip to your local Walmart and get yourself a value pack of .40SW. You can start there. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

12-06-2005, 11:31 PM	#4
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,023	WWB. It's all I practice with. No jams, no misfeeds, cheap, just plain old reliable. I shoot the 165 grain. Have fun shooting and remember, practice makes perfect. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

12-07-2005, 12:57 AM	#5
mr0w1 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,525	I agree with Old School. Go pick up a box of WWB and see if your gun likes it. Other ammo (that I actually like more) is CCI Blazer Brass. It's a few cents cheaper per 50. The WWB that I find is typically 165gr., while the CCIBB is typically 180gr. In addition to that, I've shot Speer/CCI Lawman out of it and Federal Hydroshoks (my carry ammo) out of it. Just try lots of different stuff, see what it likes and what it doesn't. And have fun. __________________ guns.freaksho.net - My awesome gun website! More guns than ever! (Last updated: July 24, 2006)

12-07-2005, 06:23 AM	#6
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,566	My feeling on range ammo is to buy the cheapest stuff you can get, that you are comfortable with shooting. If you want to buy a case of Wolf ammo, do it. It won't kill your gun. If you compete or this is a carry gun, that is another story. As a gamer, I like to tune my loads. I use factory ammo (ARMSCOR) for practice. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

12-06-2005, 09:42 PM	#3
Adiofile12 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 8	any particular grain? I also hear alot about WWB, is it any good?

12-07-2005, 10:20 AM	#8
SpeedRacer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 180	WWB Value Pack from Walmart (100 rounds/$18 ) or Remington UMC Value Pack from Academy Sports (250 rounds/$42 ) are both great choices for break-in/range ammo. If you are using the gun for home defense/carry then I recommend running a couple boxes of the ammo you plan on using through the XD, to make sure the gun likes it. I personally use Speer Gold Dot for defense purposes. __________________ Springfield XD-45 Tactical Colt Lightweight Commander .45ACP (Series 70) Wilson Combat Sentinel .45ACP Ruger LCP Romy-G AK-47

12-07-2005, 12:10 PM	#9
Adiofile12 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 8	Thanks for all your help guys. P/u'd a box of WWB 165gr. today at wally world. I'll let you know Friday how we did. Jake

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