New from WisconsinThis is a discussion on New from Wisconsin within the New Member Welcome Center forums, part of the Information category; I just bought my 1st Springfield pistol and I'm impressed! My compact XDM .40 is an amazing gun. I just have a few questions for ...
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03-18-2012, 09:32 PM
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I just bought my 1st Springfield pistol and I'm impressed! My compact XDM .40 is an amazing gun. I just have a few questions for everyone being the XDM is my 1st polymer gun.
1. What do you recommend I use to clean it.
2. What's the best target/practice ammo to use?
3. Any word on a XD-S in .40 or 9mm.
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03-18-2012, 10:28 PM
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Welcome from Iowa! You'll love using your new XDM for sure! To answer your questions, I could only provide opinions...but here goes:
1. I use Ballistol. It's a CLP that has acid neutralizing components. It cleans guns, shines wood finish, and goes great on mashed potatoes (not really). However, I've also used Mil-Com and Hoppes. Either are great. It's really all up to you. However, I stay away from CLP.
2. That's also a subjective question. I've never had a problem with any ammo in relation to my XD. However, I tend to stay away from cheap brands that use corrosives. -Not because I hate cleaning, just because I like to take care of my firearms. I've had the most accurate results so far with Federal .40 HP in my sub-compact, so that's what I use. Experiment and you'll find something that works for you.
3. *revised* It looks like only .45 now, but it would make sense later on, I think.
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03-18-2012, 11:28 PM
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03-18-2012, 11:41 PM
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03-19-2012, 06:21 AM
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03-19-2012, 07:00 AM
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03-19-2012, 07:29 AM
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03-19-2012, 07:44 AM
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Hello from another wisconsinite as far as ammo goes i use what ever is on sale at fleet farm i just wont use any with steel casings.
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03-19-2012, 07:50 AM
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In regards to ammo for target practice? You can probably find Federal Premium at WallyWorld for a decent price (under $30). Winchester White Box (WWB) for a couple bucks more. Both will feed and fire. BUT, you should try out as many as you need to to find what your individual pistol will reliably function with.
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03-19-2012, 02:18 PM
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