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XtremeDefence45 · 09-11-2006, 02:57 PM

I am a new XD owner, 2 weeks ago I got an XD 45acp Service as a birthday present from my wife (the greatest wife ever)! I have put about 300 rounds through it and its shooting great. This november I plan on carrying it while deer hunting as a back-up for finishing shots. I generaly make very good shots but things happen and I feel way more comfortable using a handgun at point blank than my 270. Anyway has any one had any experience using a 45acp on deer (XD or not), does it have the knock down power in case I want to make an initial shot with it? And if so what ammo?

Joe

XtremeDefence45 · 10-11-2006, 09:19 PM

Any suggestions?

Broadside · 10-11-2006, 09:30 PM

I have not with a .45 ACP. I carry a S&W 686 6" 357 Mag when hunting. I don't think I would take my first shot with a .45 ACP or my 357 Mag unless the deer was really close or rifle had a problem. When I hunt it's for food so I try very hard to shoot only once and take the animal down quick.

I have finished off a friends elk with the 357 Mag and was shooting Winchester 158 Gr HP Silver Tips one shot. I still have the box with 49 rnds in it.

I'm sure a .45 ACP would take down a deer or finish one off. Just not sure if you want to be tracking in for the next several hours if you have a non critical hit for a first shot.

XtremeDefence45 · 10-11-2006, 10:59 PM

Thanks for the reply. Those were my thoughts, I would NEVER take a shot I wasnt sure of(over 20 yards) with my .45, but it would be cool to take large game with it. My only other handgun is a .44 black powder revolver with a 12in. barrel, its reserved for muzzel loading season and is a pain to clean for only one shot. Well I guess I need to buy a magnum.....any thoughts on wich to buy, I've been eyeing the S&W .460XVR but its HUGE(thats what I like about it

). But until I get comfortable with real hand gun recoil thats just wishful thinking.

deapee · 10-11-2006, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XtremeDefence45

I am a new XD owner, 2 weeks ago I got an XD 45acp ...I have put about 300 rounds through it and its shooting great.

Did you get sick or something...couldn't make it to the range? just kidding of course...welcome.

XtremeDefence45 · 10-11-2006, 11:13 PM

The first post was a month ago, I've put several hundered more through it now...and getting prety good with it.
Thanks for the welcome.

09-11-2006, 02:57 PM	#1
XtremeDefence45 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 29	XD in the field? I am a new XD owner, 2 weeks ago I got an XD 45acp Service as a birthday present from my wife (the greatest wife ever)! I have put about 300 rounds through it and its shooting great. This november I plan on carrying it while deer hunting as a back-up for finishing shots. I generaly make very good shots but things happen and I feel way more comfortable using a handgun at point blank than my 270. Anyway has any one had any experience using a 45acp on deer (XD or not), does it have the knock down power in case I want to make an initial shot with it? And if so what ammo? Joe

10-11-2006, 09:30 PM	#3
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,913	I have not with a .45 ACP. I carry a S&W 686 6" 357 Mag when hunting. I don't think I would take my first shot with a .45 ACP or my 357 Mag unless the deer was really close or rifle had a problem. When I hunt it's for food so I try very hard to shoot only once and take the animal down quick. I have finished off a friends elk with the 357 Mag and was shooting Winchester 158 Gr HP Silver Tips one shot. I still have the box with 49 rnds in it. I'm sure a .45 ACP would take down a deer or finish one off. Just not sure if you want to be tracking in for the next several hours if you have a non critical hit for a first shot. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

10-11-2006, 10:59 PM	#4
XtremeDefence45 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 29	Thanks for the reply. Those were my thoughts, I would NEVER take a shot I wasnt sure of(over 20 yards) with my .45, but it would be cool to take large game with it. My only other handgun is a .44 black powder revolver with a 12in. barrel, its reserved for muzzel loading season and is a pain to clean for only one shot. Well I guess I need to buy a magnum.....any thoughts on wich to buy, I've been eyeing the S&W .460XVR but its HUGE(thats what I like about it). But until I get comfortable with real hand gun recoil thats just wishful thinking.

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10-11-2006, 09:19 PM	#2
XtremeDefence45 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 29	Any suggestions?

10-11-2006, 11:13 PM	#6
XtremeDefence45 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 29	The first post was a month ago, I've put several hundered more through it now...and getting prety good with it. Thanks for the welcome.