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hotwheels80 · 07-16-2008, 01:26 PM

I have read as much info as I can get my hands on to about the XD line. This coming week I am going to buy my first XD. I am leaning more toward the XD 40 with the four in. barrel. Is there a big difference between the four and five in. barrel when it comes to accuracy? It will mainly be used for target shooting and home defense. I have held one and love the fit and feel of it. I would like to get a sub compact to carry down the line. Which holster are good ones to go with and which are ones to stay away from? Now with ammunition, have you found any brands or grain size making a tighter grouping that you have found? Thanks for your help and time.

MasLakas · 07-16-2008, 02:29 PM

Welcome to the forum from UT!

If you are going to use it for Range/Home Protection use, I recommend the 5 inch. You get a bigger sight radius which will help with accuracy and a modest velocity boost. As for ammunition and holsters, use the search feature. There are countless discussions covering these subjects.

tjg · 07-16-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MasLakas

Welcome to the forum from UT!

If you are going to use it for Range/Home Protection use, I recommend the 5 inch. You get a bigger sight radius which will help with accuracy and a modest velocity boost. As for ammunition and holsters, use the search feature. There are countless discussions covering these subjects.

+1. I have the 5" on .45 for home protection and the 4" .40 for cool weather carry (under vest or heavy shirt).

SA_lady · 07-16-2008, 09:33 PM

Welcome to the forum from Ohio. Lots of info to be found here.

INDY-XD · 07-16-2008, 11:01 PM

Welcome from Indiana! For home defence & target shooting I would get the 5" tactical & then get the sub-compact for carrying. But just my 2 cents worth!

Allstop · 07-17-2008, 01:38 AM

Welcome from Minnesota!

gkelley3 · 07-17-2008, 03:07 AM

Welcome to the forum from Florida!

rockerz71 · 07-17-2008, 03:14 AM

Welcome from Atlanta

BoomerBSG · 07-17-2008, 03:21 AM

welcome... for a holster that's not going to me more than an accessory for the range, and maybe around the house Fobus is okay for not a lot of money, i prefer them over most of the other cheaper brands like uncle mikes etc, make sure you get one with the tension adjustment screw. i also like the Blackhawk Serpa, for only a little more.

as for ammo.. get the gun, and try out different types. you'll find one you like easier that way, and plus its far more fun that taking someones word for it

cheers

1-4-ALL · 07-17-2008, 03:29 AM

Welcome from Michigan. Either will make a great home defense weapon especially with a Laser Max Or Crimson Trace.

07-16-2008, 01:26 PM	#1
hotwheels80 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 112	Need Help on a XD I have read as much info as I can get my hands on to about the XD line. This coming week I am going to buy my first XD. I am leaning more toward the XD 40 with the four in. barrel. Is there a big difference between the four and five in. barrel when it comes to accuracy? It will mainly be used for target shooting and home defense. I have held one and love the fit and feel of it. I would like to get a sub compact to carry down the line. Which holster are good ones to go with and which are ones to stay away from? Now with ammunition, have you found any brands or grain size making a tighter grouping that you have found? Thanks for your help and time.

07-16-2008, 02:29 PM	#2
MasLakas XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cache Valley, Utah Posts: 2,623	Welcome to the forum from UT! If you are going to use it for Range/Home Protection use, I recommend the 5 inch. You get a bigger sight radius which will help with accuracy and a modest velocity boost. As for ammunition and holsters, use the search feature. There are countless discussions covering these subjects. __________________ I speak softly and carry a .45. UtahConcealedCarry.Org

07-17-2008, 01:38 AM	#6
Allstop XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 2,603	Welcome from Minnesota! __________________ ~ ~ ~ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." "The Constitution shall never be construed....to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms" (Samuel Adams) SA-XD Service 9mm Ruger Redhawk 44Mag Browning Buck Mark 22lr My other hobby www.G-Allens.com

07-17-2008, 03:07 AM	#7
gkelley3 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,043	Welcome to the forum from Florida! __________________ "Better to fight for something than live for nothing." Gen. George S. Patton

07-17-2008, 03:21 AM	#9
BoomerBSG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: houston Posts: 1,335	welcome... for a holster that's not going to me more than an accessory for the range, and maybe around the house Fobus is okay for not a lot of money, i prefer them over most of the other cheaper brands like uncle mikes etc, make sure you get one with the tension adjustment screw. i also like the Blackhawk Serpa, for only a little more. as for ammo.. get the gun, and try out different types. you'll find one you like easier that way, and plus its far more fun that taking someones word for it cheers __________________ Colt Combat Commander, Colt Defender 1911, Beretta M9 (wifes), Winchester Defender 12 gauge, Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge, Mosin Nagant M44, Bersa .380 Running around the house half blind tripping over My Little Ponies and hollaring "Where's the bathroom?" is not a tactical look. -Scotton

07-16-2008, 09:33 PM	#4
SA_lady XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 430	Welcome to the forum from Ohio. Lots of info to be found here.

07-16-2008, 11:01 PM	#5
INDY-XD XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SOUTHERN,INDIANA Posts: 1,355	Welcome from Indiana! For home defence & target shooting I would get the 5" tactical & then get the sub-compact for carrying. But just my 2 cents worth!

07-17-2008, 03:14 AM	#8
rockerz71 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 2,911	Welcome from Atlanta

07-17-2008, 03:29 AM	#10
1-4-ALL XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28	Welcome from Michigan. Either will make a great home defense weapon especially with a Laser Max Or Crimson Trace.

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