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**Old School** · 06-13-2007, 09:03 AM

This AM, I took what should be the final revision of our XD45ACP Barrel to the range for some function firing. This barrel was a little larger than factory specs, but it did not need to be fitted; it dropped right it.

As for the results, since many of you like pictures, I offer the following. This was the first set of 6 shots- three sets shot in total (18 rounds of 230gr ball). The results for each of the three sets were very similar. I shot these from the 15 yard line off-hand. I expect that a fitted PistolGear Match Barrel will offer even more performance.

With the factory barrel, each set had a flier and I am not sure why. The factory group was about twice the size, which is not awful. If you compare the barrels, the rifling is different; perhaps that is part of the reason.

At this point, we are documenting measurements/adjustments so we can get some production barrels in the works. I am guessing we are three weeks out. We appreciate your interest and patience.

OS

**beardman2** · 06-13-2007, 10:00 AM

I'm guessing these are you match barrels and not conversions?

sure would be cool to convert my .40 into .45!

**Bycyclist** · 06-13-2007, 10:05 AM

Very nice OS! I'm sure will be of same quality and performance as your outstanding 9mm barrel I got!

**Old School** · 06-13-2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beardman2

I'm guessing these are you match barrels and not conversions?

sure would be cool to convert my .40 into .45!

Q1: This was a Drop-In Barrel, not the Match Barrel
Q2: Patience...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bycyclist

Very nice OS! I'm sure will be of same quality and performance as your outstanding 9mm barrel I got!

You have a Match barrel so the XD45ACP Match barrel will be of the same quality. What kind of groups are you hitting with your new blaster?

jeff221 · 06-13-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Old School

Nevermind, read it again...

**beardman2** · 06-13-2007, 10:26 AM

oh damn. I better start saving.

aeneas26 · 06-13-2007, 10:33 AM

Will you have a barrel for the 45 compact?

**Old School** · 06-13-2007, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeneas26

Will you have a barrel for the 45 compact?

The 45ACP Compact is a Service length, correct? For this reason, the answer is YES. We will have three options for the XD45ACP (in the near term). We will have the Match barrel (which will need to be fitted by a gunsmith). We will also have a Semi Drop-In barrel for both the Tactical and Service lengths.

OS

jtkratzer · 06-13-2007, 11:55 AM

How prone to feeding issues are the new drop-in barrel and fitted match barrels?

If my XD45 compact is my carry piece, a change in barrel is probably not recommended, right?

Other than the rifling, what's the difference in the barrels that improves the accuracy?

Were you aiming at the quarter or was it there for reference?

jmsstnr · 06-13-2007, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old School

The 45ACP Compact is a Service length, correct? For this reason, the answer is YES. We will have three options for the XD45ACP (in the near term). We will have the Match barrel (which will need to be fitted by a gunsmith). We will also have a Semi Drop-In barrel for both the Tactical and Service lengths.

OS

Could you elaborate on Semi Drop-in, please.

06-13-2007, 09:03 AM	#1
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	PistolGear XD45ACP Barrel - Test Results This AM, I took what should be the final revision of our XD45ACP Barrel to the range for some function firing. This barrel was a little larger than factory specs, but it did not need to be fitted; it dropped right it. As for the results, since many of you like pictures, I offer the following. This was the first set of 6 shots- three sets shot in total (18 rounds of 230gr ball). The results for each of the three sets were very similar. I shot these from the 15 yard line off-hand. I expect that a fitted PistolGear Match Barrel will offer even more performance. With the factory barrel, each set had a flier and I am not sure why. The factory group was about twice the size, which is not awful. If you compare the barrels, the rifling is different; perhaps that is part of the reason. At this point, we are documenting measurements/adjustments so we can get some production barrels in the works. I am guessing we are three weeks out. We appreciate your interest and patience. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs! Last edited by Old School; 06-13-2007 at 11:09 AM.

06-13-2007, 10:00 AM	#2
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,955	I'm guessing these are you match barrels and not conversions? sure would be cool to convert my .40 into .45! __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

06-13-2007, 10:05 AM	#3
Bycyclist XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NorCaliforneeya Posts: 1,847	Very nice OS! I'm sure will be of same quality and performance as your outstanding 9mm barrel I got! __________________ =============================================== BYcyclist - the worst day on a ride (or at the range) is better than the best day in the office ===============================================

06-13-2007, 10:26 AM	#6
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,955	oh damn. I better start saving. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

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06-13-2007, 10:33 AM	#7
aeneas26 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 286	Will you have a barrel for the 45 compact?

06-13-2007, 11:55 AM	#9
jtkratzer XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 17,560	How prone to feeding issues are the new drop-in barrel and fitted match barrels? If my XD45 compact is my carry piece, a change in barrel is probably not recommended, right? Other than the rifling, what's the difference in the barrels that improves the accuracy? Were you aiming at the quarter or was it there for reference?