First Time at the range with the XD .45This is a discussion on First Time at the range with the XD .45 within the SA-XD/XD(M) Range Reports forums, part of the Information category; I went to the range on monday and rented an XD.45 and bought 100rds and 4 targets. i think the distance was 5 yards.... not ...
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05-16-2012, 09:46 AM
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First Time at the range with the XD .45
I went to the range on monday and rented an XD.45 and bought 100rds and 4 targets. i think the distance was 5 yards.... not sure i don't remember what the guy said it was but anyway i haven't shot in months and I was sure it wouldn't be a very good day but i think i did pretty good 
the Gun 
1st Target not so good 25rds... 
I forgot to grab the 2nd target so here is the 3rd... 
and the 4th Target the stray one in the head was my anti-XD uncle  
So, How do you guys think i did? First time with the XD .45.
Thanks for looking, 
VBXDGUY
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05-16-2012, 09:49 AM
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Looks pretty good to me. Seems like you might need an XD45 of your own!
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05-16-2012, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by POLLOCK28
Looks pretty good to me. Seems like you might need an XD45 of your own!
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Oh I will be getting mine later this year (gotta save up) this was just to ensure this is the gun for me and it is amazing.
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05-16-2012, 10:38 AM
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Looks pretty good to me. Seems like you might need an XD45 of your own!
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I think he needs one of these - I love mine! 
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05-16-2012, 10:46 AM
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I'm thinking about it.... How do you like the 5in over the 4in?
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05-16-2012, 12:00 PM
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I'm thinking about it.... How do you like the 5in over the 4in?
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I bought the XD45Tac 5" for a several reasons. 1) longer sight axis, 2) A little more weight out front reduces muzzle flip, 3) most ammo manufacturers use a 5" test barrel to measure ballistic characteristics so I know what I get from my weapon is very similar to their test measurements, 4) The weight and balance just feel good in my hand and I shoot it very well; I use it for 'bullseye' competition at my local gun club, 5) if I ever have to pull it out of the holster for SD or off the night stand for HD, I have to believe when seen from the wrong end, it would be psychologically intimidating to the BG....  .
I carry it everyday everywhere - it goes on my belt when my wallet and car keys go in my pocket and stays there until it is placed on the nightstand at night. Anyway, as I said above, I love my XD45Tac.
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05-16-2012, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dhardy57
I bought the XD45Tac 5" for a several reasons. 1) longer sight axis, 2) A little more weight out front reduces muzzle flip, 3) most ammo manufacturers use a 5" test barrel to measure ballistic characteristics so I know what I get from my weapon is very similar to their test measurements, 4) The weight and balance just feel good in my hand and I shoot it very well; I use it for 'bullseye' competition at my local gun club, 5) if I ever have to pull it out of the holster for SD or off the night stand for HD, I have to believe when seen from the wrong end, it would be psychologically intimidating to the BG.... .
I carry it everyday everywhere - it goes on my belt when my wallet and car keys go in my pocket and stays there until it is placed on the nightstand at night. Anyway, as I said above, I love my XD45Tac. |
I love my XD 45 GAP Tac for similar reasons.
Hm. I wonder if I can switch my gun from a GAP to an ACP? Cause as much as I love shooting the GAP, when I shot it along side the ACP, the latter felt a little better.
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05-16-2012, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dhardy57
I bought the XD45Tac 5" for a several reasons. 1) longer sight axis, 2) A little more weight out front reduces muzzle flip, 3) most ammo manufacturers use a 5" test barrel to measure ballistic characteristics so I know what I get from my weapon is very similar to their test measurements, 4) The weight and balance just feel good in my hand and I shoot it very well; I use it for 'bullseye' competition at my local gun club, 5) if I ever have to pull it out of the holster for SD or off the night stand for HD, I have to believe when seen from the wrong end, it would be psychologically intimidating to the BG.... .
I carry it everyday everywhere - it goes on my belt when my wallet and car keys go in my pocket and stays there until it is placed on the nightstand at night. Anyway, as I said above, I love my XD45Tac. |
thanks thats a good comparison, ill have to shoot the 5in model before i buy my XD.
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05-16-2012, 05:21 PM
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I love my XD 45 GAP Tac for similar reasons.
Hm. I wonder if I can switch my gun from a GAP to an ACP? Cause as much as I love shooting the GAP, when I shot it along side the ACP, the latter felt a little better.
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Sounds like a good reason to buy another XD lol
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05-18-2012, 03:58 PM
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I bought the xd .45 compact. I had a chance at the 5 in compact and passed on it still not sure if I made the right choice. I do know I love this one and it gives me the excuse to but the 5 inch. Either way you go you will love it. looking at your target it will be no problem getting back in to shooting. The only suggestion if you don't reload start you will be able to shoot 3x as much
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