XD .40 sub0compact to start out with?? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

jbeitelspacher · 02-06-2008, 10:51 AM

I know that the xd .40 sub is a poor choice for serious IPSC and USPSA style matches, but that is all I have right now. Would it be ok to start with just at the local level? We have a handgun club in town here that has various meets through out the summer. The rule book says that their is open sight semi and optic semi classes. And also the semi class has two divisions that are limited to ten rounds in the magazines. It looks like I would need to get some ten round mags with some Pearce extensions and then I would be good to go. Would this set up be ok just to get used to this stuff and maybe get a new gun in a year or so? Would I be the laughing stock of the tourney or will I do ok? Thanks guys!

Kent · 02-06-2008, 10:54 AM

If that is what you have why not?

To get some good training on that gun would be well worth it.

Kent

mcb · 02-06-2008, 11:30 AM

Shoot what you got to start. You will be just fine with your XD-40SC for learning the basics. As you get into the sport you will learn more about it and thus what new equipment you might want for the division that interest you most.

mcb

poortrader · 02-06-2008, 02:33 PM

You might not win, but you'll have FUN.

**jnclement** · 02-06-2008, 03:43 PM

Find an IDPA club.

Lab_guy · 02-06-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jnclement

Find an IDPA club.

+1

I shoot IDPA with my carry gun regularly for fun and practice. My carry pistol only has 7rnds but it sure is fun. I have RO'd for several matches and practices where people used the XD sub-compacts and did fairly well. As a bonus they learned a ton about their carry gear choices and using their pistols.

jbeitelspacher · 02-06-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnclement

Find an IDPA club.

I live in a small town, there is nothing like that around here or else I would! I wish there was though.

StevePVB · 02-06-2008, 08:33 PM

How can it hurt to get better with your only gun???? You are far better off improving with your only gun than winning some relatively meaningless competition (meaningless compared to being able to use your primary defensive weapon).

Use the competition to improve your skills. If you find you really like the IPSC shooting, save your money and find something for that. In the meantime, don't compromise your defensive abilities.

**jnclement** · 02-06-2008, 08:41 PM

Doesn't take a big town to have an IDPA group.

jbeitelspacher · 02-07-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnclement

Doesn't take a big town to have an IDPA group.

There isn't an IDPA club within 200 miles.

02-06-2008, 10:51 AM	#1
jbeitelspacher XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 29	XD .40 sub0compact to start out with?? I know that the xd .40 sub is a poor choice for serious IPSC and USPSA style matches, but that is all I have right now. Would it be ok to start with just at the local level? We have a handgun club in town here that has various meets through out the summer. The rule book says that their is open sight semi and optic semi classes. And also the semi class has two divisions that are limited to ten rounds in the magazines. It looks like I would need to get some ten round mags with some Pearce extensions and then I would be good to go. Would this set up be ok just to get used to this stuff and maybe get a new gun in a year or so? Would I be the laughing stock of the tourney or will I do ok? Thanks guys!

02-06-2008, 11:30 AM	#3
mcb XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 1,994	Shoot what you got to start. You will be just fine with your XD-40SC for learning the basics. As you get into the sport you will learn more about it and thus what new equipment you might want for the division that interest you most. mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

02-06-2008, 02:33 PM	#4
poortrader XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philly, back to school Posts: 228	You might not win, but you'll have FUN. __________________ Stupid people will Always be stupid. XD-40 SC Les Baer PII, Kimber Warrior,Kimber Ultra Carry II/SS Walther P22 5" Sig P226R, Sig P225 DSA STG 58 Para, Colt 6721, RRA Entry Tactical Last edited by poortrader : 02-06-2008 at 02:40 PM.

02-06-2008, 03:43 PM	#5
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,296	Find an IDPA club. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

02-06-2008, 08:41 PM	#9
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,296	Doesn't take a big town to have an IDPA group. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

02-06-2008, 10:54 AM	#2
Kent XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 2,819	If that is what you have why not? To get some good training on that gun would be well worth it. Kent

02-06-2008, 08:33 PM	#8
StevePVB XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 161	How can it hurt to get better with your only gun???? You are far better off improving with your only gun than winning some relatively meaningless competition (meaningless compared to being able to use your primary defensive weapon). Use the competition to improve your skills. If you find you really like the IPSC shooting, save your money and find something for that. In the meantime, don't compromise your defensive abilities.

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