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McD · 06-16-2008, 03:43 AM

I went to and shot in my first IDPA over the weekend. Had a ball and reached both my goals 1. Don't shoot anybody and 2. Don't shoot myself!

Actually I did OK and will definately be doing more but my XD-45 started quite the ruckus!

I was the first to show up at this club with an XD-45. I asked which class I should shoot in and the discussion started. While everyone knew I would shoot either ESP or CDP, the camp was split on which one to shoot. Half said I was at a disadvantge shooting ESP aginst the 9's and 40's because of the 45's recoil and getting back on target and the other half was saying I was at a disadvantage shooting CDP because the 1911's that I would be competeing against. I ended up shooting ESP.I didn't really care since it was my first time but I got to thinking where does the XD-45 fit best/ most competitive?

What say Yee?

slugger6 · 06-16-2008, 03:57 AM

In my club your odds of placing higher in your class would be better in CDP due to the sheer number of good shooters in ESP...many of whom shoot 9mm. I alternate between classes with my XD9 Tactical and my XD45 Service. They both have their own advantages, but I shoot the XD9 in ESP more often than not. The price of ammo is a factor to take into account also. Be safe, have fun!

Salilus · 06-16-2008, 06:54 AM

I would shoot that gun in CDP. If in esp you will be against some tricked 9mm 1911's. Either way your doing the same thing with usually one more reload. I would shoot it in CDP.

CatsEye · 06-16-2008, 08:44 PM

I would go CDP. No reason to be afraid if the 1911s.

dolhasso · 06-20-2008, 10:03 AM

I won CDP Division at IDPA National championship last year with my XD 45. At the S&W indoor nationals, I again won CDP and this time with an M&P 45. 1911s have nothing on the plastic guns!!!

As for your division choice, CDP is probably the best option unless you are loading your own very light 45 ammo.

06-16-2008, 03:43 AM	#1
McD XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 36	ESP or CDP I went to and shot in my first IDPA over the weekend. Had a ball and reached both my goals 1. Don't shoot anybody and 2. Don't shoot myself! Actually I did OK and will definately be doing more but my XD-45 started quite the ruckus! I was the first to show up at this club with an XD-45. I asked which class I should shoot in and the discussion started. While everyone knew I would shoot either ESP or CDP, the camp was split on which one to shoot. Half said I was at a disadvantge shooting ESP aginst the 9's and 40's because of the 45's recoil and getting back on target and the other half was saying I was at a disadvantage shooting CDP because the 1911's that I would be competeing against. I ended up shooting ESP.I didn't really care since it was my first time but I got to thinking where does the XD-45 fit best/ most competitive? What say Yee? __________________ "Life is tough, It's even tougher when you're STUPID"! John M. Stryker USMC

06-16-2008, 03:57 AM	#2
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,103	In my club your odds of placing higher in your class would be better in CDP due to the sheer number of good shooters in ESP...many of whom shoot 9mm. I alternate between classes with my XD9 Tactical and my XD45 Service. They both have their own advantages, but I shoot the XD9 in ESP more often than not. The price of ammo is a factor to take into account also. Be safe, have fun! __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

06-16-2008, 06:54 AM	#3
Salilus XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 232	I would shoot that gun in CDP. If in esp you will be against some tricked 9mm 1911's. Either way your doing the same thing with usually one more reload. I would shoot it in CDP. __________________ XD .40 Tactical M&P Compact 9mm (Wife's) Mossberg 12 ga. Persuader Remmington 20 ga. 1100 LT Remmington 700 .308 Arisaka /w Bayonet 7.7 Jap Marlin 336 30-30

06-20-2008, 10:03 AM	#5
dolhasso XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA Posts: 116	I won CDP Division at IDPA National championship last year with my XD 45. At the S&W indoor nationals, I again won CDP and this time with an M&P 45. 1911s have nothing on the plastic guns!!! As for your division choice, CDP is probably the best option unless you are loading your own very light 45 ammo. __________________ -Dave

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06-16-2008, 08:44 PM	#4
CatsEye XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Clarksville, Tn Posts: 24	I would go CDP. No reason to be afraid if the 1911s.