Has anyone compared the recoil of the XD45 to the G30? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Reliable · 01-30-2006, 03:02 PM

I'm looking for a comparison in recoil between the XD45 and the G30. I've shot the G30 in my quest for a 45 and I must say it is probably the softest shooting 45 that I have tried. I don't think, though, that I want a Glock as my 45. After holding a XD, I've had a desire to own one. I came very close once but chose a SIG at that time. The XD45 has some of the qualities that I am looking for in a 45. I just dont have the hands on experience to make a good judgement and I need your help with this. So for those of you that have had the opportunity to shoot both the XD45 and the G30, how do they compare?

praetorian55 · 01-30-2006, 03:05 PM

not sure how they compare, but I can honestly say that my XD45ACP recoils very softly and is very fast back on target. Not at all like my USP. I was so happy when I first shot it it's not even funny.

OgdenUT · 01-30-2006, 03:49 PM

I have actually shot both, i think that the G30 anf XD45ACP are very similar if not equal in recoil, the XD IMO is a little more than the G21. But i prefared the XD45ACP over all glocks because i find the grip angle on the XD a lot more comfortable and better recovery from mussle kick in between shoots. later i added hogues grips on the XD45ACP and it helps to have a more firm grip and control the recoil (not that the recoil on the 45 is going to kick you of your shoes) I am also trying to learn more about this recoil control thumb rest that i saw on ebay, i think it could help.

Hands down i go with the XD, that is why a week later after trying the G30 and G21 i went with the XD.

Hope it helps

ziomatrix · 02-26-2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by praetorian55

not sure how they compare, but I can honestly say that my XD45ACP recoils very softly and is very fast back on target. Not at all like my USP. I was so happy when I first shot it it's not even funny.

Does anyone else have experience shooting both the XD45 and a USP45?

I've been looking to get a polymer 45 for a while now. Basically my choices were a Glock 21 or a USP-45. I've fired both, and liked the USP quite a bit. The Glock was a great shooter but too big for my hands. I found a used Stainless USP-45 for a great price, and was thinking of getting it. But now this new XD45 is out.

I've fired an HS2000 in 9mm, which I liked but it did not do anything a Glock 17/19 didn't do. And the Glock has perhaps the best finish in the industry.

How does the recoil of the XD45 compare to the USP-45?
How good is the XD finish?

I need to make a decision soon, as the dealer won't be holding that stainless USP for much longer. If I get the XD, I'll get the 5 inch model.

Thanks in advance,
-ziomatrix

Planet-Ed · 02-26-2006, 09:41 PM

I have both a G30 and XD-45ACP. I had both at the range today and I put a few hundred rounds thru each. To me the G30 has less recoil than the XD-45. However as said before I think the grip on the XD is a little better.

SnakeEater · 02-26-2006, 10:21 PM

I just joined. I am real interested in buying a XD 45 ACP and wanted some personal feed back. Is it all the hype that is put out on the internet?

I have not shot one yet but while at the range the other day I was told to come here and talk to ya'all.

Planet-Ed · 02-26-2006, 10:50 PM

I can't think of any reason not to get one. I'm happy with the purchase. I was supprised at how well they are selling. When I was at the range today there were two other people that had the XD-45ACP. Both of them were happy and the range-master said there were three other people on Sat that had one with no problems with theirs.

SnakeEater · 02-26-2006, 11:09 PM

Great Thanks for the input.

I am going CCW any issues (ie too bulky)?

Planet-Ed · 02-26-2006, 11:16 PM

I don't have any problems but I'm 6'1" and 255lbs .. Just from observation it doesn't seem like it would be hard for the average person to conceal.

SnakeEater · 02-26-2006, 11:32 PM

just what I wanted to hear. I was waiting for this gun forever (or it seems that way). When SA introduced the XD9 I was excited the same with the 40 and 357, but the announcement in 45 I was wating for came in the form of GAP. YUCH!!! I have always been in line with the 1911 and when the military got rid of them for the 9's it broke my heart.

I used to carry a 1911(colt) for a long time and during my divorce I sold all of my guns. I am now ready to get back in the saddle and think I have found the correct saddle.

Sorry for the rambling.

01-30-2006, 03:02 PM	#1
Reliable XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 25	Has anyone compared the recoil of the XD45 to the G30? I'm looking for a comparison in recoil between the XD45 and the G30. I've shot the G30 in my quest for a 45 and I must say it is probably the softest shooting 45 that I have tried. I don't think, though, that I want a Glock as my 45. After holding a XD, I've had a desire to own one. I came very close once but chose a SIG at that time. The XD45 has some of the qualities that I am looking for in a 45. I just dont have the hands on experience to make a good judgement and I need your help with this. So for those of you that have had the opportunity to shoot both the XD45 and the G30, how do they compare? __________________ Sig P226 Equinox .40S&W Sig P229TT 9MM Sig P245TT XD9 Service Glock 27 40S&W Ruger GP100 357 Ruger Redhawk 44MAG TC Contender 30/30 Win Browning Buckmark .22 H&R 999 .22

02-26-2006, 10:21 PM	#6
SnakeEater XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Black Canyon City, AZ Posts: 225	Sorry to get off topic I just joined. I am real interested in buying a XD 45 ACP and wanted some personal feed back. Is it all the hype that is put out on the internet? I have not shot one yet but while at the range the other day I was told to come here and talk to ya'all. __________________ When asked "if ALL Marines suffer from insanity?" I simply replied "Marines don't SUFFER from Insanity WE ENJOY IT!!!". SEMPER FI!! http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...R3VLimited.gif

02-26-2006, 11:09 PM	#8
SnakeEater XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Black Canyon City, AZ Posts: 225	Great Thanks for the input. I am going CCW any issues (ie too bulky)? __________________ When asked "if ALL Marines suffer from insanity?" I simply replied "Marines don't SUFFER from Insanity WE ENJOY IT!!!". SEMPER FI!! http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...R3VLimited.gif

02-26-2006, 11:32 PM	#10
SnakeEater XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Black Canyon City, AZ Posts: 225	just what I wanted to hear. I was waiting for this gun forever (or it seems that way). When SA introduced the XD9 I was excited the same with the 40 and 357, but the announcement in 45 I was wating for came in the form of GAP. YUCH!!! I have always been in line with the 1911 and when the military got rid of them for the 9's it broke my heart. I used to carry a 1911(colt) for a long time and during my divorce I sold all of my guns. I am now ready to get back in the saddle and think I have found the correct saddle. Sorry for the rambling. __________________ When asked "if ALL Marines suffer from insanity?" I simply replied "Marines don't SUFFER from Insanity WE ENJOY IT!!!". SEMPER FI!! http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...R3VLimited.gif

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01-30-2006, 03:05 PM	#2
praetorian55 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 15	not sure how they compare, but I can honestly say that my XD45ACP recoils very softly and is very fast back on target. Not at all like my USP. I was so happy when I first shot it it's not even funny.

01-30-2006, 03:49 PM	#3
OgdenUT XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 23	I have actually shot both, i think that the G30 anf XD45ACP are very similar if not equal in recoil, the XD IMO is a little more than the G21. But i prefared the XD45ACP over all glocks because i find the grip angle on the XD a lot more comfortable and better recovery from mussle kick in between shoots. later i added hogues grips on the XD45ACP and it helps to have a more firm grip and control the recoil (not that the recoil on the 45 is going to kick you of your shoes) I am also trying to learn more about this recoil control thumb rest that i saw on ebay, i think it could help. Hands down i go with the XD, that is why a week later after trying the G30 and G21 i went with the XD. Hope it helps

02-26-2006, 09:41 PM	#5
Planet-Ed XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 29	I have both a G30 and XD-45ACP. I had both at the range today and I put a few hundred rounds thru each. To me the G30 has less recoil than the XD-45. However as said before I think the grip on the XD is a little better.

02-26-2006, 10:50 PM	#7
Planet-Ed XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 29	I can't think of any reason not to get one. I'm happy with the purchase. I was supprised at how well they are selling. When I was at the range today there were two other people that had the XD-45ACP. Both of them were happy and the range-master said there were three other people on Sat that had one with no problems with theirs.

02-26-2006, 11:16 PM	#9
Planet-Ed XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 29	I don't have any problems but I'm 6'1" and 255lbs .. Just from observation it doesn't seem like it would be hard for the average person to conceal.