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GUNPILOT · 02-12-2006, 07:45 PM

1000 rounds through mine and not a single problem. I just took the whole slide apart and its barely dirty in the small places. This gun continues to amaze me on the range. Wednesday we go for 500 more. Reloading is fun, but you have to have empty brass, so I just keep shooting........its a vicious cycle.

And by the way, the new finish is WAY better. Even with 1000 rounds, the finish on the top of my barrel chamber isnt as worn as my 40 with only about 600 rounds through it.

k8ysv · 02-13-2006, 05:27 AM

I just picked up my new .45ACP XD and all I can say is that I hope it's as accurate as my 4" XD9. With that one I can put a shot to point of aim with no troubles. In fact, last time I took it to the range, I was consistently tearing out the centers of the targets. No problem with the sights on any other XD I own.

Bobby Lee · 02-13-2006, 05:56 AM

We need to get a few things strait. First off the biggest "gun snobs" on the planet are the 1911 only guys.

They refuse to believe that handgun design has improved since 1911 and they are by far the most full of **** people in the gun world.

They constantly tell us how reliable their 1911's are but when you shoot with a few of them they have problems. Then they say their 1911 is 100% reliable IF they use a certain mag and ammo and it is spotless clean and properly lubed. For some strange reason they forgot to bring the right ammo and mags that day and they forgot to clean it last night.

Now as far as the guy on TFL he is correct about some things. If you guys would bother to read THIS forum you would see that some people have had problems with their XD's.

There are broken guide rods and locking blocks. There has been broken ejectors and problem extractors. There has been problems with the finish so either some of you can't read or you only wish to read certain things that tend to reinforce you fantasy that the XD is perfect.

TFL is one of the worst boards on the net as far as disinformation. The majority of the posters there know about as much about gun design as I know about flying the space schuttle but while the poster you guys seem to have such a problem with could very well be a complete moron like the majority of his fellow TFL members he is right about some things.

The XD is a fine gun and I own two of them and soon I will own three when I can afford to get the .45acp but I keep an open mind and understand that things made by human beings sometimes break.

rodnocker1 · 02-13-2006, 09:40 AM

I pretty much agree with Bobby Lee. 1st, anything manmade is imperfect and bound to mess up. 2nd, anyone that believes that their's is the only way to go is a snob. I have a Brownig H.P. 9mm, an S&W Combat model 66 .357 mag, 3 Cz52's, have bought (has not arrived yet) a 5" Bi-Tone XD .45 ACP and plan on buying in the next few weeks a Sig GSR. I had held out on buying the XD hoping it would finally come out in .45 ACP and I had been trying to decide on the 1911 I wanted until I saw the features on the GSR. I think you should shoot what you like and let others have the same choice. JMO. I enjoy shooting all of the ones I already have and plan on enjoying those yet to come. Good and safe shooting.

.45shooter · 02-13-2006, 11:24 AM

I have a 1911 and an XD45 and both digest any type of ammo I put through them without a hitch. However, I also agree that any gun can and eventually WILL break in one way or another.
I had the barrel lug crack on my 1911 (albeit from a cheap improperly loaded round), and I had to "tune" the extractor to cure some FTRTB problems I had when I first bought the gun. I believe the puny barrel lug and link to be the "weak link" on the 1911. Apparently the compound recoil guide is the "weak link" on 3" and 4" XDs, although mine is still doing fine.

kraigster414 · 02-13-2006, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby Lee

We need to get a few things strait. First off the biggest "gun snobs" on the planet are the 1911 only guys.

They refuse to believe that handgun design has improved since 1911 and they are by far the most full of **** people in the gun world.

They constantly tell us how reliable their 1911's are but when you shoot with a few of them they have problems. Then they say their 1911 is 100% reliable IF they use a certain mag and ammo and it is spotless clean and properly lubed. For some strange reason they forgot to bring the right ammo and mags that day and they forgot to clean it last night.

Now as far as the guy on TFL he is correct about some things. If you guys would bother to read THIS forum you would see that some people have had problems with their XD's.

There are broken guide rods and locking blocks. There has been broken ejectors and problem extractors. There has been problems with the finish so either some of you can't read or you only wish to read certain things that tend to reinforce you fantasy that the XD is perfect.

TFL is one of the worst boards on the net as far as disinformation. The majority of the posters there know about as much about gun design as I know about flying the space schuttle but while the poster you guys seem to have such a problem with could very well be a complete moron like the majority of his fellow TFL members he is right about some things.

The XD is a fine gun and I own two of them and soon I will own three when I can afford to get the .45acp but I keep an open mind and understand that things made by human beings sometimes break.

The 1911 forum posters (no names) also tend to be the least warm and cuddily - ok, I won't mince words - some of them are downright ball busters (they really do take themselves seriously). I find this site more laid back and more fun. Ditto for ktog.org - nice folks who know how to laugh.

Haizum · 02-13-2006, 09:15 PM

GUNSNOBSAYSWHAT?

rv771977 · 02-13-2006, 10:44 PM

Hello,
Got my 45. XD and shot 200 rounds no problem like every other gun there will be problems but so far I have enjoyed my new gun.....
take care guys =)

P.S.
OMG it's a HK I better run LOL

FL State C/O · 02-14-2006, 05:33 PM

I used to be a rabid Glock owner. I traded my G21 for an XD45acp and have never looked back.
This gun should scare the hell out of Glock and kimber and S&W

BrokenArrow · 02-15-2006, 07:40 AM

The problem w pissing contests is ya both get wet?

There are no perfect guns; everybody has had probs from time to time.

Glocks were firing when dropped, slam firing, going full auto; that led to the 6 part upgrade of 92. They have had probs w trigger springs and bars, guide rods, extractors, ejectors, firing pin safeties, bbl lugs, locking blocks, magazines, and frame rails. What's that? 16 parts down and 17 to go?

Some USP compacts have broken firing pins. SIG P229s have cracked frames and slides, we don't need to mention Beretta...

There are some guns out there worth betting your life on; the XD is one of them IMO.

02-12-2006, 07:45 PM	#21
GUNPILOT XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FT Riley, KS Posts: 135	1000 rounds through mine and not a single problem. I just took the whole slide apart and its barely dirty in the small places. This gun continues to amaze me on the range. Wednesday we go for 500 more. Reloading is fun, but you have to have empty brass, so I just keep shooting........its a vicious cycle. And by the way, the new finish is WAY better. Even with 1000 rounds, the finish on the top of my barrel chamber isnt as worn as my 40 with only about 600 rounds through it. __________________ \"Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.\" (The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone.)

02-13-2006, 09:40 AM	#24
rodnocker1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leona, Texas Posts: 585	I pretty much agree with Bobby Lee. 1st, anything manmade is imperfect and bound to mess up. 2nd, anyone that believes that their's is the only way to go is a snob. I have a Brownig H.P. 9mm, an S&W Combat model 66 .357 mag, 3 Cz52's, have bought (has not arrived yet) a 5" Bi-Tone XD .45 ACP and plan on buying in the next few weeks a Sig GSR. I had held out on buying the XD hoping it would finally come out in .45 ACP and I had been trying to decide on the 1911 I wanted until I saw the features on the GSR. I think you should shoot what you like and let others have the same choice. JMO. I enjoy shooting all of the ones I already have and plan on enjoying those yet to come. Good and safe shooting. __________________ Rodney

02-13-2006, 11:24 AM	#25
.45shooter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 133	I have a 1911 and an XD45 and both digest any type of ammo I put through them without a hitch. However, I also agree that any gun can and eventually WILL break in one way or another. I had the barrel lug crack on my 1911 (albeit from a cheap improperly loaded round), and I had to "tune" the extractor to cure some FTRTB problems I had when I first bought the gun. I believe the puny barrel lug and link to be the "weak link" on the 1911. Apparently the compound recoil guide is the "weak link" on 3" and 4" XDs, although mine is still doing fine. __________________ XD45 Service, Oly AR-15, Springfield XD45acp, RIA 1911, Kel-tec P3AT, Ruger MKIII Target, Mossberg 500 12ga., Marlin M60, American Arms DB 12ga.

02-13-2006, 09:15 PM	#27
Haizum XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 77	Re: What about accuracy? GUNSNOBSAYSWHAT? __________________ Heckler & Koch USP .40 Heckler & Koch USPC .40 Heckler & Koch Mark 23 (former XD owner) True peace is not found in the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice.

02-14-2006, 05:33 PM	#29
FL State C/O XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: city of Wewahitchka, Gulf County FL Posts: 25	1200 rds of 230+p not a single problem!!! I used to be a rabid Glock owner. I traded my G21 for an XD45acp and have never looked back. This gun should scare the hell out of Glock and kimber and S&W __________________ Erik M. Asher SA XD .45acp owner Babysitting bad guys for a living

02-13-2006, 05:27 AM	#22
k8ysv XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 89	I just picked up my new .45ACP XD and all I can say is that I hope it's as accurate as my 4" XD9. With that one I can put a shot to point of aim with no troubles. In fact, last time I took it to the range, I was consistently tearing out the centers of the targets. No problem with the sights on any other XD I own.

02-13-2006, 05:56 AM	#23
Bobby Lee XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 388	We need to get a few things strait. First off the biggest "gun snobs" on the planet are the 1911 only guys. They refuse to believe that handgun design has improved since 1911 and they are by far the most full of **** people in the gun world. They constantly tell us how reliable their 1911's are but when you shoot with a few of them they have problems. Then they say their 1911 is 100% reliable IF they use a certain mag and ammo and it is spotless clean and properly lubed. For some strange reason they forgot to bring the right ammo and mags that day and they forgot to clean it last night. Now as far as the guy on TFL he is correct about some things. If you guys would bother to read THIS forum you would see that some people have had problems with their XD's. There are broken guide rods and locking blocks. There has been broken ejectors and problem extractors. There has been problems with the finish so either some of you can't read or you only wish to read certain things that tend to reinforce you fantasy that the XD is perfect. TFL is one of the worst boards on the net as far as disinformation. The majority of the posters there know about as much about gun design as I know about flying the space schuttle but while the poster you guys seem to have such a problem with could very well be a complete moron like the majority of his fellow TFL members he is right about some things. The XD is a fine gun and I own two of them and soon I will own three when I can afford to get the .45acp but I keep an open mind and understand that things made by human beings sometimes break.

02-13-2006, 10:44 PM	#28
rv771977 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 16	Hello, Got my 45. XD and shot 200 rounds no problem like every other gun there will be problems but so far I have enjoyed my new gun..... take care guys =) P.S. OMG it's a HK I better run LOL

02-15-2006, 07:40 AM	#30
BrokenArrow XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lost In Space Posts: 116	The problem w pissing contests is ya both get wet? There are no perfect guns; everybody has had probs from time to time. Glocks were firing when dropped, slam firing, going full auto; that led to the 6 part upgrade of 92. They have had probs w trigger springs and bars, guide rods, extractors, ejectors, firing pin safeties, bbl lugs, locking blocks, magazines, and frame rails. What's that? 16 parts down and 17 to go? Some USP compacts have broken firing pins. SIG P229s have cracked frames and slides, we don't need to mention Beretta... There are some guns out there worth betting your life on; the XD is one of them IMO. __________________ Mike >>>>----> In archery we have three goals: to shoot accurately, to shoot powerfully, to shoot rapidly. - Anonymous Byzantine general, On Strategy (Peri Strategias) c. AD 527-65

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