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10-8XDs · 08-06-2006, 10:14 PM

Well, I'm happy to see that there is still an XD45 discussion room!

I was going to purchase an XD9 (for the wife) and a XD40, but when the salesperson brought out an XD45 - I had to have it! So, I bought the XD40 (for the wife) the XD45!

I took the XD45 outside tonight for the first time loaded with CCI Blazer Brass 230 gr. FMJ. The last handgun of any decent caliber that I had fired was a S&W .41 revolver - a long time ago, so I had some uneasy feelings about the XD.

I shouldn't have worried! What a sweet shooting pistol! I mean it does have quite a muzzle blast, but I'm quite surprized as to the recoil - it was not as bad as I thought it would be! Man - I love this pistol!

Mike

M2XD · 08-07-2006, 08:46 AM

Mike

Congrats, you were lucky to find an XD-45 ACP as I had to wait several weeks before my local Sportsman's Warehouse got one in. I came off from firing a Col .357 Magnum so the recoil wasn't as big of an issue with me, but I have fired 300 rounds through it without a problem. It is a great gun and I am glad I was adamant about waiting for it, as I think anything less would have been a compromise in my mind.

Enjoy! M2

Paladin · 08-07-2006, 08:49 AM

Great choice. You may want to try some different ammo to cut down on the muzzle flash. If you want to have a little fun, fire a few rounds of Blazer at night. It looks more like a flame thrower than a pistol.

10-8XDs · 08-07-2006, 09:18 AM

Glad to see another couple of happy XD45 owners!

Paladin, I might just try shooting at evening just to see what it looks like. Guess they don't call it "blazer" for nothing!

Mike

RoiBoi · 08-07-2006, 09:29 AM

I suspect Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel ammo will have reduced muzzle flash. The specs on the Speer web site were obtained from a 4" test barrel. It is my carry ammo, but I haven't shot it in the dark, so I can't say for sure.

http://www.speer-bullets.com/ballistics/ammo.aspx

**akr** · 08-07-2006, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10-8XDs

Well, I'm happy to see that there is still an XD45 discussion room!

I was going to purchase an XD9 (for the wife) and a XD40, but when the salesperson brought out an XD45 - I had to have it! So, I bought the XD40 (for the wife) the XD45!

I took the XD45 outside tonight for the first time loaded with CCI Blazer Brass 230 gr. FMJ. The last handgun of any decent caliber that I had fired was a S&W .41 revolver - a long time ago, so I had some uneasy feelings about the XD.

I shouldn't have worried! What a sweet shooting pistol! I mean it does have quite a muzzle blast, but I'm quite surprized as to the recoil - it was not as bad as I thought it would be! Man - I love this pistol!

Mike

Let me tell you, you gotta have the 9mm, too. If your wife ever shoots it though, she'll want it.

10-8XDs · 08-07-2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akr

Let me tell you, you gotta have the 9mm, too. If your wife ever shoots it though, she'll want it.

Actually, I was thinking getting one in the SC model.

Mike

Cortez5k · 08-07-2006, 11:39 PM

I am incredibly happy I bought the XD45 5 inch tactical. But am a little concerned about concealment. Should I have just bought the 4 inch or wait and buy the sub compact. I've put about 300 rounds through it and I have to say it feel nice I used to have a Ruger P90 which I liked to the weight kept the kick of the shot down which I liked. The XD does the same thing at a much lower weight. I feel like this is one of the best buys I've ever made. Just need some feed back on concealment, I've never carried a gun eventhough when I turned 21 I bought a license to carry one. And what do you guys do about having a gun and having to go into a place where its not allowed? I talked to a cop one time and he said that the car is a bad place more pieces get stolen that way than any other. So I'm pretty new and not a bad shot with this marvel of mechanical perfection.

thomye · 08-07-2006, 11:50 PM

Congrats. that's the way to do it. I need to get my wife involved.

standerson · 08-08-2006, 01:24 AM

Warning! Warning!

Bought the 4"ACP for me and the SC9 for the Department of Finance and Sex.

She likes her SC but she loves my.45. I think I'll have to buy another for me.

08-06-2006, 10:14 PM	#1
10-8XDs XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southwestern lower Michigan Posts: 161	New XD45 owner Well, I'm happy to see that there is still an XD45 discussion room! I was going to purchase an XD9 (for the wife) and a XD40, but when the salesperson brought out an XD45 - I had to have it! So, I bought the XD40 (for the wife) the XD45! I took the XD45 outside tonight for the first time loaded with CCI Blazer Brass 230 gr. FMJ. The last handgun of any decent caliber that I had fired was a S&W .41 revolver - a long time ago, so I had some uneasy feelings about the XD. I shouldn't have worried! What a sweet shooting pistol! I mean it does have quite a muzzle blast, but I'm quite surprized as to the recoil - it was not as bad as I thought it would be! Man - I love this pistol! Mike __________________ "Of all the things I ever lost, I miss my mind the most" Black XD-45ACP Service - Polished internals/grip tape Black XD-40 Service - DGR and bushing w/ Wolff #21 spring

08-07-2006, 08:49 AM	#3
Paladin XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northcentral Florida Posts: 286	Great choice. You may want to try some different ammo to cut down on the muzzle flash. If you want to have a little fun, fire a few rounds of Blazer at night. It looks more like a flame thrower than a pistol. __________________ XD-9 Bi-Tone Service (Home Defense) XD-9 Tactical (USPSA Production Competition) Black Stainless Loaded 1911-A1 (USPSA L-10 Competition) Brazos Pro SC .38 Super (USPSA Open Competition)

08-07-2006, 09:18 AM	#4
10-8XDs XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southwestern lower Michigan Posts: 161	Glad to see another couple of happy XD45 owners! Paladin, I might just try shooting at evening just to see what it looks like. Guess they don't call it "blazer" for nothing! Mike __________________ "Of all the things I ever lost, I miss my mind the most" Black XD-45ACP Service - Polished internals/grip tape Black XD-40 Service - DGR and bushing w/ Wolff #21 spring

08-07-2006, 11:39 PM	#8
Cortez5k XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle area Posts: 14	wondering if I made the right choice I am incredibly happy I bought the XD45 5 inch tactical. But am a little concerned about concealment. Should I have just bought the 4 inch or wait and buy the sub compact. I've put about 300 rounds through it and I have to say it feel nice I used to have a Ruger P90 which I liked to the weight kept the kick of the shot down which I liked. The XD does the same thing at a much lower weight. I feel like this is one of the best buys I've ever made. Just need some feed back on concealment, I've never carried a gun eventhough when I turned 21 I bought a license to carry one. And what do you guys do about having a gun and having to go into a place where its not allowed? I talked to a cop one time and he said that the car is a bad place more pieces get stolen that way than any other. So I'm pretty new and not a bad shot with this marvel of mechanical perfection. __________________ "A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeeded be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death."

08-07-2006, 11:50 PM	#9
thomye XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OC, California Posts: 761	Congrats. that's the way to do it. I need to get my wife involved. __________________ Next XD-45 SC "still waiting" STI 2011

08-07-2006, 08:46 AM	#2
M2XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 459	Mike Congrats, you were lucky to find an XD-45 ACP as I had to wait several weeks before my local Sportsman's Warehouse got one in. I came off from firing a Col .357 Magnum so the recoil wasn't as big of an issue with me, but I have fired 300 rounds through it without a problem. It is a great gun and I am glad I was adamant about waiting for it, as I think anything less would have been a compromise in my mind. Enjoy! M2

08-07-2006, 09:29 AM	#5
RoiBoi XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7	I suspect Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel ammo will have reduced muzzle flash. The specs on the Speer web site were obtained from a 4" test barrel. It is my carry ammo, but I haven't shot it in the dark, so I can't say for sure. http://www.speer-bullets.com/ballistics/ammo.aspx

08-08-2006, 01:24 AM	#10
standerson XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 659	Warning! Warning! Bought the 4"ACP for me and the SC9 for the Department of Finance and Sex. She likes her SC but she loves my.45. I think I'll have to buy another for me. __________________ USN Retired, Life Member NRA, Eagle Scout

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