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Mike Russell · 11-05-2006, 06:51 PM

OK, tested a couple of different types of ammo today to see if my Tactical liked anything else from the factory better.

Unless otherwise noted, all are at 20 yards, front on a rest, standing (braced against the side of the lane)...

CCI Brass 230gr FMJ
Best 5 : 1.75in (4 of them were actually in 1in, 2 rounds passing nearly through the same hole)
All 10 : 4.25in

CCI Brass 230gr FMJ (10 yards, 2 hand freestyle, no rest)
Best 5 : 1.75in
All 10 : 3.25in

Fiocchi 230gr FMJ
Best 5 : 1.5in
All 10 : 3.75in

Remington UMC 230gr JHP
Best 5 : 1.5in
All 10 : 3.5in

Remington UMC 230gr JHP (25 yards)
Best 5 : 2.25in
All 10 : 6.5in (my fault, not the ammo, taking out my flyer it's actually 4.5in)

And just for giggles, I shot my wife's XD .40 Service at 20 yards, same way as my Tactical. So here's how the .40 with a 4in barrel panned out...

WWB 165gr FMJ
Best 5 : 1.75in (best 3 were just inside an inch, 2 nearly passing through the same hole)
All 10 : 4.25in

When Wally World gets some more .45 ACP WWB ammo in, I'll shoot at 20 yards in the same fashion to get a valid comparison. It seems some guy with a new XD .45 Tactical has bought out all of their WWB ammo recently.

Nerves · 11-05-2006, 07:58 PM

thank for the info.. good post. so the record now at 25 yards is UMC 230 JHP with 2.25, five shots...that's freaking better than my 3 shots with Fedeal Hydrashok 165 gr....

good work...Will try. Again, thaks.

Skeetclub · 11-05-2006, 08:07 PM

I've shot/owned different XD's. I've found my calling with the 45ACP in terms of accuracy, and comfortable CCW.

The 40 cal would be my next choice.

AKM · 11-05-2006, 08:36 PM

My 45 Tac will shoot 3" @25yd with my 230gr handloads and under 4" with every load I've tried in it. I call that good for a carry gun.

If a pistol will put them all on a paper plate at 25 that's adequate for a defensive sidearm.

tonydriver · 11-10-2006, 11:46 AM

I was at my neighbors police gun range last week and his partner fired my XD45 for the 1st time. Now I consider myself a novice and all but what this guy did was the most impressive shooting I've ever seen and this was the 1st time he picked up this pistol. He put 6 shots within a 4" circle from 25 yards away. I was like

when he brought the target back. I may have converted a Sig user to the Springfield - he loved the gun. He also is that station's main pistol guy for competitions - even so - that was impressive to me. I'm happy if I hit the target from 25 yards.

So to answer your question - YES - they are accurate!

Hot Brass · 11-12-2006, 03:25 AM

I bought the XD 45 Tactical. Took it for a round of shooting and I am impressed with the accuracy. for me the 45 Tact is not too large for carry purposes.

sixgunsblazing · 11-14-2006, 09:48 PM

Just got my 45 tactical last week and took it out yesterday to wring it out. 230 grain blazer's at 25 yards, offhand. The trigger takes some getting used do, but nothing another 1000 ronds or so couldnt fix..

GW45NUT · 11-14-2006, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixgunsblazing

Just got my 45 tactical last week and took it out yesterday to wring it out. 230 grain blazer's at 25 yards, offhand. The trigger takes some getting used do, but nothing another 1000 ronds or so couldnt fix..

Great Shootin'. Yes, the trigger does smooth out after break in. Mine has gotten better.

Gonefission · 11-15-2006, 07:44 AM

Here is a target from Monday. This was the 3 trip to the range with my XD and I now have 449rds through it. This target is the best I have done so far. This is from 15yds and one mag of 13rds. I found that when I don't rush through a mag I can shoot pretty well with it. I would still like to get a trigger job though.

Stupid 9 ring

GW45NUT · 11-16-2006, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonefission

Here is a target from Monday. This was the 3 trip to the range with my XD and I now have 449rds through it. This target is the best I have done so far. This is from 15yds and one mag of 13rds. I found that when I don't rush through a mag I can shoot pretty well with it. I would still like to get a trigger job though.

Stupid 9 ring

Looks great!

11-05-2006, 07:58 PM	#12
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	thank for the info.. good post. so the record now at 25 yards is UMC 230 JHP with 2.25, five shots...that's freaking better than my 3 shots with Fedeal Hydrashok 165 gr.... good work...Will try. Again, thaks. __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

11-05-2006, 08:07 PM	#13
Skeetclub XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Carolina Posts: 131	I've shot/owned different XD's. I've found my calling with the 45ACP in terms of accuracy, and comfortable CCW. The 40 cal would be my next choice. __________________ If xd45ACP.ammo <= 0 Then Response.Redirect("AmmoStore") Else Me.ShootRounds End If

11-05-2006, 08:36 PM	#14
AKM XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,511	My 45 Tac will shoot 3" @25yd with my 230gr handloads and under 4" with every load I've tried in it. I call that good for a carry gun. If a pistol will put them all on a paper plate at 25 that's adequate for a defensive sidearm. __________________ Liviu Librescu - În veci pomenirea lui. U.S. Army/Marine Snipers - Making the World a Better Place, 175 grains at a time.

11-15-2006, 07:44 AM	#19
Gonefission XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 369	Here is a target from Monday. This was the 3 trip to the range with my XD and I now have 449rds through it. This target is the best I have done so far. This is from 15yds and one mag of 13rds. I found that when I don't rush through a mag I can shoot pretty well with it. I would still like to get a trigger job though. Stupid 9 ring __________________ Bibamus moriendum est.

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11-05-2006, 06:51 PM	#11
Mike Russell XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carencro, LA Posts: 215	OK, tested a couple of different types of ammo today to see if my Tactical liked anything else from the factory better. Unless otherwise noted, all are at 20 yards, front on a rest, standing (braced against the side of the lane)... CCI Brass 230gr FMJ Best 5 : 1.75in (4 of them were actually in 1in, 2 rounds passing nearly through the same hole) All 10 : 4.25in CCI Brass 230gr FMJ (10 yards, 2 hand freestyle, no rest) Best 5 : 1.75in All 10 : 3.25in Fiocchi 230gr FMJ Best 5 : 1.5in All 10 : 3.75in Remington UMC 230gr JHP Best 5 : 1.5in All 10 : 3.5in Remington UMC 230gr JHP (25 yards) Best 5 : 2.25in All 10 : 6.5in (my fault, not the ammo, taking out my flyer it's actually 4.5in) And just for giggles, I shot my wife's XD .40 Service at 20 yards, same way as my Tactical. So here's how the .40 with a 4in barrel panned out... WWB 165gr FMJ Best 5 : 1.75in (best 3 were just inside an inch, 2 nearly passing through the same hole) All 10 : 4.25in When Wally World gets some more .45 ACP WWB ammo in, I'll shoot at 20 yards in the same fashion to get a valid comparison. It seems some guy with a new XD .45 Tactical has bought out all of their WWB ammo recently.

11-10-2006, 11:46 AM	#15
tonydriver XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5	I was at my neighbors police gun range last week and his partner fired my XD45 for the 1st time. Now I consider myself a novice and all but what this guy did was the most impressive shooting I've ever seen and this was the 1st time he picked up this pistol. He put 6 shots within a 4" circle from 25 yards away. I was like when he brought the target back. I may have converted a Sig user to the Springfield - he loved the gun. He also is that station's main pistol guy for competitions - even so - that was impressive to me. I'm happy if I hit the target from 25 yards. So to answer your question - YES - they are accurate!

11-12-2006, 03:25 AM	#16
Hot Brass XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 51	I bought the XD 45 Tactical. Took it for a round of shooting and I am impressed with the accuracy. for me the 45 Tact is not too large for carry purposes.

11-14-2006, 09:48 PM	#17
sixgunsblazing XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 111	Just got my 45 tactical last week and took it out yesterday to wring it out. 230 grain blazer's at 25 yards, offhand. The trigger takes some getting used do, but nothing another 1000 ronds or so couldnt fix..