First Impressions: XD .45 Service - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Sixgunner · 11-06-2006, 07:26 AM

Greetings all.

I picked up a .45 XD Service Model about two weeks back, and this morning I was finally able to schedule a range trip to wring it out.

I took along 100 rounds of factory WW hardball and about 50 rounds of my handloads: a combination of swaged ball, cast and plated SWC, all loaded over 5.6 grains of WW 231.

With the first full magazine of factory ball, I experienced one FTF and there were no repetitions. I chalk this up to newness. Otherwise, the pistol digested all of my ammunition and handloads without fail. Corresponding to other members' posts, I found my XD displayed a decided affinity for SWCs. From a 25-yard rest, they produced very tight, often cloverleaf groups.

I have many years of experience with 1911s and revolvers in all calibers. That being said, I found this pistol to be remarkably accurate right out of the box. The trigger, though having a slight bit of take up, as would be expected, is perfectly acceptable, and I could tell it was getting better by the end of this initial range session.

I recommend this firearm without the slightest reservation. It is a whole lot of fun.

TA · 11-06-2006, 07:49 AM

Thank you for the report!

Nerves · 11-06-2006, 08:28 AM

good report, now we need pics!

BTW: Welcome Aboard!

happygunner · 11-06-2006, 10:15 AM

As I would expect from the XD-45 Service it's good 2 go.

philbo · 11-06-2006, 10:23 AM

Glad to hear your XD likes SWC, it's the only thing mine won't digest without problem.

11-06-2006, 07:26 AM	#1
Sixgunner XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 8	First Impressions: XD .45 Service Greetings all. I picked up a .45 XD Service Model about two weeks back, and this morning I was finally able to schedule a range trip to wring it out. I took along 100 rounds of factory WW hardball and about 50 rounds of my handloads: a combination of swaged ball, cast and plated SWC, all loaded over 5.6 grains of WW 231. With the first full magazine of factory ball, I experienced one FTF and there were no repetitions. I chalk this up to newness. Otherwise, the pistol digested all of my ammunition and handloads without fail. Corresponding to other members' posts, I found my XD displayed a decided affinity for SWCs. From a 25-yard rest, they produced very tight, often cloverleaf groups. I have many years of experience with 1911s and revolvers in all calibers. That being said, I found this pistol to be remarkably accurate right out of the box. The trigger, though having a slight bit of take up, as would be expected, is perfectly acceptable, and I could tell it was getting better by the end of this initial range session. I recommend this firearm without the slightest reservation. It is a whole lot of fun.

11-06-2006, 08:28 AM	#3
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	good report, now we need pics! BTW: Welcome Aboard! __________________ \"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

11-06-2006, 10:15 AM	#4
happygunner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,139	Good 2 Go As I would expect from the XD-45 Service it's good 2 go.

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11-06-2006, 07:49 AM	#2
TA XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 114	Thank you for the report!

11-06-2006, 10:23 AM	#5
philbo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 291	Glad to hear your XD likes SWC, it's the only thing mine won't digest without problem.