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Coc · 12-23-2006, 01:05 AM

Hey guys,

It's been a while since my last post; I'm a SomethingAwful forums member and I spend most of my days over there with all the cynical assholes like me

I've got the full-size Tactical model, and I've already put about ~1750 rounds through it, ~10% of those being hollow points... zero failures or misfeeds. I had a JHP catch the feed ramp ONE time when I failed to slingshot the slide back, but it cleared with a tug of the slide. I just recently installed a Don's stainless steel guide rod and #22 recoil spring, haven't had the chance to test it out at the range but I've got a couple hundred WWB and some assorted +P defense ammo in the closet that's itching to be burned up.

I had a couple questions about some possible future purchases. While I have looked and looked, I can't seem to find anywhere that sells threaded barrels for the XD45. Am I just looking in the wrong places? I just think it would be nice to be at the liberty to throw a silencer or a compensator on there one day for super-fun happy range time.

Secondly, I've been eyeing the new XD45 Compact model, which came out hardly a month after I laid my hands on my first firearm purchase, leaving me scouring in the corner of my room at my missed opportunity. After toiling over pictures, I noticed the designs are basically the same, although the compact requires different magazines. It got me thinking: Would you be able to mate an XD45C frame to an XD45 slide? Particularly, the Tactical model? Because if so, all I would need to do is buy the frame and some mags and I'd have myself two guns in one. Furthermore, where could I get my hands on a compact lower and roughly how much would it cost?

Lastly, my question about lasers. Although there are more cons than pros to lasers, I'm still considering the purchase of an M6 to go on my XD. Would you recommend this? Are there any better lasers/combos out there, or God willing, lasergrips for the 45 Tact?

greenspartan117 · 12-23-2006, 02:07 AM

EFK has a threaded option for the xd's in any caliber you like

I hear "barsto" does too. GL!
http://www.efkfiredragon.com/product...7df1ef472ea5ee

Sorry I was typing it too fast and too tired to spell check, Sorry OS,

Coc · 12-23-2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenspartan117

EFK has a threaded option for the xd's in any caliber you like

I hear bo-mar does too. GL!
http://www.efkfiredragon.com/product...7df1ef472ea5ee

I checked that website, and it looks like, the ONLY barrel they don't have is the 45ACP Tactical model

Do you have a link to the Bo-mar website? My google-fu is failing me.

**Old School** · 12-23-2006, 04:45 PM

It's Barsto, not Bo-Mar. Frank at EFK can make you a barrel, it will take a little bit of time, however.

Coc · 12-23-2006, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old School

It's Barsto, not Bo-Mar. Frank at EFK can make you a barrel, it will take a little bit of time, however.

I looked on Barsto's website, and they too lack barrels for the XD45 Tact. In fact, they don't even have the Service model on there.

You say EFK can make one even if it's not listed on the web site? You think it'd cost extra for a "custom" job?

Not to sound like a penny pincher, but after all's said and done, a threaded barrel, suppressor, and thread protector will probably run me over a grand, BEFORE the tax stamp.

SoCalXD · 12-27-2006, 10:08 PM

EFK includes a thread protector with their barrels.

Trent · 12-28-2006, 09:55 AM

I recently bought the XD Service 45acp and am considering either getting the EFK ported barrel or the threaded one with a compensator. I am leaning towards the ported so I can still swap the barrels out when carrying it.

Anyone had experience with either?

Thanks!

12-23-2006, 01:05 AM	#1
Coc XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 40	Question about threaded barrels and XD45Cs and lasers Hey guys, It's been a while since my last post; I'm a SomethingAwful forums member and I spend most of my days over there with all the cynical assholes like me I've got the full-size Tactical model, and I've already put about ~1750 rounds through it, ~10% of those being hollow points... zero failures or misfeeds. I had a JHP catch the feed ramp ONE time when I failed to slingshot the slide back, but it cleared with a tug of the slide. I just recently installed a Don's stainless steel guide rod and #22 recoil spring, haven't had the chance to test it out at the range but I've got a couple hundred WWB and some assorted +P defense ammo in the closet that's itching to be burned up. I had a couple questions about some possible future purchases. While I have looked and looked, I can't seem to find anywhere that sells threaded barrels for the XD45. Am I just looking in the wrong places? I just think it would be nice to be at the liberty to throw a silencer or a compensator on there one day for super-fun happy range time. Secondly, I've been eyeing the new XD45 Compact model, which came out hardly a month after I laid my hands on my first firearm purchase, leaving me scouring in the corner of my room at my missed opportunity. After toiling over pictures, I noticed the designs are basically the same, although the compact requires different magazines. It got me thinking: Would you be able to mate an XD45C frame to an XD45 slide? Particularly, the Tactical model? Because if so, all I would need to do is buy the frame and some mags and I'd have myself two guns in one. Furthermore, where could I get my hands on a compact lower and roughly how much would it cost? Lastly, my question about lasers. Although there are more cons than pros to lasers, I'm still considering the purchase of an M6 to go on my XD. Would you recommend this? Are there any better lasers/combos out there, or God willing, lasergrips for the 45 Tact?

12-23-2006, 04:45 PM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	It's Barsto, not Bo-Mar. Frank at EFK can make you a barrel, it will take a little bit of time, however. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

12-27-2006, 10:08 PM	#6
SoCalXD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 516	EFK includes a thread protector with their barrels. __________________ My XD-40's: Duty, IDPA & Home-Defense: Tactical: Springer Trigger & Slide Release, Dawson Adj. Tritium Sights, Full Cobra Chrome, CC Mag Release, D.G.R., 16# Spring, Magloc Magwell w/full beveling, Pachmayr Mag Bumpers, Insight 3X w/contured remote. EFK 9mm Conversion Barrel for IDPA & Training. CCW: SC: Springer Trigger & Slide Release, TFOs, Canyon Creek Mag Release, Pearce Extensions, Sand Decal Grips.

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12-23-2006, 02:07 AM	#2
greenspartan117 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 107	EFK has a threaded option for the xd's in any caliber you like I hear "barsto" does too. GL! http://www.efkfiredragon.com/product...7df1ef472ea5ee Sorry I was typing it too fast and too tired to spell check, Sorry OS, __________________ Armory: XD-45 service, Rounds: 550 approx. P220 CPO, P225, Rounds: 300 approx. P226 CPO next month PSE Compound Bow, 12 Carboneros target tips Wish list: FNP-9 CZ/Dan Wesson Pointman 7 placed on back burner for now, funds shortage. http://www.cz-usa.com/product_detail.php?id=65 Last edited by greenspartan117; 12-26-2006 at 04:02 PM.

12-28-2006, 09:55 AM	#7
Trent XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 26	I recently bought the XD Service 45acp and am considering either getting the EFK ported barrel or the threaded one with a compensator. I am leaning towards the ported so I can still swap the barrels out when carrying it. Anyone had experience with either? Thanks!