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pcking78 · 02-10-2007, 03:31 PM

Just finished first 100 rounds though new XD .45 compact. I must say I love this gun.
---- I've already gotten fairly decent at producing consistent groups, however, as this is my first pistol (I've always been a rifle shooter) I am curious as to what size groups should I be aiming for.

--- My question is, What size groups, center to center, do most of ya'll experience? at 15 yards? 25?

--- Also, I noticed after only about 10 shots and working the slide during dry fire drills, I already had a streak and some wear spots along the top of the chamber where the slide comes back; I assume this is normal and don't really care as long as it goes "bang", I was just wondering if everyone else had similar experiences.

gothicdragon21 · 02-10-2007, 03:34 PM

Don't worry about those wear marks that is normal.

puma85 · 02-10-2007, 09:32 PM

depends on what you expect from a pistol, a defensive pistol which is how i view my xd45 25 yards and 4-5"CtC groups are pretty acceptable. Also, i wouldn't judge the pistol on accuracy till around 400-500 rounds, let it settle in first. i noticed a slight tightening of my groups today when i got up around 300-400. congrats on the new pistol, and enjoy.

sharpstick · 02-10-2007, 09:35 PM

My XDs are still more accurate then me, so its rather moot.

02-10-2007, 03:31 PM	#1
pcking78 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8	good size groups?? Just finished first 100 rounds though new XD .45 compact. I must say I love this gun. ---- I've already gotten fairly decent at producing consistent groups, however, as this is my first pistol (I've always been a rifle shooter) I am curious as to what size groups should I be aiming for. --- My question is, What size groups, center to center, do most of ya'll experience? at 15 yards? 25? --- Also, I noticed after only about 10 shots and working the slide during dry fire drills, I already had a streak and some wear spots along the top of the chamber where the slide comes back; I assume this is normal and don't really care as long as it goes "bang", I was just wondering if everyone else had similar experiences.

02-10-2007, 03:34 PM	#2
gothicdragon21 XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Van Nuys Posts: 70	Don't worry about those wear marks that is normal. __________________ XD .40 Service XD .45 ACP Service

02-10-2007, 09:35 PM	#4
sharpstick XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Henry county Kentucky Posts: 245	My XDs are still more accurate then me, so its rather moot. __________________ Give me liberty or give me death

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02-10-2007, 09:32 PM	#3
puma85 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 143	depends on what you expect from a pistol, a defensive pistol which is how i view my xd45 25 yards and 4-5"CtC groups are pretty acceptable. Also, i wouldn't judge the pistol on accuracy till around 400-500 rounds, let it settle in first. i noticed a slight tightening of my groups today when i got up around 300-400. congrats on the new pistol, and enjoy.