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Timor · 02-18-2007, 12:27 PM

When I bought my XD45 Compact last Saturday (Feb 10th) I thought "Please Lord don't let this thing shoot as good as it feels or I'm going to have to sell a bunch of Glocks". Apparently he wasn't listening.

My first 23 rds went into a group about the size of a baseball from 10yds. My second 23rds were fired as fast as I could reacquire the front sight (not get it aligned, just see it). At 10yds the group opened up to about 6", which is quite acceptable for me at that rate of fire.

My brother went with me and we were surprised to notice that the XD was much more pleasant to shoot than his all steel Springfield Commander.

All in all we fired 103 rds through it today. 100 rds of Winchester white box and three rds of Hydra-Shoks that I had left in my ammo box. I experienced absolutely no problems of any kind. It was very pleasant to shoot the XD.

I prefer the grip on this to my Glock 23 2nd generation (the finger grooves on the 3rd generation Glocks don't fit my fingers). The G23 has been my carry pistol for years, but I can definitely see this pistol becoming my carry gun after some more range time

To anyone thinking about buying a 45 I highly recommend checking out the Springfield XD45 Compact.

**Se2002** · 02-18-2007, 12:51 PM

I've been trying to give my other .45s range time, but I miss my XD45. Next time, I'll get it out.

Glad you like it.

**XD9Sub** · 02-18-2007, 01:45 PM

Yep, looks like you are one of many who prefer the XD grip/grip angle to Glocks. I've long since sold all my Gs

Glad the Compact performed well in your hands, it's definitely a keeper

slugger6 · 02-18-2007, 01:51 PM

Thanks for the great range report, Timor. It sounds like you had a fun time.

02-18-2007, 12:27 PM	#1
Timor XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near Raleigh, NC Posts: 28	XD45 Compact 1st range trip When I bought my XD45 Compact last Saturday (Feb 10th) I thought "Please Lord don't let this thing shoot as good as it feels or I'm going to have to sell a bunch of Glocks". Apparently he wasn't listening. My first 23 rds went into a group about the size of a baseball from 10yds. My second 23rds were fired as fast as I could reacquire the front sight (not get it aligned, just see it). At 10yds the group opened up to about 6", which is quite acceptable for me at that rate of fire. My brother went with me and we were surprised to notice that the XD was much more pleasant to shoot than his all steel Springfield Commander. All in all we fired 103 rds through it today. 100 rds of Winchester white box and three rds of Hydra-Shoks that I had left in my ammo box. I experienced absolutely no problems of any kind. It was very pleasant to shoot the XD. I prefer the grip on this to my Glock 23 2nd generation (the finger grooves on the 3rd generation Glocks don't fit my fingers). The G23 has been my carry pistol for years, but I can definitely see this pistol becoming my carry gun after some more range time To anyone thinking about buying a 45 I highly recommend checking out the Springfield XD45 Compact.

02-18-2007, 12:51 PM	#2
Se2002 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: AL Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	I've been trying to give my other .45s range time, but I miss my XD45. Next time, I'll get it out. Glad you like it. __________________ If the prospect of having your thumb hit by the bolt is unacceptable do not attempt to load your Garand.

02-18-2007, 01:45 PM	#3
XD9Sub XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 1,021	Yep, looks like you are one of many who prefer the XD grip/grip angle to Glocks. I've long since sold all my Gs Glad the Compact performed well in your hands, it's definitely a keeper __________________ "We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we may always be free" Ronald Reagan, June 6th, 1984, Normandy France

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02-18-2007, 01:51 PM	#4
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,299	Thanks for the great range report, Timor. It sounds like you had a fun time.