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Riflemanz · 05-17-2007, 05:00 PM

Hi, i'm new here and own a XD45 4" pistol and would like to know if its safe to shoot lead bullets in my XD? I've been loading hornadys 230 fmj with bullseye and W-231.Thanks for any help!

slugger6 · 05-17-2007, 05:02 PM

Absolutely. I reload and shoot 230 LRN in my XD45 Service.

para_org · 05-18-2007, 07:38 AM

Good question actually, But sadly for the wrong reasons.

Ever since that other plastic pistol hit the market a couple of decades or so ago with it's polygon rifling people ask this question.

One of the things that the new Croatian pistol, known to us in the USA as the XD, does to correct the deficiencies of the Glock (oops I wrote the name of that inferior pistol) was to make a proper barrel with a proper feed ramp and chamber and a proper lock-up system.

i.e. No worries for ANY reason in shooting properly made ammo with lead bullets.

So go have fun with your reloads.

P.S.... Some of us have problems with reliable feed cycling and the LSWC bullet in .45 acp . I have switched to TC/FP and solved the problem for myself. Of course the LRN is fine too. <- There are a few threads on this topic here on this forum.

XDerminator · 05-18-2007, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riflemanz

Hi, i'm new here and own a XD45 4" pistol and would like to know if its safe to shoot lead bullets in my XD? I've been loading hornadys 230 fmj with bullseye and W-231.Thanks for any help!

The only problem you are going to have sending lead bullets down the pipe of the XD is having to clean all the fouling out after every outing. The lead can be messy.

Riflemanz · 05-18-2007, 05:46 PM

What bullets would you recommend?Hornadys are expensive for 230gr fmj.

MrBug · 05-18-2007, 07:15 PM

I like to finish up my lead bullet shooting with a mag of copper jacket bullets. I don't see much in the way of fouling when I go to clean my barrel.

karaba23 · 05-18-2007, 07:16 PM

I reload a 200grain lead round nose Oregon Trail bullet over 6 grains Universal at an OAL of around 1.24 with no problems in a XD45 service and 1911 Loaded. Pretty cheap load. I also use the Ranier 200gr copper plated lead round nose with the same OAL and powder charge. These are relatively accurate, clean shooting loads that don't empty the wallet.

ArmyGuy45 · 05-18-2007, 07:18 PM

the dirtyer the ammo... the dirtyer the weapon... found that out with wolf... YUCK!

shaner · 05-18-2007, 07:37 PM

yeah i shot a bunch of wolf last weekend in a action pistol match , dirty!!!! but ive shot a lot of 200 gr and 185 gr cast lead bullets, yu shouldnt have any problems

CTrider XD · 05-20-2007, 05:00 PM

I appreciate reading your response but for those of us who are not fimilar with all the abbreviations used, could you give more detail, tc/fp & lrn?

Quote:

Originally Posted by para_org

Good question actually, But sadly for the wrong reasons.

Ever since that other plastic pistol hit the market a couple of decades or so ago with it's polygon rifling people ask this question.

One of the things that the new Croatian pistol, known to us in the USA as the XD, does to correct the deficiencies of the Glock (oops I wrote the name of that inferior pistol) was to make a proper barrel with a proper feed ramp and chamber and a proper lock-up system.

i.e. No worries for ANY reason in shooting properly made ammo with lead bullets.

So go have fun with your reloads.

P.S.... Some of us have problems with reliable feed cycling and the LSWC bullet in .45 acp . I have switched to TC/FP and solved the problem for myself. Of course the LRN is fine too. <- There are a few threads on this topic here on this forum.

05-17-2007, 05:00 PM	#1
Riflemanz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 243	Can i shoot lead bullets in my XD45? Hi, i'm new here and own a XD45 4" pistol and would like to know if its safe to shoot lead bullets in my XD? I've been loading hornadys 230 fmj with bullseye and W-231.Thanks for any help!

05-18-2007, 07:38 AM	#3
para_org XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 375	Good question actually, But sadly for the wrong reasons. Ever since that other plastic pistol hit the market a couple of decades or so ago with it's polygon rifling people ask this question. One of the things that the new Croatian pistol, known to us in the USA as the XD, does to correct the deficiencies of the Glock (oops I wrote the name of that inferior pistol) was to make a proper barrel with a proper feed ramp and chamber and a proper lock-up system. i.e. No worries for ANY reason in shooting properly made ammo with lead bullets. So go have fun with your reloads. P.S.... Some of us have problems with reliable feed cycling and the LSWC bullet in .45 acp . I have switched to TC/FP and solved the problem for myself. Of course the LRN is fine too. <- There are a few threads on this topic here on this forum. Last edited by para_org; 05-18-2007 at 07:41 AM.

05-18-2007, 07:15 PM	#6
MrBug XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 211	I like to finish up my lead bullet shooting with a mag of copper jacket bullets. I don't see much in the way of fouling when I go to clean my barrel. __________________ How we conduct ourselves defines us. At the end of the day we answer to ourselves. At the end of our days we answer to God.

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05-17-2007, 05:02 PM	#2
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,122	Absolutely. I reload and shoot 230 LRN in my XD45 Service.

05-18-2007, 05:46 PM	#5
Riflemanz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 243	What bullets would you recommend?Hornadys are expensive for 230gr fmj.

05-18-2007, 07:16 PM	#7
karaba23 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	I reload a 200grain lead round nose Oregon Trail bullet over 6 grains Universal at an OAL of around 1.24 with no problems in a XD45 service and 1911 Loaded. Pretty cheap load. I also use the Ranier 200gr copper plated lead round nose with the same OAL and powder charge. These are relatively accurate, clean shooting loads that don't empty the wallet.

05-18-2007, 07:18 PM	#8
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,419	the dirtyer the ammo... the dirtyer the weapon... found that out with wolf... YUCK!