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bentandbroken · 05-21-2007, 08:45 AM

I know i'm beating a dead horse when i say i just purchased my XD-45 compact. But i just can't help it. I love the gun; although i feel as if i paid more than i had too. I was looking for and xd-9 compact, but no one i visited had one. A dealer we do a lot of business with had the xd-45 compact with the xd gear in stock so i bit the bullet and bought it. And for people who say the .45ACP has too much recoil, my 5'5'' and 115lb girlfriend likes it; so quit being a p*ss*. Unless, it's the price of ammo. I'm going to go bankrupt from it.

jeff221 · 05-21-2007, 08:50 AM

The recoil concern is not about being a kitty, it's about follow up shots.

Sure, if you're going to fire one shot the recoil is not an issue.. If you're going to take 5 shots, the time to re-sight your target is longer, thus the total time it takes to shoot your 5 shots is longer...

I've got the XD45 Compact, two 1911's, I'm not anti-45ACP in the slightest, BUT the lower calibers DO have there place in the world.

bentandbroken · 05-21-2007, 10:28 AM

True. I didn't buy it to compete with and didn't think about that market. We generally shoot cans. Personally, I feel that even if one misses and assailant with the first shot, the BOOM will scare most of them away.

MasLakas · 05-21-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bentandbroken

I know i'm beating a dead horse when i say i just purchased my XD-45 compact. But i just can't help it. I love the gun; ... And for people who say the .45ACP has too much recoil, my 5'5'' and 115lb girlfriend likes it; so quit being a p*ss*. Unless, it's the price of ammo. I'm going to go bankrupt from it.

I here you! I have the XD45 service model and love it. First semi auto pistol I have owned after trying the smaller calibers, I found I could shoot the XD 45 better than them all!

As for follow up shots, I just shot a 1.5 inch group rapid fire with my XD last Saturday. There is a bit more of muzzle flip, but proper grip and stance go along way in follow up shots.

Reloading is a great hobby to get into. I have been doing it for several years and when I got my XD, it was a no brainer. I shoot Blazer Brass and have been saving it all until I can get a turret or progressive press.

jtkratzer · 05-21-2007, 11:13 AM

i've been working on my grip and i don't have problems with well placed double taps being on target. not that i'm anything special, but if you work on your grip and stance, it shouldn't be a problem.

my wife shot my XD45, not rapid fire or anything, but she punched out the middle of a target at 3 yards with one ragged hole...not bad for the second time she'd ever fired any firearm whatsoever.

bentandbroken · 05-21-2007, 01:25 PM

My .45 was the second handgun my girlfriend ever fired and she likes it as much as i do.

As for reloading, what are some good books and how to's (other than stickies?)

05-21-2007, 08:45 AM	#1
bentandbroken XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21	Dead horse I know i'm beating a dead horse when i say i just purchased my XD-45 compact. But i just can't help it. I love the gun; although i feel as if i paid more than i had too. I was looking for and xd-9 compact, but no one i visited had one. A dealer we do a lot of business with had the xd-45 compact with the xd gear in stock so i bit the bullet and bought it. And for people who say the .45ACP has too much recoil, my 5'5'' and 115lb girlfriend likes it; so quit being a pss. Unless, it's the price of ammo. I'm going to go bankrupt from it.

05-21-2007, 08:50 AM	#2
jeff221 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 2,364	The recoil concern is not about being a kitty, it's about follow up shots. Sure, if you're going to fire one shot the recoil is not an issue.. If you're going to take 5 shots, the time to re-sight your target is longer, thus the total time it takes to shoot your 5 shots is longer... I've got the XD45 Compact, two 1911's, I'm not anti-45ACP in the slightest, BUT the lower calibers DO have there place in the world. __________________ Springfield XD40 Sub-Compact Bi-Tone (.40S&W) Springfield XD9 Tactical Black (9mm) Springfield G.I. Milspec Stainless 1911-A1 (.45 ACP) Kimber Raptor II 1911 (.45 ACP) Kel-Tec P-3AT (.380 ACP) Charter Arms "Off Duty" Revolver (.38 Spl) Ruger 22/45 Mark III (.22 LR) Smith&Wesson M&P15A 16in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) BushMaster Carbon-15 (.22 LR) BushMaster XM15 E2S 20in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) Stoeger P350 Tactical Pump Shotgun (12 Gauge) Winchester Black Model98 Canon (10 Gauge)

05-21-2007, 10:28 AM	#3
bentandbroken XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21	True. I didn't buy it to compete with and didn't think about that market. We generally shoot cans. Personally, I feel that even if one misses and assailant with the first shot, the BOOM will scare most of them away. Last edited by bentandbroken; 05-21-2007 at 10:36 AM.

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05-21-2007, 11:13 AM	#5
jtkratzer XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 17,560	i've been working on my grip and i don't have problems with well placed double taps being on target. not that i'm anything special, but if you work on your grip and stance, it shouldn't be a problem. my wife shot my XD45, not rapid fire or anything, but she punched out the middle of a target at 3 yards with one ragged hole...not bad for the second time she'd ever fired any firearm whatsoever.

05-21-2007, 01:25 PM	#6
bentandbroken XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21	My .45 was the second handgun my girlfriend ever fired and she likes it as much as i do. As for reloading, what are some good books and how to's (other than stickies?)