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Pweshay · 01-04-2008, 09:50 PM

I just went to the range tonight and shot my new XD.45 COMPACT. I know you all are going to think that it's the shooter (so would I). Well I also shot my Glock30 my XD-9 and My Glock26. All on the money. I also shot it from the stand, and it's off 3-4" EVERYTIME at about 20-25' away.. I just want to know if any of you have had ANY problems with the sights on your XD's? If so what and what did you do? I do not want to have to send the gun to Springfield to get sighted. I think it is crazy I have to pay for shipping both ways (about $50). Or how can I get Springfield to pay for the shipping? Any info would be GREAT!

mososodbob · 01-04-2008, 10:58 PM

What is the sized of your groups at 20 feet? (is it less than 3 inches?) I ask only to rule out if it is a shooter error or a mechanical error.

Is the group off by 3-4 inches laterally (left/right) or is it an up/down deviation? There are solutions for both. However...

Recommend you seek an experience shooter (like a certified range master or firearms instructor) to help you analyze your shot group. You may not need to do anything but shoot the gun and get more familiar with it.

I recently brought an XD-45 Tactical. It shot point of aim at 25 yrds and 50yds using ball ammo. No issues.

eyesopened · 01-05-2008, 07:41 AM

Ask another experienced shooter to shoot it and see how they do. If it's a warranty issue, SA will cover shipping both ways. You have to pay for the shipping to SA, but they will reimburse you.

Pweshay · 01-05-2008, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mososodbob

What is the sized of your groups at 20 feet? (is it less than 3 inches?) I ask only to rule out if it is a shooter error or a mechanical error.

Is the group off by 3-4 inches laterally (left/right) or is it an up/down deviation? There are solutions for both. However...

Recommend you seek an experience shooter (like a certified range master or firearms instructor) to help you analyze your shot group. You may not need to do anything but shoot the gun and get more familiar with it.

I recently brought an XD-45 Tactical. It shot point of aim at 25 yrds and 50yds using ball ammo. No issues.

They are 3-4" to the right from were I want them to go.. They grouped all in the same spot. If it was shooter error then I would thing I would have a problem with my other guns. Like I said I even used a stand to lean the gun on to. Up and down is not a problem just to the right.

**Bycyclist** · 01-05-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Pweshay

I just went to the range tonight and shot my new XD.45 COMPACT. I know you all are going to think that it's the shooter (so would I). Well I also shot my Glock30 my XD-9 and My Glock26. All on the money. I also shot it from the stand, and it's off 3-4" EVERYTIME at about 20-25' away.. I just want to know if any of you have had ANY problems with the sights on your XD's? If so what and what did you do? I do not want to have to send the gun to Springfield to get sighted. I think it is crazy I have to pay for shipping both ways (about $50). Or how can I get Springfield to pay for the shipping? Any info would be GREAT!

Look at the sight markings on the top of the slide vs. the sights. Are they properly centered? If so, the sights aren't off.

EVERY gun is slightly different, even among same brands the trigger stroke is minutely different among different guns. I have to readjust slightly between XD45Compact and Tactical and XD9Tactical, 1911 Govt. and Commander. Takes me a mag or two to get "re-acclimated" to the gun.

rgeliske · 01-05-2008, 10:05 AM

The sights are adjustable for right and left. If you are convinced the sights are off simply tap the in to alignment. Guns are test fired for function and to provide a spent case for those state that require one be on file. They are not necessarily fired for alignment.

Pweshay · 01-05-2008, 10:10 AM

I have the guy at the store taking it home to see. He is going to let me know on Monday. I REALLY hope it is me and not the gun.. I just do not want to have to send it out. I want to thak you all for the reponses. I will keep you all informed.

fredj338 · 01-05-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pweshay

I have the guy at the store taking it home to see. He is going to let me know on Monday. I REALLY hope it is me and not the gun.. I just do not want to have to send it out. I want to thak you all for the reponses. I will keep you all informed.

It could be you, every shooter shoots their pistols differently. A 3"-4" shift right could be you jerking the trigger. Has another shooter tried it? If it is the pistol, simply drift the sight alittle to the left.

Tard · 01-05-2008, 12:31 PM

When I got my XD .40 Service, I shot a couple of inches to the right as well.
Turns out I was pressing the gun with my thumbs instead of letting them ride along because I wasn't used to the snappy recoil of the .40.

Absolutely have someone else who is good shoot it.
In all the time I've shot high quality fixed sight combat handguns, I've never seen one that actually was off, it was always the shooter.

And, holding the gun on a stand can affect the way your eye lines up with the sights as well.

If someone else shoots it at POI, then just look at your grip and do dry firing, watch where the front sight goes. A new gun can throw you for a loop!

Pweshay · 01-05-2008, 01:10 PM

I have the owner of the shop take it home for the weekend and he is going to let me know. To my knowledge he is a dam good shooter. So I will trust his word. I had a PT111 Pro 9mm and the gun was so off at 25 feet if you aimed at the tarket you would totally miss the paper..(lol) Was not me, but the gun. So what did I do, I melted the gun. Mind you the gun jammed up on me a few times needed ALOT of oil on the slide. Melting the gun was my way of NEVER buying another semi auto from them again.
Like I said before I REALY hope it is me. But after my PT problem I though it was me for a little while. So now I think the worst.

01-04-2008, 09:50 PM	#1
Pweshay XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 21	XD.45ACP Compact (sights are off) I just went to the range tonight and shot my new XD.45 COMPACT. I know you all are going to think that it's the shooter (so would I). Well I also shot my Glock30 my XD-9 and My Glock26. All on the money. I also shot it from the stand, and it's off 3-4" EVERYTIME at about 20-25' away.. I just want to know if any of you have had ANY problems with the sights on your XD's? If so what and what did you do? I do not want to have to send the gun to Springfield to get sighted. I think it is crazy I have to pay for shipping both ways (about $50). Or how can I get Springfield to pay for the shipping? Any info would be GREAT!

01-05-2008, 10:05 AM	#6
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,780	The sights are adjustable for right and left. If you are convinced the sights are off simply tap the in to alignment. Guns are test fired for function and to provide a spent case for those state that require one be on file. They are not necessarily fired for alignment. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, Kahr CW9, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, XD(M) 40S&W BiTone, Glock G35, Taurus 617 357

01-05-2008, 10:10 AM	#7
Pweshay XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 21	We will see I have the guy at the store taking it home to see. He is going to let me know on Monday. I REALLY hope it is me and not the gun.. I just do not want to have to send it out. I want to thak you all for the reponses. I will keep you all informed.

01-05-2008, 12:31 PM	#9
Tard XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Machias, WA Posts: 3,014	When I got my XD .40 Service, I shot a couple of inches to the right as well. Turns out I was pressing the gun with my thumbs instead of letting them ride along because I wasn't used to the snappy recoil of the .40. Absolutely have someone else who is good shoot it. In all the time I've shot high quality fixed sight combat handguns, I've never seen one that actually was off, it was always the shooter. And, holding the gun on a stand can affect the way your eye lines up with the sights as well. If someone else shoots it at POI, then just look at your grip and do dry firing, watch where the front sight goes. A new gun can throw you for a loop! __________________ The good times have been used up.

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01-04-2008, 10:58 PM	#2
mososodbob XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 9	What is the sized of your groups at 20 feet? (is it less than 3 inches?) I ask only to rule out if it is a shooter error or a mechanical error. Is the group off by 3-4 inches laterally (left/right) or is it an up/down deviation? There are solutions for both. However... Recommend you seek an experience shooter (like a certified range master or firearms instructor) to help you analyze your shot group. You may not need to do anything but shoot the gun and get more familiar with it. I recently brought an XD-45 Tactical. It shot point of aim at 25 yrds and 50yds using ball ammo. No issues.

01-05-2008, 07:41 AM	#3
eyesopened XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 464	Ask another experienced shooter to shoot it and see how they do. If it's a warranty issue, SA will cover shipping both ways. You have to pay for the shipping to SA, but they will reimburse you.

01-05-2008, 01:10 PM	#10
Pweshay XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 21	I have the owner of the shop take it home for the weekend and he is going to let me know. To my knowledge he is a dam good shooter. So I will trust his word. I had a PT111 Pro 9mm and the gun was so off at 25 feet if you aimed at the tarket you would totally miss the paper..(lol) Was not me, but the gun. So what did I do, I melted the gun. Mind you the gun jammed up on me a few times needed ALOT of oil on the slide. Melting the gun was my way of NEVER buying another semi auto from them again. Like I said before I REALY hope it is me. But after my PT problem I though it was me for a little while. So now I think the worst.