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suasponte · 02-17-2008, 01:12 PM

I am thinking of going to the indoor range with my "NEW" XD45. Should I put FMJ's thru this prior to shoooting lead to brak it in (Like Kimber Suggest), or will I be okay just putting 50-100 200gr SWC'c at about 950pfs out of it??

Thanks

Terry

LMTD · 02-17-2008, 06:37 PM

As a general rule, the XD 45's do NOT like LSWC.

I got lucky, mine eats em thousands at a time.

Recommend sending FMJ down the pipe for 500 or so and then check it out with the swc stuff.

Gorillaman · 02-17-2008, 06:48 PM

I've never shot lead only, just copper jacketed Round nose, about 800+ WWB and mostly Blazer Brass and a box of JHP, no malfunctions.

suasponte · 02-17-2008, 07:16 PM

I have a XD-9 with ghost rings that I have had for 3 years! Nothing but SWC's thru it!! I have 8,550 rounds logged on this pistol with several new springs and it shoots a 3-4" group at 25yds off a pistol rest!

Terry

River Bend · 02-18-2008, 04:26 AM

I have been shooting IPSC with a Tact 45 & 40 and both eat the lead I load without even a hairball coughed up yet. Just clean the darn puppies after each shootinmg spree and you will have only the problem of saving $, that jacketed stuff is for bg's, not paper or steel.
I load 40's and 45's for about $85 a thousand when I save brass I pickup at the range. Bought a Lee pro 1000 loader and it'll pump out over 300 per hour and you can tune em to the gun, fast & hot isn't neccesirly what works best, especially in competition shooting.

rgeliske · 02-18-2008, 05:55 AM

Well I'm one of those who has 2 xd45 that just do not like lswc. I can shoot lead round nosed or flat point but semi wad cutters it just doesn't like. I have had very good luck with 185 and 200 grain moly coated round nose flat points.

Cheesehead · 02-18-2008, 06:05 AM

In my XD45, I can shoot 200 gr. leaded round nose without any problems, but the swc does not work. I have asked SA and they told me the XD45 was not designed to shoot swc. If they work in your pistol, consider yourself lucky.

fredj338 · 02-18-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheesehead

In my XD45, I can shoot 200 gr. leaded round nose without any problems, but the swc does not work. I have asked SA and they told me the XD45 was not designed to shoot swc. If they work in your pistol, consider yourself lucky.

Mine too. It eats every JHP I have tried & every lead bullets EXCEPT the 200grLSWC. I've gone to a 200grTC or 230grLRN for all of my 45acp practice now.

Final Option · 02-18-2008, 01:44 PM

Well I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. My XD 45 Tactical has right at 6700 rounds of lead 200g SWC without a hiccup. I must be double lucky, my XD 45 Service has gobbled up 8400 rounds of the same fodder.

rgeliske · 02-19-2008, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Final Option

Well I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. My XD 45 Tactical has right at 6700 rounds of lead 200g SWC without a hiccup. I must be double lucky, my XD 45 Service has gobbled up 8400 rounds of the same fodder.

You just made prettier holes than those shooting round nose.

02-17-2008, 01:12 PM	#1
suasponte XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 7	Lead loads out of the XD-45 I am thinking of going to the indoor range with my "NEW" XD45. Should I put FMJ's thru this prior to shoooting lead to brak it in (Like Kimber Suggest), or will I be okay just putting 50-100 200gr SWC'c at about 950pfs out of it?? Thanks Terry __________________ Support our Troops!! They Are Supporting YOU!! Rangers Lead the Way!

02-17-2008, 06:37 PM	#2
LMTD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 377	As a general rule, the XD 45's do NOT like LSWC. I got lucky, mine eats em thousands at a time. Recommend sending FMJ down the pipe for 500 or so and then check it out with the swc stuff. __________________

02-17-2008, 07:16 PM	#4
suasponte XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 7	I have a XD-9 with ghost rings that I have had for 3 years! Nothing but SWC's thru it!! I have 8,550 rounds logged on this pistol with several new springs and it shoots a 3-4" group at 25yds off a pistol rest! Terry __________________ Support our Troops!! They Are Supporting YOU!! Rangers Lead the Way!

02-18-2008, 04:26 AM	#5
River Bend XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ga Posts: 50	Both 40's & 45's eat lead I have been shooting IPSC with a Tact 45 & 40 and both eat the lead I load without even a hairball coughed up yet. Just clean the darn puppies after each shootinmg spree and you will have only the problem of saving $, that jacketed stuff is for bg's, not paper or steel. I load 40's and 45's for about $85 a thousand when I save brass I pickup at the range. Bought a Lee pro 1000 loader and it'll pump out over 300 per hour and you can tune em to the gun, fast & hot isn't neccesirly what works best, especially in competition shooting. __________________ "Remember, you can't miss fast enough to win"

02-18-2008, 05:55 AM	#6
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,944	Well I'm one of those who has 2 xd45 that just do not like lswc. I can shoot lead round nosed or flat point but semi wad cutters it just doesn't like. I have had very good luck with 185 and 200 grain moly coated round nose flat points. __________________ 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, Taurus 617 357

02-17-2008, 06:48 PM	#3
Gorillaman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 392	I've never shot lead only, just copper jacketed Round nose, about 800+ WWB and mostly Blazer Brass and a box of JHP, no malfunctions.

02-18-2008, 06:05 AM	#7
Cheesehead XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lost in Michigan Posts: 86	In my XD45, I can shoot 200 gr. leaded round nose without any problems, but the swc does not work. I have asked SA and they told me the XD45 was not designed to shoot swc. If they work in your pistol, consider yourself lucky. __________________ It all depends if you are "buying" or "selling".

02-18-2008, 01:44 PM	#9
Final Option XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 33	Well I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. My XD 45 Tactical has right at 6700 rounds of lead 200g SWC without a hiccup. I must be double lucky, my XD 45 Service has gobbled up 8400 rounds of the same fodder.

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