I want an XD45, what about ammo? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

AV8R · 02-27-2008, 08:13 PM

I've been wanting an XD45 for a long time now. I don't know all that much about .45acp ammo and was wondering what does everyone like to shoot for practice (cheap, but reliable), and what does everyone like to carry for personal defense?

BLACK45ACP · 02-27-2008, 08:22 PM

I just bought a xd 45 and I shoot wwb for just having fun it's about 28.00 for 100rd's and for carry/HD I use Speer Gold Dot 185 (they didnt have 230 in stock) and that was 25.00 for 20rd's. Let me tell you I am more than happy with what I bought it is fun as hell to shoot puts a huge grin everytime im done and wishing I had more rounds to shoot.

Oh and I noticed your S/N what do you fly?

matiki · 02-27-2008, 08:25 PM

I practice with Remington UMC 230gr and carry Hornady TAP 230gr +P. I try to shoot my carry rounds at least twice a year to make sure my gun still feeds them right as it wears.

AV8R · 02-27-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACK45ACP

I just bought a xd 45 and I shoot wwb for just having fun it's about 28.00 for 100rd's and for carry/HD I use Speer Gold Dot 185 (they didnt have 230 in stock) and that was 25.00 for 20rd's. Let me tell you I am more than happy with what I bought it is fun as hell to shoot puts a huge grin everytime im done and wishing I had more rounds to shoot.

Oh and I noticed your S/N what do you fly?

How well do the Speers do at the range? Are they hollow points? Do they feed well?

I fly left seat in the Shorts 360 for a cargo company.

mt228 · 02-27-2008, 08:47 PM

Practice - CCI Blazer 230gr FMJ's (or Blazer Brass when I can find it at a good price).
Self Defense - Speer 230gr GDHP's or Hornady TAP 230gr JHP's

As matiki mentioned, I also shoot a box of carry ammo (i.e. HP's) every couple months to insure proper feeding. So far to date, not one FTF with anything I've put through my XD45 Compact (knock wood).

pleasantguywhopacksAXD · 02-27-2008, 09:30 PM

Practice CCI blazer 230gr FMJ or WWB 230 FMJ
Carry 230 Gr Federal HST +P HP (some say they have had trouble but I can't get my XD to choke on them)

**vetsvette** · 02-27-2008, 10:02 PM

Practice: WWB, Remington UMC 230gr
Carry: Federal 200gr EFMJ+P

BLACK45ACP · 02-27-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AV8R

How well do the Speers do at the range? Are they hollow points? Do they feed well?

I fly left seat in the Shorts 360 for a cargo company.

They feed just fine and yes they are hollow points, that was the first thing I did shoot it just to make sure the XD liked it. From what I hear on the forum is the XD like's to eat just damn near everything. I went with Speer because everyone here reports them as a great round. Like I and everyone else will say do your research and fire it.

BLACK45ACP · 02-27-2008, 10:10 PM

as for the plane I work at Beaufort as a Air Traffic Controller if you ever come close stop by and say hi the name is Doug. Have a safe flight.

chrisxd45t · 02-27-2008, 10:25 PM

Practice: WWB, Blazer, Remington UMC, American Eagle
Defense: Remington Golden Saber 185gr +p, Gold Dot, Hornady TAP 200gr +p

02-27-2008, 08:13 PM	#1
AV8R XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Georgia Posts: 207	I want an XD45, what about ammo? I've been wanting an XD45 for a long time now. I don't know all that much about .45acp ammo and was wondering what does everyone like to shoot for practice (cheap, but reliable), and what does everyone like to carry for personal defense? __________________ GerogiaCarry.org

02-27-2008, 08:22 PM	#2
BLACK45ACP XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 136	I just bought a xd 45 and I shoot wwb for just having fun it's about 28.00 for 100rd's and for carry/HD I use Speer Gold Dot 185 (they didnt have 230 in stock) and that was 25.00 for 20rd's. Let me tell you I am more than happy with what I bought it is fun as hell to shoot puts a huge grin everytime im done and wishing I had more rounds to shoot. Oh and I noticed your S/N what do you fly? __________________ Μολὼν λαβέ

02-27-2008, 09:30 PM	#6
pleasantguywhopacksAXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blanchester, Ohio Posts: 258	Practice CCI blazer 230gr FMJ or WWB 230 FMJ Carry 230 Gr Federal HST +P HP (some say they have had trouble but I can't get my XD to choke on them) __________________ Member OFCC, Life Member NRA ʞɔns sʞɔolƃ WARNING: The FDA requires all those using glocks that side effects may include: A rose colored appearance of your surroundings. Voices telling them they are invincible. A uncontrolable urge to smash, poke, prod, wet,salt, bury and drop from low flying aircraft said glock, then need to brag uncontrollably. http://www.cavemanscrib.com/One.html

02-27-2008, 10:02 PM	#7
vetsvette XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: south central VA Posts: 212	Practice: WWB, Remington UMC 230gr Carry: Federal 200gr EFMJ+P __________________ USAF 1966-1988 Stress Is: The confusion created when ones mind overrides the body's basic desire to choke the living $h1t out of some a$$h@le who desperately needs it.

02-27-2008, 10:10 PM	#9
BLACK45ACP XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 136	as for the plane I work at Beaufort as a Air Traffic Controller if you ever come close stop by and say hi the name is Doug. Have a safe flight. __________________ Μολὼν λαβέ

02-27-2008, 08:25 PM	#3
matiki XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 21	I practice with Remington UMC 230gr and carry Hornady TAP 230gr +P. I try to shoot my carry rounds at least twice a year to make sure my gun still feeds them right as it wears.

02-27-2008, 08:47 PM	#5
mt228 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 70	Practice - CCI Blazer 230gr FMJ's (or Blazer Brass when I can find it at a good price). Self Defense - Speer 230gr GDHP's or Hornady TAP 230gr JHP's As matiki mentioned, I also shoot a box of carry ammo (i.e. HP's) every couple months to insure proper feeding. So far to date, not one FTF with anything I've put through my XD45 Compact (knock wood).

02-27-2008, 10:25 PM	#10
chrisxd45t XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Monterey/San Jose California Posts: 1,162	Practice: WWB, Blazer, Remington UMC, American Eagle Defense: Remington Golden Saber 185gr +p, Gold Dot, Hornady TAP 200gr +p __________________ LEGALIZE FREEDOM

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