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stan · 03-24-2008, 11:13 AM

Hi,I am new to this site, I own an xd45 service, there is much good info available, I was wondering if anyone recalls an entry where a "race gun" was pictured,I am wondering what the effect of lightening the slide has on performance. It appeared as though there were cuts made in the slide but did not appear to have a ported barrel, I cant seem to find info on this. Thank You for any help or instruction, Stan

dosei · 03-24-2008, 12:32 PM

Here is a link to Canyon Creek's Gallery of XD work:
Photo Gallery II

**XDONBOARD** · 03-24-2008, 12:37 PM

Welcome from AZ!

AZXD40 · 03-24-2008, 12:43 PM

Welcome from AZ as well, I do remember seeing somebody cutting slots into there slide but have not seen it in awhile. I would be worried about debri entering the slide through the slots myself, but to each there own.. Enjoy the forum!

dosei · 03-24-2008, 12:46 PM

Lightening the slide helps to make the gun cycle faster and it is a big help when shooting "mouse fart" (low power) loads. Popular with the high-end race gun crowd. In a defencive pistol, it is an undesirable modification. But if you are wanting to build an XD into a Race-Gun, shooting your own low power reloads, it would help create a very fast-cycling action. As far as porting, you can get extra-long barrels that stick out the end of the slide and are ported (from EFK Fire Dragon), or have Canyon Creek build you a custom comp.

stan · 03-24-2008, 01:13 PM

thank you for the info,I did not realize low power loads were used, that makes sense to me, I will leave it alone as it is strictly a defense weapon, so a race gun is for idpa etc?

MasLakas · 03-24-2008, 01:32 PM

Welcome. The race guns are cool to look at and fun to shoot but most people use them for the gun games. For a defensive firearm, look into trigger work to lighten the trigger and shorten the reset time or adding night sights. My XD45 Service is stock and I use it as my primary CCW firearm.

dosei · 03-24-2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stan

thank you for the info,I did not realize low power loads were used, that makes sense to me, I will leave it alone as it is strictly a defense weapon, so a race gun is for idpa etc?

A 230 grain bullet with a muzzle velocity of 720 fps will "make major" for IPSC "Open" division, which is where the Race-Guns play.

IDPA is for the Non Race-Gun crowd. It's rules prohibit such modifications, no comps...no lightening cuts...no guide rods that are heavier than stock rods...no optics...etc.

IPSC also has a "Production" division, with similar gun mod rules as IDPA, and it is also very popular for the Non Race-Gun crowd.

gkelley3 · 03-25-2008, 03:42 AM

Welcome to the forum from Florida!

USAFdude02 · 03-25-2008, 05:47 AM

Welcome to the forums from a fellow newbie.

03-24-2008, 11:13 AM	#1
stan XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 11	new to site Hi,I am new to this site, I own an xd45 service, there is much good info available, I was wondering if anyone recalls an entry where a "race gun" was pictured,I am wondering what the effect of lightening the slide has on performance. It appeared as though there were cuts made in the slide but did not appear to have a ported barrel, I cant seem to find info on this. Thank You for any help or instruction, Stan

03-24-2008, 12:32 PM	#2
dosei XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 294	Here is a link to Canyon Creek's Gallery of XD work: Photo Gallery II __________________ "Freedom is a system based on courage"

03-24-2008, 12:37 PM	#3
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,367	Welcome from AZ! __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

03-24-2008, 12:43 PM	#4
AZXD40 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 664	Welcome from AZ as well, I do remember seeing somebody cutting slots into there slide but have not seen it in awhile. I would be worried about debri entering the slide through the slots myself, but to each there own.. Enjoy the forum! __________________ John F. Kennedy: "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom."

03-24-2008, 12:46 PM	#5
dosei XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 294	Lightening the slide helps to make the gun cycle faster and it is a big help when shooting "mouse fart" (low power) loads. Popular with the high-end race gun crowd. In a defencive pistol, it is an undesirable modification. But if you are wanting to build an XD into a Race-Gun, shooting your own low power reloads, it would help create a very fast-cycling action. As far as porting, you can get extra-long barrels that stick out the end of the slide and are ported (from EFK Fire Dragon), or have Canyon Creek build you a custom comp. __________________ "Freedom is a system based on courage" Last edited by dosei : 03-24-2008 at 12:48 PM.

03-24-2008, 01:13 PM	#6
stan XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 11	thank you for the info,I did not realize low power loads were used, that makes sense to me, I will leave it alone as it is strictly a defense weapon, so a race gun is for idpa etc?

03-24-2008, 01:32 PM	#7
MasLakas XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cache Valley, Utah Posts: 2,376	Welcome. The race guns are cool to look at and fun to shoot but most people use them for the gun games. For a defensive firearm, look into trigger work to lighten the trigger and shorten the reset time or adding night sights. My XD45 Service is stock and I use it as my primary CCW firearm. __________________ I speak softly and carry a .45. UtahConcealedCarry.Org

03-25-2008, 03:42 AM	#9
gkelley3 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,643	Welcome to the forum from Florida! __________________ "Better to fight for something than live for nothing." Gen. George S. Patton

03-25-2008, 05:47 AM	#10
USAFdude02 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 72	Welcome to the forums from a fellow newbie. __________________ XD .45 ACP Service Model - Mine Glock 19 9mm - Wifey's

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