Thoughts on a new .45XD Compact - Page 2 - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Micky · 05-13-2008, 07:41 PM

Man, I want one of those XD45 compacts! Hope you enjoy the heck out of yours.

Johnnybgood · 05-13-2008, 08:06 PM

If your considering night sights for your XD 45 C, I would suggest TFOs they are great in any light or no light. Just recently had purchased them from Gilbert's Guns for my XD 45C. I sent him my slide and in less than a week it was on the way home with new sights and not a scratch or any kind of mark on the slide a great install job. Full cost for sights, install and return shipping was $ 103.45 a great deal.He won't be able to run this special for long at that price.

sobrbiker883 · 05-16-2008, 07:52 PM

I'm trying to train away from using the slide release on my autos anyway.

I got some advice recently that made perfect sense (at least to me it did):
I now train reloading using an "overhand" slingshot slide release. It reinforces the same muscle memory as clearing a stovepipe malfunction, so in the event of one I don't have to deviate (or think), as I firmly believe that under duress we default to our lowest level of training.

BTW-I really dig my 45C, andf I think owning a 4" 45C and a 5" Tac would be great, with the many different combo's you can run.........

TheMayer78 · 05-17-2008, 03:39 AM

I love my 45C. I've had it about three months and have bought just a couple of accessories. I had to sand a sharp lip off the Pearce grip extension, where it meets the bottom of the grip. After that they are a must have. I got the mag kit for $40 local, 2 compact mags and 1 13 round with extension and another mag holster.
I got a Blackhawk Serpa and I just can't like it. The paddle is comfortable, but either way it sticks out too far from my body. It says "concealment" on the package but I just don't see myself concealing my XD in this holster. It's a good design, it draws ok and I like the retention system, I just don't see a $45 advantage to it over the XD kit holster. I do need to get a good belt. If a good belt doesn't draw the gun MUCH closer to my body then I'm getting a Don Hume H721 OT.

The other two things I have gotten to go with my gun are 1) 1500 rounds (all bought and shot over about 2.5 months). I should probably be better by now but for the first 8-900 I was just shooting for fun. I can keep 10 within 6" at 7 yards. And 2) My KY CCDW class cert. and app. No license yet, I was told 5-6 weeks, we'll see.

If anyone is considering an XD and likes the way it feels in your hand then buy it. You won't be disappointed.

Kev_n_Az · 05-17-2008, 06:01 PM

I have the .45 5" compact.

I like mine a whole lot!!

the 5" is on target at 35yards (105 ft)

sobrbiker883 · 05-18-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMayer78

I got a Blackhawk Serpa and I just can't like it. The paddle is comfortable, but either way it sticks out too far from my body. It says "concealment" on the package but I just don't see myself concealing my XD in this holster.

-lemme know if you need to get rid of the SERPA.......

ormandj · 05-18-2008, 08:31 PM

I'm just echoing everybody else, but SWC does seem to be a no-no with this pistol (it's the only stuff I don't shoot out of mine, and everything else feeds/fires like a champ!)

As to the slide racking/release, it is tough. About 300-500 rounds later, mine has loosened up quite a bit. The slide is still a bit of work to rack, but I rather like that the recoil spring is tough - I think it contributes to the reliability of this pistol. The release is very easy to use now, though.

It also influenced me to get back on my exercise (weight lifting) kick - and it has certainly helped.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kansan

I just found this forum after I bought my .45XD Compact the other day. I was excited to see that there are a ton of people out there who are as crazy about their guns as I am.

My two initial discoveries after taking the .45 from the gun store counter to the range (about 30 feet away) were that:

1. It doesn't like remanufactured semi-wadcutter ammo. The first two shots fired but failed to feed with the brass stuck. I had to drop the magazine to let the brass fall out. Ok, so it probably wasn't a great idea to use that ammo, but my 1911 eats it up and that was what I had brought to shoot that day before my wife "talked me into" getting the XD (I guess she got tired of hearing me talk about it incessantly). I switched to Fiocchi 230 gr FMJ and fired the next 100 round with no problem.

2. The slide release is really tough. I assume it loosens up after awhile (?)

Anyway, it was all I hoped it would be and more. I'm waiting for my CCW to come in (45 day processing time in KS), but I think the compact will be a great CCW weapon. I spent the last hour or so laughing my tail off at Prelag's thread and the thread about "yotes". I'm looking forward to learning some more about the XD. This is a great site.

ormandj · 05-18-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnnybgood

If your considering night sights for your XD 45 C, I would suggest TFOs they are great in any light or no light. Just recently had purchased them from Gilbert's Guns for my XD 45C. I sent him my slide and in less than a week it was on the way home with new sights and not a scratch or any kind of mark on the slide a great install job. Full cost for sights, install and return shipping was $ 103.45 a great deal.He won't be able to run this special for long at that price.

I'd just like to add a note. The TFOs are probably the best sight I've seen for competition/range work - but I'd stay away from them for harsh environments/combat conditions. I've read far too many reports of broken sights to trust them on a pistol that might be dropped/banged/hit/etc. Stick with traditional sights (or something like trijicons if you want night visibility.) They're not as easy to see/line up as the TFOs, but they'll survive a lot more punishment. Pick what's best for what you're going to be doing with your pistol.

Kansan · 05-19-2008, 08:03 PM

I put a few more rounds downrange yesterday and noticed when I was cleaning it last night that the slide release is starting to ease up a bit. I practiced with the "overhand slingshot" slide release that Sobrbiker mentioned (or my version of it, anyway). I was at the range with someone who let me shoot their Kel-Tec P32 which doesn't have a slide release and it got me thinking that if you practice manually pulling back and releasing the slide, it might develop the muscle memory which might be transferable to a small weapon like the P32 or even a larger one like the 1911 where I have to use my supporting hand's thumb to release the slide. There's probably a lot of benefit to practicing one technique that would work for all three types.

05-13-2008, 07:41 PM	#11
Micky XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 120	Man, I want one of those XD45 compacts! Hope you enjoy the heck out of yours. __________________ http://www.mccreaoutdoors.com

05-13-2008, 08:06 PM	#12
Johnnybgood XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Florida Posts: 602	If your considering night sights for your XD 45 C, I would suggest TFOs they are great in any light or no light. Just recently had purchased them from Gilbert's Guns for my XD 45C. I sent him my slide and in less than a week it was on the way home with new sights and not a scratch or any kind of mark on the slide a great install job. Full cost for sights, install and return shipping was $ 103.45 a great deal.He won't be able to run this special for long at that price. __________________ XD .40 SC Trijicon NS XD .45 Compact TFOS Ruger P345PR Taurus PT 24/7 PRO .40 Cal. Bersa Thunder .380 Savage 12 gage pump

05-16-2008, 07:52 PM	#13
sobrbiker883 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert AZ USA Posts: 73	I'm trying to train away from using the slide release on my autos anyway. I got some advice recently that made perfect sense (at least to me it did): I now train reloading using an "overhand" slingshot slide release. It reinforces the same muscle memory as clearing a stovepipe malfunction, so in the event of one I don't have to deviate (or think), as I firmly believe that under duress we default to our lowest level of training. BTW-I really dig my 45C, andf I think owning a 4" 45C and a 5" Tac would be great, with the many different combo's you can run......... __________________ XD45C, amongst many others You can't miss fast enough to win a gunfight!!

05-17-2008, 06:01 PM	#15
Kev_n_Az XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: THE OLD WEST!! Posts: 199	I have the .45 5" compact. I like mine a whole lot!! the 5" is on target at 35yards (105 ft) __________________ XD COMPACT .45ACP 5" TACTICAL DARK EARTH Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth. George Washington www.dodgeownerforums.com

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05-17-2008, 03:39 AM	#14
TheMayer78 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 8	I love my 45C. I've had it about three months and have bought just a couple of accessories. I had to sand a sharp lip off the Pearce grip extension, where it meets the bottom of the grip. After that they are a must have. I got the mag kit for $40 local, 2 compact mags and 1 13 round with extension and another mag holster. I got a Blackhawk Serpa and I just can't like it. The paddle is comfortable, but either way it sticks out too far from my body. It says "concealment" on the package but I just don't see myself concealing my XD in this holster. It's a good design, it draws ok and I like the retention system, I just don't see a $45 advantage to it over the XD kit holster. I do need to get a good belt. If a good belt doesn't draw the gun MUCH closer to my body then I'm getting a Don Hume H721 OT. The other two things I have gotten to go with my gun are 1) 1500 rounds (all bought and shot over about 2.5 months). I should probably be better by now but for the first 8-900 I was just shooting for fun. I can keep 10 within 6" at 7 yards. And 2) My KY CCDW class cert. and app. No license yet, I was told 5-6 weeks, we'll see. If anyone is considering an XD and likes the way it feels in your hand then buy it. You won't be disappointed.

05-19-2008, 08:03 PM	#19
Kansan XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 7	I put a few more rounds downrange yesterday and noticed when I was cleaning it last night that the slide release is starting to ease up a bit. I practiced with the "overhand slingshot" slide release that Sobrbiker mentioned (or my version of it, anyway). I was at the range with someone who let me shoot their Kel-Tec P32 which doesn't have a slide release and it got me thinking that if you practice manually pulling back and releasing the slide, it might develop the muscle memory which might be transferable to a small weapon like the P32 or even a larger one like the 1911 where I have to use my supporting hand's thumb to release the slide. There's probably a lot of benefit to practicing one technique that would work for all three types.