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GPossenti · 06-18-2008, 07:12 PM

I finally bought my very first pistol, an XD45c, and tonight was my first time to shoot it.

I shot consistently at the bottom left of the target in a 6-8 inch spread. I couldn't figure out why for the life of me.

I soon realized I was slapping the trigger like a shotgun and anticipating the "bang", thus compensating by pulling down and to the left. Once I realized my error, I adjusted my behavior and my shots began to gather around the center of the target in three inch clusters.

I'll hopefully hit the range once a week to improve my shooting.

bdraughon · 06-18-2008, 07:13 PM

congrats dude, enjoy your new gun!

btw low and left seems to be common, so no worries i had the same issue, just had to get used to the xd.

xdfan80 · 06-18-2008, 07:16 PM

Congrats on the new XD. You will probably see an improvment in your shooting the more you go to the range. Its good that you noticed what you were doing wrong right away. It is a pretty common mistake, I did the same thing when I first started shooting.

**XDONBOARD** · 06-18-2008, 07:48 PM

Dont you love it. I swear everytime I read one of these posts it reminds me how much I love mine.

Johnnybgood · 06-18-2008, 07:55 PM

your really going to love the 45C the more you shoot it the better you get and the more you shoot and the better you get and the more you...sorry I was just remembering how it was and still is for me with any of my XDs but I really love my XD 45C. By the way I had the same problem at first noticed my mistake and corrected it and started hitting center target at 15 yards on a regular basis.Start saving your money because you will soon want another Xd and then another it's ok to admit to having the XD sickness because we all have it. welcome aboard.

ryann · 06-18-2008, 08:01 PM

congrats....x 5

its like a sexy hot new girlfriend

.... i / you cant keep your hands off her

Chapie+ · 06-18-2008, 08:56 PM

GPossenti,

Congrats and welcome to XD Talk!

Chapie+

**vthompson** · 06-18-2008, 10:12 PM

Congrats on your new pistol. You made an excellent choice. I have one like yours and I love it more everyday. The more you shoot, your accuracy will get better. You wont be disappointed.

m9fan · 06-19-2008, 06:18 AM

Congrats! Grab your camera, 'cause...

Mercmar · 06-19-2008, 06:33 AM

Congrats on acquiring a fine pistol. It's truly remarkable that you were able to figure out why you were shooting low/left. Usually, folks need to be coached on such matters.

06-18-2008, 07:12 PM	#1
GPossenti XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8	First day with my new XD45c I finally bought my very first pistol, an XD45c, and tonight was my first time to shoot it. I shot consistently at the bottom left of the target in a 6-8 inch spread. I couldn't figure out why for the life of me. I soon realized I was slapping the trigger like a shotgun and anticipating the "bang", thus compensating by pulling down and to the left. Once I realized my error, I adjusted my behavior and my shots began to gather around the center of the target in three inch clusters. I'll hopefully hit the range once a week to improve my shooting.

06-18-2008, 07:13 PM	#2
bdraughon XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 536	congrats dude, enjoy your new gun! btw low and left seems to be common, so no worries i had the same issue, just had to get used to the xd. __________________ bdraughon US Paratrooper XD45C Dark Earth/Black XD9SC Bi-Tone "Its fun to shoot stuff!" - Old man from the "Box O Truth" Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran & Patriot Guard Rider #118224

06-18-2008, 07:16 PM	#3
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,812	Congrats on the new XD. You will probably see an improvment in your shooting the more you go to the range. Its good that you noticed what you were doing wrong right away. It is a pretty common mistake, I did the same thing when I first started shooting. __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

06-18-2008, 07:48 PM	#4
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,522	Dont you love it. I swear everytime I read one of these posts it reminds me how much I love mine. __________________ 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.

06-18-2008, 07:55 PM	#5
Johnnybgood XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Florida Posts: 602	your really going to love the 45C the more you shoot it the better you get and the more you shoot and the better you get and the more you...sorry I was just remembering how it was and still is for me with any of my XDs but I really love my XD 45C. By the way I had the same problem at first noticed my mistake and corrected it and started hitting center target at 15 yards on a regular basis.Start saving your money because you will soon want another Xd and then another it's ok to admit to having the XD sickness because we all have it. welcome aboard. __________________ 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

06-18-2008, 08:01 PM	#6
ryann XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: georgia Posts: 92	congrats....x 5 its like a sexy hot new girlfriend.... i / you cant keep your hands off her __________________ XD 45 C - TFO's "clinging to my guns and religion"

06-18-2008, 08:56 PM	#7
Chapie+ XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 953	GPossenti, Congrats and welcome to XD Talk! Chapie+

06-18-2008, 10:12 PM	#8
vthompson XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 205	new xd Congrats on your new pistol. You made an excellent choice. I have one like yours and I love it more everyday. The more you shoot, your accuracy will get better. You wont be disappointed. __________________ The RIGHT of the people to keep and bear arms,SHALL NOT be INFRINGED. USCCA Member NRA Member The 2nd. Amendment says that I dont have to apologize for carrying my weapon. WVCDL Member My concealed carry permit is the 2nd. Amendment

06-19-2008, 06:18 AM	#9
m9fan XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 879	Congrats! Grab your camera, 'cause... __________________ "Upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all." - Alexander the Great Texas CHL US Army Veteran '86 - '94 Beretta M9 Bushmaster M4A2 Clone Glock 22 Rossi 351 Snubbie SA XD 45ACP Service Winchester Defender 1300

06-19-2008, 06:33 AM	#10
Mercmar XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,761	Congrats on acquiring a fine pistol. It's truly remarkable that you were able to figure out why you were shooting low/left. Usually, folks need to be coached on such matters.

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