Shooting LowThis is a discussion on Shooting Low within the XD Gunsmithing and Maintenance forums, part of the XD Talk category; My XDM 40, 4.5 inch barrel is grouping 3 inches low at 10 yards. This is consistent, I get the same grouping shooting off bags ...
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06-30-2012, 09:48 AM
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My XDM 40, 4.5 inch barrel is grouping 3 inches low at 10 yards. This is consistent, I get the same grouping shooting off bags on the bench as I do shooting in a combat stance. Since the sights are not adjustable how can this be corrected? Do I replace the front sight?
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06-30-2012, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by steelbanger
My XDM 40, 4.5 inch barrel is grouping 3 inches low at 10 yards. This is consistent, I get the same grouping shooting off bags on the bench as I do shooting in a combat stance. Since the sights are not adjustable how can this be corrected? Do I replace the front sight?
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Is it 3 inches low for 6 o'clock or point of aim? Which sight picture do you use?
You could get an adjustable rear sight but it really comes down to what the gun is used for.
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06-30-2012, 10:21 AM
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I use sight picture 2.
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06-30-2012, 10:30 AM
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Try sight picture 3 you'll prob be dead on. Sight picture 3 is point of aim. None of those sight pictures in that chart are right or wrong they are all proper sight pictures of different techniques.
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06-30-2012, 03:53 PM
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Hi TCS_DXM,
Great job in helpping out with the sight picture. That the same way I do it on any weapon I shoot. When I was LEO we shot the PPC. Just a great job.
Thanks,
Tony Portland, Oregon Area
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07-01-2012, 12:18 PM
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I find I have to use point of aim for my XD-S. It flat chews up the X ring! 
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07-05-2012, 10:48 PM
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Yep, Sight picture 3 for me too. Point of aim puts me right on at 10 yrds and sight picture 2 for 25 yrds. Works for mine.
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07-05-2012, 11:58 PM
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I agree w/TCS XDM.
I thought all XDm's were made to shoot POA if I remember correctly. All mine do anyway.
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07-06-2012, 12:06 AM
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The XD 's are at the factory set of a 6 o'clock hold @25 yards ( page 40 in the manual). I assume the XD m is the same
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11-01-2012, 07:51 AM
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I have an xd 40 that consistently shoots 4 to 5 inches to the left at 50 ft. Ive shot off a bag, the bench, standing. My dad shot the gun with the same result. I shoot right handed, so does he. I dont have this issue with any of my other firearms so I dont think that I am pulling or pushing while firing. I aim center and Im off to the left. I aim at the right side of the circle and I hit center. Any help out there?
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