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My new XD-9 Bi-tone Service Promo Package finally arrived and I picked it up today. 
Im a newbie so I was as excited as a kid on Christmas morning.
After unpacking it, I field stripped it and wiped off the excess oil. There really wasnt much of it so it only took a minute. I then sprayed the exterior of the SST slide with Boeshield T-9 for some additional corrosion protection. I reassembled the pistol and headed for my local indoor range.
I fired off 205 rounds and only quit because they were closing for the evening. I put the following ammo through it mixing the rounds up as I went along:
100 rounds of CCI Blazer 115gr FMJ
85 rounds of WWB 115gr FMJ (much less muzzle flash than the Blazer ammo)
15 rounds of WWB 115gr JHP
5 rounds of Federal Hydra-shok 147gr JHP
Everything went through the included 3 hi-cap magazines without even a minor hiccup. 100% reliability right out of the box!
Accuracy appears to be fine but since I wasnt using any kind of rest I cant be totally sure. My shooting technique clearly needs work and I will be getting a coach to help in two weeks. Hes giving me individual Florida CCW training as well as some shooting lessons. Hes a retired Marine small arms instructor and trains the local police department SWAT on small arms. Im sure Ill learn a ton in those 8 hours.
I definitely shot the XD much better than the two Glocks. The better (for me) ergonomics certainly has something to do with it. However, I think the major benefit was the superior, IMHO, sights. For me, the Glock sights are unsatisfactory. I simply can't get good alignment with that configuration. The three dot sights on the XD are much better for me.
I did experiment with stances and found that the Modified Weaver seemed to work the best for me. My best 5-shot grouping was a little over 2 inches at 7 yards. The Isosceles stance seemed to work the least well for me but some training will undoubtedly help.
Do I like the gun? You bet! It shot like a dream and Im really glad I opted for the 9mm. Thanks for the advice folks.
I had previously shot about 100 rounds each with a Glock 23 and then a G19 at the same range using two of their rental guns. Both were nice guns although I had one FTF with the G23. The guy at the range gave it a couple of drops of oil and that seemed to clear it up. Apparently, they clean their guns every 2000-3000 rounds whether they need it or not. :shock: I didnt notice any significant recoil or muzzle flip differences among the two Glocks and the XD but I certainly think the XDs ergonomics are a world better. I just couldnt get comfortable with the more severe Glock grip angle and my hand didnt quite fit the finger grooves. Otherwise, they seemed to be fine guns.
I cleaned the gun tonight and changed out the stock recoil guide and spring assembly for a Don's guide rod and 22# Wolf spring. I wanted to wait on this change until I had a chance to shoot the XD in stock form. I'll find out how well this modification works when I hit the range again in two days. I can't wait! 8)
Im a newbie so I was as excited as a kid on Christmas morning. After unpacking it, I field stripped it and wiped off the excess oil. There really wasnt much of it so it only took a minute. I then sprayed the exterior of the SST slide with Boeshield T-9 for some additional corrosion protection. I reassembled the pistol and headed for my local indoor range.
I fired off 205 rounds and only quit because they were closing for the evening. I put the following ammo through it mixing the rounds up as I went along:
100 rounds of CCI Blazer 115gr FMJ
85 rounds of WWB 115gr FMJ (much less muzzle flash than the Blazer ammo)
15 rounds of WWB 115gr JHP
5 rounds of Federal Hydra-shok 147gr JHP
Everything went through the included 3 hi-cap magazines without even a minor hiccup. 100% reliability right out of the box!
Accuracy appears to be fine but since I wasnt using any kind of rest I cant be totally sure. My shooting technique clearly needs work and I will be getting a coach to help in two weeks. Hes giving me individual Florida CCW training as well as some shooting lessons. Hes a retired Marine small arms instructor and trains the local police department SWAT on small arms. Im sure Ill learn a ton in those 8 hours.
I definitely shot the XD much better than the two Glocks. The better (for me) ergonomics certainly has something to do with it. However, I think the major benefit was the superior, IMHO, sights. For me, the Glock sights are unsatisfactory. I simply can't get good alignment with that configuration. The three dot sights on the XD are much better for me.
I did experiment with stances and found that the Modified Weaver seemed to work the best for me. My best 5-shot grouping was a little over 2 inches at 7 yards. The Isosceles stance seemed to work the least well for me but some training will undoubtedly help.
Do I like the gun? You bet! It shot like a dream and Im really glad I opted for the 9mm. Thanks for the advice folks.
I had previously shot about 100 rounds each with a Glock 23 and then a G19 at the same range using two of their rental guns. Both were nice guns although I had one FTF with the G23. The guy at the range gave it a couple of drops of oil and that seemed to clear it up. Apparently, they clean their guns every 2000-3000 rounds whether they need it or not. :shock: I didnt notice any significant recoil or muzzle flip differences among the two Glocks and the XD but I certainly think the XDs ergonomics are a world better. I just couldnt get comfortable with the more severe Glock grip angle and my hand didnt quite fit the finger grooves. Otherwise, they seemed to be fine guns.
I cleaned the gun tonight and changed out the stock recoil guide and spring assembly for a Don's guide rod and 22# Wolf spring. I wanted to wait on this change until I had a chance to shoot the XD in stock form. I'll find out how well this modification works when I hit the range again in two days. I can't wait! 8)
