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Hello all, just wanted to say hello, and to thank the input of the members on the varied subjects here. The primary reason for the thanks is for helping me prevent the loss of my first and (so far!) only XD pistol. Details follow:
I was in the market for a polymer-framed pistol, and had not wanted to be stuck with a Glock, because it didn't aim as naturally for me as the pistols I'm most accustomed to - 1911s and HPs. I had to mentally remind myself to torque my wrists downwards when aligning Glock sights, and I didn't want to do a special thing for only one piece in the armory. So, when the XD variants became available to me, I thought about the choice for a while, then elected to purchase a Tactical .40.
It was so good to handle a pistol that felt so fitted to my hand and aimed so instinctively well for me! I was thrilled to take ownership, but my heart sank when firing it, because its recoil sensation was so hard and torquey that I couldn't shoot up to my usual level with it, nor could I center groups with anything other than slow, rested fire. This was with WWB 180 and 165gr, and UMC 180gr. Not good for a pistol that I intended for possible defensive use! It wanted to rip out of my hands, no matter the grip pressure, even with rubber Decal Grips stuck on. I was so heartbroken that I placed the piece on consignment with a dealer. I REALLY didn't want to!
Then I surfed onto this board, and over several reading sessions eventually got to the threads involving recoil spring weight, and changing to heavier ones originally intended for the 1911. WOW! Next day, I recovered my XD40 from consignment (cost me $41), swapped-in the 22lb 1911 recoil spring I'd bought, and rushed into the range.
SUCCESS!! Recoil and follow-through are now easy to work with, and groups have centered-up on the aiming points. I now look forward to maximizing my performace with the XD, and once again, I owe the members for having taken the time to work with the pistol and for posting their findings here for me to stumble into. And I also look forward to acquiring other variants of the XD as needs or desires dictate. As this occurs, I will rely very much upon the wealth of knowledge here. I can only offer my gratitude, and my hopes that this initial post of mine hasn't been too lengthy.
Thanks very much, folks!
I was in the market for a polymer-framed pistol, and had not wanted to be stuck with a Glock, because it didn't aim as naturally for me as the pistols I'm most accustomed to - 1911s and HPs. I had to mentally remind myself to torque my wrists downwards when aligning Glock sights, and I didn't want to do a special thing for only one piece in the armory. So, when the XD variants became available to me, I thought about the choice for a while, then elected to purchase a Tactical .40.
It was so good to handle a pistol that felt so fitted to my hand and aimed so instinctively well for me! I was thrilled to take ownership, but my heart sank when firing it, because its recoil sensation was so hard and torquey that I couldn't shoot up to my usual level with it, nor could I center groups with anything other than slow, rested fire. This was with WWB 180 and 165gr, and UMC 180gr. Not good for a pistol that I intended for possible defensive use! It wanted to rip out of my hands, no matter the grip pressure, even with rubber Decal Grips stuck on. I was so heartbroken that I placed the piece on consignment with a dealer. I REALLY didn't want to!
Then I surfed onto this board, and over several reading sessions eventually got to the threads involving recoil spring weight, and changing to heavier ones originally intended for the 1911. WOW! Next day, I recovered my XD40 from consignment (cost me $41), swapped-in the 22lb 1911 recoil spring I'd bought, and rushed into the range.
SUCCESS!! Recoil and follow-through are now easy to work with, and groups have centered-up on the aiming points.
I now look forward to maximizing my performace with the XD, and once again, I owe the members for having taken the time to work with the pistol and for posting their findings here for me to stumble into. And I also look forward to acquiring other variants of the XD as needs or desires dictate. As this occurs, I will rely very much upon the wealth of knowledge here. I can only offer my gratitude, and my hopes that this initial post of mine hasn't been too lengthy.Thanks very much, folks!
