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Well I finally broke down and bought myself a second XD-40. I got a XD-40 Tactical to go with my XD-40 Service. I picked it up yesterday morning and took it to the indoor range this afternoon to give it a try. I was pleased with is function. I put a bunch of different ammunition through it and not a single FTF or FTE. In total I put a little over 200 rounds through it, the ammunition included:
Remington UMC 180 gr MC
CCI Blazer Brass 180 gr FMJ
Sellier and Bellot 180 gr FMJ
Remington Golden Saber 165 gr JHP
Remington Express 155 gr JHP
Remanufacture National Bullet 180 gr FMJ.
I took a couple pictures to go with this range report. I would say that since I bought this XD-40 Tactical yesterday morning I had to do yard work the rest of the day for the girlfriend with two rings and my arms and back were mush after laying landscaping timbers all day yesterday. So I am pretty sure I could shoot better groups then shown especially at 50 ft but I was still pleased with the accuracy. {Man! I got to get back into shape; a desk job certainly has it disadvantages}
In comparison to my XD service I would have to say I like it just a touch better the longer sight radius was nice and I think will be even nicer as I stretch the ranges to greater distances outside. I thought the recoil was slightly more controllably in the Tactical. The nose heavier XD-40 Tactical seemed to make the XD push back more and less muzzle flip up. Now my XD Service is presently using one of Dons guild rods and a 22lb spring. I will have to look into the possible benefits of putting a slightly stiffer spring in the Tactical. If anyone has an opinion on spring changes in the Tactical let me know.
So here are the pictures:
First a nice picture of the pair of pistols.
Next the two XDs with all my magazines. Yah got to have lots of magazines to shoot IPSC.
Both XDs again with the best target from each shot at 25 ft. {the far left round on the tactical target was my fault, I knew it the instant the trigger broke I blew it.}
And finally the XD-40 Tactical and a target shot at 50 ft.
Later
mcb
Remington UMC 180 gr MC
CCI Blazer Brass 180 gr FMJ
Sellier and Bellot 180 gr FMJ
Remington Golden Saber 165 gr JHP
Remington Express 155 gr JHP
Remanufacture National Bullet 180 gr FMJ.
I took a couple pictures to go with this range report. I would say that since I bought this XD-40 Tactical yesterday morning I had to do yard work the rest of the day for the girlfriend with two rings and my arms and back were mush after laying landscaping timbers all day yesterday. So I am pretty sure I could shoot better groups then shown especially at 50 ft but I was still pleased with the accuracy. {Man! I got to get back into shape; a desk job certainly has it disadvantages}
In comparison to my XD service I would have to say I like it just a touch better the longer sight radius was nice and I think will be even nicer as I stretch the ranges to greater distances outside. I thought the recoil was slightly more controllably in the Tactical. The nose heavier XD-40 Tactical seemed to make the XD push back more and less muzzle flip up. Now my XD Service is presently using one of Dons guild rods and a 22lb spring. I will have to look into the possible benefits of putting a slightly stiffer spring in the Tactical. If anyone has an opinion on spring changes in the Tactical let me know.
So here are the pictures:
First a nice picture of the pair of pistols.

Next the two XDs with all my magazines. Yah got to have lots of magazines to shoot IPSC.

Both XDs again with the best target from each shot at 25 ft. {the far left round on the tactical target was my fault, I knew it the instant the trigger broke I blew it.}

And finally the XD-40 Tactical and a target shot at 50 ft.

Later
mcb