The first 100 rounds
I just picked up my XD Sub-Compact .40 on Friday and had my carry class Saturday night. I was able to get 100 rounds down range during the range portion of the class.
So, initial impressions:
It's been a while since I have shot and I need more time on the range... certainly not the XD's fault.
I was a bit surprised the "power" from the XD... last time I shot was a 9mm (Beretta M9) and it took a few rounds to get over the "holy cow this thing has some power" effect the XD comes with. (I don't think I paid extra for that option, it was included at no charge.
My hands struggled a bit with the standard magazine size. With the extra capacity magazine I did much better. Pearce Grips are in my near future.
The XD magazine loader was easy to figure out and was nice to have... funny thing was another XD shooter, not sub compact, came over to me for a quick class on the magazine loader.... he said he could never figure it out
Shots on target... Here is where it gets interesting. I was able to group my shots but was consistently left of my aim point and occasionally left and low... Opinions as to cause appreciated.
Overall I was very pleased. No issues, jams or anything.... I did focus a bit on my grip to make sure at least that was right. After the initial 10 rounds I decided to not worry about being prefect and instead just acclimate to the XD. Like I had mentioned it had been a while and I wanted to get comfortable. The XD and I agreed that the next 90 rounds would be for both of us to just explore expectations and get comfortable with one another. Going forward the goal will be to refine the relationship between shooter and weapon and to tighten things up.
On a fun note... we were given the opportunity to do some defensive drills with a fast advancing target from 10 yards... basically empty the magazine into the target as it approached. That was fun... most rounds hit the target... but as mentioned before his left side to much of the impact.
I just need more practice. I am thinking Monday would be a good day to leave work early
Anyone using any type of laser on the XD subs with any success?
I just picked up my XD Sub-Compact .40 on Friday and had my carry class Saturday night. I was able to get 100 rounds down range during the range portion of the class.
So, initial impressions:
It's been a while since I have shot and I need more time on the range... certainly not the XD's fault.
I was a bit surprised the "power" from the XD... last time I shot was a 9mm (Beretta M9) and it took a few rounds to get over the "holy cow this thing has some power" effect the XD comes with. (I don't think I paid extra for that option, it was included at no charge.
My hands struggled a bit with the standard magazine size. With the extra capacity magazine I did much better. Pearce Grips are in my near future.
The XD magazine loader was easy to figure out and was nice to have... funny thing was another XD shooter, not sub compact, came over to me for a quick class on the magazine loader.... he said he could never figure it out
Shots on target... Here is where it gets interesting. I was able to group my shots but was consistently left of my aim point and occasionally left and low... Opinions as to cause appreciated.
Overall I was very pleased. No issues, jams or anything.... I did focus a bit on my grip to make sure at least that was right. After the initial 10 rounds I decided to not worry about being prefect and instead just acclimate to the XD. Like I had mentioned it had been a while and I wanted to get comfortable. The XD and I agreed that the next 90 rounds would be for both of us to just explore expectations and get comfortable with one another. Going forward the goal will be to refine the relationship between shooter and weapon and to tighten things up.
On a fun note... we were given the opportunity to do some defensive drills with a fast advancing target from 10 yards... basically empty the magazine into the target as it approached. That was fun... most rounds hit the target... but as mentioned before his left side to much of the impact.
I just need more practice. I am thinking Monday would be a good day to leave work early
Anyone using any type of laser on the XD subs with any success?
