I have been away from handgunning for a long time. I bought an XD-40 and picked it up today. The range had no XDs for rent, but I had compared the feel of the gun to Glocks and narrowly chose the XD-40.
During the 10 year -- sorry 10-day waiting period -- I rented a Glock 22 and shot 200-300 rounds. Just before I picked up the XD-40, I could keep ten rounds within a 4" circle at 7 yds.
Today, much to my amazement, my XD shooting was CONSIDERABLY worse. I could keep 7 of 10 in a small group but 3-4 would be "wild shots". I know each gun is different, but I felt the difference was striking. I firmly believe that it is ME and not the gun.
Questions:
1) Is there break-in period or break-in routine that I should be following?
2) XD shooters: Anything I could be doing wrong?
3) Is this simply a matter of becoming accustomed to this gun?
4) If I am the one that needs breaking in, how long should that take?
DAN
During the 10 year -- sorry 10-day waiting period -- I rented a Glock 22 and shot 200-300 rounds. Just before I picked up the XD-40, I could keep ten rounds within a 4" circle at 7 yds.
Today, much to my amazement, my XD shooting was CONSIDERABLY worse. I could keep 7 of 10 in a small group but 3-4 would be "wild shots". I know each gun is different, but I felt the difference was striking. I firmly believe that it is ME and not the gun.
Questions:
1) Is there break-in period or break-in routine that I should be following?
2) XD shooters: Anything I could be doing wrong?
3) Is this simply a matter of becoming accustomed to this gun?
4) If I am the one that needs breaking in, how long should that take?
DAN