possum
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This is my view and experience with the SA XD after 12 months of ownership, i have had it longer than that but this is a eval report to the 12 month mark. everyone that is interested in a xd should read this and i have done this to help out others, to take all the work out it for other people i give the facts only!
SA XD .40 service model. bought july 2005.
Reliability
1) After 2110rds the pistol has had zero malfunctions that were to no fault of the gun itself.
2)There were a total of 4 reloads that were not fully charged and did not cycle the slide completly, this was reloads only no factory ammo ever did that.
3) There was one squib rd that left the rd half way down the barrel, but again this was a reload. the squib rd caused no problems to the gun in any way.
Rounds used
Jhp's of every make and model almost.
hornaday xto's
fed htdra-shocks
win 180gr jhp's
rem golden sabers
speer gold dots, and more
180gr pmc fmj
lead swc reloads
lead ball reloads
rem umc 180gr fmj
wwb 165gr fmj
fmj reloads 165gr rainier
american agle 165gr fmj
blaser brass 180gr fmj
others i am forgeting right now
all performed and feed wonderfully!
Shootability
1)The trigger has gotten near perfect, and better by the 1k of rds.
2)I love the three dot sights, they are quick for me and allow me to get on target and engage fast but accuratly at the same time!
A) would like night sights upgrade in the future.
B) front sight dirties pretty quickly, white stuff is comming off, and has became a little dull, but is still easy to pick up especially at the range on a sunny day!
3)The xd feels the best of any handgun to me on the market. fits me absolutly perfect.
4) magazines work perfect and i have had never ever had a mag problem, all 4 of mine are factory mags.
Durability
1)no breakage of parts, inside or out.
2)no cracks to frame. it might be plastic but it's tuff!
3)there is normal wear on the weapon, but nothing that i believe is out of the ordinary, not because the xd's have a poor finish, all guns wear over time no matter what.
A) wear on slide around muzzle, front sight blade, down both sides to approx. the ejetion port area. slide lever, and palm safety.
B) though there is wear you have to look to really see it.
4)After 1 year + of shooting, carrying, and geting banged around here and there and being an all around work horse i am very pleased.
Accuracy
1) After many many rds and practice my shooting has gotten much better not only with this but all other handguns in general.
2) i have achieved impressive groups in all cqb drills and shooting that i do.
A)double tap drills
B)rapid fire drills
C)quick fire drills etc.
3)The XD is very contralable with all types of ammo fmj's, jhp's etc.
4)I don't remeber the last time i had a flyer or a rd land outside the 9 ring or 5 ring depending on what targets i am using.
5) I have gotten really good at 3-15yds and really want to get better at 25yds, and want to do some 50yd shots for just fun.
conclusion
1) i am very pleased and i think everyone will be. i have nothing at all to complain about. Hope this helps. if it only helps one person in the search for a great weapon, and i will be happy.sorry so long but those are the facts!
SA XD .40 service model. bought july 2005.
Reliability
1) After 2110rds the pistol has had zero malfunctions that were to no fault of the gun itself.
2)There were a total of 4 reloads that were not fully charged and did not cycle the slide completly, this was reloads only no factory ammo ever did that.
3) There was one squib rd that left the rd half way down the barrel, but again this was a reload. the squib rd caused no problems to the gun in any way.
Rounds used
Jhp's of every make and model almost.
hornaday xto's
fed htdra-shocks
win 180gr jhp's
rem golden sabers
speer gold dots, and more
180gr pmc fmj
lead swc reloads
lead ball reloads
rem umc 180gr fmj
wwb 165gr fmj
fmj reloads 165gr rainier
american agle 165gr fmj
blaser brass 180gr fmj
others i am forgeting right now
all performed and feed wonderfully!
Shootability
1)The trigger has gotten near perfect, and better by the 1k of rds.
2)I love the three dot sights, they are quick for me and allow me to get on target and engage fast but accuratly at the same time!
A) would like night sights upgrade in the future.
B) front sight dirties pretty quickly, white stuff is comming off, and has became a little dull, but is still easy to pick up especially at the range on a sunny day!
3)The xd feels the best of any handgun to me on the market. fits me absolutly perfect.
4) magazines work perfect and i have had never ever had a mag problem, all 4 of mine are factory mags.
Durability
1)no breakage of parts, inside or out.
2)no cracks to frame. it might be plastic but it's tuff!
3)there is normal wear on the weapon, but nothing that i believe is out of the ordinary, not because the xd's have a poor finish, all guns wear over time no matter what.
A) wear on slide around muzzle, front sight blade, down both sides to approx. the ejetion port area. slide lever, and palm safety.
B) though there is wear you have to look to really see it.
4)After 1 year + of shooting, carrying, and geting banged around here and there and being an all around work horse i am very pleased.
Accuracy
1) After many many rds and practice my shooting has gotten much better not only with this but all other handguns in general.
2) i have achieved impressive groups in all cqb drills and shooting that i do.
A)double tap drills
B)rapid fire drills
C)quick fire drills etc.
3)The XD is very contralable with all types of ammo fmj's, jhp's etc.
4)I don't remeber the last time i had a flyer or a rd land outside the 9 ring or 5 ring depending on what targets i am using.
5) I have gotten really good at 3-15yds and really want to get better at 25yds, and want to do some 50yd shots for just fun.
conclusion
1) i am very pleased and i think everyone will be. i have nothing at all to complain about. Hope this helps. if it only helps one person in the search for a great weapon, and i will be happy.sorry so long but those are the facts!