XD-9: One Month of Happiness

[XD Niner]

I've now had my Springfield Arms XD-9 Bi-Tone for a month. During that time I have put nearly 2200 rounds through it. It's digested Winchester Ranger T's, Federal Hydrashok and WWB JHPs. These were 124 gr +P, 147 gr and 115 gr respectively. All fed without a hitch.

For the practice range, I use WWB 115gr FMJ the most often but have also shot about 300 rounds of CCI Blazer Brass 115 gr, 100 Remington UMC and 100 Magtech. Only one FTE in the bunch and that was about round 650. It was a WWB 115 gr FMJ and I'm pretty sure it was a bad cartridge case. Other than that one round, the XD hasn't missed a beat.

This is my first pistol and I have noticed a distinct improvement in my accuracy and consistency after 30 days. My CCW training helped a great deal because I was able to spend 6 hours at the range with a ex-Marine instructor. He currently trains the local SWAT and spent a great deal of time on tactical shooting techniques besides just basic marksmanship and of course safety.

I am certainly very happy with my XD-9. It has done everything I've asked of it and is undoubtedly more accurate than I am. It's a great way to start a new hobby.

Next week I'll be shooting in my first USPSA club match and I am really looking forward to it. I have no doubt my XD will perform flawlessly.

 

[whm1974]

I'm thinking of getting an XD-9 myself.

-Bill

 

[Tremere]

I just bought one Saturday. Damn the three day waiting period

 

[tc300mag1]

There a Great Gun think i have had mine since may last year its a 9mm Subcompact

 

[noogaguns]

great gun i have the xd-40 and xd-9 sc and plan on getting the conversion barrell for the 40 so i can shoot the 9mm in it as well, i found this place to serve the xd fans pretty well www.pistol-gear.com

 

[Boats]

I got myself a bi-tone XD9 to celebrate the death of the AWB. Count me among the smitten. It is a really well laid out and greatly executed design.

 

[psyopspec]

Congrats with the pistol, sounds like you've got a good equipment start for competition. Remember safety and you'll have a good time; keep your eyes open and you might even learn something.

Threads like this have really added to the temptation of making my next pistol an XD. I'm going to try to get out and shoot a friend's soon for a trial run.

 

[MrTuffPaws]

I've had one for close to a year now. More than happy with it.

 

[pittspilot]

My only issue is that SA will not produce normal capacity magazines for the subcompact 9. (No, I do not want to modify a .40)

 

[Zackmeister]

I think they just released extended high cap mags that have a sleeve to fit in the space below the grip.