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    Springfield XD

    in Handgun Techniques

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    Does anyone have Heinie sights installed on an XD? I am thinking about getting those soon. Feedback is truly appreciated.

    Also is there a site where it's possible to get some visual instructions on detail stripping of an XD? Please?

    Springfield XD

    in Handgun Techniques

    Posted

    Well, as I said, I really like the cartridge, and have tried it in some all-steel guns + in Glock 35 (which was real nice!) and I can say that the kick of .40 in XD is more that I would have bargained for had I known it. I think that it’s due to a higher position of the slide in respect to frame that gives you this sort of not so pleasant muzzle jump. It rides much higher above your gripping hand than that of a Glock. I am still experimenting with my hand loads and finding that 180 grain bullets work the best accuracy and controllability-wise. That is true for the factory rounds as well. Now a couple of words about concealed carry. I have gotten a custom IWB rig way before they were available from leading manufacturers, tried to carry the gun concealed, and have found that it’s not the slimmest gun I had carried so far. It is still comfy in an IWB holster but not as comfortable as your 1911 or even any Glock for that matter. In any case, I am still happy with it, and I do carry it in my Tauris IWB holster on almost daily basis. Bottom line: it’s a great defense gun, but if you are planning on having lots of plinking/target shooting and so forth sessions with it, take my word of advise—get it in 9 mm.

    Springfield XD

    in Handgun Techniques

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    Ever since I’ve handled the HS-2000 at my local gun store—it felt ergonomically just right. The only reason I didn’t get it then was that all of my allowance was going into the parts/accessories for my 1911s. Two years later it reappeared under Springfield’s name and I’ve got one in .40 cal. Although I like the cartridge a lot, now that I’ve put some 3000 rounds through my XD, I feel that even with lighter reloads it’s still a handful. I would recommend it in 9 mm. It’s much more manageable—both recoil and budget-wise.

    Crimping of Copper Bullets

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted

    Thanks much!

    I will try to load plated bullets with suggested minimum crimp.

    On the same subject, will "not enough" crimp affect reliable feeding of lead SWC bullets? Will the same rules of crimping apply to lead? Meaning will too much crimp affect trajectory/accuracy of lead bullets? That's 3 questions...

    Crimping of Copper Bullets

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted

    Recently I have started to use copper-plated bullets for my .45 loads. In one of the threads I have read that it’s not desirable to put a crimp on copper bullets (as was pointed in B. Enos reloading video). I haven’t watched the video myself, hence the question: “Why not”?

    Help is very appreciated!

    Shooting lead from New Springfield XD-40

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

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    I did try, as was suggested, to buy a box of Hardcast and load it up. The results were about the same. After going through some 120 rounds, gun started returning “in battery” every fourth time or so. No idea why or how. Maybe the answer is barrel treatment? In the meantime I’ve had much luck with electroplated bullets.

    Would like to thank everyone for the insights!

    This place is wonderful.

    (Edited by Vitaly at 6:40 pm on Sep. 23, 2002)

    .40 Loads for 180gr Lead

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

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    I have been looking for data on .40 S&W for 180 gr. Lead bullet (Hardcast). I have only one extensive manual that doesn’t list any (never mind the factory leaflets supplied with different powders). Can anyone enlighten me on this regard? I am looking for data that uses Universal Clays or Titegroup powders. HELP!!!

    .40 loads for 200gr LSWC

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted

    Well, getting rid of the leading is not really a problem since I'm using the Outers "Foul-Out" that does the job otherwise humanly impossible.

    I am using just one reloading manual "Modern Reloading" by R. Lee. Seems to be all right except it's not as extensive as I would like it to be.

    I have ordered some of the Hardcast bullets along with some electroplated once.  Let's see what's up with those.

    All in all, transition from a single action trigger (no take-up) to a Glock-type one is a major change. Currently I am experiencing much frustration with that while knowing that the gun is capable of delivering decent accuracy in itself...

    .40 loads for 200gr LSWC

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted

    I have to apologize for the confusion and time it took people to answer my question. Since I have been reloading 200gr SWC for my .45, in typing the error went naturally to this amount(also because of number of tries it took me to finally post the original message). I’ve just started reloading for .40 and the data I’ve been looking for is for 175gr SWC in .40… I would never even consider using 200gr bullet in .40… Sorry about all that.

    Case support in XD barrel is kind of tricky, if the OAL is slightly more than 1.2 the slide does not return fully upward upon feeding the round. This is my theory though, there may be another factor as well. Any experience with this gun?

    Shooting lead from New Springfield XD-40

    in Miscellaneous BEginners

    Posted

    I am trying to figure out whether I should be using lead reloads for shooting the new Springfield XD-40. Apparently (visibly and reportedly) it has conventional rifling in its barrel. However, after mere 50-60 rounds fired with Lead SWC barrel gets heavily leaded. After that the slide doesn't lock on the fed cartridge all the way forward and needs a little push. Any remedies?

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