[Riding the slide catch]

I had the same exact problem till Springer came out with that slide stop. Issues went way after changing it out. I never had the problem with the XD. Just the XDm's.

[Grip sleeves for XDm 5.25]

I don't like sleeves either. I did go with some tape/decals. The best ones I like so far are the X-Treme Grips from Powder River Precision.

Might be the extra build up you need.

[InLine Fabricate upgrade for Dillon Square Deal B]

Thanks for mentioning this company. What great service. I ordered the LED kit for my SDB. A few hours later, email with shipping details. Received it in 2 days from Oregon to Florida.

[High volume, fast burning powder?]

I'm also using Titegroup. Just went to the range yesterday to Chrono. Bullets = Montana Gold 230gr HP, OAL = 1.235.

Pistol = XDm45 4.5":

4.3gr avg: 715.7

4.5gr avg: 729.5

4.7gr avg: 770.3

Pistol = 1911 5"

4.3gr avg: 725.2

4.5gr avg: 757.9

May not help too much as I'm using 230gr bullets.