Loves2Shoot Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Yes, I'll never be on TV doing this, but I've had a few requests to show the pistol in detail a but more, so here is my shot at it. The gun has a nice balance to it. I adjusted my loads to 130 pf with 125 rn and VV320 and it still shoots very accurately, I'm going to try some 147 and see if it isn't too soft and is as accurate. I like some recoil between shoots so I pay attention. The adjustable sight is very nice, and there are .100 and .125 wide front sights in stock for it, so you can pick your preference. I was using a .100, but will be swapping to a .125 for some IDPA I have coming up, as I'm a little slower with the wide sight but I think I am a little more accurate. I was very surprised to see the video on the 50 yard offhand shots when we got back on the video, after missing the first shot, seeing the next two come in on the target together was pretty cool. I can't wait until I can buy some of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szhttm Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) Thank you for the video!!! Great information and loved watching it work through the targets. Based on your shooting in the video, SA should probably offer you a spot on their SA team!!! Nice shooting!!! Would a full length (5.25" instead of the 4.5") guide rod be possible and offer any advantage? Also, would it be legal in IPSC and/or USPSA competitions? Good Luck And Be Safe!!! Edited July 13, 2011 by szhttm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunshrink Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Thank you for the video!!! Great information and loved watching it work through the targets. Based on your shooting in the video, SA should probably offer you a spot on their SA team!!! Nice shooting!!! Would a full length (5.25" instead of the 4.5") guide rod be possible and offer any advantage? Also, would it be legal in IPSC and/or USPSA competitions? Good Luck And Be Safe!!! Until the 2000 guns get made by SA and paperwork completed and approved the gun is not legal - but word is that will happen soon and then the fun will really begin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latech15 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I have been adamantly against xd's and xdm's since I started shooting. This one is wearing on me though. I may have to get one to try out once it becomes legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I wonder if those of us who own XDMs in both 9 and 40 will be able to buy top ends instead of buying another complete pistol? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beltjones Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I got to shoot one last night. I think a lot of XD fans are going to really like it for USPSA / IDPA and for target shooting. It was a very nice feeling gun with a good trigger and sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Until the 2000 guns get made by SA and paperwork completed and approved the gun is not legal - but word is that will happen soon and then the fun will really begin!! My understanding is they have enough of them actually made in Crotatia, so it just a waiting game it appears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 I wonder if those of us who own XDMs in both 9 and 40 will be able to buy top ends instead of buying another complete pistol? Dave I'm not sure that SA will ever sell top ends when they are selling as many complete guns as they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) Thank you for the video!!! Great information and loved watching it work through the targets. Based on your shooting in the video, SA should probably offer you a spot on their SA team!!! Nice shooting!!! Would a full length (5.25" instead of the 4.5") guide rod be possible and offer any advantage? Also, would it be legal in IPSC and/or USPSA competitions? Good Luck And Be Safe!!! LOL, Rob has never offered, but it would be cool but then I would have to actually care about how I finish instead of just having fun like I do now.The slide tilt would prevent a full length full diameter guide rod, and it might make it a bit nose heavy. The gun with our solid stainless guide rod balances very well. Edited July 14, 2011 by Loves2Shoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beltjones Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I wonder if those of us who own XDMs in both 9 and 40 will be able to buy top ends instead of buying another complete pistol? Dave I'm not sure that SA will ever sell top ends when they are selling as many complete guns as they are. It wouldn't be legal for Production division anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I wonder if those of us who own XDMs in both 9 and 40 will be able to buy top ends instead of buying another complete pistol? Dave I'm not sure that SA will ever sell top ends when they are selling as many complete guns as they are. It wouldn't be legal for Production division anyway. I don't use it for production. I use it for 3 gun. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 I wonder if those of us who own XDMs in both 9 and 40 will be able to buy top ends instead of buying another complete pistol? Dave I'm not sure that SA will ever sell top ends when they are selling as many complete guns as they are. It wouldn't be legal for Production division anyway. The frames XDM 9mm/40 are identical and the XDM 4.5 and XDM 5.25 use the same frame and they are not marked with a caliber or model. I think NROI might have to rule on it if you go from 9 to .40 or from .40 - 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standby! Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I wonder if those of us who own XDMs in both 9 and 40 will be able to buy top ends instead of buying another complete pistol? Dave I'm not sure that SA will ever sell top ends when they are selling as many complete guns as they are. It wouldn't be legal for Production division anyway. I don't see why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Yes, I'll never be on TV doing this, but I've had a few requests to show the pistol in detail a but more, so here is my shot at it. The gun has a nice balance to it. I adjusted my loads to 130 pf with 125 rn and VV320 and it still shoots very accurately, I'm going to try some 147 and see if it isn't too soft and is as accurate. I like some recoil between shoots so I pay attention. The adjustable sight is very nice, and there are .100 and .125 wide front sights in stock for it, so you can pick your preference. I was using a .100, but will be swapping to a .125 for some IDPA I have coming up, as I'm a little slower with the wide sight but I think I am a little more accurate. I was very surprised to see the video on the 50 yard offhand shots when we got back on the video, after missing the first shot, seeing the next two come in on the target together was pretty cool. I can't wait until I can buy some of these. how would you compare xdm 5.25 to 5in XD . balance, muzzle rise and just overall . thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 The recoil is not different from what I can tell, the balance is the same, but it is superbly accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 is that the primary difference? because I was planning to send my x d 5 to you for a bar sto barrel and a trigger job . should I not do that and just sell it to purchase 5.25 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 What types of shooting do you do? How far do you shoot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 What types of shooting do you do? How far do you shoot? IDPA, USPA, 3gun, NRA - Bianchi Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Bianchi = XDM 5.25, all the others the XDM 4.5 is accurate enough with the Barsto barrel. We should have the Barsto 9mm barrels in for the XDM 5.25 in within 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Actually I am using 5in xd with Barsto barrel now for Bianchi. I just wanted to do second one with a lighter trigger. But would 5.25 qualify for Bianchi cup? I believe it specifically states no bomar type sights. Because if it is legal I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Actually I am using 5in xd with Barsto barrel now for Bianchi. I just wanted to do second one with a lighter trigger. But would 5.25 qualify for Bianchi cup? I believe it specifically states no bomar type sights. Because if it is legal I want one. My understanding is that is was specifically designed to meet the Bianchi requirements. I have yet to shoot it, but if Rob plans on shooting it in Bianchi, my assumption is that it would meet the requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 In that case I would like one with bar-sto. Crisp 3.5lb trigger with very short reset, Bianchi cup ready. If you are going to sell them please let us know. That way I can get one already done. One stop shopping you know. If you could guesstimate a cost on something like that it would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Before changing barrels it is wise to shoot the factory barrel, if it shows good accuracy then have it refitted. I've seen quite a few refitted factory barrels out perform after market barrels(same gun). Another must check on barrels is different bullets/loads. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Good point as usual Rich. What is your opinion on the difference between 5in XD and the New XDm5.25 ? And do not forget you did the work on the 5in XD so the gun is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 In that case I would like one with bar-sto. Crisp 3.5lb trigger with very short reset, Bianchi cup ready. If you are going to sell them please let us know. That way I can get one already done. One stop shopping you know. If you could guesstimate a cost on something like that it would be cool. Work order form here I think the pistol will be around $750 delivered to your FFL plus the options you want. I wouldn't change the barrel on the one I have with the load I'm using. I'll be testing it with lighter and heavier bullets and see if it still shoots as well and see which one I like best. I will have a bunch of 6" Barsto barrels in stock within 2 weeks if you want a 1 in 16 barrel. e-mail We have a list going, so use the link above to get on list, as we go from the top down when filling orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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