Demetrio Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) I have decided I need a 5-inch gun for Production, so I'd like to get some advice on which gun I should buy. Considering at this point one of these two: => Springfield XD Tactical Model 5" => Tanfoglio Stock 3 What do you recommend? Regards, Demetrio. Edited January 1, 2012 by Demetrio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) Good luck. Edited January 1, 2012 by Sarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyoshooter Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) He's out of the USA, ipsc production doesn't allow longer than a 5" barrel Edited January 1, 2012 by wyoshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 He's out of the USA, ipsc production doesn't allow longer than a 5" barrel And, aren't the G34's not legal either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyoshooter Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 To my understanding they are not legal because of the barrel length, should interesting when people here figure this out for the worlds in Fl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTKlaus Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) Glock 34 is 5.31". Before the 5.25 XDM came out I used the "basic" XDM which is 4.5 and put some Dawson Sights and made some internal changes from PistolGear.com and ran very well. I tried the XD Tactical and just didn't like the overall feel of it compared to the XDM. You could also try the S&W M&P Pro series. Their barrels are 5". Another options, bit expensive for my taste IMO, is the Sig P226 X-Five. But if your set on one of the two you listed, I would try the XD. Sadly I shoot a Glock 34 now. Edited January 1, 2012 by KTKlaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Anderson Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Springfield XD Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demetrio Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Where do I get a Springfield XD with some basic custom work, such as trigger job, extended mag well and competition sights? Thanks, Demetrio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Check with Springer Precision. He's a vendor here on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTKlaus Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) I found when I was first buying a "competition" production class pistol or even looking for a replacement, it was hard pressed to find anything out of the box exactly how I wanted it from anywhere *for production guns* (limited was much easier). I found it much easier to buy a stock gun cheap from gunbroker.com (don't know how they work for out of country sales) or classifieds on forums to save money then buy each part individually. Also gave me the satisfaction that if it performed well I could say to myself or others "I did the work myself". Then again same can said for epic failures. +1 for Springer Precision. I've never had them work on my XDM's, but I do like their triggers. Edited January 1, 2012 by KTKlaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErichF Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 http://www.shop.canyoncreekcustom.com/category.sc?categoryId=4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demetrio Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) I must say I never had the chance to handle an XD, and given that I have large hands, my fear is that my grip may interfere with magazine changes during a COF. What can you say about the XD grip, is it long enough to prevent the occurrence of a such issue? Another thing: I shot a Glock 17 for two years in Production, and a problem I had sometimes was the slide "bitting" my strong hand at the beavertail area. What can you say about the "beavertail" area in the XD, is it more or less suitable for a such occurrence, compared with a Glock? Demetrio. Edited January 1, 2012 by Demetrio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demetrio Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) Another options, bit expensive for my taste IMO, is the Sig P226 X-Five. Could you tell more about this gun? Seems interesting. Does it have enough grip area for large hands? Demetrio. Edited January 1, 2012 by Demetrio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTKlaus Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Another options, bit expensive for my taste IMO, is the Sig P226 X-Five. Could you tell more about this gun? Seems interesting. Does it have enough grip area for large hands? Demetrio. I myself have not tried the X-Five, I had a standard P226R before their new improved grip style came out (the E2). I have, I guess, would call "medium size" hands and find the weapon to be "bulky" and slightly heavy for my taste. Still, they are accurate and handle recoil well. That and I like the controls better on most striker fire/safe action (other than my 19/2011's) rather than manipulate DA/SA actions/safeties and decockers. Only one I have to tolerate with due to job is the M9 . I must say I never had the chance to handle an XD, and given that I have large hands, my fear is that my grip may interfere with magazine changes during a COF. What can you say about the XD grip, is it long enough to prevent the occurrence of a such issue? Another thing: I shot a Glock 17 for two years in Production, and a problem I had sometimes was the slide "bitting" my strong hand at the beavertail area. What can you say about the "beavertail" area in the XD, is it more or less suitable for a such occurrence, compared with a Glock? Demetrio. The XD/M grip is a little longer but not by much but feels slimmer than a Glock. Never had an issue with the mag release on either. I cant say I have had a slide bite on my XDM, nor can I say I have ever had one on a Glock. The beaver tail seams to be about the same. I do like the grip angle much better the XD/M's (along the lines of a 1911), however, the way I shoot and stack my thumbs, I have a tendency to ride one on the slide release on XD/Ms, so in the off chance that I shoot the last round, it wont lock back. Edited January 4, 2012 by KTKlaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockOp Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I fully endorse the XDm in 9mm 4.5 " for Production Minor. I have a 5.25 for competition but carry a 4.5 My competition guns have been modified by Scot Springer at Springer Precision. I don't think you can go wrong with the XDm for reliability and accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntphd Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I realize the following is not one of the options listed in the OP, but has anyone used an STI GP6? A friend just put one on layaway. Can't get him to stop singing the praises of the trigger. Also, what about a CZ Shadow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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