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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Biggerhammer on March 11, 2012, 05:53:50 PM

Title: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: Biggerhammer on March 11, 2012, 05:53:50 PM: Just picked it up, after shooting my brothers new XDM 5.25 9mm. I knew I had to have one, 9mm was what I told myself I was going too get. When it came down to it, I just had to have it in .45. I just get to fondle it the rest of the evening, I'll test drive it in the AM. :tup:

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Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 11, 2012, 05:55:53 PM: atta'boy :tup: Welcome to the club :chuckle: :tup:
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: Biggerhammer on March 11, 2012, 06:04:54 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on March 11, 2012, 05:55:53 PM
atta'boy :tup: Welcome to the club :chuckle: :tup:

Thanks Carp, I'll have to work on the Tikka thing. Every time I do or read about one, even so much as see a picture of one, I start to dry heave and puke in my mouth. :chuckle: it may take a little time but I've got past worse. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: marlin on March 11, 2012, 06:28:00 PM: Those XD-M's are sweet looking, way better than the normal XD, but I hate the grip safety. I cant stand that you cant rack the slide without depressing the grip safety. I shot a friends XD .40 and I couldnt stand it.
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: GEARHEAD on March 11, 2012, 06:30:13 PM: nice toy there, looks just like my Glock tactical.
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: Biggerhammer on March 11, 2012, 06:42:58 PM: I'm a die hard 1911 guy but I just had to have the XD, it was a mental debate on another 1911 or the XD. due to the fact the cost of a XD is the majority of a quality 1911 purchase. I do like the Ambi Mag release on the XD.

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Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: Biggerhammer on March 11, 2012, 06:47:37 PM: Quote from: marlin on March 11, 2012, 06:28:00 PM
Those XD-M's are sweet looking, way better than the normal XD, but I hate the grip safety. I cant stand that you cant rack the slide without depressing the grip safety. I shot a friends XD .40 and I couldnt stand it.

I'm very rarely surprised when it comes to info on firearms, but I was not aware I could not work the slide without having the grip safety depressed until I just read your post. You're correct, slight movement to the rear but locked in battery unless the grip safety is depressed. >:(
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 11, 2012, 06:53:36 PM: I have always liked that feature myself. I don't like to rack the slide unless I have a strong grip on the gun.

You will have a tikka one of these days as well. They really are a good gun. If you look at the feedback 95/100 people who have them love them and the other 5 seem to like them but don't like the clip and the stock. Everything else is very well made just like sako. Great trigger,smooth bolt, all of them have shot very very well. If you don't like it and it does not shoot well. Send it back and they will make it right. Never head of anyone having to do that yet. I have the new one I bought a week ago sitting in the safe. Just put a scope on it last night and have to make up some more loads. Even though I already have some since I have several 7mm-08's :tup:
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: DoubleJ on March 11, 2012, 06:54:24 PM: I really really want a 1911. They are sexy as hell. Really want one. Sticking with Glock for now. After trading/selling it twice before, I can tell you I will never be without a Glock 19 ever again. I think my next purchase will be an AK-74
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 11, 2012, 06:57:13 PM: I have tried and tried to like the 1911's. When I have one in my hand I feel like it would make a great hammer! Good for pounding nails in! :chuckle: I have bought 2 and sold both within a month! Plus shot about 12 others. They are not for me!
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: the1rod on March 11, 2012, 07:11:25 PM: right on! i bought an xd today too, but mines an older used one 357 sig.
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 11, 2012, 07:34:55 PM: Quote from: the1rod on March 11, 2012, 07:11:25 PM
right on! i bought an xd today too, but mines an older used one 357 sig.

If you reload, I have a bunch of brass you can have. I dont know, coupla hunnert maybe....
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: the1rod on March 11, 2012, 07:49:41 PM: Quote from: Heredoggydoggy on March 11, 2012, 07:34:55 PM
Quote from: the1rod on March 11, 2012, 07:11:25 PM
right on! i bought an xd today too, but mines an older used one 357 sig.

If you reload, I have a bunch of brass you can have. I dont know, coupla hunnert maybe....
damn thanks for he offer, but i havent started reloading yet.
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: toe-jam on March 11, 2012, 08:00:34 PM: Nice !!! I'm going to go get the xdm .45 3.8 tomorrow. :tup:
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: h20hunter on March 11, 2012, 08:01:57 PM: Fired mine a bit today...you will enjoy it.
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 11, 2012, 08:20:10 PM: I have really been thinking about another and getting the comp series like yours. I have the 40 I might get the 45 if I do it.
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: Biggerhammer on March 11, 2012, 08:32:18 PM: Just for kicks I messed with the tuper ware holster that came with the XD, even with tension screw completely loose. It takes a act of congress to skin that handgun efficiently. :o I'll order a Kaluban Cloak for it in the AM.

One other thing I noticed, if you stuff one in the pipe from a fully loaded mag and shake the gun, it's quiet and tight. If you then drop the mag with the one round out of the mag in the chamber. Top off the mag with one more round andnseat it back in the handgun so as to have a full mag and one in the pipe. If you then shake the handgun the mag internals/spring rattle like a freight trai. >:(
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: Phantom Gobbler on March 11, 2012, 09:00:26 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on March 11, 2012, 08:20:10 PM
I have really been thinking about another and getting the comp series like yours. I have the 40 I might get the 45 if I do it.

Ditto for me. I have the XDm 3.8 in 9mm and it is accurate and fun to pound rounds with.
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 11, 2012, 09:15:30 PM: Quote from: Biggerhammer on March 11, 2012, 08:32:18 PM
Just for kicks I messed with the tuper ware holster that came with the XD, even with tension screw completely loose. It takes a act of congress to skin that handgun efficiently. :o I'll order a Kaluban Cloak for it in the AM.

One other thing I noticed, if you stuff one in the pipe from a fully loaded mag and shake the gun, it's quiet and tight. If you then drop the mag with the one round out of the mag in the chamber. Top off the mag with one more round andnseat it back in the handgun so as to have a full mag and one in the pipe. If you then shake the handgun the mag internals/spring rattle like a freight trai. >:(

Did you try that with both mags? I tested that with both mine. You know how much I CAN'T STAND RATTLES!!! Mine both stay tight and don't make any noise :dunno:

I have never used that little crappy holster that came with it. I have a inside the pants holster and a serpa I use.
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: TheHunt on March 11, 2012, 09:21:58 PM: Very nice.... Congrats
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: washelkhunter on March 11, 2012, 09:25:44 PM: Good choice!
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: Biggerhammer on March 11, 2012, 09:31:03 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on March 11, 2012, 09:15:30 PM
Quote from: Biggerhammer on March 11, 2012, 08:32:18 PM
Just for kicks I messed with the tuper ware holster that came with the XD, even with tension screw completely loose. It takes a act of congress to skin that handgun efficiently. :o I'll order a Kaluban Cloak for it in the AM.

One other thing I noticed, if you stuff one in the pipe from a fully loaded mag and shake the gun, it's quiet and tight. If you then drop the mag with the one round out of the mag in the chamber. Top off the mag with one more round andnseat it back in the handgun so as to have a full mag and one in the pipe. If you then shake the handgun the mag internals/spring rattle like a freight trai. >:(

Did you try that with both mags? I tested that with both mine. You know how much I CAN'T STAND RATTLES!!! Mine both stay tight and don't make any noise :dunno:

I have never used that little crappy holster that came with it. I have a inside the pants holster and a serpa I use.

I tried it with the other two mags, two rattle and one is tight and quiet.
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 11, 2012, 09:35:11 PM: Weird. What bullet are you testing it with? I have noticed a lot of difference in mag space between the hollow points and the fmj's. A little more angle on the hollow points and it gives them a little more slack in there. The fmjs with there fuller profile seem to really fit tight. You put one in the pipe and then 16 in the mag "on my 40" boy is it tight!
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: demontang on March 11, 2012, 09:44:43 PM: I love my stainless xd. But has anyone seen the new xds!!! I want one.
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: Biggerhammer on March 11, 2012, 09:45:10 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on March 11, 2012, 09:35:11 PM
Weird. What bullet are you testing it with? I have noticed a lot of difference in mag space between the hollow points and the fmj's. A little more angle on the hollow points and it gives them a little more slack in there. The fmjs with there fuller profile seem to really fit tight. You put one in the pipe and then 16 in the mag "on my 40" boy is it tight!

Winchester 230gr ball.
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 11, 2012, 09:48:00 PM: Gotcha :tup:
Title: Re: I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.
Post by: Alchase on March 12, 2012, 07:12:42 AM: The holster that comes with them sucks, though you make a very cool vehicle holster with that and the speed loader.