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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2013 16:47:45 GMT -5
I've carried a LCP for awhile now and believe it's a good choice, both easy to conceal and I believe the 380 will do the job if necessary, buttttt I've decided to make a change for no other reason other than that I sometimes like to change things up. Anyhow, I horse traded some things around and went out bought me a new Springfield XDS 45acp.... Just shot a couple boxes of reloads so far and it seems to be a keeper. So far it's been reliable and accurate both. It's also going to hide well. Single stack mag and a 3" barrel makes it easy. I like the thought of a little more bang for your buck if needed.
Zen
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Post by 03mossy on Feb 25, 2013 17:30:55 GMT -5
You are going to like it even more the more you shoot it. Both my father and father in law each have the new xds and both are happy campers. I also just upgraded my carry from an LCP to an M&P shield and couldn't be happier. Now go find a good holster and your set. Heres a pic of my Shield in my everyday carry holster.   |
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Post by wilmsmeyer on Feb 25, 2013 19:53:20 GMT -5
I saw some you tube vid's of a guy shooting that small 45 over a chrony. He was getting speeds in the 500-600 fps range with big spreads. Does anyone have any hard data on stuff like that?
One of the "kids" at camp got a .45 XDS this fall and loves it but we never chronied it. If it does speed test that low I wonder if that would impede penetration. I guess I wouldn't want to shoot at hard targets at those speeds....things would maybe bounce all over the place and maybe back at the shooter.
It is a vary compact piece I must say
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2013 20:09:56 GMT -5
I saw some you tube vid's of a guy shooting that small 45 over a chrony. He was getting speeds in the 500-600 fps range with big spreads. Does anyone have any hard data on stuff like that? One of the "kids" at camp got a .45 XDS this fall and loves it but we never chronied it. If it does speed test that low I wonder if that would impede penetration. I guess I wouldn't want to shoot at hard targets at those speeds....things would maybe bounce all over the place and maybe back at the shooter. It is a vary compact piece I must say I plan on shooting it through a chrono.. The reloads I shot today averaged 775-800fps in my 5" barrel 1911. I read on the xds forum that you lose around 100 fps compared to a full barrel. I'll shoot it side by side with my 1911. I had a Springfield Compact 45 with a 4" barrel and there wasn't much of a difference. This new one is a little bulldog that's for sure. Let you know in the next day or so. 03 mossy... That's a nice setup you got there.. I looked at the shield [nice pistol].... But I wanted a 45 and liked the size of the XDS Zen |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2013 18:20:19 GMT -5
I saw some you tube vid's of a guy shooting that small 45 over a chrony. He was getting speeds in the 500-600 fps range with big spreads. Does anyone have any hard data on stuff like that? One of the "kids" at camp got a .45 XDS this fall and loves it but we never chronied it. If it does speed test that low I wonder if that would impede penetration. I guess I wouldn't want to shoot at hard targets at those speeds....things would maybe bounce all over the place and maybe back at the shooter. It is a vary compact piece I must say Here's some hard data for you Wilms..... 5 shots each string I went out today with my chrono, my XDS .45 [3" barrel], my 1911 .45 [5" barrel] , one box of 200gn LSWC/ 5.2gns W231, and one box of 230gn LRN 5.2gns W231... Same bullet and same powder load for each gun... Here's the lowdown... [XDS] 3" barrel String #1 200gn LSWC 761 756 768 796 736 763avg ES 60 String #2 230gn LRN 723 767 761 772 726 749avg ES 49 [1911] 5" barrel String#1 200gn LSWC 834 842 787 848 832 828avg ES 61 String#2 230gn LRN 796 792 831 820 802 808avg ES 39 These reloads were all thrown with a RCBS Uni Flow Powder measure so there will always be a slight variance in speed. Seems to me the 3" barrel is not losing as much you originally thought... They definately won't be bouncing back in your face. A 230 gn bullet going at 750fps will ruin anyones day.. The 200gn bullets are a little less on the recoil end and the LSWC's feed and function perfectly every time you pull the trigger..... I'm happy Zen |
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Post by wilmsmeyer on Feb 28, 2013 5:14:21 GMT -5
That's good news and surely plenty of thump!!
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