XD-9 Tactical for USPSA?

1SOW · February 4, 2008, 09:36 PM

Any experience or recommendations on this gun?

My son and I are fairly new to USPSA shooting (Production). He's considering the XD Tactical. I handled one and it fit my small hands/short finger much better than my CZ 75B. We'll shoot it before we get serious. He's shooting a Sig P239 with 10rd mags, and moving up 'fast'.
Maybe we both want one.
I'm not a big polymer/plastic fan.

Thanks in advance for any helpful information.

glockopop · February 4, 2008, 11:01 PM

The XD is probably the most popular "unGlock" in USPSA Production, particularly the tactical version. Like a Glock, they're perfectly serviceable out of the box, but can easily be enhanced into a top notch competition gun if you're so inclined.

A good resource for the competitive XD shooter is http://www.pistolgear.com. They carry pretty much any worthwhile accessory you could want, and they're also the home of Canyon Creek gunsmithing, which is one of the most highly regarded XD gunsmiths among the competitors who shoot XDs.

1SOW · February 4, 2008, 11:55 PM

Thanks for the recommendation (?). Coming from a Glock guy I have to respect it.

Good website too. Thanks

9mm1033 · February 5, 2008, 12:59 PM

I shoot the 9mm Tactical in USPSA Production. She's smooth and well fitted for that division. I had it tuned, but out of the box would work fine. Good luck and go after those Glock's, they seem to dominate Production.

Bob Hostetter · February 6, 2008, 11:22 AM

The XD is an excellent choice for Production division. It has the ability to have the trigger tuned much better then the Glock.

9mm1033 · February 6, 2008, 03:03 PM

Woooooooo, nice stippling job. Did you do that?

Bob Hostetter · February 6, 2008, 04:35 PM

We offer complete services for the XD and manufacture most of the aftermarkets available for them.

1SOW · February 6, 2008, 06:17 PM

Sounds like enthusiasm for the HD Tactical.

P.S. That was nice stippling!

February 4, 2008, 09:36 PM	#1
1SOW Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: South TX Posts: 269	XD-9 Tactical for USPSA? Any experience or recommendations on this gun? My son and I are fairly new to USPSA shooting (Production). He's considering the XD Tactical. I handled one and it fit my small hands/short finger much better than my CZ 75B. We'll shoot it before we get serious. He's shooting a Sig P239 with 10rd mags, and moving up 'fast'. Maybe we both want one. I'm not a big polymer/plastic fan. Thanks in advance for any helpful information.

February 4, 2008, 11:01 PM	#2
glockopop Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2005 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 922	The XD is probably the most popular "unGlock" in USPSA Production, particularly the tactical version. Like a Glock, they're perfectly serviceable out of the box, but can easily be enhanced into a top notch competition gun if you're so inclined. A good resource for the competitive XD shooter is http://www.pistolgear.com. They carry pretty much any worthwhile accessory you could want, and they're also the home of Canyon Creek gunsmithing, which is one of the most highly regarded XD gunsmiths among the competitors who shoot XDs. __________________ I've only got two hands, but I've been known to carry three Glocks. RZA

February 4, 2008, 11:55 PM	#3
1SOW Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: South TX Posts: 269	glockopop: Thanks for the recommendation (?). Coming from a Glock guy I have to respect it. Good website too. Thanks

February 5, 2008, 12:59 PM	#4
9mm1033 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2005 Location: A big city with far too many cars and people. Posts: 932	I shoot the 9mm Tactical in USPSA Production. She's smooth and well fitted for that division. I had it tuned, but out of the box would work fine. Good luck and go after those Glock's, they seem to dominate Production. __________________ No one reads or cares what is written in ones signature box. So I'm not writing anything worth reading or remembering.

February 6, 2008, 11:22 AM	#5
Bob Hostetter Member Join Date: May 15, 2007 Location: So Calif Posts: 60	The XD is an excellent choice for Production division. It has the ability to have the trigger tuned much better then the Glock. __________________ Bob Hostetter

February 6, 2008, 03:03 PM	#6
9mm1033 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2005 Location: A big city with far too many cars and people. Posts: 932	Woooooooo, nice stippling job. Did you do that? __________________ No one reads or cares what is written in ones signature box. So I'm not writing anything worth reading or remembering.

February 6, 2008, 04:35 PM	#7
Bob Hostetter Member Join Date: May 15, 2007 Location: So Calif Posts: 60	We offer complete services for the XD and manufacture most of the aftermarkets available for them. __________________ Bob Hostetter

February 6, 2008, 06:17 PM	#8
1SOW Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: South TX Posts: 269	Thanks to everyone. Sounds like enthusiasm for the HD Tactical. P.S. That was nice stippling!