Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Taking the XD Mod.3 to 200 Yards” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/taking-the-xd-mod-3-to-200-yards/.
Taking the XD Mod.3 to 200 Yards
- Thread starter Mike H.
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BassCliff
Professional
Hi!
That was very encouraging. It gives me something to strive for.
This is my first optic pistol and I'm still getting familiar with it. I've had a few good groups at ten yards so I'll be gradually working my way out to twenty five. I like to practice every chance I get.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
That was very encouraging. It gives me something to strive for.
This is my first optic pistol and I'm still getting familiar with it. I've had a few good groups at ten yards so I'll be gradually working my way out to twenty five. I like to practice every chance I get. Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
powerboatr
Professional
there is no way my old shaky ass could hit the 200 yard target anywhere near the circle with a xd pistol
it would be dumb fat luck if it did
it would be dumb fat luck if it did
This. 200 yards is a Long way for this old man. I see to shoot rifles out to 600 but a pistol at 200? I wish..
Annihilator
Emissary
He77, I can’t even see that far let alone shoot a pistol at that distance…..
, for my old eyes anyway. 
A rest at 7 yards doesn't turn in good results? Wow. What did Springfield Armory tell you when you contacted them about it?
Mine does very well, but 200 yards is well outside of my skill level. I used to be able to hit at 100 yards - but that was several years (and eyeglass prescriptions) ago.
Belt Fed
Ronin
I never contacted them yet. i have no doubt they would correct the problem.A rest at 7 yards doesn't turn in good results? Wow. What did Springfield Armory tell you when you contacted them about it?
Mine does very well, but 200 yards is well outside of my skill level. I used to be able to hit at 100 yards - but that was several years (and eyeglass prescriptions) ago.
BassCliff
Professional
Hi,
I just remembered. A few years ago, while I was in CA, I was on the firing line at my local outdoor range with my youngest daughter. The range had recently put up a bunch of new steel targets at various distances, out to 200 yards. Using my original XD9 Service pistol and iron sights, I was able to hit a pig silhouette at 50 yards, 8 out of 10 times while free standing. The RO was a little impressed. Unfortunately my eyes have not gotten any better since then.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
I just remembered. A few years ago, while I was in CA, I was on the firing line at my local outdoor range with my youngest daughter. The range had recently put up a bunch of new steel targets at various distances, out to 200 yards. Using my original XD9 Service pistol and iron sights, I was able to hit a pig silhouette at 50 yards, 8 out of 10 times while free standing. The RO was a little impressed. Unfortunately my eyes have not gotten any better since then.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
belladonna
Hellcat
Mine shoots well (it's as accurate as I am ). It feels good (better than my Hellcat, actually) and it runs anything I feed it so far with no issues. It is one of the better guns I have acquired for the price. HOWEVER....I can barely see 200 yards, but it would be fun to try.
). It feels good (better than my Hellcat, actually) and it runs anything I feed it so far with no issues. It is one of the better guns I have acquired for the price. HOWEVER....I can barely see 200 yards, but it would be fun to try.
Jfal
Hellcat
I don't own private property with shooting rights. Thus I'm limited to public ranges. None allow pistols beyond 25 yards (except one that allows 5" barrel "hunting" pistols/revolvers in calibers larger than 9mm to shoot at the 50yd). Thus, I'll never know.
Cool that others are able to do this....but for me (IRL) a pistol is for 15 yards or less...and I live in a free state (go figure).
Edit: I have a 10mm Ronin 1911 that I could shoot at the 50 yard range...but I can't see the point since I'd miss most shots shooting freehand.
Cool that others are able to do this....but for me (IRL) a pistol is for 15 yards or less...and I live in a free state (go figure).
Edit: I have a 10mm Ronin 1911 that I could shoot at the 50 yard range...but I can't see the point since I'd miss most shots shooting freehand.
Skunkhouse
Master Class
Fun video
Have you contacted customer service to have it looked at and see if anything can be done?
Belt Fed
Ronin
Not yet, i'm sure they will fix it. probably needs a barrel. everything looks straight on it.
Give them a call. I'm sure they would gladly get it in spec for you.