Springfield XD accuracy

[CylonGlitch]

After renting a Springfield XD several times, my wife purchased one. But after having it for a year now and shooting it a half dozen times, the accuracy is horrible. I mean it is all over the place.

I have cleaned it, oiled it, and stripped it after every use. It has never really been as accurate as the ones I rented. My wife is disappointed.

Should I send it back to them? Is there something I could do to improve the accuracy before sending it back? If I have to send it back, do I need to go through a FFL?

Thanks!

[Carsgunsandchics]

What ammo have you been using? And have you had anyone else try it for accuracy?

[boltstop]

I have an XD45 and no problems with accuracy.

Just call SA.

But before that let someone else try it for accuracy.

[ExtremeX]

Where are you located? I'll put my money on its not the gun...

I'll shoot it for you.


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[gunprofit]

Not only would I ask what kind of ammo, I would ask what caliber. If it is a 40 caliber and you have been shooting Winchester "Q" Loads (White Box), ammo, your 50 foot groups are going to be 3 1/2" or more. The 9mm is almost as bad. Also, what do you consider horrible accuracy? For me, I certainly would not expect much as the Springfield XD. With top notch reloads tailored to your gun, 25 yard groups would be around 2 to 2 1/2" in the 40 caliber and a little better with the 9mm.

The XD, the Glocks, and all those type of guns are geared to be reliable and produce combat accuracy. Definitely are not target guns.

[gunprofit]

Not only would I ask what kind of ammo, I would ask what caliber. If it is a 40 caliber and you have been shooting Winchester "Q" Loads (White Box), ammo, your 50 foot groups are going to be 3 1/2" or more. The 9mm is almost as bad. Also, what do you consider horrible accuracy? For me, I certainly would not expect much as the Springfield XD. With top notch reloads tailored to your gun, 25 yard groups would be around 2 to 2 1/2" in the 40 caliber and a little better with the 9mm.

The XD, the Glocks, and all those type of guns are geared to be reliable and produce combat accuracy. Definitely are not target guns.

[NorCalRT]

How much cleaning and oiling are you doing? They don't need much and it's easy to over do it. Try not cleaning it a for a few range trips and see if it gets better, also have other people shoot it and see how they do. Past that, nothing wrong with sending it in, no ffl needed. If you do go that route, don't be shocked if it comes back and still isn't perfect, just the nature of it. Sell it as a project gun for someone who likes tinkering and move on.

[jeffafa]

What distance are you shooting from? What do you consider "all over the place"? I have a XD9 service (it belongs to my wife now but that's a whole different story) and the gun is plenty accurate. It has a mushier trigger than any of my other guns, but understanding that, getting to the wall and then using proper trigger technique seems to get the job done.

[sammy]

Where are you located? I'll put my money on its not the gun...

I'll shoot it for you.


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Yep, I agree.

If you are in the East Bay PM me. I can help.

[thiennuci]

My XD 9 and 45 are plenty accurate. I would say let someone else try to shoot it. If it is still way off then send it back and I'm sure Springfield will make it right.

[noozeyeguy]

My XD45 is accurate enough that I'm comfortable going with it as my go-to HD weapon. My range time with it is mostly Freedom reloads, and the holes are pretty much where I want them.

That said, a great shot I ain't.

[SonofWWIIDI]

+1 on letting someone else shoot it before sending it back to Springfield.

Also, regardless of the outcome, install a powder river trigger kit (drop-in is just fine). It is a much better trigger than the stock one. JMHO

[Mr.Caketown]

Well OP if you let me shoot it ill re affirm your decision that its the gun and not you


btw per his other posts he is located in OC

I live in South OC (RSM area). Will ship.

[Zartan]

Pic of target and grip on gun?

[Melo4x4]

My XD40 is pretty accurate. When my shots are all over the place it is me.