First Range Report w/ New SA XD9mm

[shootin]

I just bought my new Springfield Armory XD 9mm today and couldnt wait to take it to the range.
First impression with the new hardware was that I liked it. Came with a good sturdy case, two 10rd magazines, a holster and mag holster.
Everything looked good with the gun.
I shot two boxes of Remington 115gr UMC with no mishaps at all. Everything fed well and every round went bang and every round was ejected perfectly.
However, I was kind of dissappointed with the accuracy of the gun.
I shot about 150 rounds at about 10 yards and I must say I wasnt very happy. I am trying to post pictures of my targets but my downloaded isnt working.
Every 8 shots or so it would send a stray shot like 3-5 inches wide or low and high. I couldnt understand why. Is there a break in period with this gun or something ? My accuracy with my Rossi 1-5/8" .357 is more accurate than this gun at that range.
I am going to practice more and get used to the gun and figure it out.
Overall I would say I like the gun but I am concered about the accuracy on the initial outing.

[tiko]

The Rem UMC is not the best ammo, the charges may not be even in the rounds, so low or high happen.

[OneSevenDeuce]

Hmm, yeah, might want to look at the ammo. There is no reason an XD should be that inconsistent at 10 yds.

[auditech79]

I found the exact same results with my XD and the remington UMC ammo. I threw in 115gr Magtec ammo and it came down to 2" groups from 4" groups at the same distance.
I also found that the slide wouldn't lock when the mag was empty sometimes using that ammo, its just crap IMO.

[mif_slim]

It's the ammo and shooter, not the gun. Great review though!

Here's an idea of a xd matced with good ammo at 15 yards off hand:

[Crazed_SS]

XD accuracy is OK. This is how mine shot when I first got it.

[shootin]

Okay so what ammo would you guys recommend for my second outing ? I paid $12.99 for the Remington but i'll pay a little more but not too much more.

[Crazed_SS]

I usually shoot whatever Walmart has.. WWB, Blazer Brass, Federal, etc.