XDm 45 vs XDs 45

[groundhog34]

I have both a XDm 45 compact 3.8 and a XDs 45 3.3. The XDm at 10 yards puts 10 rounds into a 3 inch circle the XDs into a pie plate at the same distance with 1 or 2 rounds into the bullseye. The XDm has a "match" barrel and 1/2 inch longer barrel but what else could explain the substantial difference in accuracy? Is there a difference in the trigger action? If so what is the difference and does that difference make the XDs inherently less accurate?

 

[B.O.F.H.]

The trigger is worse on the xds. A smaller grip to hold on to, and more perceived recoil all add up to larger groups. At least in my experience.

 

[Mainsail]

How long have you had the XDs? The trigger on that gun will improve substantially after you shoot it OR dry-fire it a few hundred times. Mine was borderline bad, but noticeably smoothed up after 500 or so dry-fires.

 

[giggitygiggity]

Not sure about you, but I've shot two different XDS-45 pistols and make one small ragged hole as long as I do my part. My buddy was all over the place shooting my XDS though. It might just be the way the gun fits you.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

A narrower grip on the XDs will likely change your trigger reach and how you pull the trigger. That'd do it. Most people shoot full sized guns better.

 

[kvtcomdo]

Xds @ 10 yards, literally out of the box,(45ACP) shot a 2 inch group.

Recoil sensitivity or trigger most likely.

 

[Bo]

I have 4 XD's. 4 45's and 1 9mm. I have no problem shooting them except the XDS. I put the spring kit from Powder River in it, didn't really notice much difference. I know it's just me but, if you don't have confidence in the pistol you're carrying, might as well get rid of it.