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Hydroshocks actually failed to expand in this video below. Granted, they aren't the plus P versions but I haven't found someone who has tested them from a short barrel.

I personally wouldn't take the chance when there are tested rounds that perform flawlessly.

124gr Hydroshocks


124gr HST
 
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Son went today and looked at the glock and the Springfield again. I bought the Springfield xd 9 mm 3.0" barrel. I only was hesitant because the 3" barrel. It looked and it's not that big of a difference in velocity. So I bought it because it fits my hand better no grip extension needed, I like the trigger better, it has the grip safety makes me feel more comfortable getting away from the thumb safety, it was $90.00 cheaper than the glock and let's face it it's a better looking gun. Glocks are ugly. I just kept coming back to the Springfield and saying oh I like this. I just wanted a 3.5" barrel.
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:popcorn: any range report yet? :2pistols:
 
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The one that stops the bad guy.

P3AT with Winchester Rangers for the pocket.
 
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No range report yet. I will shoot it Saturday and Sunday at my parents. I did get night sights put on it and I color filled it a nice bright metallic blue. It came out freaking fantastic. Picture sucks, but here's one. Here's the photo.
 

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Saltwater60 said:
Son went today and looked at the glock and the Springfield again. I bought the Springfield xd 9 mm 3.0" barrel. I only was hesitant because the 3" barrel. It looked and it's not that big of a difference in velocity. So I bought it because it fits my hand better no grip extension needed, I like the trigger better, it has the grip safety makes me feel more comfortable getting away from the thumb safety, it was $90.00 cheaper than the glock and let's face it it's a better looking gun. Glocks are ugly. I just kept coming back to the Springfield and saying oh I like this. I just wanted a 3.5" barrel.
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Good choice, not that you could go wrong with anyone of the above mentioned firearms. The XD-9 mod 2 sub is in my carry rotation also. The grip on the MOD 2 is pretty comfortable and as you said, it's just the right length and it's very reliable. Someone above mentioned watching Ammo quest on youtube. I highly agree with that and here's a link to it.


Watch the whole series if you have the time. You will be surprised how bad some rounds perform from a 3" barrel
 
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Saltwater60 said:
No range report yet. I will shoot it Saturday and Sunday at my parents. I did get night sights put on it and I color filled it a nice bright metallic blue. It came out freaking fantastic. Picture sucks, but here's one. Here's the photo.
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I'm really digging that blue color fill! Not really sure I like that they chose to put "grip zone" on the grips, but the blue fill makes it look good. Congrats on your purchase! I hope it shoots to your liking. Definitely let us know how it goes.
 
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Yeah, that color fill does look pretty sweet, subtle but a nice little addition.
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man you hit it on the head. That's what I was going for. A lot of people complain about the word grip zone written on the gun,but it does not bother me. I'd like to color film the xd on the blackstrap, but it's curved so it won't work. Thanks. I'm really happy with the color fill and feel of the gun. 2 days and I'll shoot it. I'll let you all know.

I'll watch the video and get the right ammo. I do know some don't perform well at all in 3" barrels. It's because the short barrel creates a lower velocity.
 
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So I shot it yesterday and today and I do like the gun. No issues at all. I shot it pretty well a bit to the left. It ate everything I threw at it. Cheap target loads and 3 types of hollow points. I found it comfortable to shoot it did not hurt my hand like the single stacks do. It's recoil was manageable and it has good capacity.

At the ejection port there is some brass scrapes there where it looks like some shells were hitting. Also the primer strikes were not clean on some shells. It seems like they were hit in an angle. All shells went off and ejected though.

Here's some targets let me know what you think. I shot the better groups at 13 ft and the other larger groups at 20-25 feet.
 

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I have an XDs 9mm 4" barrel. I like it for CCW. I put the powder precision spring and sear kit in and the trigger is great now. I kept the striker spring stock because the lighter spring was causing light strikes with my CCI small pistol primers.

I carry 124 or 147 federal HST.

For another single stack the shield 9mm is also a great pistol.

I have never fired a single stack glock.
 
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RugerGP said:
I have an XDs 9mm 4" barrel. I like it for CCW. I put the powder precision spring and sear kit in and the trigger is great now. I kept the striker spring stock because the lighter spring was causing light strikes with my CCI small pistol primers.

I carry 124 or 147 federal HST.

For another single stack the shield 9mm is also a great pistol.

I have never fired a single stack glock.
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I bought the 3" xd and I like it. I think I will some day buy the xdm 3.8" compact. For now I like the xd. It's more comfortable to shoot and more accurate then my last small ccw. I have replaced a few parts and was wondering about the powder river parts and will probably replace the firing pin with that. As for the trigger on the xd it's much nicer than the xds trigger. I don't really feel that I need to replace the trigger bar.
 
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I just got one, Haven't had the chance to shoot it yet. Can't wait. Fits like a glove. Got it with 3 mags and the LEM Trigger at BUD's.

 
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@Defilade I really like my P30, so I'm sure you'll like the SK. Love the feel and weight of it, love the action and how everything is just solid. It's reassuring. Not sure if you've ever shot an HK though, the sighting isn't the same as other American guns. Took me a minute to figure it out was me not knowing the gun. I also own a Shield, so learning to sight two different guns was a little bit of a curve.
 
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Vati said:
Watch the whole series if you have the time. You will be surprised how bad some rounds perform from a 3" barrel
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Yup. The Federal Hydra Shok 380acp performed fairly well. The reviewer was somewhat surprised given that it was an older technology round.
 
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