took my new pistol to the range

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Glad you like the XD 3.8. What range was that, and what was the distance to the target?

Personally, I think the proportions of the 3.8 are wonky - the grip looks too long with the truncated barrel. If SA would shorten the grip (and produce a Compact), it'd look more balanced. But that's just me :)
 

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I have the full size XDM and the grip is still too long for that size gun, IMO. Since the 3.8 and FS share the same grip and mags (19 rds!) it would seem overly bottom heavy.
They are nice guns just a bit "wonky" in proportion. I never planned to CC my XDM but it makes a nice home gun.
Too bad they are considered ESP in IDPA.
 

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Glad you like the XD 3.8. What range was that, and what was the distance to the target?

Personally, I think the proportions of the 3.8 are wonky - the grip looks too long with the truncated barrel. If SA would shorten the grip (and produce a Compact), it'd look more balanced. But that's just me :)

Canadian Valley Range(Banner); The distance was short..maybe 5 yards. A lot of people say the the proportions are weird but i really like it. I like the way the gun recoils and it is very controlable and i think its due to the way the gun is balanced. I hope they do make a compact version so i can pick that one up too!
 

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Nice shooting. I just sold my 3.8 last night. Nice gun, but I just didn't care for it too much. Glad you're enjoying it!

thanks! i dont think i was shooting my best. I was really focusing on how the gun felt and feeling out the trigger pull and stuff. the square targets on the left and right were the last ones i shot at and i tried to get some good groups on those.
 

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Glad you like the XD 3.8. What range was that, and what was the distance to the target?

Personally, I think the proportions of the 3.8 are wonky - the grip looks too long with the truncated barrel. If SA would shorten the grip (and produce a Compact), it'd look more balanced. But that's just me :)

I agree... looks kinda funny.
 

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