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  • peetyboy
    Hey guys & gals Dad was in the hospital in tyler last week for surgry
    so I took some time off and while i was up there in between visits My bro. and I check out a indoor range. We are going to take a course at frontsite so we were checking out a few pistols (good reason to buy a new one hehe)and we shot a xd9 I really like and so did he were are going to each get a 9mm and a 40. Doghouse her i come lol[:D][:D][:D][:D]

    taz
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  • peetyboy
    Springfield has 3 inch and 4 inch 9mm. Besides concealed carry which I cannot do, which is a better gun for blinking at the range with my son? The 3 inch has a shorter grip than the 4 inch and that is all the difference is according to Springfield but I thought I'd let owners weigh in. Thanks!
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  • peetyboy
    Well my New springfield Arms XD came in today and I was able to go visit it, which I can continue to do until the ATF sees fit to give it to me. I want to thank Eric and Melinda for putting this together and keeping us informed while the deal was in progress.
    Now for a little Rant

    How can the ATF keep a gun for a period of time while they research me or what ever it is that they do. which by the way is nothing except make you wait.what is it that they hope to learn about me that they don't already know from making me wait every other time I purchased a gun, 4 since dec. 1 2007 and 4 more since the begining of this year.
    And yes I am a CCW weapons permit holder.
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  • peetyboy
    I'm thinking about getting one in .40 or maybe .357 Sig. Anyone have one? What caliber? How do you like it? Appreciate any comments. Thanks.
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  • peetyboy
    I went into a local shop, and they had a brand new .45 Springfield XD Service model (13+1) with a 4" barrel. It comes with the speed loader, holster, and double mag holders

    They are asking $555, what do you guys think?
    I was thinking of getting a used RIA 1911 for $460 with no accessories.
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  • peetyboy
    40 v 45

    I know a few of you have both but if you could only have one of them which would it be

    Im planing on getting one and use it for carry
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  • peetyboy
    I just bought my first XD from Cabelas new store in WV. Paid $329.99 for it. It seems they were supposed to be $389.99 but there was a misprint in there ad. It was such a good deal my FFL dealer bought a couple of them. They still had some left when I got off the phone. If any one is intrested in one heck of a deal here is the number to the store 304-238-0120. just stay on the line and ask for the firearms dept. I'm in Washington state and they are shipping for $35 or $40. I just hope someone else is able to as good a deal as I did. I can hardly wait to get back from Japan and take it to the range.

    Greg.

    Takeoffs are optional, landings are mandatory.
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  • peetyboy
    Anyone know where you can buy XD barrels? Specifically .357sig?

    May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.
    - General George Patton Jr
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  • dheffley
    The 4" is better.
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  • tysonagreen
    If concealed carry is not an option I would go with the 4 inch. I have one in .40 and like it. The extra inch of barrel should make it a little easier to shoot.
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  • Dakota308
    if you get the 4 in compact the grip size is dependant on the mag to where you can have the shorter grip or the extended grip if you choose and you get the best of both worlds
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  • peetyboy
    quote:Originally posted by Dakota308
    if you get the 4 in compact the grip size is dependant on the mag to where you can have the shorter grip or the extended grip if you choose and you get the best of both worlds


    They don't sell the 9mm in compact unfortunately.
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  • cce1302
    if you're not going to CCW, get the 4" or even the 5"
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  • ljwrench
    I just bought a XD-40 Subcompact for a CCW but if I weren't going to carry it I would buy either the compact 4" or the full size. Like Dakota said, if you get the compact you get the shorty mag and the longer mag. Mines hard to hold while shooting with the short mag so while at the range I use the long one. Have you looked at the tactical 5"? I love mine.
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  • Maalox
    My wife has the XD-9 subcompact (3") and I have the XD-40 in 4". Although I like them both, the subcompact 9mm has a little more "Bark" to it. As mentioned above, I would also recommend the 4" for range work.
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  • William81
    I have the XD-40 Tactical. Great firearm, accurate and fun to shoot.
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  • Permanently deleted user
    I'd recommend the 4 or 5" for plinking or home defense.
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  • goldeneagle76
    I would go with the 4" if carry is not an option. I have the 4" compact XD45 and it is pretty darn accurate. I love mine.
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  • smellslikemichigan
    quote:Originally posted by peetyboy
    Springfield has 3 inch and 4 inch 9mm. Besides concealed carry which I cannot do, which is a better gun for blinking at the range with my son? The 3 inch has a shorter grip than the 4 inch and that is all the difference is according to Springfield but I thought I'd let owners weigh in. Thanks!

    i carry the 3, but my vote is for the 4 or 5 for blinking (or plinking)
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  • ladams
    For just plinking you will want the longer barrel. It should be a little more accurate and have a bit less recoil movement.
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  • Nighthawk
    I would go with the 4 for any purpose.
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  • mr_floppy
    Longer sight radius. = better accuracy

    As in rifles the longer the barrel = higher velocity.

    go longer if no CCW
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  • watrulookinat
    The 4" barrel.
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  • kiwibird1
    5 inch for plinking.
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  • Mk 19
    Go for the five, besides the greater sight radious it also ballences better in the hand, that will lead to better accuracy.
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  • Spring Creek
    Go with the "EMP" greatest little CC pistol I've found.
    And I've tried a dozen or more.
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  • peetyboy
    quote:Originally posted by Spring Creek
    Go with the "EMP" greatest little CC pistol I've found.
    And I've tried a dozen or more.



    Too expensive!!!!
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