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  1. 06-07-2009, 10:14 PM #1
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    Default Got a new pistol.

    i was out yesterday and went into a local Gun shop just to see what he had in stock, saw this and fell in love.....LoL i took a gun of mine and traded for it and am very happy w/ the way the gun shoots. i also went fri and applied for my carry permit. It is a Springfield XD-40 cal., this is my second springfield but my first compact pistol. it is a little thick for concealed carry, but under my shirt w/ the in the pant holster i got also u can barely notice it (but i dont carry it yet, just testing it out for when i get my permit)

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    congrats, it's a nice gun, just hope you can handle the kick on the subcompact.
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    I've got a XD45 and LOVE it. I've put every different kind of round I could find through it and can't seem to get it to jam lol. Mine is my best friend. If I leave the house, it's with me. I do want another for concealed carry though, something smaller!
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    ^My cousins wife just got the XD45 and its a nice gun. Congrats on the new purchase of the compact .40. I have been wanting a compact .40 for a while now.
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    I had the service edition and loved mine. Sold it when I came over to Italy since no personally owned weapons are allowed. Great handgun.
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    Quote Originally Posted by shagwAg3n
    congrats, it's a nice gun, just hope you can handle the kick on the subcompact.
    LoL thanks. Nah the kick isn't that bad for a 3" barrel. I have show a snubnose 44 mag. so this thing is like a 22 compard to that. Thanks everyone for all the input I have the 4" version in 40 also and as far as polymer pistols go springfield is hands downthe best IMO.I just got this compact b/c the giy pretty much traded me even for an older gun and I have been wanting something for concealed carry for a while now.its not very concealable w/ the high cap. mag in it but w/ the shorter mag its not too bad. Next up when I get a little extra money is a 1911 though.
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    hell yeah man nice gun! lets go to the range soon.
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    Hooooaaahhhh!!!! Lol. Nice pistol there partner!
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    LoL thanks. Yeah slovic we might try to hit one up one day. And chris...u need to get one so we can go to the range before u leave.
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    good pickup
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    thanks.
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    A .40 man.... a .45 would have been suffice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by b16EG-HaTcH
    LoL thanks. Nah the kick isn't that bad for a 3" barrel. I have show a snubnose 44 mag. so this thing is like a 22 compard to that. Thanks everyone for all the input I have the 4" version in 40 also and as far as polymer pistols go springfield is hands downthe best IMO.I just got this compact b/c the giy pretty much traded me even for an older gun and I have been wanting something for concealed carry for a while now.its not very concealable w/ the high cap. mag in it but w/ the shorter mag its not too bad. Next up when I get a little extra money is a 1911 though.

    Best thing I read in this thread. I hope you enjoy it. Now go shoot 2-3k rounds through it and send us a range report with what you learned.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Truegiant
    Best thing I read in this thread. I hope you enjoy it. Now go shoot 2-3k rounds through it and send us a range report with what you learned.
    yeah well money is tight and i know springfields are good guns, and it is all i can afford right now. when i worked at bass pro in savannah i wanted to get one so now i finally did. but when i get the money i think i want a kimber 1911 but i have had a few ppl tell me not to waste the money on a kimber....so i dont know i will start researching when i get serious after i get back from basic training.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GSRtegŪ
    A .40 man.... a .45 would have been suffice.
    nah im not trying to over compensate for anything by buying a "big gun" ............... but seriously a 40 is plenty for concealed carry/range fun. so im happy. an i will have a 45 soon enough.
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    Quote Originally Posted by b16EG-HaTcH
    yeah well money is tight and i know springfields are good guns, and it is all i can afford right now. when i worked at bass pro in savannah i wanted to get one so now i finally did. but when i get the money i think i want a kimber 1911 but i have had a few ppl tell me not to waste the money on a kimber....so i dont know i will start researching when i get serious after i get back from basic training.

    Basic training huh. What branch? What MOS?

    You dont need a .45 = Good shot placement and the ability to actually be effective with a pistol is first. Take a couple of good pistol classes and you will be set.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Truegiant
    Basic training huh. What branch? What MOS?

    You dont need a .45 = Good shot placement and the ability to actually be effective with a pistol is first. Take a couple of good pistol classes and you will be set.
    army. 19d cavalry scout.yeah i grew up shooting, so im not new to it by any means. its just a 45 is over kill for what i am using it for. now when i get my 1911 for a fun gun then i will have me a 45.
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    Quote Originally Posted by b16EG-HaTcH
    army. 19d cavalry scout.yeah i grew up shooting, so im not new to it by any means. its just a 45 is over kill for what i am using it for. now when i get my 1911 for a fun gun then i will have me a 45.

    Wow, a scout huh. Thats like the 3rd gayest MOS in the army. haha. Glad to know your atleast volunteering to fight for your country. If you have any questions about the army let me know. I have been active duty for the last almost 4 years. And remember this and dont forget...

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    lol some of my friends in savannah are 11b 3rd ID. what rank are you?? i would assume (and u know what they say about assuming) w/ 4 yrs u are around e-4, e-5 or did u come in w/ a degree ?? and as long as it is 3rd gayest then im good b/c that means there is gayer....
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    I came in with a degree. E5 soon to be promotable and a 6. I am either getting out soon or going to OCS. I have not decided yet. Good luck with basic.
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    yeah i thought about 11b, but i scored so high on my ASVAB that (above the 31 it takes for 11 bang bang) they didnt want to waste my resources in the grunts...LoL im j/k i wanted a combat MOS and i have alot of friends that were 19d in the guard, and recon is sounds fun. i have also gotten airborne signed in my contract so that will be fun as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Truegiant
    I came in with a degree. E5 soon to be promotable and a 6. I am either getting out soon or going to OCS. I have not decided yet. Good luck with basic.
    nice. staff sgt. would look good. and OCS is deff a way to go. thanks.
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