First Firearm Thread. - Page 39

replicant_argent · 04-18-2009, 11:56 PM

Wish me luck on my class and qual. on Sunday, gentlemen. I'm not worried about the class, just hope I don't have a gallon or so too much coffee to hit the range without embarrassment.

JE3146 · 04-19-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by -MG-

In fact, lets say.... H&K USP .45 final answer

http://www.hkparts.net/Pictures/HK%2...ound%20mag.JPG

K so you've gotten that far... now which one

And it might not just be the USP... the USP mags are interchangeable with one other H&K product line

elderboy02 · 04-19-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Wish me luck on my class and qual. on Sunday, gentlemen. I'm not worried about the class, just hope I don't have a gallon or so too much coffee to hit the range without embarrassment.

Good luck! We are pulling for you

JE3146 · 04-19-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by -MG-

In fact, lets say.... H&K USP .45 final answer

http://www.hkparts.net/Pictures/HK%2...ound%20mag.JPG

I'll just say close enough...

H&K USP .45 ACP Compact Tactical

So.... as the story regarding my friend goes. It basically began many years ago where I used to own an H&K USP .45 fullsize. It was much too large for my hands and because of financial issues I had to sell a gun, and it was the immediate choice as it just didn't fit me right. I loved that gun though and regretted selling it ever since. Years ago after that, I saw they had a USP .45 Compact that caught my attention at a gunshow that me and him were at. It fit my hand like a glove and from that day forth it was the handgun I said I would buy the day I won the lottery, because let's face it. H&K's are pricey. I only afforded my old one because I scored a good deal used on it (the reason they go for cheaper used is because they're so friggin big). This smaller one packed a hefty price tag, much higher than I could afford.

So fast forward up till recently. He begins asking me questions about this beast because he remembered I wanted one. It of course started making me lust over it again because it reminded me how much I wanted one. I was a little bummed because he was going to be buying one of these for himself... a gun I've been wanting for many years now.

Later did I find out, this research was in fact for me, as he bought this gun as a wedding present.

I'll get real photos soon, I promise

Stock photo above for now.

And the threaded barrel leaves room for some promising upgrades

JE3146 · 04-19-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Wish me luck on my class and qual. on Sunday, gentlemen. I'm not worried about the class, just hope I don't have a gallon or so too much coffee to hit the range without embarrassment.

Goodluck!!

Keep us posted.

elderboy02 · 04-19-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JE3146

I'll just say close enough...

H&K USP .45 ACP Compact Tactical

So.... as the story regarding my friend goes. It basically began many years ago where I used to own an H&K USP .45 fullsize. It was much too large for my hands and because of financial issues I had to sell a gun, and it was the immediate choice as it just didn't fit me right. I loved that gun though and regretted selling it ever since. Years ago after that, I saw they had a USP .45 Compact that caught my attention at a gunshow that me and him were at. It fit my hand like a glove and from that day forth it was the handgun I said I would buy the day I won the lottery, because let's face it. H&K's are pricey. I only afforded my old one because I scored a good deal used on it (the reason they go for cheaper used is because they're so friggin big). This smaller one packed a hefty price tag, much higher than I could afford.

So fast forward up till recently. He begins asking me questions about this beast because he remembered I wanted one. It of course started making me lust over it again because it reminded me how much I wanted one. I was a little bummed because he was going to be buying one of these for himself... a gun I've been wanting for many years now.

Later did I find out, this research was in fact for me, as he bought this gun as a wedding present.

I'll get real photos soon, I promise

Stock photo above for now.

And the threaded barrel leaves room for some promising upgrades

Very, very nice!

You gotta love the threaded barrel

JE3146 · 04-19-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Very, very nice!

You gotta love the threaded barrel

The bonus is I won't spend money I don't have on a suppressor, as I can't fill out the paperwork while I'm moving from location to location due to school and work

But in time... yes... it will be very nice

floydpink · 04-19-2009, 05:02 PM

Handgun advice please:

Does anyone have experience with the Springfield Armory XD 9?

I was looking at a nice used one and it really looks nice as well as concealable.

I hear a lot mentioned on Glock 26 27 and 19's, but am in the minority that isn't wild about them.

I realize they are built to withstand anything, but my time in the swamp is very rare and most of my time is on the street and find Glock's a little boxy and uncomfortable ion my hand and felt the XD to fit like a glove.

If I do get it, it will provide a dilemma about whether to carry it or my trust Smith Centennial Airweight 38 special.

replicant_argent · 04-19-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JE3146

Goodluck!!

Keep us posted.

It went well. Essentially I got personal training from the "guy that wrote the book" about the matter at hand in Minnesota. Just me and a 15 year old kid essentially "auditing" the class (a gift from his rabbi, no less.

)
My qual went very well, out of the 30 rounds only 3 were outside the center BM oval on the Transtar II target, the other three were conveniently in the next larger oval.

. Those were split between 2 mags of 15 at 15 and 21 feet respectively.I didn't grab it, it would have looked nice in the garage as a reminder.

replicant_argent · 04-19-2009, 06:37 PM

Nice HK, Jordan, the USP is a hell of a platform, I have shot the .40, but not the .45. I enjoyed it immensely, even though it was 15 years ago or so!

elderboy02 · 04-19-2009, 07:56 PM

I don't have any expreience with the XD9, but everyone I have talked with about them really like them. I say go for it.

Ratters · 04-19-2009, 08:30 PM

Ive shot a couple XDs and find them to be nice pieces for the money. If youre not going to use it for carry I recommend the 5" model.

04-19-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I don't have any expreience with the XD9, but everyone I have talked with about them really like them. I say go for it.

I've never heard anything about them that would make me think twice about getting one, but I don't have any first hand experience with them either.

SSatVT · 04-19-2009, 09:24 PM

I have an xd-40 service and have had no problems with it and factory magazines in the first 500 or so rounds that I have put through it. I do have problems with it returning to battery with a 13rd factory mag that I have though. I, though, can't carry my xd due to its size. I am just too thin (6' 3" 175 lb.) to carry it concealed.

The few people that I know with the xd-9 have reported the same in reliability. I say go for it.

Catfish · 04-20-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Handgun advice please:

Does anyone have experience with the Springfield Armory XD 9?

I was looking at a nice used one and it really looks nice as well as concealable.

I hear a lot mentioned on Glock 26 27 and 19's, but am in the minority that isn't wild about them.

I realize they are built to withstand anything, but my time in the swamp is very rare and most of my time is on the street and find Glock's a little boxy and uncomfortable ion my hand and felt the XD to fit like a glove.

If I do get it, it will provide a dilemma about whether to carry it or my trust Smith Centennial Airweight 38 special.

My primary carry gun is an XD-M. I will def. give it a

04-20-2009, 11:43 AM

I have a XD40 Subcompact, and I trust it enough for it to be my wifes carry gun.

hikari · 04-20-2009, 06:30 PM

I will contribute to the thread here are a few of my pic's
In case the pic's don't give it a way im kinda of a Sig guy.

I also do a Shoot-N-Smoke once in a while in Southern California
There is a thread in the Herf area if anyone wants in on the next round.

replicant_argent · 04-20-2009, 06:34 PM

awww... hell, Thomas....

I knew I was gonna need that drooly smiley again eventually.

smokeyandthebandit05 · 04-20-2009, 07:25 PM

Is that a SIG556?

Thrak · 04-20-2009, 07:36 PM

Nice Sigs... good to know there is another here.

Here's a new to me 229DAK... goes well with my other Sigs.

04-18-2009, 11:56 PM	#761
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Wish me luck on my class and qual. on Sunday, gentlemen. I'm not worried about the class, just hope I don't have a gallon or so too much coffee to hit the range without embarrassment. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

04-19-2009, 05:02 PM	#768
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Handgun advice please: Does anyone have experience with the Springfield Armory XD 9? I was looking at a nice used one and it really looks nice as well as concealable. I hear a lot mentioned on Glock 26 27 and 19's, but am in the minority that isn't wild about them. I realize they are built to withstand anything, but my time in the swamp is very rare and most of my time is on the street and find Glock's a little boxy and uncomfortable ion my hand and felt the XD to fit like a glove. If I do get it, it will provide a dilemma about whether to carry it or my trust Smith Centennial Airweight 38 special. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

04-19-2009, 06:37 PM	#770
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Nice HK, Jordan, the USP is a hell of a platform, I have shot the .40, but not the .45. I enjoyed it immensely, even though it was 15 years ago or so! __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

04-19-2009, 07:56 PM	#771
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I don't have any expreience with the XD9, but everyone I have talked with about them really like them. I say go for it.

04-19-2009, 08:30 PM	#772
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Ive shot a couple XDs and find them to be nice pieces for the money. If youre not going to use it for carry I recommend the 5" model.

04-19-2009, 09:24 PM	#774
SSatVT Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: Triad, NC Posts: 102 Trading: (2)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I have an xd-40 service and have had no problems with it and factory magazines in the first 500 or so rounds that I have put through it. I do have problems with it returning to battery with a 13rd factory mag that I have though. I, though, can't carry my xd due to its size. I am just too thin (6' 3" 175 lb.) to carry it concealed. The few people that I know with the xd-9 have reported the same in reliability. I say go for it. __________________

04-20-2009, 11:43 AM	#776
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First Firearm Thread. I have a XD40 Subcompact, and I trust it enough for it to be my wifes carry gun.

04-20-2009, 06:30 PM	#777
hikari Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: North Hollywood CA Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: First Firearm Thread. I will contribute to the thread here are a few of my pic's In case the pic's don't give it a way im kinda of a Sig guy. I also do a Shoot-N-Smoke once in a while in Southern California There is a thread in the Herf area if anyone wants in on the next round.

04-20-2009, 06:34 PM	#778
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: First Firearm Thread. awww... hell, Thomas.... I knew I was gonna need that drooly smiley again eventually. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

04-20-2009, 07:25 PM	#779
smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Is that a SIG556? __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

04-20-2009, 07:36 PM	#780
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: First Firearm Thread. Nice Sigs... good to know there is another here. Here's a new to me 229DAK... goes well with my other Sigs.