Pulled the Trigger...pun intended [Archive] - Debate Policy

darin

11-06-2008, 08:17 PM

After firing 50 rounds thru a rental at a local gun shop/indoor range, I decided I felt VERY comfortable with the Springfield XD in the .40 version. So - I did it.

:)

http://www.d-mphotos.com/images/misc/xd40.jpg

http://www.d-mphotos.com/images/misc/xd40_2.jpg

http://www.d-mphotos.com/images/misc/xd40_3.jpg

My wife shot the 9mm version and felt very comfortable to her - she liked it more than the Glock we also rented. I think she'll get one soon.

retiredman

11-06-2008, 08:22 PM

congratulations. perhaps, if you are lucky, you'll get to gun down a trick-or-treater who is knocking on your door next halloween.:lol:

Mr. P

11-06-2008, 08:24 PM

Nice! :beer: It does look just like a Glock. I'll try an post a pic for comparison.

Oh...I like the safety features on it that the glock doesn't have.

darin

11-06-2008, 08:27 PM

congratulations. perhaps, if you are lucky, you'll get to gun down a trick-or-treater who is knocking on your door next halloween.:lol:

That's funny to you, Virgil? Please go away.

darin

11-06-2008, 08:34 PM

Nice! :beer: It does look just like a Glock. I'll try an post a pic for comparison.

Oh...I like the safety features on it that the glock doesn't have.

Thanks! Mary and I rented tonite - me the xd40 and her the glock - 19? Was it? anywho - after 10 rounds w/ the glock I got her the xd9 which she thought felt nicer in her hand. She put about 30 more round through paper. Kids stood back behind the firing points (wearing goggles/ear protection); it was nice to expose them to the sport and do something 'as a family' :)

Indeed, I like the safety features as well. Plus, again, the gun just felt right to me.

:)

hjmick

11-06-2008, 08:39 PM

Nice, congratulations. A buddy of mine picked up an XD .45 a couple of years ago, he loves it.

I'm getting set to plop down the cash for a new Ruger .357.

darin

11-06-2008, 08:39 PM

Nice! :beer: It does look just like a Glock. I'll try an post a pic for comparison.

Oh...I like the safety features on it that the glock doesn't have.

Thanks! Mary and I rented tonite - me the xd40 and her the glock - 19? Was it? anywho - after 10 rounds w/ the glock I got her the xd9 which she thought felt nicer in her hand. She put about 30 more round through paper. Kids stood back behind the firing points (wearing goggles/ear protection); it was nice to expose them to the sport and do something 'as a family' :)

Indeed, I like the safety features as well. Plus, again, the gun just felt right to me.

:)

5stringJeff

11-06-2008, 08:43 PM

My next pistol is an H&K .45.

hjmick

11-06-2008, 08:53 PM

My next pistol is an H&K .45.

Hard to beat the Colt 1911. Just make sure you get one bult prior to 1983 or after 1986.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/hjmc3rd/IMG_0028.jpg

Yurt

11-06-2008, 10:47 PM

very cool. think i may get me one of those or something similar for self defense. you never know

manu1959

11-06-2008, 10:53 PM

very cool. think i may get me one of those or something similar for self defense. you never know

:laugh2::laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

Mr. P

11-07-2008, 12:08 AM

very cool. think i may get me one of those or something similar for self defense. you never know

Self defense? Come on man..Even MFM knows it's really to gun down a trick-or-treater who is knocking on your door. GEEZZZZZZZZ.

hjmick

11-08-2008, 07:03 PM

Pick it up in ten days:

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/images/Products/286L.jpg

This is the KGP-161, I bought the KGP-160. The only difference between the two is there is the 160 has a 1/2 shroud under the barrel.

retiredman

11-08-2008, 09:44 PM

That's funny to you, Virgil? Please go away.

I think I'll stick around a little longer Darin. sorry.

Mr. P

11-08-2008, 09:52 PM

Nice! :beer: It does look just like a Glock. I'll try an post a pic for comparison.

Oh...I like the safety features on it that the glock doesn't have.

Not a very good pic..but

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/5db38e1914.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

darin

11-11-2008, 01:53 PM

Can ya shoot me a PM on where even semi-local to buy ammo?

Mr. P

11-11-2008, 02:00 PM

Can ya shoot me a PM on where even semi-local to buy ammo?

Wal-mart seems to be the best on a consistent basis. Here I just bought a box of new winchester 9mm 115gr for $20/100 rds.

Sitarro

11-11-2008, 02:31 PM

Can ya shoot me a PM on where even semi-local to buy ammo?

Check these guys out, some very hot ammo.

http://www.rbcd.net/

darin

11-11-2008, 02:59 PM

Thanks for the Link Sitarro -

Mr.P - my walmart had only a few boxes left of .40 - no HP. I bought 'target' ammo - 100 rounds of winchester 165 FMJ, and picked up abox of 50 180 grain UMC to try out.

Mr. P

11-11-2008, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the Link Sitarro -

Mr.P - my walmart had only a few boxes left of .40 - no HP. I bought 'target' ammo - 100 rounds of winchester 165 FMJ, and picked up abox of 50 180 grain UMC to try out.

Lots of shooters in the area, DMP. Maybe a drive to Dothan?

crin63

11-11-2008, 03:49 PM

Check these guys out, some very hot ammo.

http://www.rbcd.net/

Check out http://cccammo.com/

He's in Conroe, Tx. He has good prices.

hjmick

11-11-2008, 03:57 PM

Check out http://cccammo.com/

He's in Conroe, Tx. He has good prices.

I've got family within spitting distance of Conroe, I'll have to check it out next time I'm down there. Of course from what I recall, all the prices in Texas are good.

crin63

11-11-2008, 04:25 PM

I've got family within spitting distance of Conroe, I'll have to check it out next time I'm down there. Of course from what I recall, all the prices in Texas are good.

I've been shooting Collins reloads for the last year and they are good quality. He is a licensed manufacturer by the way. I have family all around the Houston area.

Nukeman

11-11-2008, 04:39 PM

Got a question, I have been looking at the Taurus Judge. Does anyone have any input on this? good? Bad? I was thinking of buying this primarily for home defense..

I know its only a 5 shot revolver but with the power I think that is all I would need

darin

11-11-2008, 04:41 PM

I think the judge is a great peace. Load 3 shots with .410 and 2 of .45 in case the perp doesn't get the hint after the first three shots.

:D

Nukeman

11-11-2008, 04:42 PM

I think the judge is a great peace. Load 3 shots with .410 and 2 of .45 in case the perp doesn't get the hint after the first three shots.

:D
Kind of what I was thinking:cool:

hjmick

11-11-2008, 04:52 PM

Got a question, I have been looking at the Taurus Judge. Does anyone have any input on this? good? Bad? I was thinking of buying this primarily for home defense..

I know its only a 5 shot revolver but with the power I think that is all I would need

Here Comes the Judge! Taurus .45/410 Revolver (http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-Judge.htm)