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Post by 96fisherman on Nov 14, 2007 20:14:40 GMT -5
I am looking for a pistol preferably the Springfield XD, but I am at a total loss for a caliber. I cant make up my mind 9, 40, 45. I want it on my belt whenever I go to the woods, and maybe to have around the house. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks 96
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Post by deerslayer11 on Nov 14, 2007 21:25:40 GMT -5
I love my SA XD40. If youre still around 96 holler at me and we can try to get together so you can shoot it one day. I Like something bigger than a 9, but the 45 grips feel big to me. The 40 is the "perfect" middle ground.
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Post by 96fisherman on Nov 14, 2007 22:31:33 GMT -5
Hey I am no longer in 96, I am back in Beech Island. The .40 is where I was leaning, because I know so man people who have a .40 caliber.
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Post by hunt4fun1 on Nov 15, 2007 18:11:58 GMT -5
The .40 may be a good route to go.
I carry a Springfield 1911 in .45 but it has a 3 inch barrel and the muzzle flip is crazy.
If you are gonna go with the compact model, I might suggest the 9mm.....HOWEVER, there is the long standing debate about knockdown of the 9.
I personally prefer the .45 even with the violent flip/recoil but I've had a .45 so long, that I'm used to it. On the flipside, if my wife ever had to use it, it might kill her. Not to mention she cant even charge the slide.
I think th .40 is a good compromise with a poly type handgun. If you go bigger, just remember what you got yourself into. It's a "whole lotta Rosie".
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Post by hunt4fun1 on Nov 15, 2007 18:12:47 GMT -5
Let us know what you decide.
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Post by kodiakhunter on Nov 17, 2007 2:07:48 GMT -5
My wife & I are planning to join the Sheriff's Auxilliary here in Mobile Co. and I've been told that we will have to invest in a Glock .40 cal for each of us, as that's what the deputies carry. Thus I've done a little research, and found that the 10mm. is a .40 caliber, only a little longer cartridge, and it packs one helluva whallop. I know that Glocks are quite pricey, but they do make a compensated model to help reduce the muzzle-jump. I/we have yet to fire one of these .40's. I personally keep a Llama .45 auto for one of my home defense weapons, and I'm pretty fair with it. We're still savin' up for the Glocks!
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Post by hunt4fun1 on Mar 7, 2008 9:23:30 GMT -5
So, 96, what did you go with .....the XD in .40?
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