Finally made a purchase !

[Expat-Trav]

Soooo I've been reading these excellent forums and been to some of my local stores, even rented a few of my shortlist choices. Spent a bit on ammo and traveling around.

Went to the Nappanee gun show a couple of weeks ago and finally decided on my first purchase...

Springfield XD 40 SC

Sadly i couldn't leave with my purchase and had to wait till last Saturday to pick it up. (my crappy work hours not the vendor).

Actually got to take it to the range today and although i rented a xd40sc earlier on this week to keep my cravings at bay till i could get mine in my hands.

Very happy with my purchase. Although for the first 30 rounds i was all over the place. i guess this is where practice makes perfect.

 

[Audie Murphy]

Nice purchase and welcome to INGO

 

[jaybird_123]

Welcome to the forum. Nice gun purchase. Yes, practice as much as you can, then practice some more. I only use life size human shaped targets. I figure if I ever HAVE to shoot something, it will be human, so may as well be prepaired.

 

[Expat-Trav]

Thank you. I really wanted a Glock but after picking up the XD i was sold !

Think i did ok for the price $513 with tax.

 

[TopDog]

Great gun, good price. I like XD's although I don't have any at the moment. Practice is the key. Even if its just target shooting at the range better than nothing. Basic marksmanship skills is where is all starts.

Congratulations and welcome to the forum.

 

[Expat-Trav]

Thank you

I tried to get on with the 9 round magazine, but without a spot for my pinky it was close to useless. i think there is a vendor that sells a slightly curved piece of plastic that replaces the flat without adding much bulk that will help.

Of course the bigger magazine would fix it all together, but increases the risk of printing.

I'm a pretty large guy so I'll probably look at an under arm holster but finding one that I'm comfortable with at a sensible price is going to be a challenge.

choices choices.

 

[HalfCocked]

Welcome and congrats on your purchase. I have the xd40 sc. It takes some practice to be at all accurate. It has a very short site radius. The little extensions for the mag (Pearce grips) help a lot.

 

[Expat-Trav]

Welcome and congrats on your purchase. I have the xd40 sc. It takes some practice to be at all accurate. It has a very short site radius. The little extensions for the mag (Pearce grips) help a lot.

Ah thats what they are called !!

$7.75 on my favorite online book seller. SOLD !

Thanks.

 

[XDLover]

Welcome to the XD club. You got yourself a nice gun at a good price.
Practice and more practice. Buy some cheap ammo and practice more.

 

[PGRChaplain]

Nice Gun, keep squeezing the trigger!

 

[Expat-Trav]

As its my birthday tomorrow ill be going shopping for a holster as I have my carry permit.

Think ill try a shoulder holster first. I drive at least a couple of hours a day and think that's what is going to work best for me.

I know I'm probably going a little off topic here and i know i should spend more time reading the forums, but are there any preferred discount ammunition guys who would be worthy of some coin ?

Thanks in advance.

 

[HalfCocked]

Happy Birthday!

 

[cwillour]

As its my birthday tomorrow ill be going shopping for a holster as I have my carry permit.

Think ill try a shoulder holster first. I drive at least a couple of hours a day and think that's what is going to work best for me.

I know I'm probably going a little off topic here and i know i should spend more time reading the forums, but are there any preferred discount ammunition guys who would be worthy of some coin ?

Thanks in advance.

No to be an a**, but if you are new to handguns (and it sounds like you are) I would really suggest a belt holster of some fashion before the shoulder rig. Shoulder rigs can be great for comfort, but the motion to draw requires additional practice to do it safely (instead of just clear and thrust, you have to clear, roll, and then thrust.)

A good belt holster is comfortable in the car while being easier for starting out, IME.

 

[Expat-Trav]

wasnt taken that way and i always appreciate input. After all isn't that the whole reason for the forums ?

I did consider a belt holster (IWB or OWB), but sadly i'm on the heavy/ v.heavy side and theres little room in the car between me and the seatbelt buckle / center armrest as it is. I might revisit after i loose some pounds.

I also looked at a small of back option, but with winter coming rapidly i have concerns with slipping on ice and landing on it, which would probably put me in the hospital.

You are absolutely right more practice is needed to be an effective carry option. But i see it the lesser of the two evils over an ankle rig.

Is it just me or does everyone else find it difficult to narrow down your ideal holster, harder than finding your ideal handgun ?

 

[Indycobalt19]

wasnt taken that way and i always appreciate input. After all isn't that the whole reason for the forums ?

I did consider a belt holster (IWB or OWB), but sadly i'm on the heavy/ v.heavy side and theres little room in the car between me and the seatbelt buckle / center armrest as it is. I might revisit after i loose some pounds.

I also looked at a small of back option, but with winter coming rapidly i have concerns with slipping on ice and landing on it, which would probably put me in the hospital.

You are absolutely right more practice is needed to be an effective carry option. But i see it the lesser of the two evils over an ankle rig.

Is it just me or does everyone else find it difficult to narrow down your ideal holster, harder than finding your ideal handgun ?

actually its not to bad i think, i just told the shop what i wanted and they made me a custom holster fit perfectly and thats my EDC holster now

 

[scott delaney]

That was a good deal!

seems someone really wants to get in to the classifieds

 

[scott delaney]

paging mr mod!