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pyro6999
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thats correct the prices i gave you were for cci blazer fmj
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Tip69
Optics Master Extraordinaire Tip Stick Joined: September/27/2005 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 4155 |
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I've been paying about $9 for a box of 9mm S&B fmj. Not sure about grains. Had to pay more for the defence ammo of course! Just something to consider.
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take em!
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RONK
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Yeah, it would be kind of stupid to limit my budget on the gun, which I really need to do, and then get one in a chambering that would cost me twice as much to feed! I imagine that reloading most of my ammo will close the gap, but I'd better check out component prices to be sure. I was thinking once-fired .45 or 9mm brass should be pretty easy to find, not sure about 10mm...or should I stick with new brass with these guns? |
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tahqua
MODERATOR Have You Driven A Ford Lately? Joined: March/27/2006 Location: Michigan, USA Status: Offline Points: 9043 |
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Ron,
I was able to find a comparison pic I keep around. You mentioned the 9mm might not be enough. I don't know if you are familiar with Dr. Martin Fackler or the FBI test protocols, I believe them to be a good baseline for comparison. So here you are, jello tests....
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RONK
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Yeah, Doug, I happened across that photo yesterday on some other site, and it seems that I've grossly underestimated the 9x19 cartridge. I am reconsidering it for all it's advantages. I appreciate it's abilities much more now than I did a few days ago!
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RONK
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UPDATE! I went to a local retail store, (Gander Mountain), thinking it would be the best place for me to compare a few different models within a reasonable driving distance. I wasn't able to fire any of them, of course, but was allowed to handle them fairly extensively. etc. They didn't have any H&Ks but did have M&Ps, several XDs, and most of the Glocks, which are the ones in which I was most interested. I didn't really plan on buying from them initially, but was very impressed with the guy at the counter who, to my surprise, took the time to answer my questions, and didn't try to bluff or B.S. his way through a question. If he didn't know answer, he told me he didn't know, and then proceeded to find out the answer for me.
That REALLY impressed me, compared to most of my gunshop experiences. No sales pressure either.
In summary, I once again fell in love with the Springfield XD.
To my hand, there was no comparison to any of the Glocks. They simply did not feel as good to hold. The M&P was very nice, too, but the XD was the hands-down winner.
I went ahead and ordered the black XD, 5-inch in 9mm. I'll get the promotional goody package with it.
I know I probably paid a little more than I might have somewhere else, but I really don't care! I really felt like I was treated as a customer should be, and it feels GOOD!
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helo18
Optics Jedi Knight Joined: December/02/2006 Location: Montana Status: Offline Points: 5620 |
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Congrats on the new purchase. I think you are really going to like the SD. Plus in 9mm, the ammo is cheap. A trigger job is always nice on a factory gun, but the XD shouldn't be too bad. Let us know how it shoots.
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supertool73
Optics God Superstool Joined: January/03/2008 Status: Offline Points: 11814 |
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Cool Ron, that gun will serve you well.
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Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack.
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Tip69
Optics Master Extraordinaire Tip Stick Joined: September/27/2005 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 4155 |
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Congrats! I'm sure you'll have years of service and fun from your new XD.
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take em!
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cheaptrick
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BUT I WANTED YOU TO GET A GLOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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tahqua
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Congratulations, Ron. It's good to hear of gun shop visits like yours.
CT, you are a funny guy................
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cheaptrick
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RONK, best of luck with your weaponry and please excuse my sophomoric attempt at humor earlier. Theres a lot to be said about "feel" when it comes to pistols. You can't shoot well if you aren't comfortable with the gun.
Have you considered a holster yet?
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supertool73
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Blackhawk serpa all the way |
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Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack.
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cheaptrick
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Hey tool, you SURE you didn't mean Comp-Tac??
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tahqua
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Alessi CQC
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supertool73
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Na, I really like the blackhawk holsters, they are super fast ans I love all the adjustments that can be done to them. Plus they come with a paddle and a belt attachment and they are in the $30 to $40 price range depending on what one you get. The comp tac looks a lot like bladetech holsters, I have tried those and did not like them as well as the blackhawk. |
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Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack.
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cheaptrick
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Your holster have a lock on it?? |
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supertool73
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I have both actually level 2 and 1 retention, for my left and right side. I like the locked one when I am out hiking and riding my wheeler. In advanced classes I take they are good to cause you don't have to worry about your pistol falling out when you are crawling around and rolling in the dirt. Down side is they are a bit slower coming out of the holder until you get at lot a presentations practiced. But they are easy to learn and pretty natural to push the button.
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Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack.
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cheaptrick
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Gotcha!
After owning several different holsters, Comp-Tac is my all time favorite for daily carry, drills or a gun class (no low crawls).
It's lightening fast on the draw, but it also has 2 retention screws to make it snugger, if you wish.
I have had this holster for daily carry for close to 3 years and have never adjusted the tension screws. It was perfect out of the box.
TOTAL 100% satisfied Comp-Tac paddle user here.
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supertool73
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I may have to check one out. I am sure someone at Front Sight uses them, I will have to see if I can get some hands on with one of them.
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Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack.
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