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LoadX90 · 02-18-2012, 08:50 PM

Wow, I had a fun day. 4th time at the range in 2 months. Shot four different handguns today using 200 rounds, 50 threw each to test them. Now I know it is very important to shoot several different guns. I mainly went today because the range just got the Walther PPS in to rent. I have seen and held this gun and thought it would be great because it is lite weight and a single stack to carry should I want to carry. This was the 1st one I used today, 2nd I used the M&P Compact, 3rd was XDM and 4th was the Glock 26.

Surprised myself, with my shooting abilities today. Also I am very surprised that the Walther PPS is now off of my first handgun purchase list. It is a nice, but after only being able to load 6 rounds in the mag I got borned having to shoot and reload so often. Also after only 24 shots and this gun being so slim, I found the back strap cutting or rubbing into my my hand. After 50 rounds the skin between my thumb and pointer finger was sore and red. I could see having this one day but not as my first.

So, mainly today after all I have shot, I now have only three guns I think I will really like. How in the world do I pick one or decide which to own first? The Glock 26 with pinky extension, is the lightest at 20oz, the the M&P at 22oz and the XDM is the heaviest at 30oz. I like the size of all of these. I do not have big hands so all of these felt really good. So somehow I have to flip a coin on these 3 choices I really like.

Then to make things more difficult, I was in another Gun Shop later today and a old guy came in and bought himself the Taurus Judge. What a beast. But anyway, he was telling sales guy about a meeting his community had with a few police officers. He said the cops were telling him how they have seen many cases where a 9mm would crack but bounce off a car windshield and not go through the windshield. 9mm has the speed but not the power. So this has now made me think again back (like I wanted in the beginning) to getting a .40 cal. Luckily the 3 model guns I now know I want are available in 9mm, 40 cal & 45. So I just need to figure out the popular question 9mm or .40

Double Deuce · 02-19-2012, 06:38 PM

Which XDM did you shoot the 3.8 or the sub compact?

LoadX90 · 02-20-2012, 07:42 AM

Hey I shot the XDM 3.8 Compact 9mm. I liked it. The only thing is that it is on the higher end of weight at about 30 oz. Being this to be my first handgun, maybe it will be okay, since I have nothing to compare to. The S&W-M&P 9mm was very simliar but was about 10oz less. I really liked both.

This morning someone told me to make sure to get one that I can and will carry, "It does not do any good if you don't have it with you" and mentioned the Springfield XD Sub Compact 9mm. I also like this one and a guy at a gun shop on Saturday had just traded the Glock 26 that he had for a while for the XD Sub Compact. So now I guess I should add this to my list. It is less expensive, High Capacity Mag, reliable, smaller.
The Glock 26 I like is the one the guy traded in. I could get it for about $450. It was his EDC and it was not shot a whole lot, the gunsmith told me.

Here are pics of M&P and XDM Compact

graehaven · 02-20-2012, 08:41 AM

I would buy the Glock in a heartbeat, especially over the other two pictured. But that's just me.

I also daily carry a Kel-tec PF9. Light, accurate and reliable. Also, $260 NEW. I got a used one for $200.

Goes bang every time, just like my glock.

LoadX90 · 02-20-2012, 09:07 AM

Nice graehaven that is what I am thinking. Mainly it is good gun, and the price is great for me right now.

jce07a · 02-20-2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graehaven

I would buy the Glock in a heartbeat, especially over the other two pictured. But that's just me.

+1

LoadX90 · 02-20-2012, 11:07 AM

Okay, finally, I think it is close. I just called the shop and the gunsmith is looking it over for me to come by at 1pm. Very Excited. Thanks Everyone for your insight.

LoadX90 · 02-20-2012, 01:26 PM

Well, it is done. At 1pm lunchtime, I drove up to the store and at 1:38 (he was very busy) walked out with the Glock 26, 3 magazines, loader and a case for $425. Now I am going to order the tritium sights for it. Do people name there new guns like some people name there cars?? I will have to think of one. My newest Gadget is below.
THANK YOU to everyone for your insight.

Dirtypacman · 02-20-2012, 01:35 PM

Good call with the Glock you will not be disappointed.

And yes I named a few of mine but stopped that tradition once I had to let one go, it made it too emotional for me

Double Deuce · 02-21-2012, 09:48 AM

I am looking at that xdm 3.8 in .45, I think it will become my carry gun.

cluznar · 04-25-2012, 12:41 PM

Glock's are dependable guns without a doubt but I prefer a Bersa Thunder .380 loaded with Corbon Pwrball ammo or my Ruger SR9c loaded with Hornady Critical Defense ammo. Both in an IWB holster.

Be good and shoot straight!

02-18-2012, 08:50 PM	#26
LoadX90 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Re: Hello, New/Carry/Purchase/ Wow, I had a fun day. 4th time at the range in 2 months. Shot four different handguns today using 200 rounds, 50 threw each to test them. Now I know it is very important to shoot several different guns. I mainly went today because the range just got the Walther PPS in to rent. I have seen and held this gun and thought it would be great because it is lite weight and a single stack to carry should I want to carry. This was the 1st one I used today, 2nd I used the M&P Compact, 3rd was XDM and 4th was the Glock 26. Surprised myself, with my shooting abilities today. Also I am very surprised that the Walther PPS is now off of my first handgun purchase list. It is a nice, but after only being able to load 6 rounds in the mag I got borned having to shoot and reload so often. Also after only 24 shots and this gun being so slim, I found the back strap cutting or rubbing into my my hand. After 50 rounds the skin between my thumb and pointer finger was sore and red. I could see having this one day but not as my first. So, mainly today after all I have shot, I now have only three guns I think I will really like. How in the world do I pick one or decide which to own first? The Glock 26 with pinky extension, is the lightest at 20oz, the the M&P at 22oz and the XDM is the heaviest at 30oz. I like the size of all of these. I do not have big hands so all of these felt really good. So somehow I have to flip a coin on these 3 choices I really like. Then to make things more difficult, I was in another Gun Shop later today and a old guy came in and bought himself the Taurus Judge. What a beast. But anyway, he was telling sales guy about a meeting his community had with a few police officers. He said the cops were telling him how they have seen many cases where a 9mm would crack but bounce off a car windshield and not go through the windshield. 9mm has the speed but not the power. So this has now made me think again back (like I wanted in the beginning) to getting a .40 cal. Luckily the 3 model guns I now know I want are available in 9mm, 40 cal & 45. So I just need to figure out the popular question 9mm or .40

02-19-2012, 06:38 PM	#27
Double Deuce V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 313	Re: Hello, New/Carry/Purchase/ Which XDM did you shoot the 3.8 or the sub compact?

02-20-2012, 07:42 AM	#28
LoadX90 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Re: Hello, New/Carry/Purchase/ Hey I shot the XDM 3.8 Compact 9mm. I liked it. The only thing is that it is on the higher end of weight at about 30 oz. Being this to be my first handgun, maybe it will be okay, since I have nothing to compare to. The S&W-M&P 9mm was very simliar but was about 10oz less. I really liked both. This morning someone told me to make sure to get one that I can and will carry, "It does not do any good if you don't have it with you" and mentioned the Springfield XD Sub Compact 9mm. I also like this one and a guy at a gun shop on Saturday had just traded the Glock 26 that he had for a while for the XD Sub Compact. So now I guess I should add this to my list. It is less expensive, High Capacity Mag, reliable, smaller. The Glock 26 I like is the one the guy traded in. I could get it for about $450. It was his EDC and it was not shot a whole lot, the gunsmith told me. Here are pics of M&P and XDM Compact

02-20-2012, 08:41 AM	#29
graehaven Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,853	Re: Hello, New/Carry/Purchase/ I would buy the Glock in a heartbeat, especially over the other two pictured. But that's just me. I also daily carry a Kel-tec PF9. Light, accurate and reliable. Also, $260 NEW. I got a used one for $200. Goes bang every time, just like my glock. __________________ The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." - Thomas Jefferson RESISTANCE IS FEUDAL... PREPARE TO SERVE.

02-20-2012, 09:07 AM	#30
LoadX90 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Re: Hello, New/Carry/Purchase/ Nice graehaven that is what I am thinking. Mainly it is good gun, and the price is great for me right now.

02-20-2012, 11:07 AM	#32
LoadX90 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Re: Hello, New/Carry/Purchase/ Okay, finally, I think it is close. I just called the shop and the gunsmith is looking it over for me to come by at 1pm. Very Excited. Thanks Everyone for your insight.

02-20-2012, 01:26 PM	#33
LoadX90 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Re: Hello, New/Carry/Purchase/ Well, it is done. At 1pm lunchtime, I drove up to the store and at 1:38 (he was very busy) walked out with the Glock 26, 3 magazines, loader and a case for $425. Now I am going to order the tritium sights for it. Do people name there new guns like some people name there cars?? I will have to think of one. My newest Gadget is below. THANK YOU to everyone for your insight.

02-20-2012, 01:35 PM	#34
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: Hello, New/Carry/Purchase/ Good call with the Glock you will not be disappointed. And yes I named a few of mine but stopped that tradition once I had to let one go, it made it too emotional for me __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A

02-21-2012, 09:48 AM	#35
Double Deuce V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 313	Re: Hello, New/Carry/Purchase/ I am looking at that xdm 3.8 in .45, I think it will become my carry gun.

04-25-2012, 12:41 PM	#36
cluznar Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 70	Re: Hello, New/Carry/Purchase/ Glock's are dependable guns without a doubt but I prefer a Bersa Thunder .380 loaded with Corbon Pwrball ammo or my Ruger SR9c loaded with Hornady Critical Defense ammo. Both in an IWB holster. Be good and shoot straight!