My new toy..., Here's mine, let's see your's... Options

[Mynzeyes]

Well, finally, I got something I've been wanted for some time now:

I'll have better pics at a later date, but this will do for now:

Springfield XD-9 Service Model


9mm, autoloading, semi-automatic, 15+1 capacity, hammerless, full handle, 4" barrel.

This is my first handgun, and I was stuck between this and a Glock 17. Essentially, they are the same thing. After shooting both, I was more consistant with this model, and it was also more comfortable. Plus, people won't think I bought a gun just because it's what police carry.

Anyway, I know some of you out there have firearms, so let's see them. This particular one will have a few mods by the time I am finished, but it will also have some buddies joining it.

-John-

[Mynzeyes]

Yeah, the XD line is very good, and expanding. I think next year there will be a .45cal sub compact model. Also, my dad has an XD-9 Service (like the one I got, pictured). He also has the XD-40 sub-compact. Both nice models, but as my first handgun, I figured I'd go with something nice, but also inexpensive and easy to shoot. Hense the 9mm Service, with the 4" barrel, instead of the subcompact 3".

I'm actually gonna go at lunch today and put a few clips through it. Break it in, see how I do with it out of the box. I'll take some pictures maybe. .

-John-

This post has been edited by Mynzeyes: Jul 14, 2006 - 9:21 AM