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Offline ICEMAN

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Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« on: February 28, 2009, 02:10:05 PM »
I have been planning a semi auto purchase for a long time, and thanks to all the excitement lately regarding gun purchases I finally caved in. Thanks to all the input regarding all other makes on the other thread....but I decided on Springfield XDm in 9mm. Match barrel upgrade.

I wanted something old school, dual safety, double action... but I finally gave in to this concealed hammer way of thinking. I really was sold on the safeties built into this one, and like the loaded chamber indicator.

Cant wait to go give it a try, and yes, I bought before shooting it. My bad'!  It just felt right in my hand, first one that did. I am patient and dedicated and will learn the crap out of this gun.

Again thanks for any input, including other discussions about handguns here on this site, I am continuing to learn every day.

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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2009, 02:14:11 PM »
thats a sweet looking pistol. congrats on the purchase...keep us posted on how it shoots
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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2009, 02:30:45 PM »
I shot my buddies few weeks back..nice shooting gun!
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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2009, 08:10:07 PM »
Ice
I am not a 9mm fan.  But the new Critical Defense handgun ammo from Hornady makes it a whole different ball game.  Even the 380 auto, with this stuff is mega potent.  Congrats on your new toy.  Bring it over for the youth turkey season.
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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2009, 08:19:08 PM »
Thats a awsome pistol! :drool: How much are they going for?
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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2009, 08:19:40 PM »
Nice you won't be disappointed in the springfield xd.
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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2009, 08:40:50 PM »
Thanks guys. Twasnt cheap, for me anyway, $600. Normally I would now say that I need to get a better job, but all things considered, I feel lucky to have one. Jerber, you arent going to deal with those pesky yard fuzzballs with this are you? I carried the 9 for years, powerful enough. I will definitely check out that Critical Defense for around the home...

Ya know how you get that sick feeling after you buy a new gun, like you picked the wrong thing, or should have spent more....or less.... I dont have that feeling yet. I am a happy camper tonight.Just need to get out and get familiar with it now....
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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2009, 08:54:40 PM »
About those fuzzy things in my yard.  You shoot them.  I am getting to where I need help.  Are you and the kids coming over for the youth hunt?  I think I have a good idea where two really long beards hang out.
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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2009, 08:55:37 PM »
Quote from: Jerbear on February 28, 2009, 08:54:40 PM
About those fuzzy things in my yard.  You shoot them.  I am getting to where I need help.  Are you and the kids coming over for the youth hunt?  I think I have a good idea where two really long beards hang out.
Yes, cant do the fuzz balls that weekend....  ;)
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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2009, 11:07:45 AM »
My son has an XDM that he REALLY likes...I'm still liking my S&W 3913 better....I'm an old fashioned Old School fart.  I have shot his and hit better with it than he does...but that is time in grade.

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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2009, 01:38:27 PM »
Good call, got to love the 19+1
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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2009, 07:54:31 PM »
Took it out Sunday and gave it a test drive. Shoots really nice. I need to get a different paddle holster though...the elcheapo one that came with is doo doo.....
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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2009, 08:52:32 PM »
Quote from: ICEMAN on March 03, 2009, 07:54:31 PM
Took it out Sunday and gave it a test drive. Shoots really nice. I need to get a different paddle holster though...the elcheapo one that came with is doo doo.....

DOO DOOO? whats wrong with it?
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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2009, 08:54:16 PM »
A plastic one piece cast paddle. Noisy, no retention level.
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Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2009, 10:28:30 AM »
Nice choice, Iceman. I'm looking hard at the XD compact 40 myself. I'd be interested in which holster you end up with.
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