A tough job but somebodys

[FC]

The XD(m) isn't bad if you do a trigger job on it AND replace the striker bringing your cost up by about $180, it's trigger won't compare to a 1911 but it will be very easy to use. Mine is a 9mm (19+1 capacity) and you are right on the money with the high bore in relation to the grip, felt recoil is stronger in my XD(m) than a P239 by quite a bit. Accuracy is quite good post trigger job and the gun seems to be tough as nails, the only failures it's had in several thousand rounds have been operator induced I would trust that gun for personal defense without hesitation. It is also extremely easy to maintain with it's quick take-down and very minimal needs for maintenance.

[carpsniperg2]

xdm 40 3.8 and a 7mm-08 or 270wsm would be my pick for a rifle. Sako if its in the budget, or tikka. If you want a little money left for a scope.

[CastleRocker]

Love 'em or hate 'em, if you are going to use and abuse it; buy a Glock.  All others WILL fail.  Seen it happen too many times for it to be just an opinion.  The triggers suck, they feel cheap, and they are really ugly though!   

I have a 25 WSSM upper on an AR.  It's a good medium caliber, and if a second shot is needed, it's just a twitch of the finger away.  Almost zero recoil.  Haven't taken it deer hunting, (it's too ugly), but antelope hated it last season. 

I was going to suggest a Tikka in 270, but it looks like you have "too many" Tikka's already.  (I wasn't aware that there is such a thing as too many Tikka's).

[hoyt2002]

i'd get a glock and a AR you can get all kinds of uppers for it and there fun to trick out. glocks are great reliable throw around guns. The glocks are ugly out of the box to start so no worry there.

[Harold]

CZ P07 in 9mm. feels a million times nicer in the hand then the glock. comes with a decocker or you can switch it out for a saftey. i just picked one up and i love it. not a single issue and it holds 16+1 unlike the glock in the same size that holds 15+1. they are under 500$ i really suggest you look into them look at the reviews i dont think you will be able to find a single bad one about it.

[Bofire]

Looked at some XD's last night, some of those hold a ton of ammo!! Glocks and XDs side by side. Do you think the XD"M"s are worth it? I do not want a 40 it will be 9mm or 45. A Sako 85 is not out of the question $$ is not an issue, I will not own a weatherby rifle or cartridge.
Thanks for all the input guys, keep it up.
Carl

[JackOfAllTrades]

$$ is not an issue

Wait a minute!  Not an issue?  That changes things.

Remind me what the primary use of the rifle is then...

XDm would be 40cal..  You'll just have to figure out what size for the XD in 45acp.

-Steve

[Bofire]

 :)Deer, not elk, not coyotes, mabbe pronghorn. the guy showed me 9 mm I thought sure was XDM, held 19 rounds!! the XD held like 13?? the 19 round one has a big grip extension on it.
thanks for you help.
Carl

[FC]

There is a 9mm, .40 S&W and a .45ACP version of the XD(m), Springfield is even making compact XD(m)'s now too. The full size 9mm (I have one) does hold 19+1 using it's standard magazine, as for whether or not the XD(m) is worth it over the XD, I think that one is a matter of personal choice.

[JackOfAllTrades]

9mm=

You didn't a belted cartridge...

260AI.

Savage action, Saka action, Rem action.. Pick one. Krieger barrel ..  Pick one. McMillan stock?

If money is not an issue, then BUILD what you want.

-Steve

[Curly]

Browning X-bolt in 25-06 is what I will suggest.

[FC]

What is wrong with 9mm Steve?

[Alchase]

:)Deer, not elk, not coyotes, mabbe pronghorn. the guy showed me 9 mm I thought sure was XDM, held 19 rounds!! the XD held like 13?? the 19 round one has a big grip extension on it.
thanks for you help.
Carl

XD Service model 9mm holds 16 rounnds

XD Compact model 9mm holds 10 and 13 rounds

XD Sub compact holds 13 rounds and 16 rounds

[Bofire]

 :)Alchase, saw it last night, no doubt, 19 rounds. I prefer a 9 to a 40 but neither one is a 45.
Jack, I already did the custom gun thing, couple times, my current 300 WM is a custom.  square and trued Whitworth action, Douglas barrel, Timney, glass bedded. I just wanna buy one now.
Carl

[JackOfAllTrades]

Savage SKU-19212 model 111 Lightweight Hunter.  6.5 x 284 Norma. or 308win.

Savage SKU-19133 model 11 Long Range Hunter. 260 Rem. or 308win.