I have no will power! Had to spring for the XDM 5.25 .45 ACP.

[Biggerhammer]

Just picked it up, after shooting my brothers new XDM 5.25 9mm. I knew I had to have one, 9mm was what I told myself I was going too get. When it came down to it, I just had to have it in .45. I just get to fondle it the rest of the evening, I'll test drive it in the AM.

[carpsniperg2]

atta'boy Welcome to the club

[Biggerhammer]

atta'boy Welcome to the club

Thanks Carp, I'll have to work on the Tikka thing. Every time I do or read about one, even so much as see a picture of one, I start to dry heave and puke in my mouth. it may take a little time but I've got past worse.

[marlin]

Those XD-M's are sweet looking, way better than the normal XD, but I hate the grip safety. I cant stand that you cant rack the slide without depressing the grip safety. I shot a friends XD .40 and I couldnt stand it.

[GEARHEAD]

nice toy there, looks just like my Glock tactical.

[Biggerhammer]

I'm a die hard 1911 guy but I just had to have the XD, it was a mental debate on another 1911 or the XD. due to the fact the cost of a XD is the majority of a quality 1911 purchase. I do like the Ambi Mag release on the XD.

[Biggerhammer]

Those XD-M's are sweet looking, way better than the normal XD, but I hate the grip safety. I cant stand that you cant rack the slide without depressing the grip safety. I shot a friends XD .40 and I couldnt stand it.

I'm very rarely surprised when it comes to info on firearms, but I was not aware I could not work the slide without having the grip safety depressed until I just read your post. You're correct, slight movement to the rear but locked in battery unless the grip safety is depressed.

[carpsniperg2]

I have always liked that feature myself. I don't like to rack the slide unless I have a strong grip on the gun.

You will have a tikka one of these days as well. They really are a good gun. If you look at the feedback 95/100 people who have them love them and the other 5 seem to like them but don't like the clip and the stock. Everything else is very well made just like sako. Great trigger,smooth bolt, all of them have shot very very well. If you don't like it and it does not shoot well. Send it back and they will make it right. Never head of anyone having to do that yet. I have the new one I bought a week ago sitting in the safe. Just put a scope on it last night and have to make up some more loads. Even though I already have some since I have several 7mm-08's

[DoubleJ]

I really really want a 1911.  They are sexy as hell.  Really want one.  Sticking with Glock for now.  After trading/selling it twice before, I can tell you I will never be without a Glock 19 ever again.  I think my next purchase will be an AK-74

[carpsniperg2]

I have tried and tried to like the 1911's. When I have one in my hand I feel like it would make a great hammer! Good for pounding nails in! I have bought 2 and sold both within a month! Plus shot about 12 others. They are not for me!

[the1rod]

right on! i bought an xd today too, but mines an older used one 357 sig.

[Heredoggydoggy]

right on! i bought an xd today too, but mines an older used one 357 sig.

If you reload, I have a bunch of brass you can have.  I dont know, coupla hunnert maybe....

[the1rod]

right on! i bought an xd today too, but mines an older used one 357 sig.

If you reload, I have a bunch of brass you can have.  I dont know, coupla hunnert maybe....

damn thanks for he offer, but i havent started reloading yet.

[toe-jam]

Nice !!! I'm going to go get the xdm .45  3.8 tomorrow. 

[h20hunter]

Fired mine a bit today...you will enjoy it.