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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: ICEMAN on February 28, 2009, 02:10:05 PM

Title: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: ICEMAN 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.
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: scoyoc5 on February 28, 2009, 02:14:11 PM: thats a sweet looking pistol. congrats on the purchase...keep us posted on how it shoots
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: RailRob on February 28, 2009, 02:30:45 PM: I shot my buddies few weeks back..nice shooting gun!
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: Jerbear 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.
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: bowhunterforever on February 28, 2009, 08:19:08 PM: Thats a awsome pistol! :drool: How much are they going for?
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: bowhuntin on February 28, 2009, 08:19:40 PM: Nice you won't be disappointed in the springfield xd.
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: ICEMAN 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....
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: ICEMAN 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.... ;)
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: woodswalker 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.
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: WildlifeAssassin on March 03, 2009, 01:38:27 PM: Good call, got to love the 19+1
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: 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.....
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: Coasthunterjay 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?
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: ICEMAN on March 03, 2009, 08:54:16 PM: A plastic one piece cast paddle. Noisy, no retention level.
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: @RCHER 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.
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: Slider on March 04, 2009, 12:30:54 PM: Thats a good looking pistol!!! Congrats
Title: Re: Caved in and "settled" for XDm in 9mm
Post by: popeshawnpaul on March 04, 2009, 12:46:13 PM: I love my xd40 ice. You'll love it.