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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Joshuadavis9 on January 22, 2011, 09:30:30 PM

Title: $400 Handguns
Post by: Joshuadavis9 on January 22, 2011, 09:30:30 PM: My dad called me a few days ago and told me that he wanted to finally buy a handgun and that he wanted to spend roughly $400. I had purchased a Springfield 1911 Operator (.45 cal) in 2007 that he really liked and he's had this bug ever since. For the price I suggested he go with a Springfield XD of some sort. In my opinion, the XD is the Remington 870 series of handguns...fairly priced and pretty durable. :twocents: I had fired a friends a while back and it seemed to work flawlessly. Just looking for thoughts and feedback on not only the XD, but other comparable brands I could offer my dad.
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 22, 2011, 09:33:06 PM: Get the xdm, the xd is o.k. but i like the trigger in the xdm better. :tup:
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: raekmike on January 22, 2011, 09:39:44 PM: really like the xd's but the smith and wesson m&p fits my hand like a glove!
narrow it down to a handfull of guns and then have him go handle them and see what feels best... :twocents:
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: Jburke on January 23, 2011, 01:17:19 AM: The taurus 24/7 line are also pretty good guns. Right about 400 new
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: FC on January 23, 2011, 01:56:33 AM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on January 22, 2011, 09:33:06 PM
Get the xdm, the xd is o.k. but i like the trigger in the xdm better. :tup:

XD(m) is a great gun but it uses the same trigger as the XD, thanks for the mention though as I had been meaning to order a new striker for mine :P . Not likely to find an XD(m) for $400 but you should be able to find a used XD in that range, I would take a used XD with 20,000 down the pipe over any new Taurus myself. Comparing an XD to an Remington 870 sounds mighty generous to me! I wouldn't rate the 870 that high!
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: Joshuadavis9 on January 23, 2011, 06:53:08 AM: I GROSSLY abused the 870 over the course of a month my first duck hunting season and it laughed in the face of danger :chuckle: It was submerged in the Puget Sound for roughly 10 minutes when the tide was low due to the face that I tried to smack a maimed duck with a kayak paddle (in a kayak) and it went in. I eventually found it and when the next group of ducks flew by, it fired and extracted the shell beautifully. Remington has my respect.
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 23, 2011, 06:59:03 AM: Quote from: Joshuadavis9 on January 23, 2011, 06:53:08 AM
I GROSSLY abused the 870 over the course of a month my first duck hunting season and it laughed in the face of danger :chuckle: It was submerged in the Puget Sound for roughly 10 minutes when the tide was low due to the face that I tried to smack a maimed duck with a kayak paddle (in a kayak) and it went in. I eventually found it and when the next group of ducks flew by, it fired and extracted the shell beautifully. Remington has my respect.
why didn't you shoot the duck in the kayak?
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: Joshuadavis9 on January 23, 2011, 07:12:58 AM: I had shot the duck from the kayak, but it landed about 10 feet from me in the water. I had shot a duck at close range in the past and it doesn't pan out :bdid: So to save a shell and a the duck (meat), I was going to smack it on the head to finish it off. I went right beside it, set the gun in the kayak, and decided to smack it with the paddle like I was splitting a log of wood. That darned ole kayak shifted more than I anticipated so I went in as did the gun. Let me tell you, that Puget Sound is mighty cold in December!
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: Mossy on January 23, 2011, 12:09:53 PM: I like my XD. Kind of wish I waited to get the xdm but I got my .40/compact for $469 brand new. Got the kit with it for an extra $20 instead of $100 or whatever it usually is. 3 friends at work have the sub compact, they are happy too.
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: MP123 on January 23, 2011, 12:16:44 PM: Quote from: Joshuadavis9 on January 23, 2011, 07:12:58 AM
I had shot the duck from the kayak, but it landed about 10 feet from me in the water. I had shot a duck at close range in the past and it doesn't pan out :bdid: So to save a shell and a the duck (meat), I was going to smack it on the head to finish it off. I went right beside it, set the gun in the kayak, and decided to smack it with the paddle like I was splitting a log of wood. That darned ole kayak shifted more than I anticipated so I went in as did the gun. Let me tell you, that Puget Sound is mighty cold in December!

That would make a good youtube video!

I hear ya about those close shots though, nothing left of the duck...
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: SquirrelHunter on January 23, 2011, 12:34:26 PM: Im on my 3rd XD, love em all. 2 XD 9mm subcompacts, and 1 XD 40 subcampact. never had a jam or any other problems
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on January 23, 2011, 01:06:58 PM: I'll put in another vote for the XD. I bought a new XD40 on gunbroker.com last year for $355, with shipping and FFL receiving total was $391.
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: woodywsu on January 23, 2011, 02:14:26 PM: Another vote for the xd. I purchased a .45 xd compact for under $500 new with 3 high capacity magazines from an FFL dealer. I thought about the 1911, but clip sizes sold me for the xd. High capacity clips can hold 13 rounds compared to 7 in the 1911s.
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: huntandjeep on January 23, 2011, 02:47:30 PM: ive never shot the xd my dad has one though and likes it. Ive got a m&p and works for me
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: xd2005 on January 23, 2011, 03:19:55 PM: Quote from: Jburke on January 23, 2011, 01:17:19 AM
The taurus 24/7 line are also pretty good guns. Right about 400 new

Buds Gun Shop has them sub-$300!
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 23, 2011, 03:40:30 PM: 45 XD for me. Big hands, nice gun, quality workmanship, high capacity and can be used as an anchor if fishing. $450 used, but perfect condition when I got it. Heavy for OWB carry. I haul mine around in a fanny pack.
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: Small_Savage on January 23, 2011, 03:48:06 PM: I've got an OD green XD 45 that I love to pieces.
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: boots on January 23, 2011, 03:50:18 PM: No complaints about my XD sub 40cal. Bought mine last fall I think it was $450-500 when I bought it. It was when they were running a promotion for 3 free mags with the purchase of the pistol so now I have 5 mags :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: Alchase on January 23, 2011, 04:35:41 PM: Quote from: boots on January 23, 2011, 03:50:18 PM
No complaints about my XD sub 40cal. Bought mine last fall I think it was $450-500 when I bought it. It was when they were running a promotion for 3 free mags with the purchase of the pistol so now I have 5 mags :IBCOOL:

XD .40 cal 4 in service, i also took advantage of the free mag offer, now have ten loaded, lol
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: jgregg on January 23, 2011, 04:41:52 PM: If it was the end of the world and I wanted a gun that wouldn't stop shooting...XD would be the one. The torture tests I've seen that the XD has survived blow my mind. It'll definately perform well.
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: xd2005 on January 23, 2011, 04:46:37 PM: If getting a used XD, I'd suggest getting a newer one with the new finish. My 2005 SC has the old finish and has a tendency to show rust very easily.
Title: Re: $400 Handguns
Post by: Straight Shooter on January 23, 2011, 05:00:57 PM: Don't look past the EAA Witness. There's the excellent CZ75 clones (TZ75) and the polymer models. I've had the TZ75 for about 15 years... very accurate and reliable. I also have the XD40 service model... another excellent choice. :twocents: