What to get after purchase? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

suertetres · 05-14-2008, 08:57 PM

No- not another which rifle to get-- i have that, well tomorrow

Thanks to this site and all the info, i was introduced to more choices other then the big names out there- my CMMG is getting delivered tomorrow and i convinced the wife the rifle would cost way more- i have money to add on!!

I'm thinking 500- what would be first on the list? optics will probably be last or my next gift to myself, VFG, tac light, new stock...what would you do other then buying ammo with the "extra" money?

Thanks all for the info, as i lurked until i made my purchase!!

NayKid · 05-14-2008, 10:13 PM

What's the purpose of the rifle?

First thing: I would get a sling of some sort, a few mags, and then ammo.

Reno82 · 05-14-2008, 10:18 PM

I copy that... Sling and Mags..... then ammo before it gets any higher.

longtalltechsan · 05-14-2008, 10:49 PM

Personally, and I think many others will echo this as well, I would get mags and tons of ammo. Shoot at least 500 rounds using your iron sights. I have seen people who's red dot goes down at the range and they can't hit $hit with their irons. It isn't that hard, but it is a very valuable skill. Once you have become skilled with irons, then choose and optic and add other accessories to it like sling, railed handguard if you so choose and then more mags and ammo. When choosing optics take into account what kind of shooting you'll be doing mostly like short range or long range. This will tell you what type of optics to get. Many people like the red dots, many don't so there is plenty to choose from whichever the case may be for you. Also invest in a good cleaning solution. I, as well as many others I think, like using the bore snake to clean it. Very easy to use.

But again I will stress to shoot the hell out of it before you get optics. And mostly, enjoy your new rifle. You made a great pick!

xdmarz · 05-15-2008, 01:04 AM

It would be nice to know what setup you have and what you intend to use the ridle for to help guide your decision(s). Since we can't mention ammo. Ammo. Oh yeah and mags, I don't know if anyone mentioned that.

Seriously though I'd get a sling for sure. The rest all depends I guess.

Kent · 05-15-2008, 01:09 AM

What else do you need more than any other item.

AMMO!

05-14-2008, 08:57 PM	#1
suertetres XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 48	What to get after purchase? No- not another which rifle to get-- i have that, well tomorrow Thanks to this site and all the info, i was introduced to more choices other then the big names out there- my CMMG is getting delivered tomorrow and i convinced the wife the rifle would cost way more- i have money to add on!! I'm thinking 500- what would be first on the list? optics will probably be last or my next gift to myself, VFG, tac light, new stock...what would you do other then buying ammo with the "extra" money? Thanks all for the info, as i lurked until i made my purchase!!

05-14-2008, 10:18 PM	#3
Reno82 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 962	I copy that... Sling and Mags..... then ammo before it gets any higher. __________________ ******** XD-45acp Service (Match Gun I changed it to a compact for CCW... did a grip chop on it) Ruger Mark III 22/45 Taurus PT145 MillPro (Home Defense & CCW) Kimber SS Custom Target II 10mm Walther G22 (FUN GUN) XD-45acp Tactical (Match Gun II; upgraded the bbl from PistolGear) XD-9 Sub-Compact (Home Defense and CCW) DPMS AR-15: 9mm (1/17/08...) RRA CAR A4 Upper 223/5.56---did a lower bulid 2/21/08 and completed upper 6/3/08. in order of purchases***

05-14-2008, 10:49 PM	#4
longtalltechsan XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,216	Personally, and I think many others will echo this as well, I would get mags and tons of ammo. Shoot at least 500 rounds using your iron sights. I have seen people who's red dot goes down at the range and they can't hit $hit with their irons. It isn't that hard, but it is a very valuable skill. Once you have become skilled with irons, then choose and optic and add other accessories to it like sling, railed handguard if you so choose and then more mags and ammo. When choosing optics take into account what kind of shooting you'll be doing mostly like short range or long range. This will tell you what type of optics to get. Many people like the red dots, many don't so there is plenty to choose from whichever the case may be for you. Also invest in a good cleaning solution. I, as well as many others I think, like using the bore snake to clean it. Very easy to use. But again I will stress to shoot the hell out of it before you get optics. And mostly, enjoy your new rifle. You made a great pick! __________________ "A big mouth don't make a big man." - John Wayne, The Cowboys GUNS KILL PEOPLE LIKE SPOONS MADE ROSIE O'DONNEL FAT!!!

05-15-2008, 01:09 AM	#6
Kent XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 2,794	What else do you need more than any other item. AMMO! __________________ "When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." -- unknown

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

05-14-2008, 10:13 PM	#2
NayKid XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39	What's the purpose of the rifle? First thing: I would get a sling of some sort, a few mags, and then ammo.

05-15-2008, 01:04 AM	#5
xdmarz XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 32	It would be nice to know what setup you have and what you intend to use the ridle for to help guide your decision(s). Since we can't mention ammo. Ammo. Oh yeah and mags, I don't know if anyone mentioned that. Seriously though I'd get a sling for sure. The rest all depends I guess.