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rookiexdguy · 04-25-2006, 11:14 AM

Confession/story to follow: I was introduced to Glocks (G22C .40)/ranges about 6 months ago by a Marine Special Forces neighbor/friend of mine (I am 37 years old, husband, father of 2). I have started to get hooked more and more over the last x number of months, and have been reading on glocktalk so I can educate myself and continue to learn. I *was* Glock proud for most of this time. But, I have never, nor do I now think any one gun is the answer for everybody, or that every other gun other than Glocks/XDs are less than worthy.

However, someone posted about the XD's over there, and the posting was logical, well thought out, and simply matter of fact. I started to read about XDs and gather as much data as I could. After all, I only had 1 gun, and who can live with that? So, just yesterday, ordered a XD9 Bitone and it arrived today, but I have yet to pick it up. I paid $519. And no, I'm not crazy (well maybe, but unrelated to this anyway). I could have saved fifty bucks driving across town to get one, but I also wanted to support my gunshop/range, which is new, state of the art, and has an unbelievable shooting facility. So, I will have to adjust my signature line shortly, but wanted to thank you all for good postings, minimal slamming of your fellow firearm owner, and for helping those of us less knowledgeable (but interested) along. Your time and efforts are appreciated. May this trend continue.

Cheers,
Greg

**hobocircus** · 04-25-2006, 11:20 AM

rookiexdguy

Quote:

I could have saved fifty bucks driving across town to get one

not at today's gas prices!

Congrats on the new XD, you will like it and so will people around you since you bought the handsome bi-tone

Have fun and be safe always

AMBTX · 04-25-2006, 12:25 PM

Hey Greg,

Welcome to the forum. The bi-tone XD's look great if you ask me. Congrats on your new purchase. Glad your here.

**PackerfanXD** · 04-25-2006, 03:39 PM

Come into the light...All are welcome...All are welcome...

Tx1911 · 04-25-2006, 04:06 PM

Welcome to the world of the XD. You have two fine weapons the Glock and the XD.

**Ed Ely** · 04-25-2006, 04:50 PM

You cannot go wrong with two of the best.

Ed

jednp · 04-25-2006, 04:59 PM

my xd may be worth more than I think? Well in that case, care to buy my xd40 service off me for $700? lol

Wren-Ro 'V' · 04-25-2006, 06:28 PM

Well to first to make things quicker though follow the same friendly basic new member welcoming format, lets zip through the formalities and skip the counting of the blessings in each entry:

----------------------------------------------------------------
" Hello are' youa XDfan "?

I found myself',

quite a bit of information about my first mighty, 9mm 5" that is loaded a #18 spring otherwise, known as light recoil and round which, everyone I know seems to dislike although it is my gentle giant.

Lastly,
John

mcmmotorsports · 04-25-2006, 06:43 PM

Don't feel bad, I paid $525 for my Bi-Tone XD 9mm just a few months ago. Yes, paid more but it is worth EVERY PENNY!

Here is a pic if you need one to dream about until you get yours.

**Frenchy** · 04-25-2006, 09:10 PM

You'll forget all about what you paid after the first 50 or so rounds. Welcome to the board.

04-25-2006, 12:25 PM	#3
AMBTX XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 79	Hey Greg, Welcome to the forum. The bi-tone XD's look great if you ask me. Congrats on your new purchase. Glad your here. __________________ A Eruchîn, ú-dano i faelas a hyn an uben tanatha le faelas. \"Show them no mercy for you shall receive none\"

04-25-2006, 03:39 PM	#4
PackerfanXD XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ground zero of the invasion Posts: 7,053 Blog Entries: 1	Come into the light...All are welcome...All are welcome... __________________ The wealthiest nation in the world with the mightiest army man has ever assembled could not stop them. http://www.break.com/usercontent/200...00-358890.html PALIN/McCAIN '08 An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. -Author unknown.

04-25-2006, 04:06 PM	#5
Tx1911 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 180	RE: Welcome to the world of the XD. You have two fine weapons the Glock and the XD. __________________ Springfield Armory 1911-A1 TRP SS .45acp Springfield Armory XD 45 Compact Glock 17

04-25-2006, 04:50 PM	#6
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,652 Blog Entries: 1	Welcome...... You cannot go wrong with two of the best. Ed

04-25-2006, 06:28 PM	#8
Wren-Ro 'V' XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 123	Well to first to make things quicker though follow the same friendly basic new member welcoming format, lets zip through the formalities and skip the counting of the blessings in each entry: ---------------------------------------------------------------- " Hello are' youa XDfan "? I found myself', quite a bit of information about my first mighty, 9mm 5" that is loaded a #18 spring otherwise, known as light recoil and round which, everyone I know seems to dislike although it is my gentle giant. Lastly, John __________________ I don't want to be stuck in a hairy hell.

04-25-2006, 11:14 AM	#1
rookiexdguy XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 19	Your XDs may be worth more than you think... Confession/story to follow: I was introduced to Glocks (G22C .40)/ranges about 6 months ago by a Marine Special Forces neighbor/friend of mine (I am 37 years old, husband, father of 2). I have started to get hooked more and more over the last x number of months, and have been reading on glocktalk so I can educate myself and continue to learn. I was Glock proud for most of this time. But, I have never, nor do I now think any one gun is the answer for everybody, or that every other gun other than Glocks/XDs are less than worthy. However, someone posted about the XD's over there, and the posting was logical, well thought out, and simply matter of fact. I started to read about XDs and gather as much data as I could. After all, I only had 1 gun, and who can live with that? So, just yesterday, ordered a XD9 Bitone and it arrived today, but I have yet to pick it up. I paid $519. And no, I'm not crazy (well maybe, but unrelated to this anyway). I could have saved fifty bucks driving across town to get one, but I also wanted to support my gunshop/range, which is new, state of the art, and has an unbelievable shooting facility. So, I will have to adjust my signature line shortly, but wanted to thank you all for good postings, minimal slamming of your fellow firearm owner, and for helping those of us less knowledgeable (but interested) along. Your time and efforts are appreciated. May this trend continue. Cheers, Greg __________________ Glock 22C SA XD9 Bitone

04-25-2006, 04:59 PM	#7
jednp XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4,691	my xd may be worth more than I think? Well in that case, care to buy my xd40 service off me for $700? lol

04-25-2006, 06:43 PM	#9
mcmmotorsports XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 29	Don't feel bad, I paid $525 for my Bi-Tone XD 9mm just a few months ago. Yes, paid more but it is worth EVERY PENNY! Here is a pic if you need one to dream about until you get yours.

04-25-2006, 09:10 PM	#10
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 13,133	You'll forget all about what you paid after the first 50 or so rounds. Welcome to the board. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ 2008 Election..."Imbrace your ignorance, and vote your preference". It's quite simple, really... *If you vote for Obama, you are a fuking idiot. If you vote for McCain, you are a fuking idiot.* *If your vote is for the lessor of two evils, then you can be comforted knowing that you're less of a fuking idiot than the other guy! Because Fritz says so! RON PAUL IN 2008**

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