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icemann · 01-02-2007, 10:55 AM

Joined XDtalk after purchasing my new XD9 service

. I love the gun and can not wait to put more rounds through it. Will be getting a trigger job and some other fun bits as money allows and possibly looking at one of the new finishes from Canyon Creek. I almost put of the purchase to get the bi-tone from SA but just could not wait to get the gun. Also possibly purchasing one or two more if I can keep it from the lady (better to ask forgiveness than permission). But I am glad I went with this gun instead of the Glock. The grip angle was the major selling point, just much more comfortable and pointable.

Fraggle · 01-02-2007, 11:58 AM

Congrats! you'll love it even more after about 300-500 rounds when it's well broken in. That is when these little XD-9's become loads of fun. Accuracy is excellent and function is flawless.

You made the right choice

There are several after-market products out there check out the sponsor section for more details. www.pistolgear.com is nice place to start. Don's Guide Rod is a fun little addition and economical, you get to play with spring weight and tailor the gun to your style of shooting.

Ever since I got my XD-9 I just can't wait to get to the range every time.

BTW stock up on ammo, 9mm is relatively cheap and the XD has a healthy appetite. Trust me! you'll end up using a lot of it.

Enjoy your new toy (it probably won’t be your last XD) and welcome to the XDTalk community.

Fraggle · 01-02-2007, 12:06 PM

You could apply a thin coat of grease to the barrel. It might, just might, prevent or reduce the wear marks on the barrel.

See my post here:
XD-9 Barrel Smile - Need Some Advice (little worried).

It's not a big deal but some preventive maintenance might or might not fix it, be nice to find out.
Just my 2 cents

NBollinger · 01-02-2007, 12:34 PM

Welcome, great selection! XDs are great weapons.

**PackerfanXD** · 01-02-2007, 01:28 PM

Welcome.

**philman** · 01-02-2007, 01:35 PM

Welcome from Southern OHio

slugger6 · 01-02-2007, 04:32 PM

Welcome, icemann!

Maybe we can go shooting together sometime. Wait a minute...we already have. Then let's do it again soon.

scalce · 01-02-2007, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fraggle

You could apply a thin coat of grease to the barrel. It might, just might, prevent or reduce the wear marks on the barrel.

See my post here:
XD-9 Barrel Smile - Need Some Advice (little worried).

It's not a big deal but some preventive maintenance might or might not fix it, be nice to find out.
Just my 2 cents

My barrel looks almost exactly like yours and today was my first day out so I am assuming it is normal wear and tear.

I can feel the mark on the top more definitively then on the bottom.

I am hoping this is normal.

JJG · 01-02-2007, 07:30 PM

Welcome to the forum, and to your new family member.

Fraggle · 01-03-2007, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scalce

My barrel looks almost exactly like yours and today was my first day out so I am assuming it is normal wear and tear.

I can feel the mark on the top more definitively then on the bottom.

I am hoping this is normal.

From everything I hear and read it's totaly normal and to be expected. What I do now is just apply a thin coat of grease to the barrel and forget about it.

Hope that makes you feel better

01-02-2007, 10:55 AM	#1
icemann XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 52	new gun and new member Joined XDtalk after purchasing my new XD9 service . I love the gun and can not wait to put more rounds through it. Will be getting a trigger job and some other fun bits as money allows and possibly looking at one of the new finishes from Canyon Creek. I almost put of the purchase to get the bi-tone from SA but just could not wait to get the gun. Also possibly purchasing one or two more if I can keep it from the lady (better to ask forgiveness than permission). But I am glad I went with this gun instead of the Glock. The grip angle was the major selling point, just much more comfortable and pointable.

01-02-2007, 11:58 AM	#2
Fraggle XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PlanetBob (Texas) Posts: 149	Congrats! Congrats! you'll love it even more after about 300-500 rounds when it's well broken in. That is when these little XD-9's become loads of fun. Accuracy is excellent and function is flawless. You made the right choice There are several after-market products out there check out the sponsor section for more details. www.pistolgear.com is nice place to start. Don's Guide Rod is a fun little addition and economical, you get to play with spring weight and tailor the gun to your style of shooting. Ever since I got my XD-9 I just can't wait to get to the range every time. BTW stock up on ammo, 9mm is relatively cheap and the XD has a healthy appetite. Trust me! you'll end up using a lot of it. Enjoy your new toy (it probably won’t be your last XD) and welcome to the XDTalk community.

01-02-2007, 12:06 PM	#3
Fraggle XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PlanetBob (Texas) Posts: 149	Just one more thing... You could apply a thin coat of grease to the barrel. It might, just might, prevent or reduce the wear marks on the barrel. See my post here: XD-9 Barrel Smile - Need Some Advice (little worried). It's not a big deal but some preventive maintenance might or might not fix it, be nice to find out. Just my 2 cents

01-02-2007, 12:34 PM	#4
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