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**jonny4523** · 03-06-2007, 09:13 AM

With my tax return coming up, I'm looking to get another pistol. Here is what I'm thinking.

XD40sc: I'm carrying my service now but, being a bit of a skinnier guy, my service handle has a tendancy to print. I'm thinking the sc will give me a better CCW. I'm am wanting to start competitve shooting. If I go this route, I will need to use my XD40 for USPSA and a buddies G17 for GSSF (he competes and wants me to try it out with him.)

XD9 Tactical: I can use this for USPSA and continue to carry my XD40. I would still need to borrow my buddies G17 for GSSF (not sure I like using someone elses gun).

G17: I'd continue to use my XD40 as my carry. I could use this for both USPSA and GSSF and my buddy (who is at the master shooting level in GSSF and service rifle) has offered to help me with a competition trigger job. My only concern here is getting used to the completely different feel of a Glock and whether it will mess up my ability to shoot my XD40 accurately (being able to shoot my CCW weapon accurately is by far most important to me).

Anyone else do anything like this?

slugger6 · 03-06-2007, 09:47 AM

Since you asked, if I were you I would buy the XD9 Tactical for competition and carry the XD40. I don't like borrowing or lending guns either, but if your buddy is a good friend you can clean his G17 and buy him some ammo whenever you shoot GSSF events.

03-06-2007, 10:23 AM

I'd buy a Ruger No.1 in 7mm Rem Mag with laminated stock from Preacher.

**jnclement** · 03-06-2007, 11:15 AM

What is GSSF?

40SWXDSHOOTER · 03-06-2007, 11:59 AM

The first thing is will you ever reload your own ammo?
If you will, and want to do some USPSA shooting, then get a XD40 Tactical, or a 4" XD40.
If not then get an XD Tactical in 9mm ( for the cheaper, and lower power ammo), and as for how long the barrel is for carry, it's the grip that makes the deffrence, and not how long the barrel is.
I carry a 4", and use a 5" for USPSA, only because a 5" won't fit in my carry holster.
As far as shooting Glock matches goes, it's one match, maybe two a year depending on how far you want to travel (If you want to shoot one in MN you could use mine), then you might as well use your friend's gun, and you could use your XD for the other 15-20 USPSA matches you could shoot.

GSSF= Glock Shooting Sports Fedaration, I think that's right.

KingofHearts · 03-06-2007, 12:56 PM

lol I bought my XD with my tax return too hehe. I got back a lot this year, had to put it to good use!

03-06-2007, 01:03 PM

I was just joking, but you probably want to get the Glock if you are serious about that competition. I've rotated shooting 3 different Glocks, revolvers and XD-9 subbie while shooting my XD in practice and never had a problem getting right back on target with the XD. My only problem is that I don't have an XD at all anymore. I'm now shooting an H&K USP 45. And, the funny thing is that a slightly modified XD (DGR and Grips) is more fun and easier to shoot than any Glock I have shot or the H&K. I do like the H&K, though. And, my b-in-laws 357 Sig Glock w/ 33-round (?) mag is a hoot!

monsterdawg725 · 03-06-2007, 01:28 PM

i would get both can never have to many

Exmasonite · 03-06-2007, 01:47 PM

I'd get the XD 9 tactical and get a grip chop job done on the service .40 (do it yourself or send it out). best of both worlds.

**jonny4523** · 03-06-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 40SWXDSHOOTER

The first thing is will you ever reload your own ammo?
If you will, and want to do some USPSA shooting, then get a XD40 Tactical, or a 4" XD40.
If not then get an XD Tactical in 9mm ( for the cheaper, and lower power ammo)

Yes, we reload atleast 20,000 rounds a year in 9, .40, and .45. If my next purchase will be for a 9mm.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40SWXDSHOOTER

...and as for how long the barrel is for carry, it's the grip that makes the deffrence, and not how long the barrel is.
I carry a 4", and use a 5" for USPSA, only because a 5" won't fit in my carry holster.

Right, that's why I was looking at the SC because the grip is smaller. It's the grip on my service that is printing. But I'm not sure that will matter as long as I wear a light jacket or something. And seriously, what random person is going to be looking for that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40SWXDSHOOTER

...As far as shooting Glock matches goes, it's one match, maybe two a year...

Good point.

03-06-2007, 09:13 AM	#1
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,038	What should I do? With my tax return coming up, I'm looking to get another pistol. Here is what I'm thinking. XD40sc: I'm carrying my service now but, being a bit of a skinnier guy, my service handle has a tendancy to print. I'm thinking the sc will give me a better CCW. I'm am wanting to start competitve shooting. If I go this route, I will need to use my XD40 for USPSA and a buddies G17 for GSSF (he competes and wants me to try it out with him.) XD9 Tactical: I can use this for USPSA and continue to carry my XD40. I would still need to borrow my buddies G17 for GSSF (not sure I like using someone elses gun). G17: I'd continue to use my XD40 as my carry. I could use this for both USPSA and GSSF and my buddy (who is at the master shooting level in GSSF and service rifle) has offered to help me with a competition trigger job. My only concern here is getting used to the completely different feel of a Glock and whether it will mess up my ability to shoot my XD40 accurately (being able to shoot my CCW weapon accurately is by far most important to me). Anyone else do anything like this? __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away Last edited by jonny4523; 03-06-2007 at 09:20 AM.

03-06-2007, 12:56 PM	#6
KingofHearts XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 197	lol I bought my XD with my tax return too hehe. I got back a lot this year, had to put it to good use! __________________ -CoDy Bi-Tone XD .40 (Service) 650 Rounds and counting. "It is only after we've lost everything, that we're free to do anything"

03-06-2007, 01:28 PM	#8
monsterdawg725 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chattanooga area TN Posts: 703	i would get both can never have to many __________________ well hell yes its dangerous if it wasnt i wouldnt have no need to carry it ! XD-9 sc bi-tone , ,Keltec p3aT,,Glock 19 9mm , Glock 23 40 s&w, Sig Mosquito 22 . surefire g2,Streamlite Thunder Ranch tl2 ,Streamlight Scorpion Glock tac light.

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03-06-2007, 09:47 AM	#2
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,102	Since you asked, if I were you I would buy the XD9 Tactical for competition and carry the XD40. I don't like borrowing or lending guns either, but if your buddy is a good friend you can clean his G17 and buy him some ammo whenever you shoot GSSF events.

03-06-2007, 10:23 AM	#3
Preacher Guest Posts: n/a	I'd buy a Ruger No.1 in 7mm Rem Mag with laminated stock from Preacher.

03-06-2007, 11:15 AM	#4
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,491	What is GSSF?

03-06-2007, 11:59 AM	#5
40SWXDSHOOTER XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 891	The first thing is will you ever reload your own ammo? If you will, and want to do some USPSA shooting, then get a XD40 Tactical, or a 4" XD40. If not then get an XD Tactical in 9mm ( for the cheaper, and lower power ammo), and as for how long the barrel is for carry, it's the grip that makes the deffrence, and not how long the barrel is. I carry a 4", and use a 5" for USPSA, only because a 5" won't fit in my carry holster. As far as shooting Glock matches goes, it's one match, maybe two a year depending on how far you want to travel (If you want to shoot one in MN you could use mine), then you might as well use your friend's gun, and you could use your XD for the other 15-20 USPSA matches you could shoot. GSSF= Glock Shooting Sports Fedaration, I think that's right.

03-06-2007, 01:03 PM	#7
Preacher Guest Posts: n/a	I was just joking, but you probably want to get the Glock if you are serious about that competition. I've rotated shooting 3 different Glocks, revolvers and XD-9 subbie while shooting my XD in practice and never had a problem getting right back on target with the XD. My only problem is that I don't have an XD at all anymore. I'm now shooting an H&K USP 45. And, the funny thing is that a slightly modified XD (DGR and Grips) is more fun and easier to shoot than any Glock I have shot or the H&K. I do like the H&K, though. And, my b-in-laws 357 Sig Glock w/ 33-round (?) mag is a hoot!

03-06-2007, 01:47 PM	#9
Exmasonite XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 812	I'd get the XD 9 tactical and get a grip chop job done on the service .40 (do it yourself or send it out). best of both worlds.