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AlphaFox · 04-11-2008, 08:29 AM

Gentlemen,

There has been much discussion in my particular unit about getting a "deployment" memento firearm or knife with our troop logo/callsign and dates deployed engraved on it. One of the firearms we are looking at is the XD9SC. I have contacted Springfield Armory and while they said they could not give us a group discount they could complete the engravings for us.

Has anyone done anything like this and would anyone be willing to handle the transfer of XD9SC's at a group discount?

Also, has anyone ever used the Springfield Armory custom engraving service or does anyone have a recommendation as to a particular business that could engrave the firearm?

While the SC has very limited area to work with we were thinking about the top of the slide just in front of the rear sight and,or possibly the top of the barrel chamber.

Thank you, Alpha Fox

BuckRivet · 04-11-2008, 09:38 AM

i dont have any answers for your questions but i'd like to thank you & your unit for your service.

**mhillsing23** · 04-11-2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckRivet

i dont have any answers for your questions but i'd like to thank you & your unit for your service.

+1 Thank you for your service!

BTW, I would recommend getting the engraving on the top of the slide as opposed to the barrel. The barrel will develop a LOT more wear over the life of the firearm vs. the slide.

thunderjohn · 04-11-2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckRivet

i dont have any answers for your questions but i'd like to thank you & your unit for your service.

Another Thank You!!!

**Ed Ely** · 04-11-2008, 04:57 PM

AlphaFox, I remember when you came on
board. Welcome back and thank you for your
continued service to this great nation.

May I suggest that you approach an FFL
dealer in your area and make this proposal
to him.

It might be something like this: Mr. FFL dealer,
my buds and I have chosen the SA XD9sc as
a group project. We want to purchase xx number
of XDs and also want to have them engraved by
the factory with our logo.

Will you help us out?

Mr. FFL dealer will say, "sure, I can do that".

Please remember that on a special order, the
FFL dealer will want his money upfront before
he orders anything.

At this juncture you can use some leverage and
start to bargin. Personally, I buy from my FFL at
his cost plus 10% and I pay shipping.

I am sure that an FFL will take you guys up on
a deal. Just bargin with him...if not him, go to
another. Just make sure he is from a tongue of
good report.

Wish you guys well and please post anything
you purchase when you get it.

Ed

AlphaFox · 04-11-2008, 11:35 PM

Thank you all for your comments. The honor is all mine.

We have an individual in our Troop whose Dad is a FFL holder and I believe we will be going though him to make the purchase.

We have not quite settled on the XD9SC as of yet... Other contenders are:

1858 New Army Remington Black Powder pistols in .44 caliber
Winchester 1894 Carbine in either .357, .44mag, or 45LC
1873 Cavalry Model in .357, or 45LC
1911 45ACP

Most of the troopers want something they can use for practicality hence the XD9SC... Of course I wonder where they got the idea since I am spearheading the purchase and tell everyone at every chance how much I love my XD45 Service.

Anyone have any engraved photos to share?
-AF

**mhillsing23** · 04-12-2008, 02:22 PM

Out of your list, I would chose the XD first and a 1911 second. Keep us up to date on this "project", I would love to see the finished product!

04-11-2008, 08:29 AM	#1
AlphaFox XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Global Operations Posts: 221	AIR CAVALRY UNIT group purchase Gentlemen, There has been much discussion in my particular unit about getting a "deployment" memento firearm or knife with our troop logo/callsign and dates deployed engraved on it. One of the firearms we are looking at is the XD9SC. I have contacted Springfield Armory and while they said they could not give us a group discount they could complete the engravings for us. Has anyone done anything like this and would anyone be willing to handle the transfer of XD9SC's at a group discount? Also, has anyone ever used the Springfield Armory custom engraving service or does anyone have a recommendation as to a particular business that could engrave the firearm? While the SC has very limited area to work with we were thinking about the top of the slide just in front of the rear sight and,or possibly the top of the barrel chamber. Thank you, Alpha Fox

04-11-2008, 04:57 PM	#5
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,950 Blog Entries: 1	AlphaFox, I remember when you came on board. Welcome back and thank you for your continued service to this great nation. May I suggest that you approach an FFL dealer in your area and make this proposal to him. It might be something like this: Mr. FFL dealer, my buds and I have chosen the SA XD9sc as a group project. We want to purchase xx number of XDs and also want to have them engraved by the factory with our logo. Will you help us out? Mr. FFL dealer will say, "sure, I can do that". Please remember that on a special order, the FFL dealer will want his money upfront before he orders anything. At this juncture you can use some leverage and start to bargin. Personally, I buy from my FFL at his cost plus 10% and I pay shipping. I am sure that an FFL will take you guys up on a deal. Just bargin with him...if not him, go to another. Just make sure he is from a tongue of good report. Wish you guys well and please post anything you purchase when you get it. Ed __________________ I have a favorite new clock ....... http://obamaclock.org/ Countdown until Obama leaves Office 1476 Days, 13 Hours, 34 Minutes, 03 Seconds. Last edited by Ed Ely; 04-12-2008 at 07:07 AM.

04-11-2008, 11:35 PM	#6
AlphaFox XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Global Operations Posts: 221	Thank you. Thank you all for your comments. The honor is all mine. We have an individual in our Troop whose Dad is a FFL holder and I believe we will be going though him to make the purchase. We have not quite settled on the XD9SC as of yet... Other contenders are: 1858 New Army Remington Black Powder pistols in .44 caliber Winchester 1894 Carbine in either .357, .44mag, or 45LC 1873 Cavalry Model in .357, or 45LC 1911 45ACP Most of the troopers want something they can use for practicality hence the XD9SC... Of course I wonder where they got the idea since I am spearheading the purchase and tell everyone at every chance how much I love my XD45 Service. Anyone have any engraved photos to share? -AF

04-12-2008, 02:22 PM	#7
mhillsing23 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 3,178	Out of your list, I would chose the XD first and a 1911 second. Keep us up to date on this "project", I would love to see the finished product! __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan

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04-11-2008, 09:38 AM	#2
BuckRivet XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 39	i dont have any answers for your questions but i'd like to thank you & your unit for your service.