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Silent Z · 06-07-2008, 10:18 PM

...and MAN I'M PUMPED!

UPDATE: Range report posted!

To be more specific I purchased a bitone XD40SC today new for $528.26 after tax from a gun dealer at the Fort Worth Gun Show. There were only two dealers at the show that had the gun and despite my willingness to pay cashneither one would bargain AT ALL off their marked prices ($488 and $490). I also purchased a 20ct box of Federal Premium 40S&W 165grain HYDRA-SHOK JHP rounds ($23.95) and a 50ct box of Winchester 40S&W 165grain FMJ rounds ($16.95). I plan on using the Winchesters at the range and the Federals to protect my castle. I've spent most of the day since I got it familiarizing myself with the weapon, gear and practicing field stripping it.

I have to say that it's a very unique feeling that I'm torn between being excited and yet I'm filled with a sense of responsibility. As I mentioned in another post both my wife and I plan on taking a firearms safety course and then I'm planning on getting my CHL.

I'll post pictures at soon as my wife returns with my camera. For now you guys will have to settle for a cheesy cameraphone picture of me holding the case and box of ammo outside the gun show. Sorry in advance.

God Bless America and especially Texas!

rickett · 06-07-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent Z

I have to say that it's a very unique feeling that I'm torn between being excited and yet I'm filled with a sense of responsibility. As I mentioned in another post both my wife and I plan on taking a firearms safety course and then I'm planning on getting my CHL.

Congrats and welcome to gun ownership! I know this feeling well. The safety class is a good idea too. I just took mine a couple weeks ago (pre-requisite for my CHL.) I'll probably take it again someday with my wife. Happy shootin'! Post a range report when you can!

**Liquid Rhino** · 06-07-2008, 10:30 PM

Congrats! Great choice!

D-FENS · 06-07-2008, 10:44 PM

Welcome.

I thought they just handed Texans guns as they exited the womb.

Silent Z · 06-07-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by D-FENS

Welcome.

I thought they just handed Texans guns as they exited the womb.

HAHA! I think it was busy day in the nursery that day...I just got a big @ss knife! It's in my baby book now.

D-FENS · 06-07-2008, 11:09 PM

I was born in PA. I didn't even get a knife.

Shiftyk5 · 06-07-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by D-FENS

Welcome.

I thought they just handed Texans guns as they exited the womb.

born in Missouri, and all we get is a beat up 4x4, a sleeveless t-shirt and a can of tobaccy.

Grats on the gun !

D-FENS · 06-08-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Shiftyk5

born in Missouri, and all we get is a beat up 4x4, a sleeveless t-shirt and a can of tobaccy.

Grats on the gun !

So now I'm out a knife, beat up 4X4, sleeveless t-shirt and a can of tobacco.
With the exception of the sleeveless T-shirt these things are staples in my life. I'm writing my congressman about this. I recently spent a week in Kansas city Missouri. Didn't get to see much of it but what I did see I liked, especially the food.

Modificationvt · 06-08-2008, 12:29 AM

welcome to gun ownership, you made a good choice for a first gun. I love my 40SC.

NATE42ND · 06-08-2008, 03:26 AM

That first firearm feels so good. Be safe and have fun.

06-07-2008, 10:18 PM	#1
Silent Z XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 38	Purchased my first gun today... ...and MAN I'M PUMPED! UPDATE: Range report posted! To be more specific I purchased a bitone XD40SC today new for $528.26 after tax from a gun dealer at the Fort Worth Gun Show. There were only two dealers at the show that had the gun and despite my willingness to pay cashneither one would bargain AT ALL off their marked prices ($488 and $490). I also purchased a 20ct box of Federal Premium 40S&W 165grain HYDRA-SHOK JHP rounds ($23.95) and a 50ct box of Winchester 40S&W 165grain FMJ rounds ($16.95). I plan on using the Winchesters at the range and the Federals to protect my castle. I've spent most of the day since I got it familiarizing myself with the weapon, gear and practicing field stripping it. I have to say that it's a very unique feeling that I'm torn between being excited and yet I'm filled with a sense of responsibility. As I mentioned in another post both my wife and I plan on taking a firearms safety course and then I'm planning on getting my CHL. I'll post pictures at soon as my wife returns with my camera. For now you guys will have to settle for a cheesy cameraphone picture of me holding the case and box of ammo outside the gun show. Sorry in advance. God Bless America and especially Texas! Last edited by Silent Z; 06-09-2008 at 04:16 PM. Reason: Added range report link.

06-07-2008, 10:30 PM	#3
Liquid Rhino XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: three\|zero\|five Posts: 1,037	Congrats! Great choice! __________________ WARNING! There ain't no more continues, dog...

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NATE42ND XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 392	That first firearm feels so good. Be safe and have fun. __________________ "...to disarm the people - that was the best and most effectual way to enslave them."

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06-07-2008, 10:44 PM	#4
D-FENS XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 134	Welcome. I thought they just handed Texans guns as they exited the womb.

06-07-2008, 11:09 PM	#6
D-FENS XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 134	I was born in PA. I didn't even get a knife.

06-08-2008, 12:29 AM	#9
Modificationvt XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burlington Vermont Posts: 1,287	welcome to gun ownership, you made a good choice for a first gun. I love my 40SC.