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countryrebel · 08-07-2008, 10:20 AM

XD or Glock

crpadiem · 08-07-2008, 10:31 AM

I've heard good and bad things about all pistols and revolvers. There's those that think the XD or Glock has problems, but I've had no problems with either. I have a thousand through both and not one problem with either. Get what you feel comfortable with, what you shoot better with and what you consider to be the best pistol as it's you that will be using it.

remington79 · 08-07-2008, 10:57 AM

XD or H&K are the way to go. They have never let me down and are accurate and easy to maintain.

ThumperMX113 · 08-07-2008, 11:14 AM

XD and Glocks ...

The Knight Of Light · 08-07-2008, 11:15 AM

J-frame.

5 shots of 38sp +p. Make sure you have a few speed strips for reloading.

rudy64 · 08-07-2008, 09:37 PM

Dude, just get a CZ and all will be right with the world!!!!

shaner · 08-08-2008, 05:03 AM

i have to agree with knight here , if i want something i know is goin to work i reach for my wheel guns, i have several autos , and several wheel guns and ill trust the wheelgun first, a revolver works , and if yu have a miss fire you just go to the next one , no feed problems , i have a ruger 101 and a gp100 4in i use for home use , i also have a ruger vaquaro 3in 45colt i carry as my ccw its got the birdshead grip in a mcnickle crossdraw holster

**AZXD** · 08-08-2008, 09:03 AM

IMO a reliable SD pistol is one that goes bang when I pull the trigger .... Many pistols fit the bill ... But I also have to agree that the ultimate in reliability is a revolver.

Shaner, you CCW with a SA

That's a statement in and of itself

and reminds me of a friend who used the same gun w/5.5" barrel to qualify for his CCW.
He stands 4'11" and the instructor asked him if he could get five on the target ... The response was "Yea, unless you only give me 4 bullets" ... He shoots SASS and is one hell of a fast shot.

The Knight Of Light · 08-08-2008, 09:34 AM

I only say the J-Frame cuz I want one really bad. I think they are really good deep concealment pieces and work well with pocket carry and summer carry.

Also as long as it is in good working order if you pull the trigger it will fire!

bellyscraper · 08-08-2008, 12:57 PM

08-07-2008, 10:57 AM	#13
remington79 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Idaho Posts: 75	XD or H&K are the way to go. They have never let me down and are accurate and easy to maintain. __________________ A Conservative will explain his point of view if you disagree, a Liberal will call you intolerant and a bigot.

08-07-2008, 11:14 AM	#14
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08-07-2008, 11:15 AM	#15
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska(sublocated at a Sandy location far, far away) Posts: 8,873 Blog Entries: 13	J-frame. 5 shots of 38sp +p. Make sure you have a few speed strips for reloading. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

08-07-2008, 09:37 PM	#16
rudy64 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 188	Dude, just get a CZ and all will be right with the world!!!! __________________ "How a politician stands on the Second Amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual... as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded over, controlled, supervised, and taken care of." Last edited by rudy64; 08-07-2008 at 10:26 PM.

08-08-2008, 05:03 AM	#17
shaner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: freddieville ohio Posts: 1,633	i have to agree with knight here , if i want something i know is goin to work i reach for my wheel guns, i have several autos , and several wheel guns and ill trust the wheelgun first, a revolver works , and if yu have a miss fire you just go to the next one , no feed problems , i have a ruger 101 and a gp100 4in i use for home use , i also have a ruger vaquaro 3in 45colt i carry as my ccw its got the birdshead grip in a mcnickle crossdraw holster __________________ XD SUBCOMPACT 9MM TFO'S XD TACTICAL 45ACP TFO'S XD TACTICAL 9MM XD COMPACT 45ACP XD SERVICE 9MM OD COUPLE SHOTGUNS COWBOY GUNS 2.5IN POCKET KNIFE IVE HAD SINCE 1977 STILL CARRYIN IT BUNCH OF OTHER STUFF TOO

08-07-2008, 10:20 AM	#11
countryrebel XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Idaho Posts: 141	XD or Glock

08-07-2008, 10:31 AM	#12
crpadiem XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,204	I've heard good and bad things about all pistols and revolvers. There's those that think the XD or Glock has problems, but I've had no problems with either. I have a thousand through both and not one problem with either. Get what you feel comfortable with, what you shoot better with and what you consider to be the best pistol as it's you that will be using it.

08-08-2008, 09:03 AM	#18
AZXD XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 17,737	IMO a reliable SD pistol is one that goes bang when I pull the trigger .... Many pistols fit the bill ... But I also have to agree that the ultimate in reliability is a revolver. Shaner, you CCW with a SA That's a statement in and of itself and reminds me of a friend who used the same gun w/5.5" barrel to qualify for his CCW. He stands 4'11" and the instructor asked him if he could get five on the target ... The response was "Yea, unless you only give me 4 bullets" ... He shoots SASS and is one hell of a fast shot. __________________ . . The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all. John F. Kennedy The very word 'secrecy' is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths, and to secret proceedings. John F. Kennedy *Birth Certificates are a "Reasonable"* Secret** So-called "reasonable gun control" measures will take us all to the day when the last single-shot shotgun that grandpa owned is cut into pieces.

08-08-2008, 09:34 AM	#19
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska(sublocated at a Sandy location far, far away) Posts: 8,873 Blog Entries: 13	I only say the J-Frame cuz I want one really bad. I think they are really good deep concealment pieces and work well with pocket carry and summer carry. Also as long as it is in good working order if you pull the trigger it will fire! __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

08-08-2008, 12:57 PM	#20
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