New-2-Me XD 9 Service-Woohoo! - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

bikerboy · 08-17-2008, 07:24 PM

Well, I'm finally official. Actually, I've been an XD owner since last Saturday, but I was trying to wait until after I'd had a chance to shoot the pistol and shoot some photos to post. Unfortunately, I've been too busy to get to the range, but I do have pictures to share, so I guess 1 out of 2 ain't bad.

This is my first gun ever and of course, my first adventure into gun photography, so if I committed any major errors, I'll leave it up to you guys to let me know.

I look forward to getting to the range sometime this week. Still need to get some eye/ear protection in preparation for that, unless they keep some on hand for newbies--I'll have to give them a call.

Many thanks to Wendy and her husband for the XD Gear, belt pouch and mag holder. I didn't have any of the accessories, so this gets me up to the baseline. As you will see in the photos, I have a few mags--actually I have more than I photographed. 2 of the mags in the photo are XD40 12-round mags. 3 Mec-Gar MG-SP228 mags came with the gun, but I know nothing about--any information that you can provide would be appreciated.

This is a great group for information about the XD and handguns in general. It was a great resource for me in preparation for my purchase. BTW, I bought the gun via GunBroker and picked it up FTF to save shipping and FFL fees. Gun cost was $375, and I paid an additional $50 for 7 additional mags. I don't think I did too badly--you be the judge.

tarheelxd · 08-17-2008, 07:33 PM

Looks good-I just made my second range trip today with my XD9 Service and I'm very happy with it.I've put 300 rds through it so far with no problems.I wish I had carried more ammo with me today-it doesn't take long to burn it up!

ThumperMX113 · 08-17-2008, 07:33 PM

Great looking gun. Not to mention that's a steal for those magazines !! ... and I happen to have the same exact one !!

**Se2002** · 08-17-2008, 07:43 PM

Great pictures! You might try getting a tripod and turning off the flash, natural lighting is very exciting.

Also, some people photo-chop the serial number(s) off. Remember slide and barrel have numbers to remove (right side). Just to be safe I usually do this.

Thanks again for sharing!

ThumperMX113 · 08-17-2008, 07:50 PM

What are people going to do with the serial numbers? Commit a crime, tell the officer they don't know where the gun is but they do know the serial number, here ya go !!

bikerboy · 08-17-2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Se2002

Great pictures! You might try getting a tripod and turning off the flash, natural lighting is very exciting.

Also, some people photo-chop the serial number(s) off. Remember slide and barrel have numbers to remove (right side). Just to be safe I usually do this.

Thanks again for sharing!

I was very happy to share--you folks have shared a ton of information that is an awesome source to have at your fingertips. Point taken about the serial number--I didn't think of it. I guess it's like folks blacking out their license plate numbers when they photograph their cars or motorcycles. There may not be much that anyone else can do with the information, but it's always better to be cautious. With that said, they'll take my XD when they pry it from my hands... LOL

Kaboom · 08-18-2008, 03:29 AM

It seems more and more that I will have to replace my "plain jane" XDs with their bi-tone brothers, I have two bi-tones, and one DE, the rest are blackies.

**mhillsing23** · 08-18-2008, 06:27 AM

Very nice pickup, I would say that you got a good deal on the XD and the mags. You will love the XD-9 Service more as you continue to shoot it. Mine has been flawless...

ShowMeState1977 · 08-18-2008, 11:12 AM

Fine looking weapon! You did good! Now train with it and make it an extension of your hand!

hotwheels80 · 08-18-2008, 11:21 AM

Great looking xd. Do you have a use for the xd 40 mags or are you lookin to have someone take them off your hands? if so let me know.

08-17-2008, 07:24 PM	#1
bikerboy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 160	New-2-Me XD 9 Service-Woohoo! Well, I'm finally official. Actually, I've been an XD owner since last Saturday, but I was trying to wait until after I'd had a chance to shoot the pistol and shoot some photos to post. Unfortunately, I've been too busy to get to the range, but I do have pictures to share, so I guess 1 out of 2 ain't bad. This is my first gun ever and of course, my first adventure into gun photography, so if I committed any major errors, I'll leave it up to you guys to let me know. I look forward to getting to the range sometime this week. Still need to get some eye/ear protection in preparation for that, unless they keep some on hand for newbies--I'll have to give them a call. Many thanks to Wendy and her husband for the XD Gear, belt pouch and mag holder. I didn't have any of the accessories, so this gets me up to the baseline. As you will see in the photos, I have a few mags--actually I have more than I photographed. 2 of the mags in the photo are XD40 12-round mags. 3 Mec-Gar MG-SP228 mags came with the gun, but I know nothing about--any information that you can provide would be appreciated. This is a great group for information about the XD and handguns in general. It was a great resource for me in preparation for my purchase. BTW, I bought the gun via GunBroker and picked it up FTF to save shipping and FFL fees. Gun cost was $375, and I paid an additional $50 for 7 additional mags. I don't think I did too badly--you be the judge.

08-17-2008, 07:33 PM	#2
tarheelxd XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wilson,NC Posts: 80	Looks good-I just made my second range trip today with my XD9 Service and I'm very happy with it.I've put 300 rds through it so far with no problems.I wish I had carried more ammo with me today-it doesn't take long to burn it up! __________________ XD9 Service Model Black Springfield Model 67 12 Ga. Pump

08-17-2008, 07:33 PM	#3
ThumperMX113 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,269	Great looking gun. Not to mention that's a steal for those magazines !! ... and I happen to have the same exact one !! __________________ "SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM" XD9 Service Bi-Tone \| PRP Match Triger \| PRP Easy Fit Overtravel Stop \| Wolff Guide Rod #21 \| Factory Cleanup Walther P22 S&W M&P Subcompact 9mm RRA LAR15 Entry Tactical Tactical Innovations BDX15 & LMT 16" Last edited by ThumperMX113; 08-17-2008 at 07:36 PM.

08-17-2008, 07:43 PM	#4
Se2002 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: AL Posts: 1,491 Blog Entries: 1	Great pictures! You might try getting a tripod and turning off the flash, natural lighting is very exciting. Also, some people photo-chop the serial number(s) off. Remember slide and barrel have numbers to remove (right side). Just to be safe I usually do this. Thanks again for sharing! __________________ If the prospect of having your thumb hit by the bolt is unacceptable do not attempt to load your Garand.

08-17-2008, 07:50 PM	#5
ThumperMX113 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,269	What are people going to do with the serial numbers? Commit a crime, tell the officer they don't know where the gun is but they do know the serial number, here ya go !! __________________ "SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM" XD9 Service Bi-Tone \| PRP Match Triger \| PRP Easy Fit Overtravel Stop \| Wolff Guide Rod #21 \| Factory Cleanup Walther P22 S&W M&P Subcompact 9mm RRA LAR15 Entry Tactical Tactical Innovations BDX15 & LMT 16"

08-18-2008, 06:27 AM	#8
mhillsing23 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 3,169	Very nice pickup, I would say that you got a good deal on the XD and the mags. You will love the XD-9 Service more as you continue to shoot it. Mine has been flawless... __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan

08-18-2008, 11:12 AM	#9
ShowMeState1977 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 101	Fine looking weapon! You did good! Now train with it and make it an extension of your hand! __________________ XD9SC 1,750+ rounds as of 08/16/2008 XD45 Service Model w/ Night Sights 150 rounds as of 08/20/2008 www.missouricarry.com

08-18-2008, 11:21 AM	#10
hotwheels80 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 162	Great looking xd. Do you have a use for the xd 40 mags or are you lookin to have someone take them off your hands? if so let me know. __________________ calm like a bomb. AR-15 DPMS 1945 Mosin Nagant M-44 (7.62x54r) Colt 1911 gold cup XD-40 tactical

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