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miller · 09-07-2005, 09:02 AM

we did ok lafayette only had tropical storm force winds and we did not even lose power

R/T Performance · 09-07-2005, 09:25 AM

Happy to hear you didn't get much damage and Welcome aboard stick around awhile and you might even learn something (More than likely you will at least get a good laugh)

miller · 09-07-2005, 11:24 AM

I have been watching this board for about 3 months even though i could not afford the gun I still wanted to learn as much about it as I could before I purchased it.
I think that it is a good idea to be as well informed as you can, but my girlfriend just says that I am obsessed.
R/T Performance you are correct in the few months I've spent I have had a few laughs

R/T Performance · 09-07-2005, 11:48 AM

You did make the best choice for your first purchase

I maybe obssed I can't seem to stay away from here

Please don't tell my wife she might figure out how to use one of my XD's

**wfrazee** · 09-07-2005, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R/T Performance

Please don't tell my wife she might figure out how to use one of my XD's

My wife better figure out how to use them. There will be times I wont be there and she needs to know.

R/T Performance · 09-07-2005, 03:22 PM

That's the nice thing if you don't have small children and can leave one in the pipe.My wife knows how but I am not sure she wouldn't just freeze but I work out of my shop at home and e always travel together .If danger occurs I will take the nautral step to me draw and fire.Yes I carry 24/7 5 years now since the state instated will issue

Margana · 09-09-2005, 08:01 PM

After all these rather disturbing stories from Hurricane Katrina, I did 2 things. I made a donation to the American Red Cross, then I went out and bought a 9mm carbine. I happen to like the XDs and I have 3 (XD9SC, XD9 Tactical, and XD40). However, a shotgun or a carbine is better home defense. I decided on the Hi Point 9mm Carbine (don't laugh, I did an extensive search on carbines on Deja looking at the Kel Tec Sub 2000, the Beretta Storm, the Mech Tech conversion for the 1911, and the Ruger. Guess what? There are a lot of posts that say, "I know somebody that had a Hi Point...."But the posts that are written by Hi Point Carbine owners are very surprising. Some of these are written by those who own one of the more expensive carbines. The Hi Point Carbines are well regarded as reliable, plus they are so inexpensive, you won't feel guilty if it gathers dust or a bit of rust. Gun Tests (I know some of you hate this publication) compared the Hi Point with the Kel Tec and the Beretta. They liked the Hi Point.

Anyway, I tested my new carbine and I was delighted. I found as quickly I could bring the front post to align on the target and slap the trigger it would hit the bullseye (OK at 50 feet, at an indoor range). At that distance, I can only do that with a handgun very deliberately, with controlled breathing, and sloooowly sqeeezing the trigger. With a carbine, I could just slap the trigger and punch out a 3 inch hole off hand. At rest, the gun repeatedly made a jagged 1 inch hole.

Just a thought...carbine.....

09-07-2005, 09:02 AM	#11
miller XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 102	we did ok lafayette only had tropical storm force winds and we did not even lose power __________________ There are only two kinds of people when the bullets fly:wariors and victims, those who will fight and those who are unprepared, unable or unwilling to defend themselves...... Lt. Col. Dave Grossman.

09-07-2005, 09:25 AM	#12
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	Happy to hear you didn't get much damage and Welcome aboard stick around awhile and you might even learn something (More than likely you will at least get a good laugh) __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

09-07-2005, 11:24 AM	#13
miller XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 102	I have been watching this board for about 3 months even though i could not afford the gun I still wanted to learn as much about it as I could before I purchased it. I think that it is a good idea to be as well informed as you can, but my girlfriend just says that I am obsessed. R/T Performance you are correct in the few months I've spent I have had a few laughs __________________ There are only two kinds of people when the bullets fly:wariors and victims, those who will fight and those who are unprepared, unable or unwilling to defend themselves...... Lt. Col. Dave Grossman.

09-07-2005, 11:48 AM	#14
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	You did make the best choice for your first purchase I maybe obssed I can't seem to stay away from here Please don't tell my wife she might figure out how to use one of my XD's __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

09-07-2005, 03:22 PM	#16
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	That's the nice thing if you don't have small children and can leave one in the pipe.My wife knows how but I am not sure she wouldn't just freeze but I work out of my shop at home and e always travel together .If danger occurs I will take the nautral step to me draw and fire.Yes I carry 24/7 5 years now since the state instated will issue __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

09-09-2005, 08:01 PM	#17
Margana XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PDX Posts: 104	After all these rather disturbing stories from Hurricane Katrina, I did 2 things. I made a donation to the American Red Cross, then I went out and bought a 9mm carbine. I happen to like the XDs and I have 3 (XD9SC, XD9 Tactical, and XD40). However, a shotgun or a carbine is better home defense. I decided on the Hi Point 9mm Carbine (don't laugh, I did an extensive search on carbines on Deja looking at the Kel Tec Sub 2000, the Beretta Storm, the Mech Tech conversion for the 1911, and the Ruger. Guess what? There are a lot of posts that say, "I know somebody that had a Hi Point...."But the posts that are written by Hi Point Carbine owners are very surprising. Some of these are written by those who own one of the more expensive carbines. The Hi Point Carbines are well regarded as reliable, plus they are so inexpensive, you won't feel guilty if it gathers dust or a bit of rust. Gun Tests (I know some of you hate this publication) compared the Hi Point with the Kel Tec and the Beretta. They liked the Hi Point. Anyway, I tested my new carbine and I was delighted. I found as quickly I could bring the front post to align on the target and slap the trigger it would hit the bullseye (OK at 50 feet, at an indoor range). At that distance, I can only do that with a handgun very deliberately, with controlled breathing, and sloooowly sqeeezing the trigger. With a carbine, I could just slap the trigger and punch out a 3 inch hole off hand. At rest, the gun repeatedly made a jagged 1 inch hole. Just a thought...carbine.....

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