the one thing that has stopped me from an XD

[1lowlife]

Originally Posted by Bilt4Comfort

You're right, there is plenty that makes the XD ugly without even considering the guide rod protruding. I don't usually buy a gun based on whether or not I think it's pretty or not though.

I don't think my XDs are ugly.

How could you say such a thing?

I hope they didn't hear you..............

I believe them to be a work of art.....................

[mosesv2]

Originally Posted by HS-2000

If you really want to test it. Try it against your hand. Make sure the magwell is empty and chamber check to make sure its empty. Rack the slide and push the stand off device against the palm of your hand. It will still go click! Try this with a glock and it goes out of battery.

How about you not break cardinal safety rules when you can do it safely against something that is not part of your body. Hell why not test it on your right temple?? What's the difference, you DID check to see if it was "unloaded."

This advice only breaks three of the four rules.

1] All firearms are always loaded. ***
2] Always keep a firearm pointed in a safe direction.
3] Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
4] Always be sure of your target and know what is behind it along the bullet's trajectory.

I don't mean to be a prick here, but I have seen someone shot from careless gun handling- and that is careless.

[gearhead65]

Originally Posted by Doc 3773

I, like this forum more and more learning something new everyday.

New info for me too, sweet!

[2Timman]

Originally Posted by mosesv2

How about you not break cardinal safety rules when you can do it safely against something that is not part of your body. Hell why not test it on your right temple?? What's the difference, you DID check to see if it was "unloaded."

This advice only breaks three of the four rules.

1] All firearms are always loaded. ***
2] Always keep a firearm pointed in a safe direction.
3] Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
4] Always be sure of your target and know what is behind it along the bullet's trajectory.

I don't mean to be a prick here, but I have seen someone shot from careless gun handling- and that is careless.

+1

[body942]

I'm sure everybody's got a story, but about 2 years ago a tac officer of mine from the academy (I'm not going to try to convince anyone of his previous firearm proficiency, you'll just have to take my word for it) shot himself in the leg while starting to clean his service pistol. Worst case came true - got the femoral artery and he died in his living room in front of his wife. This was a super well respected, well trained, very fit 20+ year veteran officer. Just goes to show none of us are EVER above the basic four rules, never let that muzzle cover anything you're not willing to destroy. Is this now a hijacked thread?