Help us determine the forum's geographic coverage... UPDATEDThis is a discussion on Help us determine the forum's geographic coverage... UPDATED within the New Member Welcome Center forums, part of the Information category; Demotte, IN...
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08-04-2010, 07:10 PM
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#481
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XDTalk 500 Member
Member #: 47421
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Demotte, IN
Posts: 826
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Demotte, IN
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08-11-2010, 10:43 AM
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#482
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XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 48011
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Anchorage AK
Posts: 102
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Seymour Johnson AFB (Goldsboro) NC
Thought this would be a good place for my first post. Just picked up my first firearm, an XD 45 service w/thumb safety. I really enjoy shooting it.
It would be pretty cool if the site could get one of those maps that shows a mark for each member in their location.
I'm stationed in NC for now and will be moving to Alaska this December.
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"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks."
-Thomas Jefferson
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08-11-2010, 10:53 AM
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#483
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XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 45642
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Slidell, LA.
Posts: 253
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Slidell, LA
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Walk softly and carry an XD.
"Americans have the will to resist because you have weapons. If you don't have a gun, freedom of speech has no power."
Yoshimi Ishikawa
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08-14-2010, 05:14 PM
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#484
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XDTalk Newbie
Member #: 48101
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 11
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Hi y'all from Daytona Beach
I've owned an H2000 and an XD and think they are great pistols. Having carried a 1911 of one form or another since I was 16 (about 100 years ago) I'm still partial to the old war horse and own a Wilson CQB and a Para Ord Night Hawg. But no doubt about it, especially in a semi tropical climate, they are tough to carry discretely in the summer. So I'm looking at the SC model and would like to get the .40 S&W with a conversion barrel for .357 Sig. I haven't looked through the forum yet but, if anyone has some advice or experience with such a setup I'd appreciate hearing it.
I retired a few years ago as the commanding officer of a sheriff's department and was an academy certified firearms instructor. At that time a few area departments had gone to the Glock (only 9 mm was available) and besides an aversion to a caliber beginning with anything less than a 4, I just didn't like a gun that felt like a 2X4 in my hand. We went to the Sig P220 and were very happy with it. Knowing the .357 Mag is still the benchmark cartridge to judge "stopping" power, I make an exception to my 4 rule in that case, and I also have the little J frame Scandium S&W in .357. A 12 ounce carry gun is nice, even if it does kick like a howitzer. But hell, if I know I'm likely to get into a situation where a gun is handy I'm taking the little baby in my Avatar. There isn't too much more intimidating coming out from under your jacket than a 12 ga with a pistol grip and a 6 1/2 inch barrel. I'd really rather intimidate myself out of a fight than even win it.
So that's my story and I'm sticking with it. I'll be picking up an XD of some sort soon, depending on what you guys advise. Nice to be aboard.
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08-14-2010, 05:30 PM
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XDTalk Newbie
Member #: 48101
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 11
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I can't get your geographic data page to resolve?
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08-18-2010, 02:41 PM
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#486
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XDTalk 1K Member
Member #: 47178
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: East Central Indiana
Posts: 1,680
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I cant get the page to load on my computer.
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Our Forefathers Would Be Shooting By Now
When asked why I need a gun I answer simply this "If it comes down to him or me, I want to win. There's nothing more precious than my wife's life or my daughters'."
"God has been good to me all my life, and I dont expect it to stop now." W.Frank Walters, upon being diagnosed with cancer. R.I.P Grandpa
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08-19-2010, 02:00 AM
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#487
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XDTalk 2K Member
Member #: 39431
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: South Florida
Posts: 2,003
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Hollywood Florida
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08-19-2010, 05:59 AM
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XDTalk 1K Member
Member #: 46952
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Miami Florida
Posts: 1,285
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Miami Florida. Parboiled. Lol
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08-31-2010, 02:30 PM
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#489
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XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 48407
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: KEARNEY, NE.
Posts: 401
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I'm from Kearney, NE. I can't get the geographic page to load.
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09-03-2010, 12:35 PM
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XDTalk 5K Member
Member #: 41454
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 5,398
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I put together a Google Map for the member to add their locations to.
XDTalk Member Distribution - Google Maps
Add your placemark, then rt-click and edit the properties for it. For the name use your member name (i.e.: texan_eagle_scout). In the description box, you can add zip code, maybe a first name, or something about yourself.
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Phoenix, Az
Firearms: None. All were lost in an unfortunate boating accident on Tempe Townlake.
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To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 post(s).
Instructions on adding yourself are in post #497
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