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Shrek Man · 08-31-2006, 07:20 AM

Only have a minute, but I just joined the forum after purchasing my first XD on Monday. Took it for a test drive Tuesday and all I can say is Wow! I'm very happy with it and I'm looking forward to talking with other folks that are proud owners of XD's too.

flyboy · 08-31-2006, 07:34 AM

What cal? How is old White Lake Twp? My bother-in-law lives in Walled Lake. Best to you and your new firearm!

kayl · 08-31-2006, 07:39 AM

Congrats! Good to hear from a fellow Michigander!

Shrek Man · 08-31-2006, 03:12 PM

Thanks for the well wishes. Sorry, in my haste I forgot to mention a few details. I got the 9mm in the Service model, black. It's the first 9mm I've owned. I have had many handguns through the years (had an FFL for three years) but somehow never tried a 9mm. Even though I like to reload I went for the 9mm because of the over-the-counter prices for ammo. I've only shot it once so far, but I was very impressed with the out-of-the-box accuracy (used Win Clean ammo). I was tossing between the Glock 19 and the XD. After comparing features and seeing the the XD had the loaded chamber indicator, cocked striker indicator, the very cool extras that are part of the "package", and the better price ($439 vs $530), it was a no brainer to go with the XD. I bought some Blazer Brass and Remington ammo today (115gr). I won't be surprised that it shoots these well too. Anyway, I'm not sure how old White Lake is, probably 100+ years, but it's only about 20 minutes from Walled Lake. Hope to talk with you again.

Shrek Man · 08-31-2006, 03:28 PM

Hey cool, another guy from Michigan. It's on the other side of the state from White Lake but I've been there many times to visit my in-laws. Which XD (or XD's) do you own? For how long? Any issues or experiences that you can share? I have to say, even though I've only shot mine once since buying it Monday, I have been more impressed with it than any other gun I've bought. The proof being that I've never joined any talk forum for any other gun I bought. The accuracy was great and the trigger felt smooth for being new. I expect it will only feel better as I get more rounds through it. It has great features and I never saw anybody else offer the extras that the XD comes with. I'm not sure it will be small enough for carry (I bought the 4'' Service model) but that might mean I need to buy a sub-compact model soon. Currently I carry the Glock 36 but I'd have no problem betting my life on a XD of any caliber. Thanks for responding and I look forward to talking soon.

pcaddict · 09-03-2006, 05:38 AM

Welcome from another fellow Michigander. I am in Hillsdale. My XD is still on layaway....stupid house repairs.

Frostyeyes · 09-03-2006, 07:41 AM

Welcome from a fellow Michigander, I carry a service bi-tone 40 almost everyday yea in warm weather it gets heavy for a old guy (me) but knowing it's there for the late night runs to wal mart etc is a big piece of mind. Enjoy your 9 I have the conversion barrel for my 40 to 9 frrom pistol gear it saves money for practice. Good Luck lots of info here. Tom

Shrek Man · 09-03-2006, 11:23 AM

Hey alright, Hillsdale. I used to go over to that area years ago to fish in a little town called Reading. Very nice country over there. I feel for you about the house repairs, especially since it's keeping you from getting your XD as soon as you'd like. Hang in there. Which one are you looking to get?
Bob

Shrek Man · 09-03-2006, 11:34 AM

Hey Tom,
I'm pretty close to Livonia. So you've been carrying the Service 40 even during summer. Do you have a particular rig you use to carry the Service model or do you primarily keep it in your car? Is "pistol gear" the name of the place you got your conversion barrel from? Do the barrels swap even up between the 9mm and 40, or do you need to change the recoil spring too? I just got my XD a week ago, but I haven't found anyplace that seems to sell accessories or extras. Do you know anyone that sells magazines for the XD's? Good talking with you, and it's good to know that I'm not the only one that walks around Wal-mart carrying criminal repellent.
Bob

JERMASIDE · 09-03-2006, 12:10 PM

Congrats on the new XD.

08-31-2006, 07:20 AM	#1
Shrek Man XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: White Lake, MI Posts: 51	Hello from Michigan Only have a minute, but I just joined the forum after purchasing my first XD on Monday. Took it for a test drive Tuesday and all I can say is Wow! I'm very happy with it and I'm looking forward to talking with other folks that are proud owners of XD's too.

08-31-2006, 07:39 AM	#3
kayl XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WI Posts: 1,252	Congrats! Good to hear from a fellow Michigander! __________________ Have you talked to your XD today?

09-03-2006, 07:41 AM	#7
Frostyeyes XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Livonia Michigan Posts: 910	Welcome from a fellow Michigander, I carry a service bi-tone 40 almost everyday yea in warm weather it gets heavy for a old guy (me) but knowing it's there for the late night runs to wal mart etc is a big piece of mind. Enjoy your 9 I have the conversion barrel for my 40 to 9 frrom pistol gear it saves money for practice. Good Luck lots of info here. Tom __________________ Gun Control: What a Long Strange Trip It\'s Been

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JERMASIDE XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 42	Congrats on the new XD. __________________ No one dies a virgin, Life screws us all. - Michael J. Trent Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you\'ll land among the stars.

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08-31-2006, 07:34 AM	#2
flyboy XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Augustine, Florida Posts: 12	What cal? How is old White Lake Twp? My bother-in-law lives in Walled Lake. Best to you and your new firearm!

08-31-2006, 03:12 PM	#4
Shrek Man XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: White Lake, MI Posts: 51	Thanks for the well wishes. Sorry, in my haste I forgot to mention a few details. I got the 9mm in the Service model, black. It's the first 9mm I've owned. I have had many handguns through the years (had an FFL for three years) but somehow never tried a 9mm. Even though I like to reload I went for the 9mm because of the over-the-counter prices for ammo. I've only shot it once so far, but I was very impressed with the out-of-the-box accuracy (used Win Clean ammo). I was tossing between the Glock 19 and the XD. After comparing features and seeing the the XD had the loaded chamber indicator, cocked striker indicator, the very cool extras that are part of the "package", and the better price ($439 vs $530), it was a no brainer to go with the XD. I bought some Blazer Brass and Remington ammo today (115gr). I won't be surprised that it shoots these well too. Anyway, I'm not sure how old White Lake is, probably 100+ years, but it's only about 20 minutes from Walled Lake. Hope to talk with you again.

08-31-2006, 03:28 PM	#5
Shrek Man XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: White Lake, MI Posts: 51	Hey cool, another guy from Michigan. It's on the other side of the state from White Lake but I've been there many times to visit my in-laws. Which XD (or XD's) do you own? For how long? Any issues or experiences that you can share? I have to say, even though I've only shot mine once since buying it Monday, I have been more impressed with it than any other gun I've bought. The proof being that I've never joined any talk forum for any other gun I bought. The accuracy was great and the trigger felt smooth for being new. I expect it will only feel better as I get more rounds through it. It has great features and I never saw anybody else offer the extras that the XD comes with. I'm not sure it will be small enough for carry (I bought the 4'' Service model) but that might mean I need to buy a sub-compact model soon. Currently I carry the Glock 36 but I'd have no problem betting my life on a XD of any caliber. Thanks for responding and I look forward to talking soon.

09-03-2006, 05:38 AM	#6
pcaddict XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 26	Welcome from another fellow Michigander. I am in Hillsdale. My XD is still on layaway....stupid house repairs.

09-03-2006, 11:23 AM	#8
Shrek Man XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: White Lake, MI Posts: 51	Hey alright, Hillsdale. I used to go over to that area years ago to fish in a little town called Reading. Very nice country over there. I feel for you about the house repairs, especially since it's keeping you from getting your XD as soon as you'd like. Hang in there. Which one are you looking to get? Bob

09-03-2006, 11:34 AM	#9
Shrek Man XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: White Lake, MI Posts: 51	Hey Tom, I'm pretty close to Livonia. So you've been carrying the Service 40 even during summer. Do you have a particular rig you use to carry the Service model or do you primarily keep it in your car? Is "pistol gear" the name of the place you got your conversion barrel from? Do the barrels swap even up between the 9mm and 40, or do you need to change the recoil spring too? I just got my XD a week ago, but I haven't found anyplace that seems to sell accessories or extras. Do you know anyone that sells magazines for the XD's? Good talking with you, and it's good to know that I'm not the only one that walks around Wal-mart carrying criminal repellent. Bob