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CPES · 12-28-2006, 10:23 PM

Greetings everyone, looks like a fine community you have here! I just wanted to drop by and introduce myself, since I'm going to be an XD owner within a day or two. A quick little bio here - my name is JB Walters, I've been in the USAF for six years; I'm a Staff Sergeant. I'm no stranger to firearms, although I'm no expert either. I've shot in a couple of USPSA matches, but nothing too fancy on the competitve end...I'm mostly LE oriented. I'm from Ohio originally. I grew up near Toledo, although I'm living in the Denver, CO area now.

I was recently hired onto the Castle Pines Emergency Services department in Castle Rock, CO. The job requires a duty sidearm, which the department doesnt supply, so I'm going in tomorrow and picking up an XD40 (which I am HIGHLY excited about...I've wanted one for a long time, but could never justify the purchase to my wife...now I have a reason!). I'll post pics when I pick it up, of course.

I do have a couple of questions though. For those of you that own both the service model and/or the tactical, and have had a chance to compare the two at the range, do you notice a substantial increase in accuracy with the 5" barrel over the 4"? I personally like the 4" service model a little better as far as appearances go, but this will be a duty gun - gotta put the bullets in the bad guys (should the need arise), looks be damned. Any thoughts/opinions/suggestions as to which one I should go with?

As for upgrades....I'm a tweaker by nature, I can't help it. Cars, guns, whatever...I modify stuff. I've been reading a little about trigger jobs from canyon creek, different guide rods/springs, mag extensions and magwells, etc...does anyone have some recommendations to maximize the XD40 as a duty weapon? I dont want a match gun, just something optomized for police use. If you think I should leave well enough alone, thats fine too. The XD looks plently capable in stock trim, so I'm not going to get my feelings hurt if you guys tell me I shouldn't mess with it.

Anyway, sorry for the long intro - but I'm sure you'll be seeing more of me on the forums once I get my hands on the gun (I'm sure I'll have some questions). Thanks in advance for your replies!

aftershock · 12-28-2006, 10:52 PM

Welcome

Gator · 12-28-2006, 11:07 PM

I am also in denver and I also work for CPGC so I wish you luck getting through the snow to go shopping. Be sure to stop by "Daves" on parker rd.
My preference would be the 5" if it is only for duty carry.

gsh341 · 12-28-2006, 11:12 PM

Congrats on the new purchase! By the way, since you have to purchase your own sidearm for work, YOUR XD-40 IS A TAX DEDUCTION!!

I also own a XD-40. I chose the Service because it is more accurate than I am and I can carry and draw it easier than a Tactical. As far as modifications go I would suggest a Don's Guide Rod and spring for added reliability. I left the trigger alone on mine and have no problem getting controlled shots of in a rapid manner. If I change anything else I'm gonna get some new sights for easier viewing in low light. I haven't decided what to get though.

**dsr30** · 12-28-2006, 11:47 PM

welcome, from another newbie.

langford2000 · 12-29-2006, 12:50 AM

Hello CPES - Welcome to the site. I too am a new XD owner and am really stoked about the new addition. I don't know much about any mods to the XDs because all other polymer pistols I own are Glocks. However, one thing to consider is that you may want to check with your supervisor or employers attorney about modding a duty weapon. This is due to the fact that if you do have to use lethal force it could open a can of worms using a "modified weapon" in the courts eyes. Not trying to be a killjoy as I am new around here but in the sue happy country we live in today you can't be to careful.

Apdl · 12-29-2006, 01:07 AM

wow lot-o-noobies in this thread! AWSOME welcome all
and i wish i had a reason as good as yours to carry for my gf

Arps · 12-29-2006, 02:55 AM

Hello and welcome! I have an xd-40 4", and it is fantastic.

slugger6 · 12-29-2006, 05:33 AM

Welcome, JB! Glad to have you join us. I have the XD45 Service which I sent to Canyon Creek for (1) a trigger job (6.5# to 4.0#), (2) to have the feed ramp polished, and (3) to have TruGlo TFO sights installed. I, too, like to tinker with cars, guns, etc. I think langford2000's advice is worth looking into. Potential liability could be an issue.

Paul · 12-29-2006, 05:49 AM

Practice, Practice, Practice. I am more accurate with a 5", but then that is what I would expect of most new shooters. A friend picked up my XD40 Service (4") and shot it very well the first time.

A DGR and a little trigger work would be nice. That is what my XD40 has.

Either way you will do well.

Tax deduction? Miscellaneous Itemized Deduction subject to 2% of your AGI. Unless you have more of them you probably won't get any deduction.

As far as naming it and claiming it as dependent I think we should all be able to do that the way they eat ammo and live under our roof. Some even take their XD with them where every they go!

Be safe in the new job.

12-28-2006, 10:23 PM	#1
CPES XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,031	New job = new XD! Greetings everyone, looks like a fine community you have here! I just wanted to drop by and introduce myself, since I'm going to be an XD owner within a day or two. A quick little bio here - my name is JB Walters, I've been in the USAF for six years; I'm a Staff Sergeant. I'm no stranger to firearms, although I'm no expert either. I've shot in a couple of USPSA matches, but nothing too fancy on the competitve end...I'm mostly LE oriented. I'm from Ohio originally. I grew up near Toledo, although I'm living in the Denver, CO area now. I was recently hired onto the Castle Pines Emergency Services department in Castle Rock, CO. The job requires a duty sidearm, which the department doesnt supply, so I'm going in tomorrow and picking up an XD40 (which I am HIGHLY excited about...I've wanted one for a long time, but could never justify the purchase to my wife...now I have a reason!). I'll post pics when I pick it up, of course. I do have a couple of questions though. For those of you that own both the service model and/or the tactical, and have had a chance to compare the two at the range, do you notice a substantial increase in accuracy with the 5" barrel over the 4"? I personally like the 4" service model a little better as far as appearances go, but this will be a duty gun - gotta put the bullets in the bad guys (should the need arise), looks be damned. Any thoughts/opinions/suggestions as to which one I should go with? As for upgrades....I'm a tweaker by nature, I can't help it. Cars, guns, whatever...I modify stuff. I've been reading a little about trigger jobs from canyon creek, different guide rods/springs, mag extensions and magwells, etc...does anyone have some recommendations to maximize the XD40 as a duty weapon? I dont want a match gun, just something optomized for police use. If you think I should leave well enough alone, thats fine too. The XD looks plently capable in stock trim, so I'm not going to get my feelings hurt if you guys tell me I shouldn't mess with it. Anyway, sorry for the long intro - but I'm sure you'll be seeing more of me on the forums once I get my hands on the gun (I'm sure I'll have some questions). Thanks in advance for your replies!

12-28-2006, 11:07 PM	#3
Gator XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: colorado Posts: 356	I am also in denver and I also work for CPGC so I wish you luck getting through the snow to go shopping. Be sure to stop by "Daves" on parker rd. My preference would be the 5" if it is only for duty carry. __________________ NRA MEMBER G.O.A. MEMBER

12-28-2006, 11:12 PM	#4
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,129	Congrats on the new purchase! By the way, since you have to purchase your own sidearm for work, YOUR XD-40 IS A TAX DEDUCTION!! I also own a XD-40. I chose the Service because it is more accurate than I am and I can carry and draw it easier than a Tactical. As far as modifications go I would suggest a Don's Guide Rod and spring for added reliability. I left the trigger alone on mine and have no problem getting controlled shots of in a rapid manner. If I change anything else I'm gonna get some new sights for easier viewing in low light. I haven't decided what to get though. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell Last edited by gsh341 : 12-28-2006 at 11:17 PM.

12-29-2006, 01:07 AM	#7
Apdl XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,347	wow lot-o-noobies in this thread! AWSOME welcome all and i wish i had a reason as good as yours to carry for my gf __________________ "He took off running, and we caught him, and he just kept resisting. So we just kept whipping his ass." -HulkXD "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -Albert Einstein If you are not part of the solution you are part of the precipitate Springfield XD-9 TOTAL COUNT 7847 Daily Carry Springfield 1911 Loaded Target 9mm Walther P22... needs bigger mag EBR Build in progress

12-29-2006, 02:55 AM	#8
Arps XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,059	Hello and welcome! I have an xd-40 4", and it is fantastic. __________________ "You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer." -Frank Zappa

12-28-2006, 10:52 PM	#2
aftershock XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 293	Welcome

12-28-2006, 11:47 PM	#5
dsr30 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: VA Posts: 423	welcome, from another newbie.

12-29-2006, 12:50 AM	#6
langford2000 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12	Hello CPES - Welcome to the site. I too am a new XD owner and am really stoked about the new addition. I don't know much about any mods to the XDs because all other polymer pistols I own are Glocks. However, one thing to consider is that you may want to check with your supervisor or employers attorney about modding a duty weapon. This is due to the fact that if you do have to use lethal force it could open a can of worms using a "modified weapon" in the courts eyes. Not trying to be a killjoy as I am new around here but in the sue happy country we live in today you can't be to careful.

12-29-2006, 05:33 AM	#9
slugger6 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 19,361	Welcome, JB! Glad to have you join us. I have the XD45 Service which I sent to Canyon Creek for (1) a trigger job (6.5# to 4.0#), (2) to have the feed ramp polished, and (3) to have TruGlo TFO sights installed. I, too, like to tinker with cars, guns, etc. I think langford2000's advice is worth looking into. Potential liability could be an issue.

12-29-2006, 05:49 AM	#10
Paul XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,583	Practice, Practice, Practice. I am more accurate with a 5", but then that is what I would expect of most new shooters. A friend picked up my XD40 Service (4") and shot it very well the first time. A DGR and a little trigger work would be nice. That is what my XD40 has. Either way you will do well. Tax deduction? Miscellaneous Itemized Deduction subject to 2% of your AGI. Unless you have more of them you probably won't get any deduction. As far as naming it and claiming it as dependent I think we should all be able to do that the way they eat ammo and live under our roof. Some even take their XD with them where every they go! Be safe in the new job. __________________ Paul

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