Advice on a good CCW...

[HRC]

Originally Posted by stealthmode

Hey guys...
Just wanted to introduce myself real quick. The name is Alex and I currently reside in Hartford, Ct. I'm a military veteran and proud of it. Active Duty Air Force/ Ct Army National Guard just in case you were wondering. So I'm not necessarily new to firearms. However I did mostly deal w/ M-16A2 rifles.

On that note, I was looking to buy a pistol for a CCW. I've already have my permit so thats done. I know about the usual...whatever fits in your hand the best and biggest caliber you feel comfortable with stuff. All good.
I've shot the xd9, glock 19 "9", S&W M&P 45, H&K 9, and a Colt 1911 45.
In my opinion the xd felt the best and was the most accurate besides the 1911.
Anyway I just wanted to know what some of you guys w/ more CCW experience have to say before I make my purchase. (Thinking of an xd9) All and any advice is appreciated whether your new or not.
Thanks guys!!.. And I look forward to being on the forum..
Alex

Hey Allex
Good to have You in the room. Im a Newby also with a background of Military Bullsey shooting and used a 45ACP as a part of the 3 Gun Categorie, also some Hi Power Competition. I will soon get My Carry Permit ie within the next 6 Mos. I found the XD40 Sub Compact to be just what I need for Concealed Carry, Small but in 40 Caliber, I would have Baught a 45 XD but I wanted One in Sub Compact and they arent selling them as Yet as far as I know. I was in question about carrying One with a round chambered and asked questions and some of CCW People in the forums were kind enough to share their Expertise with Me, What I have l;earned is My XD40 has 3 Safeties 1. a Drop Safety 2. A grip safety which will not allow the trigger actuation to fire the Pistol unless Depressed 3. The trigger safety which if pressed without the grip safety also being pressed it will not Fire, ie (not supposed to) no One knew of any occurance where an XD being carried firing on its own, or if being holstered or drawn (properly) no accidents, Proper holstering NOT depressing the grip safety and always with the forefinger alongside the slide, and in drawing always without the forefinger on the trigger or depressing the grip safety. Keep You're forefinger out of the trigger Guard at all times unless You're Aiming and ready to Fire Always treat all guns as if ready to fire Chambered round with Safety off even if they tell you its already been checked. I may have missed someting but if so Im sure someone in the Forums will add to this. I have Fired My Sub Compact and its accurate, the workmanship is Terrific and theres nothing I have noted about the Pistol thats Negative, Oh I almost forgot the Trigger Pull is a Bit heavy however under extreme stress with You're Life in danger You dont want a round going off when you dont want it to and I feel Like a target range is the only place for a 3 to 4 Lb Trigger pull theres very few people IF ANY that will not get upset in such a scary situation.

Good luck and
Good shooting
hrc

[stealthmode]

Originally Posted by HRC

Hey Allex
Good to have You in the room. Im a Newby also with a background of Military Bullsey shooting and used a 45ACP as a part of the 3 Gun Categorie, also some Hi Power Competition. I will soon get My Carry Permit ie within the next 6 Mos. I found the XD40 Sub Compact to be just what I need for Concealed Carry, Small but in 40 Caliber, I would have Baught a 45 XD but I wanted One in Sub Compact and they arent selling them as Yet as far as I know. I was in question about carrying One with a round chambered and asked questions and some of CCW People in the forums were kind enough to share their Expertise with Me, What I have l;earned is My XD40 has 3 Safeties 1. a Drop Safety 2. A grip safety which will not allow the trigger actuation to fire the Pistol unless Depressed 3. The trigger safety which if pressed without the grip safety also being pressed it will not Fire, ie (not supposed to) no One knew of any occurance where an XD being carried firing on its own, or if being holstered or drawn (properly) no accidents, Proper holstering NOT depressing the grip safety and always with the forefinger alongside the slide, and in drawing always without the forefinger on the trigger or depressing the grip safety. Keep You're forefinger out of the trigger Guard at all times unless You're Aiming and ready to Fire Always treat all guns as if ready to fire Chambered round with Safety off even if they tell you its already been checked. I may have missed someting but if so Im sure someone in the Forums will add to this. I have Fired My Sub Compact and its accurate, the workmanship is Terrific and theres nothing I have noted about the Pistol thats Negative, Oh I almost forgot the Trigger Pull is a Bit heavy however under extreme stress with You're Life in danger You dont want a round going off when you dont want it to and I feel Like a target range is the only place for a 3 to 4 Lb Trigger pull theres very few people IF ANY that will not get upset in such a scary situation.

Good luck and
Good shooting
hrc

I certainly commend your military service and am glad that I have something in common w/ another great person in the forum.
I Also want to say thanks for taking the time to leave your extensive feedback. It's great and I really appreciate it!

As far as the safety issues w/ drawing the pistol and the like I have been taught well (thank god) by the instructor whom I had the CCW class w/.
I've learned plenty there but also as with you in the military as well.
Even so there is always room for improvement so I will be at the range as often as I can when I purchase my pistol here soon. I will probably take another class for better CCW techniques and safety as soon as I become comfortable w/ my pistol.
I will take a look at all the XD models before I make my purchase so I'll definitely leave a new thread w/ pics when it's all said and done.
Thanks again though man! BTW what branch were you in??
"Alex"

[HRC]

Alex Its Me again
You wanted to Know what Branch I served In there was Two:
1. USN 4 Yrs
2. USAF 5 Yrs
3. ANG 27 Yrs
So Ive Been around a while, Heh
Have a great Day
hrc

Originally Posted by stealthmode

Hey guys...
Just wanted to introduce myself real quick. The name is Alex and I currently reside in Hartford, Ct. I'm a military veteran and proud of it. Active Duty Air Force/ Ct Army National Guard just in case you were wondering. So I'm not necessarily new to firearms. However I did mostly deal w/ M-16A2 rifles.

On that note, I was looking to buy a pistol for a CCW. I've already have my permit so thats done. I know about the usual...whatever fits in your hand the best and biggest caliber you feel comfortable with stuff. All good.
I've shot the xd9, glock 19 "9", S&W M&P 45, H&K 9, and a Colt 1911 45.
In my opinion the xd felt the best and was the most accurate besides the 1911.
Anyway I just wanted to know what some of you guys w/ more CCW experience have to say before I make my purchase. (Thinking of an xd9) All and any advice is appreciated whether your new or not.
Thanks guys!!.. And I look forward to being on the forum..
Alex