Another Florida Newb. (aka finally got one)

[Avram42]

I had posted here a couple times prior to owning a firearm (any)--well now that has change (or will shortly).

I went to the gun show that another member mentioned going to (I didn't see that post before I went, however, or I might have set something up). Got an "OK" deal (paid the premium vs. online to handle and know what I'm getting) for a Service Bi-Tone XD9 and I pick it up on Thursday. I saw the other member mention some recommended accessories; what would those be?

I already picked up some cheap brass from wally world and plan on firing a lot of it when I pick the XD up.

[speedracer211]

Right now I would just get a good set of eyes and ears and lots of ammo. WWB is cheap but dirty however it doesnt bother me and my xd's dont mind it either.

[jtkratzer]

accessories, well, not really, they're necessities if you haven't picked them up yet - cleaning supplies and maintenance stuff. maybe a range bag to throw all that stuff in. if you're going to join a club, they'll probably require eye/ear protection.\

cheapest ammo, and some people say it's dirty, others don't, is blazer brass.

[Avram42]

Originally Posted by jtkratzer

accessories, well, not really, they're necessities if you haven't picked them up yet - cleaning supplies and maintenance stuff. maybe a range bag to throw all that stuff in. if you're going to join a club, they'll probably require eye/ear protection.

I picked up some plugs--do most ranges require over-ear protection?

Also, I will be wearing glasses while shooting, I wouldn't mind wearing additional protection over the glasses, but I haven't seen many that look like they would fit comfortably over glasses; will most places allow you to shoot if you only wear eye glasses? One of the places I've shot in the past didn't have a problem with me only wearing my glasses, but I'd prefer to have my bases covered if I visit one that does mind.

[jtkratzer]

Originally Posted by Avram42

I picked up some plugs--do most ranges require over-ear protection?

Also, I will be wearing glasses while shooting, I wouldn't mind wearing additional protection over the glasses, but I haven't seen many that look like they would fit comfortably over glasses; will most places allow you to shoot if you only wear eye glasses? One of the places I've shot in the past didn't have a problem with me only wearing my glasses, but I'd prefer to have my bases covered if I visit one that does mind.

i think glasses would be fine. i usually wear my contacts to shoot, and either just plain old sun glasses or shooting glasses.

i've used the "in the ear" plugs and not had a problem. if you shoot indoors, you might want to use plugs and over the ear style both. it can get pretty loud in there depending on what others are shooting.

[MasLakas]

Welcome to the forum from UT.

[DM-SC]

Welcome!

[PSALM109]

Originally Posted by Avram42

...I went to the gun show that another member mentioned going to (I didn't see that post before I went, however, or I might have set something up)...

WELCOME TO ONE OF THE XD HANGOUTS!

I probably passed you a couple of times this weekend at the Gun Show at the Fair Grounds, if you were there on Saturday. I picked up a Ruger Mark III 22/45 which was priced right.

I will tell you, I did see some "great" deals there, but I was a bit short on the green stuff.

I am a bit fond of the Bi-Tone too.



It is a great gun!

A couple of the things you may want to add as you move along is a Hogue Rubber Slip-On grip (Model# 17000). Eventually, you may want to add some Night Sights - personally, I just had the Tru-Glo TFO's installed on mine.

Enjoy and Happy Shooting!

[oklawall]

welcome to the forum