Hello im Grip, New member from Illinois.... - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

**Grip** · 10-21-2007, 08:20 PM

hello everyone,

ive decided to join these forums because for the last year the XD has been on my mind and just recentley i sent out my F.O.I.D. application so i can purchase one and start enjoying a new hobby.

i first learned about the SA XD at a local gun shop with a friend...he went in looking for a Glock, and he ended up getting a Glock .45 cal ( i dont know the model ). while he was conversing with the guy at the gun shop counter i was admiring the black XD .40 service they had in the glass case. another guy behind the counter started telling me all about it, he showed me how everything works, and he even did a field strip for me which i thought was awesome to see how easily it comes apart and how simple it is.

ever since then i have been thinking hard if i should get a real pistol or not. Almost 1 year later i have made my decision, i want the SA XD-9, black service to be my first love. The XD-9 will mostly be used for range sessions, and possibly brought with when my dad goes hunting up north at my uncles cabin...cant wait to bring it up there and target practice out doors!

for the past week or so i have been looking around on these forums gathering knowledge and tips like they are going out of style, and lastnight i finally registered. (i figure might as well get situated if this is going to be one of the forums i frequent)

thanks for having such great forums.

MasLakas · 10-21-2007, 08:23 PM

Welcome to the forum from UT.

You will love the XD! It is a great gun for a first time handgun and 9 is the cheapest of the bunch to shoot. Wish I had one to go with my XD45 Service but my main family vehicle just sucked $1500.00 out of my pocket.

.40-.45 · 10-21-2007, 08:24 PM

Welcome

there is a wealth of experience here

The people have a lot of knowledge about many things, and most are more than happy to help anyway they can.

.40-.45

**XDAndMe** · 10-21-2007, 08:25 PM

Welcome aboard, Grip. You can't go wrong with the XD9 as your first pistol. It was mine too and not a single regret.

cougar_guy04 · 10-21-2007, 08:29 PM

Welcome from another Illinoisan (even though my location doesn't say so)!

How much longer do you have to wait for that wonderful little FOID card?

**Grip** · 10-21-2007, 08:32 PM

thanks, im really excited for the day that i can actually take it home.

it takes about 30 days for illinois to issue a FOID card after they recieve the application. there is a 72 hour cool down period in illinois whenever purchasing a handgun(Ithats so people can cool down before they do somthing stupid), and a 24 hour cool down when purchasing a rifle...so i would imagine i will have my XD-9 by the mid-end of november this year.

**Grip** · 10-21-2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cougar_guy04

Welcome from another Illinoisan (even though my location doesn't say so)!

How much longer do you have to wait for that wonderful little FOID card?

i sent out sat morning (yesterday)

rockerz71 · 10-22-2007, 07:14 AM

Welcome

**Mad Geek** · 10-22-2007, 07:56 AM

Welcome to the forum from California.

For the general information of someone in maybe a less restrictive state, what is a FOID card? Sounds like Illinois may have outdone CA on restricting sales.

Nevermind, I Googled it. Not much different that CA. We just have a mandatory test, then 10 day wait. The one that torques MY jaws is the 30 day between single item purchases (handguns).

GaryTx · 10-22-2007, 08:02 AM

Welcome to the forum!

10-21-2007, 08:20 PM	#1
Grip XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,199	Hello im Grip, New member from Illinois.... hello everyone, ive decided to join these forums because for the last year the XD has been on my mind and just recentley i sent out my F.O.I.D. application so i can purchase one and start enjoying a new hobby. i first learned about the SA XD at a local gun shop with a friend...he went in looking for a Glock, and he ended up getting a Glock .45 cal ( i dont know the model ). while he was conversing with the guy at the gun shop counter i was admiring the black XD .40 service they had in the glass case. another guy behind the counter started telling me all about it, he showed me how everything works, and he even did a field strip for me which i thought was awesome to see how easily it comes apart and how simple it is. ever since then i have been thinking hard if i should get a real pistol or not. Almost 1 year later i have made my decision, i want the SA XD-9, black service to be my first love. The XD-9 will mostly be used for range sessions, and possibly brought with when my dad goes hunting up north at my uncles cabin...cant wait to bring it up there and target practice out doors! for the past week or so i have been looking around on these forums gathering knowledge and tips like they are going out of style, and lastnight i finally registered. (i figure might as well get situated if this is going to be one of the forums i frequent) thanks for having such great forums.

10-21-2007, 08:23 PM	#2
MasLakas XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cache Valley, Utah Posts: 2,805	Welcome to the forum from UT. You will love the XD! It is a great gun for a first time handgun and 9 is the cheapest of the bunch to shoot. Wish I had one to go with my XD45 Service but my main family vehicle just sucked $1500.00 out of my pocket. __________________ I speak softly and carry a .45. UtahConcealedCarry.Org

10-21-2007, 08:24 PM	#3
.40-.45 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 689	Welcome there is a wealth of experience here The people have a lot of knowledge about many things, and most are more than happy to help anyway they can. .40-.45 Last edited by .40-.45; 10-21-2007 at 08:25 PM. Reason: spelling

10-21-2007, 08:29 PM	#5
cougar_guy04 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Turn East at Orlando Posts: 1,770	Welcome from another Illinoisan (even though my location doesn't say so)! How much longer do you have to wait for that wonderful little FOID card? __________________ "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity"

10-21-2007, 08:32 PM	#6
Grip XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,199	thanks, im really excited for the day that i can actually take it home. it takes about 30 days for illinois to issue a FOID card after they recieve the application. there is a 72 hour cool down period in illinois whenever purchasing a handgun(Ithats so people can cool down before they do somthing stupid), and a 24 hour cool down when purchasing a rifle...so i would imagine i will have my XD-9 by the mid-end of november this year. Last edited by Grip; 10-21-2007 at 08:41 PM. Reason: cool down

10-21-2007, 08:25 PM	#4
XDAndMe XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA, USA Posts: 3,402	Welcome aboard, Grip. You can't go wrong with the XD9 as your first pistol. It was mine too and not a single regret.

10-22-2007, 07:14 AM	#8
rockerz71 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 3,385	Welcome __________________ Luke GeorgiaCarry.org Member

10-22-2007, 07:56 AM	#9
Mad Geek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Yosemite Posts: 1,059	Welcome to the forum from California. For the general information of someone in maybe a less restrictive state, what is a FOID card? Sounds like Illinois may have outdone CA on restricting sales. Nevermind, I Googled it. Not much different that CA. We just have a mandatory test, then 10 day wait. The one that torques MY jaws is the 30 day between single item purchases (handguns). __________________ Chuck NRA Patron Life Member US Concealed Carry Association Founding Life Member: Society Of The Honor Guard, Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Senior Member CalCCW - Helping Californians Legally Obtain A Concealed Carry License "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." Robert A. Heinlein Last edited by Mad Geek; 10-22-2007 at 08:00 AM. Reason: Found my own answer.

10-22-2007, 08:02 AM	#10
GaryTx XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,103	Welcome to the forum! __________________ "I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please." ~John Wayne

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