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Joeywhat · 04-18-2008, 05:11 PM

Hey...new to the forums, and soon to be new to the XD line. I've been looking for a good handgun that will fill both CCW and range duty, and I think I've settled on an XD.

The problem: where can I try one out? I'd love to give one a try and put a box of ammo through it, but I'm not sure of any ranges that rent guns in my area. I was specifically looking at trying out an XD40 sub compact. The range would need to be in the metro-Detroit area, specifically around Ann Arbor.

Also, I was thinking of replacing the stock sights with night sights...take it to SA direct, or a local gunsmith? Opinions?

Thanks!

INDY-XD · 04-18-2008, 05:21 PM

Welcome from Indiana! I believe you can order them new with nite sights from the factory,Have your gun dealer order them that way for you.

slugger6 · 04-18-2008, 05:35 PM

Welcome from Ohio. I recommend having a local smith install your sights. Mine charges $20.

Joeywhat · 04-18-2008, 05:42 PM

Thanks!

I've seen one or two on gunbroker with night sights, however I'm not sure I want to have it shipped here...just seems like a lot of paperwork and more time needed on my part. Plus I like instant gratification

slugger6 · 04-18-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeywhat

Thanks!

I've seen one or two on gunbroker with night sights, however I'm not sure I want to have it shipped here...just seems like a lot of paperwork and more time needed on my part. Plus I like instant gratification

You'll feel right at home here then! You're among equals.

gkelley3 · 04-18-2008, 06:29 PM

Welcome to the forum from Florida!

Joeywhat · 04-18-2008, 07:20 PM

Any good guide rod lasers? I found this one: LaserMax: Internal Laser Sight for GLOCK 19, GLOCK 23, GLOCK 32

Looks good, but expensive. Anyone use this before? Seems like it'd be too much work to push in the button in a frantic situation. That being said I think grip lasers look gross, and I can never reliably activate them.

MasLakas · 04-18-2008, 08:07 PM

Welcome to the forum from UT!

I would order an XD with night sights and then fire 500 to 1000 rounds before I start to mod the firearm. This way you will learn to shoot properly and get a feel for what mods you would want. A laser is a 'neat' feature but under stress it works no better than the iron sights if you are not familiar with it. Good Luck on your search.

jblakk · 04-18-2008, 08:38 PM

Welcome from Florida. My brother in law lives in ann arbor.

As for the night Sites. The XD can be ordered with the Trijicon sights installed. That will save you install, and if there is a problem, its SAs problem.

m9fan · 04-19-2008, 05:53 AM

Welcome to the forum from Texas!

04-18-2008, 05:11 PM	#1
Joeywhat XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ypsi, MI Posts: 1,547	Hello All! Hey...new to the forums, and soon to be new to the XD line. I've been looking for a good handgun that will fill both CCW and range duty, and I think I've settled on an XD. The problem: where can I try one out? I'd love to give one a try and put a box of ammo through it, but I'm not sure of any ranges that rent guns in my area. I was specifically looking at trying out an XD40 sub compact. The range would need to be in the metro-Detroit area, specifically around Ann Arbor. Also, I was thinking of replacing the stock sights with night sights...take it to SA direct, or a local gunsmith? Opinions? Thanks!

04-18-2008, 05:35 PM	#3
slugger6 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 19,373	Welcome from Ohio. I recommend having a local smith install your sights. Mine charges $20. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

04-18-2008, 06:29 PM	#6
gkelley3 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,040	Welcome to the forum from Florida! __________________ "Better to fight for something than live for nothing." Gen. George S. Patton

04-18-2008, 08:07 PM	#8
MasLakas XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cache Valley, Utah Posts: 2,623	Welcome to the forum from UT! I would order an XD with night sights and then fire 500 to 1000 rounds before I start to mod the firearm. This way you will learn to shoot properly and get a feel for what mods you would want. A laser is a 'neat' feature but under stress it works no better than the iron sights if you are not familiar with it. Good Luck on your search. __________________ I speak softly and carry a .45. UtahConcealedCarry.Org

04-18-2008, 08:38 PM	#9
jblakk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 451	Welcome from Florida. My brother in law lives in ann arbor. As for the night Sites. The XD can be ordered with the Trijicon sights installed. That will save you install, and if there is a problem, its SAs problem. __________________ -Everything in Moderation - Including moderation -God didn't make all people equal...Colt did. - Hadalgo Taurus bi-tone PT-111 millenium(9mm) SA XD-9 with Trijicon SA XD-40sc Ruger Secutity-Six 4" Bicentenial model(.357)

04-18-2008, 05:21 PM	#2
INDY-XD XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SOUTHERN,INDIANA Posts: 1,353	Welcome from Indiana! I believe you can order them new with nite sights from the factory,Have your gun dealer order them that way for you.

04-18-2008, 05:42 PM	#4
Joeywhat XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ypsi, MI Posts: 1,547	Thanks! I've seen one or two on gunbroker with night sights, however I'm not sure I want to have it shipped here...just seems like a lot of paperwork and more time needed on my part. Plus I like instant gratification

04-18-2008, 07:20 PM	#7
Joeywhat XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ypsi, MI Posts: 1,547	Any good guide rod lasers? I found this one: LaserMax: Internal Laser Sight for GLOCK 19, GLOCK 23, GLOCK 32 Looks good, but expensive. Anyone use this before? Seems like it'd be too much work to push in the button in a frantic situation. That being said I think grip lasers look gross, and I can never reliably activate them.

04-19-2008, 05:53 AM	#10
m9fan XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 878	Welcome to the forum from Texas! __________________ "Upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all." - Alexander the Great Texas CHL US Army Veteran '86 - '94 Beretta M9 Bushmaster M4A2 Clone Glock 22 Rossi 351 Snubbie SA XD 45ACP Service Winchester Defender 1300

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