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06-30-2008, 05:46 PM
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new dude from VA
hey guys...i am new here from Virginia. I am going to buying a XD 9 mm. this will be my first gun purchase. i was wondering if you can give me any info on what exact model I should get. this gun will be used for home defense and taking to the range. I am also thinking of getting my carry permit too.
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06-30-2008, 06:02 PM
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Location: VA
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welcome from VA. i personally would recommend the service model, sometimes mistakingly called the compact. if you plan on carrying the gun a lot you may want to consider the sub-compact due to its smaller size. the ported models (V10) have had issues with cracking, so i would stay away from them. get plenty of ammo and practice. xd's are awesome pistols, i guarantee you will love it!
btw, when you start looking for a holster, check out the crossbreed supertuck!
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06-30-2008, 06:14 PM
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Welcome, I bought my first gun 2 years ago and it was and XD9-subcompact. Love it and it goes with me all the time. I would go with that model or the 9 Compact with the 4 inch barrel and the full grip depending on what you want to do with. The 4" inch barrel will make the sight distance a little longer and make shooting a little easier if you are new to guns as well. But, either way, there will be more guns and you can get the other models someday.
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06-30-2008, 06:15 PM
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Welcome from Ohio.
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06-30-2008, 06:27 PM
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Welcome from Michigan.
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06-30-2008, 09:32 PM
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Welcome from Tx. Find a range that rents guns and spend a weekend or two testing.
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06-30-2008, 09:36 PM
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Welcome from Minnesota!
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06-30-2008, 09:43 PM
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Welcome from south Florida. If you're looking for home defense, for a first gun I'd go with the 4 inch model. The sight plane is longer which will indeed give you a better aiming point. As most of my XD brethren will tell you, you'll be buying ANOTHER XD in the not too distant future because these guns kick butt.
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07-01-2008, 03:01 AM
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Welcome to the forum from Florida!
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07-01-2008, 03:10 AM
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Location: Orlando, FL
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XD9SC yeee haw! that way you dont have to buy another gun when you decide to carry. unless your like me and it just gives you an excuse to buy another gun
 im all about thatwelcome from orlando!
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