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DJ_Ryan · 07-21-2008, 05:30 PM

Can't wait until it gets here! I initially thought I wanted a Kahr Mk40, but shot one for a while, didn't like the recoil. Nice and small, but only has a 5 rd and 6 rd magazine.

I hemmed and hawed about the caliber, and I considered the XD 45 compact. I want to throw a lot of ammo through this gun at the range, so I decided that I liked the cost savings of the 9mm round. Also, although I know it's somewhat controversial, the stopping power of 9mm with modern +P JHP's is very good, I have read as high as 91% first stop. Maybe I'll get a 45 at a later date. I also want the 9 SC for concealed carry in the summer, and, after doing lots of research, I think the XD 9 SC should be at or near the top of anyone's shortlist.

I ordered some CCI ammo that came to only 15 cents a round! Cheap! Any other good deals on ammo? Got research a good tuckable IWB too. Anyone like the Ultra-thin kydex from FIST?

tjg · 07-21-2008, 05:36 PM

Welcome from Michigan. Good info and good folks here. I usually buy ammo from WalMart; its a few cents more per round than what you paid. Where did you order yours from?

DJ_Ryan · 07-21-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tjg

Welcome from Michigan. Good info and good folks here. I usually buy ammo from WalMart; its a few cents more per round than what you paid. Where did you order yours from?

Thanks for the welcome. I ordered the ammo from Natchez. Good tip about Walmart. If my ammo doesn't get here soon enough, maybe I'll buy a couple of boxes from Walmart.

**edm24** · 07-21-2008, 06:36 PM

Welcome from south Florida.

DJ_Ryan · 07-21-2008, 06:41 PM

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Welcome from south Florida.

Hey thanks!

Any ammo that I should stay away from, or will the XD pretty much digest anything?

slugger6 · 07-21-2008, 06:46 PM

Welcome from Ohio.

SA_lady · 07-21-2008, 08:23 PM

Welcome from Ohio. My XD9SC eats anything I put through it.

DJ_Ryan · 07-21-2008, 08:51 PM

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Welcome from Ohio. My XD9SC eats anything I put through it.

Good to hear SA_lady. I'm new to the sport, just got my NRA card in the mail today! I'm going to join an outdoor range soon. 65 acres, hunting archery, rifle and pistol. I think it has an indoor range too!

DJ_Ryan · 07-21-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tjg

Welcome from Michigan. Good info and good folks here. I usually buy ammo from WalMart; its a few cents more per round than what you paid. Where did you order yours from?

"Wanted: Schrödinger's cat; Dead or alive."

Oh no, not another quantum guy. Holy Heisenberg Batman!

al911 · 07-21-2008, 09:30 PM

Welcome from South Carolina.

07-21-2008, 05:30 PM	#1
DJ_Ryan XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 272	New here, just ordered an XD subcontact 9. Can't wait until it gets here! I initially thought I wanted a Kahr Mk40, but shot one for a while, didn't like the recoil. Nice and small, but only has a 5 rd and 6 rd magazine. I hemmed and hawed about the caliber, and I considered the XD 45 compact. I want to throw a lot of ammo through this gun at the range, so I decided that I liked the cost savings of the 9mm round. Also, although I know it's somewhat controversial, the stopping power of 9mm with modern +P JHP's is very good, I have read as high as 91% first stop. Maybe I'll get a 45 at a later date. I also want the 9 SC for concealed carry in the summer, and, after doing lots of research, I think the XD 9 SC should be at or near the top of anyone's shortlist. I ordered some CCI ammo that came to only 15 cents a round! Cheap! Any other good deals on ammo? Got research a good tuckable IWB too. Anyone like the Ultra-thin kydex from FIST?

07-21-2008, 05:36 PM	#2
tjg XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Michigan, Macon County NC Posts: 911	Welcome from Michigan. Good info and good folks here. I usually buy ammo from WalMart; its a few cents more per round than what you paid. Where did you order yours from? __________________ XD's: 45 Tactical and 40 Service Wanted: Schrödinger's cat; Dead or alive. I intend to live forever......so far, so good.

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07-21-2008, 08:23 PM	#7
SA_lady XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 590	Welcome from Ohio. My XD9SC eats anything I put through it.

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