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dtek · 02-10-2007, 01:59 PM

I got $400 in gift cards for Christmas and I can't decide on...

1. XD - 9 Service
2. XD - 9 Tactical
3. XD - 40 Service
4. XD - 40 Tactical
5. Other (please post)

I already own...

XD 45 Service
XD 40 Sub
S&W M&P 40
Ruger 22/45 MKIII
Ruger GP100 .357Mag
Mossberg 500

UPDATE
OK, I went to the gun shop to see if they had a 9mm tactical, (which was my 1st choice) they had a used one in OD Green for $399 and they said the previous owner bought it and returned it for an M&P, and he shot it once or twice, so I bought it, Now I can't wait to go to the range.

I know this poll is not over yet, but they had the tactical, so I had to buy it.
Thank You everyone for your input.
Dave

Krackels · 02-10-2007, 02:22 PM

I voted XD 9mm service, but I think a 2nd or third generation HS2000 would be a better alternative.

You have the others, but not the original.

wmrawls · 02-10-2007, 02:26 PM

9 MM Tactical. Low cost of ammo and high accurecy.

atmiller · 02-10-2007, 03:21 PM

From your original list, the 9mm tactical would be a good addition. With ammo prices continuing to rise, the 9mm would be good for practice or competition.

Personally, I'm going to hold off and see what SA will release this year. I know the .22 conversion is going to be released, and that will be a must have. And the SA sales guys keep saying they have more planned for the XD line, so I'll wait and see.

In the mean time, I'm going to buy a few more wheel guns, and expand my long arm collection.

Miguel · 02-10-2007, 03:26 PM

tACTICAL, .40 IF YOU WANT TO FEED IT FAMILIAR FOOD, 9MMIF YOU WANT TO GET THE CHEAPEST, EASIET TO SHOOT FOOD.

Xenogy · 02-10-2007, 03:32 PM

I voted .40 Service. It's easier to conceal than the tactical. You already have ammo for .40. If you want to go the 9mm route later on you can get a 9mm conversion barrel for it. When the .22 conversion kit comes out you could be shooting .22, 9mm, .357SIG, and .40 out of the same gun.

Red02Deuce · 02-10-2007, 03:54 PM

9mm SC.
I absolutely love mine. Nothing against my 45 compact, but the SC 9 is accurate as all get out, has plenty of rounds in the stick, in inexpensive to shoot, and the trigger has worked itself into a extremely smooth operation.

Not to mention that it is cute as hell.

teamcnabb05 · 02-10-2007, 04:34 PM

go for the xd40 sub-compact... it rocks! bought mine last week and took it to the range today. very acurate

slugger6 · 02-10-2007, 04:35 PM

My most recent purchase (two weeks ago) was the XD9 Tactical. They are all great pistols. It just depends on what rings your bell.

teamcnabb05 · 02-10-2007, 04:41 PM

dtek, my bad i missed that you have the 40 SC already.

View Poll Results: What should I buy next?
XD - 9 Service	16	20.78%
XD - 9 Tactical	26	33.77%
XD - 40 Service	13	16.88%
XD - 40 Tactical	14	18.18%
Other (please post)	8	10.39%
Voters: 77. You may not vote on this poll

02-10-2007, 01:59 PM	#1
dtek XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT Posts: 380	Can't decide on what gun to buy - UPDATE I got $400 in gift cards for Christmas and I can't decide on... 1. XD - 9 Service 2. XD - 9 Tactical 3. XD - 40 Service 4. XD - 40 Tactical 5. Other (please post) I already own... XD 45 Service XD 40 Sub S&W M&P 40 Ruger 22/45 MKIII Ruger GP100 .357Mag Mossberg 500 UPDATE OK, I went to the gun shop to see if they had a 9mm tactical, (which was my 1st choice) they had a used one in OD Green for $399 and they said the previous owner bought it and returned it for an M&P, and he shot it once or twice, so I bought it, Now I can't wait to go to the range. I know this poll is not over yet, but they had the tactical, so I had to buy it. Thank You everyone for your input. Dave Last edited by dtek; 02-12-2007 at 01:10 PM. Reason: Update

02-10-2007, 02:22 PM	#2
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 19,017 Blog Entries: 5	I voted XD 9mm service, but I think a 2nd or third generation HS2000 would be a better alternative. You have the others, but not the original. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

02-10-2007, 02:26 PM	#3
wmrawls XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 1,223	9 MM Tactical. Low cost of ammo and high accurecy. __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.

02-10-2007, 03:21 PM	#4
atmiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 931	From your original list, the 9mm tactical would be a good addition. With ammo prices continuing to rise, the 9mm would be good for practice or competition. Personally, I'm going to hold off and see what SA will release this year. I know the .22 conversion is going to be released, and that will be a must have. And the SA sales guys keep saying they have more planned for the XD line, so I'll wait and see. In the mean time, I'm going to buy a few more wheel guns, and expand my long arm collection. __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod Most Recent Purchase: Bushmaster AR-15 O.R.C. Last edited by atmiller; 02-10-2007 at 03:23 PM.

02-10-2007, 03:26 PM	#5
Miguel XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,869	tACTICAL, .40 IF YOU WANT TO FEED IT FAMILIAR FOOD, 9MMIF YOU WANT TO GET THE CHEAPEST, EASIET TO SHOOT FOOD. __________________ Miguel Enjoying my XD .45ACP Tactical. need to break in my 870, and my wife's XDSC9. I carry my XD45 ACP Tactical, in a SuperTuck from CB. Very comfortable, easy to hide, easy to draw, and easy to reholster. Looking for an HDR*, either an AR-180B, or Kel-Tec FBR. HDR, Homeland Defense Rifle

02-10-2007, 03:32 PM	#6
Xenogy XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 30	I voted .40 Service. It's easier to conceal than the tactical. You already have ammo for .40. If you want to go the 9mm route later on you can get a 9mm conversion barrel for it. When the .22 conversion kit comes out you could be shooting .22, 9mm, .357SIG, and .40 out of the same gun.

02-10-2007, 03:54 PM	#7
Red02Deuce XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 203	9mm SC. I absolutely love mine. Nothing against my 45 compact, but the SC 9 is accurate as all get out, has plenty of rounds in the stick, in inexpensive to shoot, and the trigger has worked itself into a extremely smooth operation. Not to mention that it is cute as hell. __________________ For those on the fence: "Just buy the thing and shoot the pis out of it." My take on those who are trying to quietly re-engineer America:* "These little pin pricks into our fabric of freedom will eventually lead to a rip beyond repair without some re-education on what this country was founded. Little, uneventful seeds planted with no obvious malintent propogating without notice. Communism with a different cloak."

02-10-2007, 04:34 PM	#8
teamcnabb05 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Feels Like Hell in July! Posts: 427	go for the xd40 sub-compact... it rocks! bought mine last week and took it to the range today. very acurate __________________

02-10-2007, 04:35 PM	#9
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,145	My most recent purchase (two weeks ago) was the XD9 Tactical. They are all great pistols. It just depends on what rings your bell.

02-10-2007, 04:41 PM	#10
teamcnabb05 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Feels Like Hell in July! Posts: 427	dtek, my bad i missed that you have the 40 SC already. __________________

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