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Woo · 02-07-2006, 09:17 AM

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htw.../20060127.aspx

I've got my XD45 and love it. If SOCOM and the DOD are looking for a new 45. It should be the XD45ACP. Im sure everyone has seen the torture test. It fits smaller hands. ETC ETC. Ive been to the Desert and my M9 sucks. It has no stopping power, and is hard to maintain in the field. The XD45ACP is the way to go.

Question Now is how do "we" get the XD a chance to be the "ONE"?

gsh341 · 02-07-2006, 12:52 PM

Yeah, the XD-45 ACP would be a great alternative to the M-9. What I would like to know is how can I get a pistol the next time I'm deployed? All I get is a M-16. Being a 88M (tranportation) it sucks knowing that as a driver I have to try and drive while holding a M-16.

Kingslayer · 02-07-2006, 05:35 PM

Is anyone in your command going to bitch if you brought your own weapon? All we were issued was M16s and section leaders had M9s and we were in armored vehicles. It was pretty much said that if you got something better feel free to bring it. But then again our MOS is one of the first in usually so we get a little freedom during combat.

gsh341 · 02-07-2006, 05:56 PM

Hell yeah, they'd bitch. I've got 20 years in and they tell me that bringing a personal side arm is a safety issue. I've never had a negligent discharge in my 20 years, but they don't seem to want to trust anyone other than Officers and Sergeant Majors with pistols. Heck, I even qualified expert with the M-9 during Small Arms Range School and they don't trust me.

Idiots.

NiK · 02-08-2006, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gsh341

Yeah, the XD-45 ACP would be a great alternative to the M-9. What I would like to know is how can I get a pistol the next time I'm deployed? All I get is a M-16. Being a 88M (tranportation) it sucks knowing that as a driver I have to try and drive while holding a M-16.

It would be nice to have both in a vehicle, but I can't imagine getting out and trying to pull security with a pistol.

Woo · 02-10-2006, 12:18 PM

I was told we could bring personal weapons to Iraq but It would be a problem getting it home. So if you bring one you better be ready leave it when you come home.

gsh341 · 02-10-2006, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NiK

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Originally Posted by gsh341

Yeah, the XD-45 ACP would be a great alternative to the M-9. What I would like to know is how can I get a pistol the next time I'm deployed? All I get is a M-16. Being a 88M (tranportation) it sucks knowing that as a driver I have to try and drive while holding a M-16.

It would be nice to have both in a vehicle, but I can't imagine getting out and trying to pull security with a pistol.

Why would I pull security witha pistol??? THAT is what the M-16 or SAW is for. But, imaine driving in a city, seeing a BG approaching your door, and trying like mad to get your M-16 out the window. THAT is the situation where a pistol comes in handy.

I was on a mission to a FOB in Hillah and got taken through DownTown at night because the MPs leading the convoy got LOST!! Iraqis all over within 5' of my window. That scared the crap out of me because I knew I couldn't drive for **** with a SAW (my assigned weapon at the time) across the steering wheel and I knew that was all I had. I would've loved having a pistol right then. Thank GOD we didn't get attacked.

Apdl · 02-10-2006, 02:32 PM

i can wait to see how that tuns out
i really would not be surpized if they go to the SIG like the gov agencys have
does sig even make a 45?
well hopefully it will be the croatian sensation

NiK · 02-10-2006, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gsh341

Why would I pull security witha pistol??? T

Right, I thought you meant INSTEAD of a rifle.

Pesty0311 · 02-10-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gsh341

Hell yeah, they'd bitch. I've got 20 years in and they tell me that bringing a personal side arm is a safety issue. I've never had a negligent discharge in my 20 years, but they don't seem to want to trust anyone other than Officers and Sergeant Majors with pistols. Heck, I even qualified expert with the M-9 during Small Arms Range School and they don't trust me.

Idiots.

You should not have any troube buying a pistol once you are in country. Glocks are easy to come by, I bet if you took a couple minutes to talk with a contractor you could have one by the end of the day. Also its not a trust issue, its a quality, parts availibility, ammo problem. The do not want some 17 year old bringing some cheap peice of crap that may get him/her killed. Stay safe.

Semper Fi

02-07-2006, 09:17 AM	#1
Woo XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 96	Wish the New XD was new Service 45 for Military! http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htw.../20060127.aspx I've got my XD45 and love it. If SOCOM and the DOD are looking for a new 45. It should be the XD45ACP. Im sure everyone has seen the torture test. It fits smaller hands. ETC ETC. Ive been to the Desert and my M9 sucks. It has no stopping power, and is hard to maintain in the field. The XD45ACP is the way to go. Question Now is how do "we" get the XD a chance to be the "ONE"?

02-07-2006, 12:52 PM	#2
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,383	Yeah, the XD-45 ACP would be a great alternative to the M-9. What I would like to know is how can I get a pistol the next time I'm deployed? All I get is a M-16. Being a 88M (tranportation) it sucks knowing that as a driver I have to try and drive while holding a M-16. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

02-07-2006, 05:35 PM	#3
Kingslayer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Port Charlotte, Fl. Posts: 134	Is anyone in your command going to bitch if you brought your own weapon? All we were issued was M16s and section leaders had M9s and we were in armored vehicles. It was pretty much said that if you got something better feel free to bring it. But then again our MOS is one of the first in usually so we get a little freedom during combat. __________________ I am on a mission. A mission to educate people that only improperly maintained weapons rust.

02-07-2006, 05:56 PM	#4
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,383	Hell yeah, they'd bitch. I've got 20 years in and they tell me that bringing a personal side arm is a safety issue. I've never had a negligent discharge in my 20 years, but they don't seem to want to trust anyone other than Officers and Sergeant Majors with pistols. Heck, I even qualified expert with the M-9 during Small Arms Range School and they don't trust me. Idiots. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

02-10-2006, 02:32 PM	#8
Apdl XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,354	i can wait to see how that tuns out i really would not be surpized if they go to the SIG like the gov agencys have does sig even make a 45? well hopefully it will be the croatian sensation __________________ "He took off running, and we caught him, and he just kept resisting. So we just kept whipping his ass." -HulkXD "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -Albert Einstein If you are not part of the solution you are part of the precipitate Springfield XD-9 TOTAL COUNT 8206 Daily Carry Springfield 1911 Loaded Target 9mm Walther P22... needs bigger mag Ruger 10/22 Carbine Remington 700 SPS Tactical .308 Win EBR Build in progress

02-10-2006, 12:18 PM	#6
Woo XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 96	I was told we could bring personal weapons to Iraq but It would be a problem getting it home. So if you bring one you better be ready leave it when you come home.

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