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trap kid · 08-01-2006, 03:30 AM

ive been sent to germany for a 2 year tour with the army and am just finding out that i cant bring the brand new xd 45 my dad and i just bought while on pcs leave. i also must leave my 9. god europe is gay.

M2XD · 08-01-2006, 04:33 AM

Trap

Sorry, but if all I had to do is put my guns in storage to spend the next two years in Germany, off they go! I did four years at Ramstein (95-99), as well as spent a lot of time there as a kid (my mother is from Würzburg, and I was born in Frankfurt). It is a great country and you will find tons of things to do even if you can't shoot. Plus, you are in the Army, don't you guys weapons qual on a regular basis? I was USAF, and even I got to fire M9s, MP-5s, etc. at my last European assignment (three years at SHAPE in Belgium).

Sure, it sucks having to leave your beloved handguns behind, but that is a small sacrifice for the great opportunity you are getting...spending two years in Germany (as long as you don't spend a year of that in Iraq!). Make the most of it!

Cheers! M2

Apdl · 08-01-2006, 08:42 AM

mmmmmmmmm german girls

gsh341 · 08-01-2006, 12:10 PM

When you start missing going to the range with your new XD, head into town and drink some of the local brew, eat some great food and enjoy the local girls company. It will work. Trust me.

I've been to Germany (Hohenfels) twice for two week summer training. During our down time we all went to the train station and went to either Regensburg or Nuremburg. We also got a day in Munich and Rothenburg. Man was it fun!! I really envy you.

P.S. Learn some German and use it whenever you can. I found the locals appreciate the effort and will be nicer to you.

ef9turbo · 08-01-2006, 12:14 PM

im sorry.. my best friend was just stationed in germany and he just came back to the states not even a month ago.. he absolutely hated it there so i guess i can feel your pain too... make sure daddy takes care of the gun and keeps it lubed and moisture out..

bigun · 08-01-2006, 12:23 PM

I spent 3 years in Munich in the 80's it was the best 3 years of my life. Did they close the Rod & Gun clubs? When I was there we could buy guns & ammo through the local r&g club. Thats where I bought my first two handguns a CZ 75 and a Taurus 669. Cheer up its not like you are going to be in Korea or Iraq. The bigger Cities never close, They will deliver beer to your door, The German women are HOT, Nudity is everywhere, and the food is great. Get out into Germany, take tours, enjoy the experience.

M2XD · 08-01-2006, 01:14 PM

If your friend can't find fun in Germany than I am sorry to say he must be a moron! Between the numerous fests (beer and wine) each village holds, and the wonderful Gasthaus that are everywhere, plus a million things to do, you can't blame the country if he didn't have a good time. But, I spent nearly half of my USAF career overseas, and I had fun in places that weren't considered fun...Afghanistan, Bosnia, Czechoslovakia, etc. It all depends on the individual. Be adventurous and you will enjoy yourself...sit in the barracks and watch AFN all the time, and it will drag.

Like gsh341 I am envious...I would gladly pack up my XD-45 for the chance to go back to Germany. It is well worth it!

Cheers! M2

one-eyed-fatman · 08-01-2006, 04:51 PM

Germany was great. I almost got court marshaled and throw in jail. Of course I escaped before they could do it. So much fun.

standerson · 08-01-2006, 09:37 PM

Send your XD's to me. I'll babysit while you are gone.

Enjoy Germany.

bigun · 08-01-2006, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by one-eyed-fatman

Germany was great. I almost got court marshaled and throw in jail. Of course I escaped before they could do it. So much fun.

When were you there? I might have been one of the MP's chasing you.

86-89 for me.

08-01-2006, 03:30 AM	#1
trap kid XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Batavia Ilinoys Posts: 25	stuck in germany ive been sent to germany for a 2 year tour with the army and am just finding out that i cant bring the brand new xd 45 my dad and i just bought while on pcs leave. i also must leave my 9. god europe is gay. __________________ www.goarmy.com

08-01-2006, 08:42 AM	#3
Apdl XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,347	mmmmmmmmm german girls __________________ "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 7847 Daily Carry Springfield 1911 Loaded Target 9mm Walther P22... needs bigger mag EBR Build in progress

08-01-2006, 12:10 PM	#4
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,081	When you start missing going to the range with your new XD, head into town and drink some of the local brew, eat some great food and enjoy the local girls company. It will work. Trust me. I've been to Germany (Hohenfels) twice for two week summer training. During our down time we all went to the train station and went to either Regensburg or Nuremburg. We also got a day in Munich and Rothenburg. Man was it fun!! I really envy you. P.S. Learn some German and use it whenever you can. I found the locals appreciate the effort and will be nicer to you. __________________ "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

08-01-2006, 12:14 PM	#5
ef9turbo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: humidity hell oklahoma Posts: 229	im sorry.. my best friend was just stationed in germany and he just came back to the states not even a month ago.. he absolutely hated it there so i guess i can feel your pain too... make sure daddy takes care of the gun and keeps it lubed and moisture out.. __________________ Glock 22 bi-tone.. CCW/Duty Glock 23.. CCW/Duty SW MP40.. Duty

08-01-2006, 12:23 PM	#6
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,527	I spent 3 years in Munich in the 80's it was the best 3 years of my life. Did they close the Rod & Gun clubs? When I was there we could buy guns & ammo through the local r&g club. Thats where I bought my first two handguns a CZ 75 and a Taurus 669. Cheer up its not like you are going to be in Korea or Iraq. The bigger Cities never close, They will deliver beer to your door, The German women are HOT, Nudity is everywhere, and the food is great. Get out into Germany, take tours, enjoy the experience. __________________ Remington Rand 1911A1, Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Ruger mark2 Govt model with Bushnell Holo site, Beretta 92D 9mm, Kahr K-40, Coming soon Kimber Warrior or Springfield Operator. Last edited by bigun : 08-01-2006 at 12:27 PM.

08-01-2006, 04:33 AM	#2
M2XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 422	Trap Sorry, but if all I had to do is put my guns in storage to spend the next two years in Germany, off they go! I did four years at Ramstein (95-99), as well as spent a lot of time there as a kid (my mother is from Würzburg, and I was born in Frankfurt). It is a great country and you will find tons of things to do even if you can't shoot. Plus, you are in the Army, don't you guys weapons qual on a regular basis? I was USAF, and even I got to fire M9s, MP-5s, etc. at my last European assignment (three years at SHAPE in Belgium). Sure, it sucks having to leave your beloved handguns behind, but that is a small sacrifice for the great opportunity you are getting...spending two years in Germany (as long as you don't spend a year of that in Iraq!). Make the most of it! Cheers! M2

08-01-2006, 01:14 PM	#7
M2XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 422	If your friend can't find fun in Germany than I am sorry to say he must be a moron! Between the numerous fests (beer and wine) each village holds, and the wonderful Gasthaus that are everywhere, plus a million things to do, you can't blame the country if he didn't have a good time. But, I spent nearly half of my USAF career overseas, and I had fun in places that weren't considered fun...Afghanistan, Bosnia, Czechoslovakia, etc. It all depends on the individual. Be adventurous and you will enjoy yourself...sit in the barracks and watch AFN all the time, and it will drag. Like gsh341 I am envious...I would gladly pack up my XD-45 for the chance to go back to Germany. It is well worth it! Cheers! M2

08-01-2006, 04:51 PM	#8
one-eyed-fatman XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 9,953	Germany was great. I almost got court marshaled and throw in jail. Of course I escaped before they could do it. So much fun. __________________ http://home.houston.rr.com/gunpics/images/one%20eye.wav

08-01-2006, 09:37 PM	#9
standerson XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 655	Send your XD's to me. I'll babysit while you are gone. Enjoy Germany. __________________ USN Retired, Life Member NRA, Eagle Scout

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