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MasLakas · 07-25-2007, 08:23 AM

Congrats on your decision! I am glad to see more guns in more people's homes and you will enjoy shooting. Remember to practice often and then practice some more. I take my wife shooting at least once a month and we both have a great time even though all she shots is her 22 revolver. She has gotten braver lately and has shot my XD and 1911 and is starting to enjoy 38's.

TxAggie94 · 07-25-2007, 12:00 PM

Good choice - I don't think you could go wrong with either one. As I've mentioned on here before I have a Ruger P95 (9mm). After I got the XD45, was seriously considering getting rid of the Ruger, hoping to use the money to get a holster and night sights for the 45. I told myself I could always get a 22 later for cheaper plinking.

But now, I just can't bring myself to part with the Ruger.

And personally, I prefer the DA/SA trigger. Maybe it would not be the best option for IPSA competition, but for carry - I don't trust safeties - at all. I have more confidence in a long pull DA trigger / hammer than I would in a SA striker system with a manual, trigger and grip safety and the internal safety (that prevents a drop from firing).

I'm not knocking the XD here - I really like this gun too.

Just my .02.

Amistad · 07-26-2007, 02:34 PM

Just a quick note to say that I'll quit posting here in this forum since I have at long last decided to go with Ruger instead. I just got home from purchasing a blue P345. I think I made a choice that will make both me and my wife happy. But, like so many other things in life, time will tell!

Amistad
'thrilled and ebullient in Texas!'

Johnnybgood · 07-26-2007, 03:07 PM

You will like the Ruger I have the same model P345PR and I really like it. I love my XD 45 Compact but would not feel any less prepared if I were carrying the Ruger concealed instead of my XD, I think the Ruger is a fine firearm. Good luck with it. One nice holster for it is the Don Hume model H721 open top, it is a belt holster that conceals very well and has a body shield that keeps the gun off the body. You can see it at donhume.com
GOOD LUCK

Reeek · 07-26-2007, 03:59 PM

How do the Don Humes work for the XD45's? Or DeSantis?

I can't even get into my CCW class required for the permit until the end of August and I want a good belt holster for now. Leather I think.

Thoughts?

07-25-2007, 08:23 AM	#11
MasLakas XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cache Valley, Utah Posts: 2,835	Congrats on your decision! I am glad to see more guns in more people's homes and you will enjoy shooting. Remember to practice often and then practice some more. I take my wife shooting at least once a month and we both have a great time even though all she shots is her 22 revolver. She has gotten braver lately and has shot my XD and 1911 and is starting to enjoy 38's. __________________ I speak softly and carry a .45. UtahConcealedCarry.Org

07-26-2007, 03:07 PM	#14
Johnnybgood XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Florida Posts: 637	You will Like it You will like the Ruger I have the same model P345PR and I really like it. I love my XD 45 Compact but would not feel any less prepared if I were carrying the Ruger concealed instead of my XD, I think the Ruger is a fine firearm. Good luck with it. One nice holster for it is the Don Hume model H721 open top, it is a belt holster that conceals very well and has a body shield that keeps the gun off the body. You can see it at donhume.com GOOD LUCK __________________ XD .40 SC Trijicon NS XD .45 Compact TFOS Ruger P345PR Taurus PT 24/7 PRO .40 Cal. Bersa Thunder .380 Savage 12 gage pump

07-26-2007, 03:59 PM	#15
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,787	How do the Don Humes work for the XD45's? Or DeSantis? I can't even get into my CCW class required for the permit until the end of August and I want a good belt holster for now. Leather I think. Thoughts? __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6 Last edited by Reeek; 07-26-2007 at 04:39 PM. Reason: Additonal info

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07-25-2007, 12:00 PM	#12
TxAggie94 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 132	Good choice - I don't think you could go wrong with either one. As I've mentioned on here before I have a Ruger P95 (9mm). After I got the XD45, was seriously considering getting rid of the Ruger, hoping to use the money to get a holster and night sights for the 45. I told myself I could always get a 22 later for cheaper plinking. But now, I just can't bring myself to part with the Ruger. And personally, I prefer the DA/SA trigger. Maybe it would not be the best option for IPSA competition, but for carry - I don't trust safeties - at all. I have more confidence in a long pull DA trigger / hammer than I would in a SA striker system with a manual, trigger and grip safety and the internal safety (that prevents a drop from firing). I'm not knocking the XD here - I really like this gun too. Just my .02.

07-26-2007, 02:34 PM	#13
Amistad XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The land of the Alamo! Posts: 30	Just a quick note to say that I'll quit posting here in this forum since I have at long last decided to go with Ruger instead. I just got home from purchasing a blue P345. I think I made a choice that will make both me and my wife happy. But, like so many other things in life, time will tell! Amistad 'thrilled and ebullient in Texas!'