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teleamp · 08-22-2007, 05:23 PM

I am glad I found this forum, lots of great info. I just purchased my XD 45 today. Unfortunately, I am recovering from open-heart surgury and it will be a few weeks before I can go to the range and give it a workout.

I was all set to just buy a .357 revolver and found out that if I take TX ccw class with a revolver that I would have to retest to move up to a semi-auto. So, I started researching pistols, I had trained and used a 1911 earlier in life in the Marines. I never cared for the Glocks and there were mixed reviews on the Taurus M&P, but when I found out about the XD series, wow, so many positive reviews, it kind of made the decision easy. My main use for the XD 45 will be home defense, but I look forward to practicing as mush as I can afford to at the range.

Anyway, I can't wait to get to the range.

And glad to be a forum member.

Mike Yankie

Reeek · 08-22-2007, 05:38 PM

Welcome!

You should buy some snap caps and dry fire at home while you recover to help smoothe out the trigger since you can't live fire it yet anyway.

I've had my Service for about 2 months now and not one FTF or FTE in 700 rounds. I even went out and bought a 9mm Sub-Compact 3 weeks ago because these pistols are so good for the money. Thet point and shoot element of the XD fit me the best after handling several guns although I will get a Sig P-220 soon too

Just about everything I know so far about my XD or semi-autos in general has come from here.

P.S. Unusual but cool name . . . Is your handle a reference to guitars and amplifiers by any chance?

teleamp · 08-22-2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reeek

Welcome!

You should buy some snap caps and dry fire at home while you recover to help smoothe out the trigger since you can't live fire it yet anyway.

Good advice, I'll do that, even though I've read that the XD is OK for dry firing, I have never felt comfortable dry firing any weapon, but remember "snapping in" back in my Marine days.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reeek

P.S. Unusual but cool name . . . Is your handle a reference to guitars and amplifiers by any chance?

Yep, Telecaster + amplifier is how I derived my screen name, I'm on some music gear forums, and its much easier for me to just use one name everywhere.

MikeY

Reeek · 08-22-2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teleamp

Good advice, I'll do that, even though I've read that the XD is OK for dry firing, I have never felt comfortable dry firing any weapon, but remember "snapping in" back in my Marine days.

Yep, Telecaster + amplifier is how I derived my screen name, I'm on some music gear forums, and its much easier for me to just use one name everywhere.

MikeY

I'm on The Gear Page as Reeek too. I own a John Suhr Tele (sold the Suhr Strat, and a host of other guitars. I also have a 1969 Twin with JBL's and a host of other fine vintage tube amps.

Welcome the the XD forums!

EdMaxx · 08-22-2007, 06:12 PM

Well welcome to the XD club and these forums!

slugger6 · 08-22-2007, 06:22 PM

Welcome to the forum and the XD family Mike. Good luck with your recovery.

Chi Town · 08-22-2007, 08:08 PM

Hey Mike, congratulations on the new XD. Sorry to hear about your surgery, but get well soon so you can give that XD a work out.

Best Regards,
Mike

GaryTx · 08-22-2007, 08:18 PM

Welcome to the forum!

teleamp · 08-22-2007, 08:20 PM

Thanks for the support, I had the double by-pass July 29. I'm going to give myself a couple more weeks for the sternum to heal up before heading to the range.

I already feel much better, just having a hard time sleeping on my back.

MikeY

LKB3rd · 08-23-2007, 04:37 AM

Sorry to get sidetracked, but i am a telecatser freak myself. I have 5 of em lol.
Welcome to the forums, and best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

08-22-2007, 05:23 PM	#1
teleamp XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Texas Posts: 15	New forum member, Just bought XD 45 Service I am glad I found this forum, lots of great info. I just purchased my XD 45 today. Unfortunately, I am recovering from open-heart surgury and it will be a few weeks before I can go to the range and give it a workout. I was all set to just buy a .357 revolver and found out that if I take TX ccw class with a revolver that I would have to retest to move up to a semi-auto. So, I started researching pistols, I had trained and used a 1911 earlier in life in the Marines. I never cared for the Glocks and there were mixed reviews on the Taurus M&P, but when I found out about the XD series, wow, so many positive reviews, it kind of made the decision easy. My main use for the XD 45 will be home defense, but I look forward to practicing as mush as I can afford to at the range. Anyway, I can't wait to get to the range. And glad to be a forum member. Mike Yankie

08-22-2007, 05:38 PM	#2
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,787	Welcome! You should buy some snap caps and dry fire at home while you recover to help smoothe out the trigger since you can't live fire it yet anyway. I've had my Service for about 2 months now and not one FTF or FTE in 700 rounds. I even went out and bought a 9mm Sub-Compact 3 weeks ago because these pistols are so good for the money. Thet point and shoot element of the XD fit me the best after handling several guns although I will get a Sig P-220 soon too Just about everything I know so far about my XD or semi-autos in general has come from here. P.S. Unusual but cool name . . . Is your handle a reference to guitars and amplifiers by any chance? __________________ 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; 08-22-2007 at 05:54 PM. Reason: Spelean

08-22-2007, 06:12 PM	#5
EdMaxx XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbia, MO, USA Posts: 34	Well welcome to the XD club and these forums! __________________ SA XD-45 Compact 4" SA GI Parkerized .45 S&W 28-2 .357 Magnum

08-22-2007, 06:22 PM	#6
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,376	Welcome to the forum and the XD family Mike. Good luck with your recovery. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

08-22-2007, 08:08 PM	#7
Chi Town XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 58	Hey Mike, congratulations on the new XD. Sorry to hear about your surgery, but get well soon so you can give that XD a work out. Best Regards, Mike __________________ My associates; Ruger 10/22 ss Ruger SP101 Kel Tec P32 Kimber Ultra CDP 45 Springfield XD 9mm 4" Springfield XD .40 sc Springfield XD .357 od 4" Springfield XD .45ACP Black 4" Tec-9 Pre Ban

08-22-2007, 08:18 PM	#8
GaryTx XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,103	Welcome to the forum! __________________ "I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please." ~John Wayne

08-22-2007, 08:20 PM	#9
teleamp XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Texas Posts: 15	Thanks for the support, I had the double by-pass July 29. I'm going to give myself a couple more weeks for the sternum to heal up before heading to the range. I already feel much better, just having a hard time sleeping on my back. MikeY

08-23-2007, 04:37 AM	#10
LKB3rd XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 943	Sorry to get sidetracked, but i am a telecatser freak myself. I have 5 of em lol. Welcome to the forums, and best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

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