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Hello All. I stumbled upon this site about two months ago when I started researching various handguns. I am in Iraq right now making a little extra money, and Ive always wanted to start a collection of my own. So I figured what better time to research it than when Im sitting on my bum in the middle of the desert. But this is where I run into a dilemma. There are so many great firearms out there that I cant decide.
I think my first purchase will defiantly be the XD, but I dont know which caliber I should get. I know that I should go fire them and see what is best for me and everything, but Id like to hear your opinions. I was reading up on the 357 SIG round, and it seemed rather impressive, and I like the low cost of the 9mm. I just dont know. I will most likely get a larger caliber, and then get the 9mm drop in for it. Ive also heard about the XD 45 LE, and am somewhat interested. The reason I hesitate about the larger round is because Ive noticed that the larger rounds have less psi on the target. For example, the 5.56mm round will go through ¼ inch metal plate at 15 yards, whereas the 7.62 round will only make a dent. I know this is bad as far as penetration and knock down goes, but Im not looking for a home self defense weapon. I want something that will go through glass, metal and what not to get to my target. Now I doubt the military will ever let me take my personal handgun with me to combat, but Id like to be prepared if they ever did.
Another concern I have is about competition shooting. I would really like to get into the sport, but I dont know what I need, or what kind of limitations they have as far as drop in barrels. So I guess I would want my stock XD to be my comp weapon when I start out. Wow, I feel like Im rambling, but all this to say, or ask rather, If I am looking to get after market barrels of various caliber, but I want a competition ready weapon, which caliber should I purchase my first XD in?
Thanks so much for your replies and all the good information on this site. I have so many questions, so Im sure Ill be posting some more in the future. And feel free to ask whatever about anything you think I might know, and Ill be glad to help you out. Unless its super secret, and then Id have to kill you after I told you. Lol, well anyways, thanks again.
I think my first purchase will defiantly be the XD, but I dont know which caliber I should get. I know that I should go fire them and see what is best for me and everything, but Id like to hear your opinions. I was reading up on the 357 SIG round, and it seemed rather impressive, and I like the low cost of the 9mm. I just dont know. I will most likely get a larger caliber, and then get the 9mm drop in for it. Ive also heard about the XD 45 LE, and am somewhat interested. The reason I hesitate about the larger round is because Ive noticed that the larger rounds have less psi on the target. For example, the 5.56mm round will go through ¼ inch metal plate at 15 yards, whereas the 7.62 round will only make a dent. I know this is bad as far as penetration and knock down goes, but Im not looking for a home self defense weapon. I want something that will go through glass, metal and what not to get to my target. Now I doubt the military will ever let me take my personal handgun with me to combat, but Id like to be prepared if they ever did.
Another concern I have is about competition shooting. I would really like to get into the sport, but I dont know what I need, or what kind of limitations they have as far as drop in barrels. So I guess I would want my stock XD to be my comp weapon when I start out. Wow, I feel like Im rambling, but all this to say, or ask rather, If I am looking to get after market barrels of various caliber, but I want a competition ready weapon, which caliber should I purchase my first XD in?
Thanks so much for your replies and all the good information on this site. I have so many questions, so Im sure Ill be posting some more in the future. And feel free to ask whatever about anything you think I might know, and Ill be glad to help you out. Unless its super secret, and then Id have to kill you after I told you. Lol, well anyways, thanks again.