[Mike51392]

Cliff sorry buddy but DAMN shame on you. How the heck you let her get that dirty? So how many rounds ?

 

[Mike51392]

Hi,



It's in the neighborhood of 5000 rounds. I used to train outdoors a lot but haven't for almost a year. Now that I'm familiar with the procedure, this may be an annual maintenance routine. Plus, it should stay cleaner at the indoor ranges I'm using.



I suppose so. I had no duds today at the range. I'm continuing to use up my WWB to see how it behaves. Experienced a couple of FTEs today, that's it. The dimples looked great.

I appreciate you guys.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

So 5k rounds later, how do you feel about the XD Service 9? Wear marks? Does it still continue to serve it's purpose? Is it getting replaced anytime soon?

 

[Mike51392]

Hi,



This is a very capable pistol that I'm slowly being able to use to it's full potential. It's been a great learning tool that I've used and abused but keeps on running. It's got a few little scratches and wear marks from all the holster draws and my fumbling, rough shod maintenance. I've never dropped it, thankfully. It's been my all-in-one firearm, EDC, nightstand, training piece, range toy, etc. You know, it's a G19 clone with a couple extra features that I like. That's why I purchased it rather than a Glock. It's made me quite a Springfield fanboy, hence my Garrison purchase.

Replacement? I'm starting to try out the rentals at my ranges. There's quite a selection. The Prodigy is next on my list. Then I'll try some Elites, some Shield models, some F&N, HK, etc. If I find something I really connect with then I'll start saving my gig money. 😉 But I don't yet have a burning urge to replace it. I know some folks will have two identical firearms, one as a beater for training and a nicer, cleaner one for carrying. Maybe the next pistol I fall in love with will get a twin. But I digress.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Cliff I love it! Iv purchased some pricey handguns and up to now. If I had to pick 1 pistol, it would be my SA XD SC 9mm. I do own 2 and a 3rd in 40sw. I don't baby any of my pistols and I believe that they will outlast me. I would love to try a XD elite model. I haven't shot my service 9mm in a long time. I believe the frames are a hair thinner than the SC models.

 

[Mike51392]

Great Job on the XD 9 Cliff!! Looks like you really smacked your left thumb? Gonna lose the thumbnail anyway. as best to relieve the pressure to put the hole into it. OUCH!! and a lot of 4 letter words

Dude just noticed it made my thumb hurt 😂

 

[Mike51392]

Ha! I guess I shoot about as well as I swing a hammer.

Then my friend, your one hell of a shot because you got a bullseye 🎯 on your thumb 😂. Sorry cliff but I had to do it 😆