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Shaun · 11-15-2008, 04:46 PM

Alright, I and my father have been looking into getting some pistols, today I narrowed my choices down to a Taurus 24/7 9MM 4" or a Spring Field 9mm XD 4"

The Taurus feels kind of weird in my hand, and the XD really feels the best. I also like the added safety features on the XD. Anyone owned a XD?

My dad decided on a 4" XD .45, I think.

JIA's Dad · 11-15-2008, 04:54 PM

Iwouldn't choose either of those but here is a real nice shooter, smooth and fells great. Top two pictures my choice.

http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg44-e.htm

blt-2-drg · 11-15-2008, 05:25 PM

I wouldnt suggest any Taurus pistol with a polymer frame. I've seen alot of problems with them. Twice ive seen the guide rod and spring pop through the front of the frame and get stuck, guns had to be sent in to Taurus. I like there metal frames like the PT92 and 1911, just none of the Millenium or 24/7's. I own a few XD's, awesome guns! I have 5000 rounds through one with no major hicups.

rcr3fan29 · 11-15-2008, 07:29 PM

If at all possible, don't buy any firearm until you've had a chance to shoot it.

sparky0068 · 11-15-2008, 07:34 PM

I happen to prefer wheel guns.

Shaun · 11-15-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcr3fan29

If at all possible, don't buy any firearm until you've had a chance to shoot it.

I have rented both guns at the range and do like the XD more than the taurus.

GySgt Hartman · 11-15-2008, 08:05 PM

I have a few XD's and an XDm, you will love it!

But, get a .40 not a 9mm.

.

braceysdad · 11-15-2008, 08:09 PM

Damn, your 21 already?

dezfan · 11-15-2008, 08:16 PM

I was just looking at a new S&W Sigma 40 w/ a polymer frame. Anyone have any experience w/ it?

Shaun · 11-15-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by braceysdad

Damn, your 21 already?

Okay, so technically its my dads pistol

I wish I was 21, I'd be getting a CC, to bad by the time I'm 21 that privilege in America will probably be taken away.

Thanks for the input guys, I really can't find any negative comments on the XD, the guy that was showing us the gun had just bought a XD a few weeks ago and said he really liked it.

braceysdad · 11-15-2008, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun

to bad by the time I'm 21 that privilege in America will probably be taken away

Sad but I think your right...

blt-2-drg · 11-15-2008, 08:32 PM

[quote=Shaun;1429601]Okay, so technically its my dads pistol

I wish I was 21, I'd be getting a CC, to bad by the time I'm 21 that privilege in America will probably be taken away.

quote]

Im not sure about your state, but here in Arizona you only have to be 21 to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer. You only have to be 18 to purchase from a private seller. Here in Arizona your dad could also gift you the pistol and aslong as you are 18 you can legally carry and posses it.

blt-2-drg · 11-15-2008, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dezfan

I was just looking at a new S&W Sigma 40 w/ a polymer frame. Anyone have any experience w/ it?

You will hear mixed reviews about the Sigma line from S&W. It was basically designed to be a Glock copy at a fraction of the cost, but its nowhere near Glock quality or reliability. From my personal experience it has a horrible trigger pull and the material in the frame is not as durable as other polymer based guns. I've heard horror stories about things going wrong with them, but that was all hearsay. I would suggest shooting one before you buy it.

braceysdad · 11-15-2008, 08:37 PM

[QUOTE=blt-2-drg;1429625]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun

Okay, so technically its my dads pistol

I wish I was 21, I'd be getting a CC, to bad by the time I'm 21 that privilege in America will probably be taken away.

quote]

Im not sure about your state, but here in Arizona you only have to be 21 to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer. You only have to be 18 to purchase from a private seller. Here in Arizona your dad could also gift you the pistol and aslong as you are 18 you can legally carry and posses it.

and if his aunt had balls she'd be his uncle

wait, we are talking about Shaun...

...his aunt may actually have balls!

Shaun · 11-15-2008, 08:41 PM

[quote=braceysdad;1429641]

Quote:

Originally Posted by blt-2-drg

and if his aunt had balls she'd be his uncle

wait, we are talking about Shaun...

...his aunt may actually have balls!

I hate you

racerx · 11-15-2008, 10:02 PM

I recently did a little shopping in this area... I tried ALL the poly frame pistols I could get my hands on and I would HIGHLY recommend the S&W M&P .45!! I like the feel the best, it came with night sights, (usually a $90 upgrade) and it has an excellent trigger! Last weekend I was able to put the lead to the paper and with every type of ammo I put through it 100 percent reliable and very respectable groups at ranges out to 30 yards. All for about $625.00.

Oh and I went to the Gun shop set on the XD!

Shaun · 11-15-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerx

I recently did a little shopping in this area... I tried ALL the poly frame pistols I could get my hands on and I would HIGHLY recommend the S&W M&P .45!! I like the feel the best, it came with night sights, (usually a $90 upgrade) and it has an excellent trigger! Last weekend I was able to put the lead to the paper and with every type of ammo I put through it 100 percent reliable and very respectable groups at ranges out to 30 yards. All for about $625.00.

Oh and I went to the Gun shop set on the XD!

I'll check into it, starting to get a little bit out of my price range though. I'm also going to try a XD in .40 and see how I like it.

montana.matt · 11-15-2008, 10:17 PM

Smith & Wesson 4506

Cloak · 11-15-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GySgt Hartman

I have a few XD's and an XDm, you will love it!

But, get a .40 not a 9mm.

.

Why so? I'm in the process of shopping and have looked at the Springfield and the Glock 19 9mm.

I might see if I can rent/shoot tomorrow, otherwise I'll be doing it next weekend. I plan on buying within the next week or so.

Shaun · 11-15-2008, 11:24 PM

Also one other thing I had forgotten to mention is that I'm left handed, and I could easily reach everything on the XD.

View Poll Results: Handgun?
Spring Field 9mm XD 4"	43	87.76%
Taurus 2/47 9mm 4"	6	12.24%
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11-15-2008, 04:46 PM	#1
Shaun Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 857	New Pistol Alright, I and my father have been looking into getting some pistols, today I narrowed my choices down to a Taurus 24/7 9MM 4" or a Spring Field 9mm XD 4" The Taurus feels kind of weird in my hand, and the XD really feels the best. I also like the added safety features on the XD. Anyone owned a XD? My dad decided on a 4" XD .45, I think.

11-15-2008, 04:54 PM	#2
JIA's Dad Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway Posts: 836	Iwouldn't choose either of those but here is a real nice shooter, smooth and fells great. Top two pictures my choice. http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg44-e.htm

11-15-2008, 05:25 PM	#3
blt-2-drg Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mesa Posts: 38	I wouldnt suggest any Taurus pistol with a polymer frame. I've seen alot of problems with them. Twice ive seen the guide rod and spring pop through the front of the frame and get stuck, guns had to be sent in to Taurus. I like there metal frames like the PT92 and 1911, just none of the Millenium or 24/7's. I own a few XD's, awesome guns! I have 5000 rounds through one with no major hicups.

11-15-2008, 07:29 PM	#4
rcr3fan29 1* Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ozarks Posts: 326	If at all possible, don't buy any firearm until you've had a chance to shoot it.

11-15-2008, 07:34 PM	#5
sparky0068 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the corn Posts: 331	I happen to prefer wheel guns.

11-15-2008, 08:05 PM	#7
GySgt Hartman I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: * Posts: 2,274	I have a few XD's and an XDm, you will love it! But, get a .40 not a 9mm. .

11-15-2008, 08:09 PM	#8
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	Damn, your 21 already?

11-15-2008, 08:16 PM	#9
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	I was just looking at a new S&W Sigma 40 w/ a polymer frame. Anyone have any experience w/ it?

11-15-2008, 08:32 PM	#12
blt-2-drg Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mesa Posts: 38	[quote=Shaun;1429601]Okay, so technically its my dads pistol I wish I was 21, I'd be getting a CC, to bad by the time I'm 21 that privilege in America will probably be taken away. quote] Im not sure about your state, but here in Arizona you only have to be 21 to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer. You only have to be 18 to purchase from a private seller. Here in Arizona your dad could also gift you the pistol and aslong as you are 18 you can legally carry and posses it.

11-15-2008, 10:02 PM	#16
racerx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: R.I.P. Chip Posts: 2,024	I recently did a little shopping in this area... I tried ALL the poly frame pistols I could get my hands on and I would HIGHLY recommend the S&W M&P .45!! I like the feel the best, it came with night sights, (usually a $90 upgrade) and it has an excellent trigger! Last weekend I was able to put the lead to the paper and with every type of ammo I put through it 100 percent reliable and very respectable groups at ranges out to 30 yards. All for about $625.00. Oh and I went to the Gun shop set on the XD!

11-15-2008, 10:17 PM	#18
montana.matt RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: On The Lake Posts: 1,449	Smith & Wesson 4506

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11-15-2008, 11:24 PM	#20
Shaun Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 857	Also one other thing I had forgotten to mention is that I'm left handed, and I could easily reach everything on the XD.

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