Finally bought myself a pistol....

[Doug Hatton]

I've been tossing around the idea for awhile now of getting me a pistol to keep in my house. Something about not having any kind of protection in the new house made me a little uneasy. I ended up buying a used Glock 26 9mm from a coworker. It looks brand new and hasn't had many rounds put through it. I actually shot this one and an XD9 the same day and actually liked the XD9 a little better (felt better in my hand). I shot them both about the same, but the XD9 was a little more comfortable. HOWEVER, I got a great deal on this one and couldn't pass it up. I figured if I ever decided to change, I could still sell this one for what I have in it or more. We went to the Bullet Trap in Plano to try them out, btw.......

[Vertnut]

I've been tossing around the idea for awhile now of getting me a pistol to keep in my house. Something about not having any kind of protection in the new house made me a little uneasy. I ended up buying a used Glock 26 9mm from a coworker. It looks brand new and hasn't had many rounds put through it. I actually shot this one and an XD9 the same day and actually liked the XD9 a little better (felt better in my hand). I shot them both about the same, but the XD9 was a little more comfortable. HOWEVER, I got a great deal on this one and couldn't pass it up. I figured if I ever decided to change, I could still sell this one for what I have in it or more. We went to the Bullet Trap in Plano to try them out, btw.......
I carry an XD9, but you'll like the Glock fine. I've had a few Glock's, and they are fine weapons. I do prefer the XD, but the Glock is a very close 2nd. Use it and get comfortable with it, and you'll probably never want to change.

[Cooter]

if the XD9 feels better in your hand, buy it... what's $100 over the course of owning/shooting a gun for 5yrs+

[Vertnut]

if the XD9 feels better in your hand, buy it... what's $100 over the course of owning/shooting a gun for 5yrs+
Ssshhh...I was trying to make him feel better. ;)

[Cooter]

I didn't read enough... didn't realize he'd already bought it :o

FWIW, I prefer the Glock because it looks mo' rad :p

[Vertnut]

I didn't read enough... didn't realize he'd already bought it :o

FWIW, I prefer the Glock because it looks mo' rad :p
I own a Glock 17 and 22, and they are great, too. I just like to carry the XD. :o

[EW]

if the XD9 feels better in your hand, buy it... what's $100 over the course of owning/shooting a gun for 5yrs+
Buy both

[Vertnut]

Buy both
Life would be great if I could just do that on everything, huh? :D

[Doug Hatton]

Yeah Forrest, I already bought the Glock. I got a really good deal on it ($300) and couldn't pass it up. The main difference to me was the grip felt slightly longer on the XD which made it not feel quite as "top heavy" as the Glock. The one I shot had one magazine that was standard and one with the Pearce extension which I think helps. I'll shot it for awhile and if it bugs me too much, I'll end up selling it to buy the XD.

[Cooter]

I like mine w/ the extensions... feels good, and I know it's superficial, but it looks a hell of a lot better than the XD :o

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/fnearing/IMG_0510.jpg

[Somewhere in Time]

I carry an XD9 and LOVE IT. You can't go wrong with a Glock either. They are both top notch and very user friendly.

[Doug Hatton]

I went and bought a 15 round magazine and a magazine sleeve today. Gonna see if I like the feel of a slightly longer grip.

http://glockstore.com/images/magick_cache/pgroup_6759_image_400x600__shadow.jpg

[FatassLX]

I like mine w/ the extensions... feels good, and I know it's superficial, but it looks a hell of a lot better than the XD :o

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/fnearing/IMG_0510.jpg


How do you like the 357?

[blue302stang]

i was stuck between the glock and XD too, but ended up with a baby eagle since it felt the best to me. I've been looking at getting a glock 30.

[Cooter]

How do you like the 357?

it's pricey :(

[black2002ls]

i was stuck between the glock and XD too, but ended up with a baby eagle since it felt the best to me. I've been looking at getting a glock 30.

My best friend has a baby eagle in .40 cal. That is one of the nicest pistols I've shot

[grove rat]

it's pricey :(

hell yea, ammo prices suck!

that's why i have a 9mm for plinking and a .45 for defense :)

[Doug Hatton]

Had some night sights put on today. I ended up going with the Meprolight Tru-Dots. They're tritium and they installed them for me at The Bullet Trap for no extra charge. I'll check 'em out tonight once I get home....

[evil jose]

Had some night sights put on today. I ended up going with the Meprolight Tru-Dots. They're tritium and they installed them for me at The Bullet Trap for no extra charge. I'll check 'em out tonight once I get home....

What did it cost you Doug?

[Doug Hatton]

They were $99 + tax and they put them on for no charge....