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pablo_marmol

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23. Oh damn Heddi........**so sorry** to hear of your ordeal.
Sun Jul 10, 2016, 01:40 AM
Jul 2016

You've received some fantastic input IMO from both the gun shop salesperson and those who have commented on this thread.

All I can add is to support what the salesperson said -- as I favor the Springfield XD. I test fired the XD 9 4.8 at my local range, and must say that it shoots like a dream. I've been shooting my service model XD .40 for many years. I originally went with the XD based on a rec from my gunsmith, who pointed out that it was a sturdier pistol than the Glock. If you do a side-by-side comparing the Glock with the XD you'll notice that the latter feels comparatively "top heavy" -- a good thing for taming recoil. I don't care for Glocks at all. Not only don't they feel as "right" ergonomically to me, but the recoil on the model that I shot felt odd......and resulted in some trigger bite on the pad of my finger. Keep in mind, your experience could be the exact opposite of mine.

Even though my vision is good, I replaced the stock sights with big dot TruGlos. They make a world of difference. And if you go with any pistol with rails for accessories, you could add light/laser as your budget permits.

Finally, I'll cosign what another member said.......which is to go with a larger +P round. The folks at Springfield didn't recommend +P+ for my pistol -- but I've had no issues with +P ammo.

Take care Heddi.






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Honestly, I would not go with a handgun at all. Shotgun is better, Still In Wisconsin Jul 2016 #1
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Absolutely HassleCat Jul 2016 #13
I agree with you. metroins Jul 2016 #52
Call up a local gun range Runningdawg Jul 2016 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Heddi Jul 2016 #5
You have received a lot of good advice Runningdawg Jul 2016 #19
Tell him ... Straw Man Jul 2016 #22
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A few questions are in order DonP Jul 2016 #6
Well said, Don. beevul Jul 2016 #11
Good perspective discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2016 #17
Not gonna argue with Massad. But I prefer a 124Gr +P in 9mm DonP Jul 2016 #21
Excellent advice. Listen to DonP, Heddi. Eleanors38 Jul 2016 #40
I have no advice, but I'm really glad you're OK, and hope there are no petronius Jul 2016 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author Heddi Jul 2016 #8
Welcome :) discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2016 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #10
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This message was self-deleted by its author Jerry442 Jul 2016 #29
She didn't lose her spouse. He killed the intruder. DonP Jul 2016 #38
This message was self-deleted by its author Jerry442 Jul 2016 #44
You did the right thing. Many 840high Jul 2016 #16
It is very good to know that you made it though this nightmare discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2016 #18
Welcome, you are definitely in the correct forum sarisataka Jul 2016 #14
I'm going to go ahead and recommend a sidearm for HD without any other comments. ileus Jul 2016 #20
Oh damn Heddi........**so sorry** to hear of your ordeal. pablo_marmol Jul 2016 #23
My thoughts... tortoise1956 Jul 2016 #24
I agree with all of the above, except the biometric safe Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #32
Agree. pablo_marmol Jul 2016 #34
I've been waiting for one of the resident controllers to show up and inform you... Marengo Jul 2016 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author Jerry442 Jul 2016 #45
Is it your opinion that a gun kept in the home is more dangerous to the occupants... Marengo Jul 2016 #46
Aren't you the one advocating gun owners be shunned? Marengo Jul 2016 #47
This message was self-deleted by its author Jerry442 Jul 2016 #49
So you do not believe it? Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #53
For reliability, it's hard to beat a revolver Kennah Jul 2016 #26
I like my Springfield XDM .40 cal. it is accurate easy to operate and doc03 Jul 2016 #27
Home invasion that resulted in death AwareOne Jul 2016 #28
Right -- like it would be a great idea to reveal her identity. pablo_marmol Jul 2016 #35
Yes, a story of this magnitude would be all over the news AwareOne Jul 2016 #43
This message was self-deleted by its author Heddi Jul 2016 #54
Glocks, Springfields, the Smith & Wesson M&P, the FN FNS, etc. are all good choices. benEzra Jul 2016 #30
I'm sorry you went through that DashOneBravo Jul 2016 #31
Glock Kang Colby Jul 2016 #33
A loud barky dog would be a better investment Buzz cook Jul 2016 #36
Next time, just maybe actually read the post before you jump in DonP Jul 2016 #37
Your right I missed the throw away paragraph Buzz cook Jul 2016 #39
Pssst, many liberals own guns too, including AR15s DonP Jul 2016 #42
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Excellent choice sarisataka Jul 2016 #50
A suggestion, guillaumeb Jul 2016 #51
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Deleting this thread Heddi Jul 2016 #56
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