Anyone here into firearms?

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-16-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I've been lusting after one and hesitant to pull the trigger. I sold my XD service and still have an XD subcompact--torn as to whether to go larger with a 5.25 XDm or smaller with the XDs....decisions decisions.

I won't presume to speak for him, but I sold my Springfield 1911 for a cheaper RIA that I am much happier with.

Pro's and cons??? I have an RIA GI. It was the first gun i bought in Tx.

Red__Zed · 02-16-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Pro's and cons??? I have an RIA GI. It was the first gun i bought in Tx.

The GI is very different than the stainless I have, but these are my brief thoughts as typed from my phone.

For me, the Springfield was very picky and the action is comparatively fragile. My idea of a 1911 requires a bit more durability, and if I want something to look pretty i will get a kimber.

I've not had a single FTF with the RIA SS, even after it spent 4 weeks in my pants. Comparatively, the SA would get finicky after 2-3 days of carry.

I shots marginally better with the SA, I think tied mostly to the improved sights, but the guns both shot well in my mind. If the SA was less finicky I'd still have it--it's a great gun and well priced for what it offers. It just didn't have the reliability I wanted.

Red__Zed · 02-07-2013, 09:45 PM

how do you like the XDm?

Joepro · 02-07-2013, 09:56 PM

fantastic gun, its the 5.25 comp, I am by no means a good shot, but with that gun, I am better. Just got the 1911 recently, hasn't even been run yet

ImportConvert · 02-14-2013, 06:46 AM

Update: Loving the Kyle Defoor sights on my G19, and the MGW sight-pusher is a must-have if you install sights on Glocks. I love it. Free to my friends, $5-10 if I don't know you. I'm going to re-coup the cost and a lot of people will get a great deal.

Here is how they look, photo taken from normal distance of eyes-to-sights:

Very rapid to pick up with the gap between the FS and the notch, and very precise when needed. I love them.

m4a1mustang · 02-14-2013, 10:02 AM

I had a SA Range Officer. Awesome freaking gun. Very accurate. For the price ($700ish new) you couldn't do better for a range gun imo.

Red__Zed · 02-14-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I had a SA Range Officer. Awesome freaking gun. Very accurate. For the price ($700ish new) you couldn't do better for a range gun imo.

I agree when that qualifier is tacked on.

The SA RO kills anything in it's price range for accuracy, not to mention the sights are 9000x better than the RIA (which is not saying much)

My only beef with the gun is it didn't always make a noise when I told it to. This obviously isn't a problem for range use, but unacceptable for me. I generally stay away from Springfield for 1911s, as I don't trust their modified design, which says something because I'm a huge SA fanboy.

Red__Zed · 02-14-2013, 12:18 PM

Just stumbled on an in-stock DDM4V7 lightweight at pre-craziness prices.

Paid for it, and needing to change my state of residence before I can pick it up.

Red__Zed · 02-15-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Just stumbled on an in-stock DDM4V7 lightweight at pre-craziness prices.

Paid for it, and needing to change my state of residence before I can pick it up.

Looks like just in time, too

m4a1mustang · 02-15-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Looks like just in time, too

If only you had a really awesome friend that would get you some PMAGs at his pre-craziness cost.

ImportConvert · 02-15-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If only you had a really awesome friend that would get you some PMAGs at his pre-craziness cost.

Colorado Capitol Watch

Technically they comply already, but they have stated that they are indeed going to move if the bill passes. Already back-ordered, a move would throw PMAG price/availability issues into the stratosphere.

MacCool · 02-16-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Colorado Capitol Watch

Technically they comply already, but they have stated that they are indeed going to move if the bill passes. Already back-ordered, a move would throw PMAG price/availability issues into the stratosphere.

Duane Liptak, Magpul Director of Sales and Marketing and Director of Magpul Dynamics said the following:

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Originally Posted by SPQR476

We're holding firm to the stance that if our employees, neighbors, and other responsible Citizens of CO can't own our products, we're not going to enrich the state by making them here.

We're continuing to make our appeals on the economic argument, since all others fall on deaf ears. We're in the 2-Minute drill phase, gents.

Rich Fitzpatrick, founder and President/CEO of Magpul said:

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Originally Posted by RichFitz

In short, Magpul would be unable to remain in business as a CO company, and the over 200 jobs for direct employees and nearly 700 jobs at our subcontractors and suppliers would pick up and leave CO. Due to the structure of our operations, this would be entirely possible, hopefully without significant disruption to production.

Magpul Formally Announces They Will Leave Colorado If Magazine Ban Becomes Law - Soldier Systems

I'm hoping that he's right that production won't be interrupted.

Red__Zed · 02-15-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If only you had a really awesome friend that would get you some PMAGs at his pre-craziness cost.

If only.

I would be willing to pay with all sorts of disgusting sexual favors.

Scubasubiker · 02-15-2013, 04:32 PM

Love skeet, trap and exploding groundhogs....bombs in the lake and marlin fishing cool too! No haters please, I just like to blow s**t up!

m4a1mustang · 02-15-2013, 06:17 PM

It would indeed.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I had a SA Range Officer. Awesome freaking gun. Very accurate. For the price ($700ish new) you couldn't do better for a range gun imo. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Just stumbled on an in-stock DDM4V7 lightweight at pre-craziness prices. Paid for it, and needing to change my state of residence before I can pick it up. m4a1mustang likes this.

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Scubasubiker Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 105 Drives: Like I boosted it! Rep Power: 13	Love skeet, trap and exploding groundhogs....bombs in the lake and marlin fishing cool too! No haters please, I just like to blow s**t up! DEpointfive0 likes this.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	It would indeed. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-07-2013, 09:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	how do you like the XDm?

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ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7628	Update: Loving the Kyle Defoor sights on my G19, and the MGW sight-pusher is a must-have if you install sights on Glocks. I love it. Free to my friends, $5-10 if I don't know you. I'm going to re-coup the cost and a lot of people will get a great deal. Here is how they look, photo taken from normal distance of eyes-to-sights: Very rapid to pick up with the gap between the FS and the notch, and very precise when needed. I love them.