Anyone here into firearms?

Inspector71 · 01-12-2010, 11:37 AM

I picked up a new Springfield Armory Mil Spec. It has better sites than the GI, lowered and flared ejection port, polished ramp, and nice wood grips. I paid $535 out the door. It came with two mags and a holster. It shoots great but the trigger is not as good as say the Taurus trigger. I don't really want a lighter trigger (it is a single action after all), just a cleaned up or smoothed out trigger. It is actually made by Imbel in Brazil. I would like to get a .45 auto with a 4" barrel for carry. I like STI but they are pricey.

vash_241987 · 01-12-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

I picked up a new Springfield Armory Mil Spec. It has better sites than the GI, lowered and flared ejection port, polished ramp, and nice wood grips. I paid $535 out the door. It came with two mags and a holster. It shoots great but the trigger is not as good as say the Taurus trigger. I don't really want a lighter trigger (it is a single action after all), just a cleaned up or smoothed out trigger. It is actually made by Imbel in Brazil. I would like to get a .45 auto with a 4" barrel for carry. I like STI but they are pricey.

+1 nice, I'm saving up to get a SA mil spec also so I can customize it myself and as you state the reason why I'm opting for it rather than the GI. The trigger pull should be about 5-6lbs from the factory, anyways if its NIB it does need a break in period. I've heard people say that it smoothes out after its break in. Congrats on the new gun!

tvfreakazoid · 01-13-2010, 05:22 AM

Well every since I got my 9mm stolen from my house about a 1 or so ago, i've been itching to get a new one. I've been looking to get a xd 45 acp compact (4" barrel version). Although i rather prefer to get the xd "m" version but since this is california and there not approved to be sold here what can you do. Well there is a way to get one over here legally but i don't have any family members or friends that live out of this state to do so.
Anyways what are you thoughts on the xd models? It would be nice if you guys or gals can suggest any other brands and the reasons why and if possible a price. I'm not looking to spend a whole lot of money for a hand gun but, some where between 400 to 600. Thanks.
I plan on getting one probably either this month or next. I just want some opinions on other brands.

vash_241987 · 01-13-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Well every since I got my 9mm stolen from my house about a 1 or so ago, i've been itching to get a new one. I've been looking to get a xd 45 acp compact (4" barrel version). Although i rather prefer to get the xd "m" version but since this is california and there not approved to be sold here what can you do. Well there is a way to get one over here legally but i don't have any family members or friends that live out of this state to do so.
Anyways what are you thoughts on the xd models? It would be nice if you guys or gals can suggest any other brands and the reasons why and if possible a price. I'm not looking to spend a whole lot of money for a hand gun but, some where between 400 to 600. Thanks.
I plan on getting one probably either this month or next. I just want some opinions on other brands.

Is this going to be used as a carry weapon? I have an Xdm9 and it pretty good IMO, I do need more tigger time on it though. XD I believe are just a little better than glock just cause you get extra goodies like a holster and a two mag holder. Plus springfield armory customer service is great. I don;t know if these are still being imported, but the steyr M-A1 guns are from what I heard pretty good considering the designer of glock also designed it

Maybe you should also consider a compact 1911 style pistol.

Inspector71 · 01-13-2010, 12:48 PM

I can definitely relate to your problem. I left California in 1990. I was probably the only living NRA member in the Bay area. Much of what I have bought here in Missouri is not legal in California. I haev a brother still living in Fresno and my family is planning a rescue mission. I like the SIG 239 in 9mm. Drawbacks for some is that it is a single stack model so it holds only 8 rounds. Pluses include it is not hard to conceal, reliable, and shoots great. They can be pricey. I paid $660 but they have gone up. For concealed carry I like the Kahr MK40. Are they legal in California? This gun is no fun to shoot at the range but I got it for the concealed carry mission. Kahr makes good 9mms as well but they are not cheap. I really like the XD. I may get one eventually. I don't want to get into a Glock versus XD argument but, as much as I like the Glock 19, the XD fits me better. Hope this helps.

Inspector71 · 01-13-2010, 12:51 PM

I have an acquaintance who has several Springfiled Mil Specs. He showed me step by step how he upgraded each one and they are really nice guns. His outlay was still way less than a mass produced "custom" gun. The nice thing is they can still be used over the stages of upgrades. Springfield has a menu of upgrades but if you can find a good local gunsmith you trust, you can save a lot of money and have a realy shooter.

dad · 01-15-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Well every since I got my 9mm stolen from my house about a 1 or so ago, i've been itching to get a new one. I've been looking to get a xd 45 acp compact (4" barrel version). Although i rather prefer to get the xd "m" version but since this is california and there not approved to be sold here what can you do. Well there is a way to get one over here legally but i don't have any family members or friends that live out of this state to do so.
Anyways what are you thoughts on the xd models? It would be nice if you guys or gals can suggest any other brands and the reasons why and if possible a price. I'm not looking to spend a whole lot of money for a hand gun but, some where between 400 to 600. Thanks.
I plan on getting one probably either this month or next. I just want some opinions on other brands.

xd "m" version but since this is california and there not approved to be sold here ----

Why not?

vash_241987 · 01-15-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

xd "m" version but since this is california and there not approved to be sold here ----

Why not?

Specifically IMO the reason why not is cause the xdm was built from the beginning as a hi-capacity handgun. If you see all of the adverts. they are usually talking about it capacity. SA could send one to the bureau of firearms in CA to see IF it gets approved, but IMO it won't be for awhile. Yes they probley can make a 10rd mag for the xdm...but you lose IMO one of the highlights of the gun.

tvfreakazoid · 01-16-2010, 01:53 AM

"IMO" what does that mean?

There is a range in my area that allows us to rent guns. Thats what i'm going to do. I just wanted some opionions and what not.

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Originally Posted by vash_241987

Specifically IMO the reason why not is cause the xdm was built from the beginning as a hi-capacity handgun. If you see all of the adverts. they are usually talking about it capacity. SA could send one to the bureau of firearms in CA to see IF it gets approved, but IMO it won't be for awhile. Yes they probley can make a 10rd mag for the xdm...but you lose IMO one of the highlights of the gun.

01-12-2010, 11:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 17	Springfield Mil Spec I picked up a new Springfield Armory Mil Spec. It has better sites than the GI, lowered and flared ejection port, polished ramp, and nice wood grips. I paid $535 out the door. It came with two mags and a holster. It shoots great but the trigger is not as good as say the Taurus trigger. I don't really want a lighter trigger (it is a single action after all), just a cleaned up or smoothed out trigger. It is actually made by Imbel in Brazil. I would like to get a .45 auto with a 4" barrel for carry. I like STI but they are pricey.

01-13-2010, 05:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10326	Well every since I got my 9mm stolen from my house about a 1 or so ago, i've been itching to get a new one. I've been looking to get a xd 45 acp compact (4" barrel version). Although i rather prefer to get the xd "m" version but since this is california and there not approved to be sold here what can you do. Well there is a way to get one over here legally but i don't have any family members or friends that live out of this state to do so. Anyways what are you thoughts on the xd models? It would be nice if you guys or gals can suggest any other brands and the reasons why and if possible a price. I'm not looking to spend a whole lot of money for a hand gun but, some where between 400 to 600. Thanks. I plan on getting one probably either this month or next. I just want some opinions on other brands. __________________ Mudders milk

01-13-2010, 12:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 17	Tvfreakazoid I can definitely relate to your problem. I left California in 1990. I was probably the only living NRA member in the Bay area. Much of what I have bought here in Missouri is not legal in California. I haev a brother still living in Fresno and my family is planning a rescue mission. I like the SIG 239 in 9mm. Drawbacks for some is that it is a single stack model so it holds only 8 rounds. Pluses include it is not hard to conceal, reliable, and shoots great. They can be pricey. I paid $660 but they have gone up. For concealed carry I like the Kahr MK40. Are they legal in California? This gun is no fun to shoot at the range but I got it for the concealed carry mission. Kahr makes good 9mms as well but they are not cheap. I really like the XD. I may get one eventually. I don't want to get into a Glock versus XD argument but, as much as I like the Glock 19, the XD fits me better. Hope this helps.

01-13-2010, 12:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 17	Vash_241987 I have an acquaintance who has several Springfiled Mil Specs. He showed me step by step how he upgraded each one and they are really nice guns. His outlay was still way less than a mass produced "custom" gun. The nice thing is they can still be used over the stages of upgrades. Springfield has a menu of upgrades but if you can find a good local gunsmith you trust, you can save a lot of money and have a realy shooter.