New pistol..

[kemster99]

Well finally decided to go ahead and get my CWP. I know, I know,,,, lol. But figured now was as good a time as any.. Anyways, went ahead and set aside my carry gun , at the shop, today.. Will post pics in a few days. Ended up going with the Springfield XDS... Have shot one already and they are not to much to handle. Figured a .45 in such a small frame would be a handful, but it is not too bad at all..

[jtcmedic]

Love my xd 1000 + never a FTF never a jam. Love it

[houseofmicah]

I was looking at a kimber today ultra carry ll shop. Seemed like a good price at $875. Not sure if I can swing it or not but am going to try. Comes with a $200 holster and a couple extra mags.

[nachogrande]

I've seen more than 1 person with kimber troubles at the range lately. If it's one of their lower grades, I'd be carefull. I don't want anyones bottom of the line made just to compete with other lower priced guns. my bro looked at them and got a S&W performance center pro series 1911. shot both and the S&W was much nicer,according to him. I think they might be coasting a little on their name and rep, but think their higher end stuff would still be quite nice, but for that money I might go with les baer or a vintage colt gold cup. you never realy said if size of gun/single vs double stack or cc is an issue.

[9dawgs]

XDM is a great gun. I picked up my .40 and the beginning of the year and love it. Great shooter and as you stated very easy to handle. Fits your hand well.

[nachogrande]

I'm no leo, but as I understand it. detectives in suits or plainclothes can carry pretty much whatever they want. in N.H. in 1975-78 the uniformed cops carried 38's and only troopers were issued 357's. then they changed to uniforms getting 357's also, and I made out like a bandit selling 38's. then the 9mm semi's came in, then 40's. I don't think I'd wanna lug around a hi-cap 45 all day or try to conceal it. if in open sight and with the right belt/holster it's another story.

[kemster99]

The XDS is just bad azz... lol.. 6 +1 of .45 . 1" thick.. It carries very well.. Did find out Springfield is going to be bringing that gun out in 9mm and .40. But as of right now , it only comes in .45 ..

Micah, have been hearing of some issues with the small 3.5" barrel 1911s. Have done tune-ups on a few at the shop, full polishings, new springs and such. Then they run pretty good. Anyways, that is a hell of a price for that Kimber, just sold a used one at the shop with the Crimson Trace grips, galco holster, and 4 mags for $1200.00 used.....

[M12Gunboy]

I was looking at a kimber today ultra carry ll shop. Seemed like a good price at $875. Not sure if I can swing it or not but am going to try. Comes with a $200 holster and a couple extra mags.

That's a pretty good price with the holster. On gunbroker the Kimber Ultra Carry II's are listed from $650-1200.00. Most selling in the $750-850 range.... The whole idea is to find one there and have it shipped for around $650.00 OTD. That's the game...

Nice little .45's too.... This coming from a SIG SAUER man....

[fishindad]

Nice find! I like my 357 snubbie revolver but, it not easy to shoot. At some point a 1911 is in the pic. (My dad swears by them -- Of course he is an ex Marine) I think a 45 is the way I would like to go too.

[XD45]

i love my xd45 service model.it is my everyday ccw and my hunting sidearm

[kemster99]

Been so busy, just now bringing my new toy home....

[30.06]

Nice!

[M12Gunboy]

How is it if you are shooting it one handed? Heavy recoil? Rapid fire one handed?

I know the baby glocks in 40 cal, 10MM and 45 cal are difficult to get a clean second or third shot at 10-15 meters if fired one handed rapid fire... Too small a frame and too light a gun for the power/bullet.... The baby glocks in 40 cal, 10MM and 45 cal are useless in my opinion; unless that's all you ever do is carry them; and don't/can't shootem or become profiecient with em.....

Been there done that...

[kemster99]

Gunboy, Have shot one before and the recoil is not bad. But, one handed, you better be a manly man, like myself....lol.

[M12Gunboy]

Yeah OK... That's why I carry and shoot a S&W all SS with wood grips .38 snubbie revolver that I can shoot someones eye balls out at 10-15 meters, one handed.