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That's why in hindsight I'm glad I didn't go with MNPD. I am going to be with the Metro Park Police.

After "suffering" around for a few months between a motorcycle wreck, 2 surgeries, selling off most of my guns:(, and being without a job - life is turning good. Just found out I will be going to the Police Academy Oct. 1st! Metro Park Police will be taking me on as one of six new officers. I was really disappointed when my wreck cost me a MNPD job in June, but this is an even better situation with all the same benefits. Also got to the range this AM and got to shoot the Uzi and new G19!:D:D Now a word of caution for all you late night park visitors ...... watch out!

Looks good. Just hope it's not too dark, like Arf.com. Makes it kinda hard to read in the actual posting part. I like the clean white background.

TFO's are awesome! I 've had them on two different XD's and never had a problem. I would recomend the yellow green combo. I got them for daytime more than night and they are super bright. Check over on XDTalk.com for more options. xd-hs2000.com is about as good as it gets for install and price. BTW - I've only heard about the pipe issue recently and over the last couple years I hadn't heard anything about it. I tend to think it is a relativley minor issue with some sights.

No, I got an e-mail from my friend who drives for Budweiser and they got a corporate e-mail saying the refineries are down in Houston and gas will be $5.00 by Friday.

When I had mine it feed everything fine. I will say it does need to be broken in before you know it will be reliable. 500 rnds or so should work out all the kinks. Kel-tecs can also be hit and miss on reliability sometimes and that many rounds will tell you. If it doesn't work as expected, send it back and KT and they will get it going and returned to you quickly and cheaply. Best customer service in the buisness.

Can I carry my battle ax on my back? I could always say I was headed to the woods for fire wood!

This has been hashed numerous times. You (the buyer) are responsible for the tax. There is a form you are supposed to fill out and sen in the tax. The dealer is not requested nor required to collect the tax. I would be willing to bet they don't turn in that money anyhow. BTW, this tax is for anything bought online.

I hear what you are saying and it is much of what I have to preach about weak in and weak out. Consistency in faith. Saying you believe something is one thing, what you do however is what you truly believe. I wasn't upset, it was just starting to get a little bashing for people not living up to their stated beliefs. I think the verse, "it is better to remove the plank from your own eye before you remove the splinter in your brothers." Is what everyone is saying. Most of what I respond with in religious topics is meant with ironic humor. Not to offend but to try and make us think and be consistent.

So what you guys are saying is, if I state a foundationaly principled belief that can be levied against my actions I am held without exception (perfection) to those values, but if I say i believe in nothing (or undefined sytem) I can do what ever I want and not be a hypocrite? Sounds to me like people without the measuring stick hit others the hardest with it. Bak on topic. What a person believes is important because it gives "some" insight to their foundational principles. Muslim vs. Christian is a distinction in values that does make a difference. Not because of religion but because of the principles they are founded in. The fact someone follows closley or loosley those principles is rather irrelavant, because they will tend to default to them in the end. Just my .02

Except for Academy Sports. The Monarch brand is either Serbian or Russian and dirtty but still good stuff and you can't beat the price.

It was new. He has a slightly used 2nd Gen that was less, but I opted for the fun of breaking in a new gun. gives me an excuse to go to the range more!

Clearly yes, It was just one knock against the XD which they seem to be resolving. As of now, i can get almost any internal part for the XD. If only Glock would listen to the market and make some updates. Of course I'm guessing with their sales figures, the voices for improvement are fairly quiet.

On the trigger. I can't imagine anyone leaving either stock as they are both leave a lot to be desired, but when you do trigger work (under $50) I've found the XD much more positive than the Glock. Especially on initial break. Parts - Not so much true anymore. There are several websites that are offering XD parts now. Evidently Springfield has seen the light and quit listening to the lawyers.

Long time XD fan/owner who just got my first GLOCK for a variety of reasons. So let me share my opinion on the two. To be fair the 19 is a compact where as the XD is not, so keep that in mind, but the XD doesn't offer a mid size/compact in 9mm at the moment. I wish they did. 1. Size - goes to the 19. It is considerably smaller both in muzzle length and grip length without sacrificing much in the way of versatility or usability. 2. Capacity - goes to the XD. 17 rnds vs. 15 rnds. However keep in mind the 19 has a shorter grip (better for carry), so to me is a good trade off. If I really need those extra 2 rnds, I'm in it deep anyway and more mags are propably more important anyway. 3. Trigger - i know it's subjective, but I go with the XD. With both having trigger adjustments: 19 Ghost 3.5 lb. connector - XD Powder River Safety lever - the XD's reset and break are much better IMO. The 19 is not "bad" by any means just different and the XD's is more like a traditional single action trigger to me. 4. Safeties - XD. I "feel" a lot more comfortable with the XD's numerous safeties. The visible striker, loaded indicator, and grip safety are great additions to me. While the 19 has similar features (excluding grip safety and visible striker), the XD's are more positive and clear. 5. Weight - Glock hands down. Don't know actual weight, I'm not that anal, but using "feel" and manufactures numbers - the 19 wins easily. Conclusion? The 19 fit my carry needs better than the fullsize XD, but I like the XD's features better. Not so much that it is a big deal, but given my druthers I'd like a Glock/XD hybrid! I also find the availabilty of parts and accessories, which also are some what cheaper, is a plus as well. I haven't got a chance to range test the 19 like i have the XD, but I will let you know when I do. these are just my initial impressions.

Hmm, sound to good to be true........ just saying, I'd go for it it, but I'd also be carrying just in case.

Yeah I saw a Hi-Point on Golsn appear to go for $500!

I'm no expert either but I don't think the 17 is rare or becoming rare in the next 100 years. Maybe they are thinking about the GLOCK 7. Now that is a rare collector's item!

Yeah, I was. Always get those two confused, especially since they did import them for awhile.

I am now drinking the GLOCK 19 koolaid. Picked it up from East Side today. I finally gave into parts availability, light weight, size, and accessories. there are still guns I like better, but I find myself going more utilitarian and practical these days. That being said, I still wish I had that HiPower back! Enjoy Magiccarpetrides! and in case anyone ask, not my pic but looks the same.

Yup they are importers. The bring in some nice stuff. The Tangfolio's are nice and they bring in the Saiga's.

i find nyquil works great in these situations.

haha! yeah, they do. he said they only get called out about 12 times a year.

My brother-in-law is the sniper for Collierville SWAT and he is using a Rem 700 in .308. They went for training at the Olive Security facility in Nesbit, MS.

For IWB you will need pants a size larger. Some need more, but that is the deal with IWB. You will find that however you carry, you will have to pay attention to your clothing. Some things will work and other things won't. Just like a holster you will have to try a lot of different options till you find what works for you. Whatever you decide you will need a good gun belt. It will make a huge differnce in how a holster fits.