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This is personal opinion only. Many will disagree with me but you asked for differences between the xd/xdm series. So.. I like the xd series better. Even withe the multiple backstraps, the xdm line is just too large for my hands. It doesn't sit quite comfortably in grip/shooting position. The ergonomic and cosmetic upgrades are good but are they enough to warrant the $150+ price differences? And as 10mm4me added, very few of us can really tell the difference in the match grade and regular barrel in a gun that shoots as well as the xd platform does? Over the last few years, I've acquired two full size xd and one xdsc and find the sc to be my personal favorite. Its a 9mm and shoots amazingly well for a short barrel gun. Once again, these are my opinions about them and are probably going to have many in total disagreement with them. Just get what feels best and shoots best for you. You won't go wrong with any xd.

I have a PT140 and really like it; But wouldn't consider it a "pocket pistol" in the usual sense. It's a good carry size for iwb carry [although I prefer a belt holster personally]; but not sure if you mean pants pocket or even light jacket pocket. If you want a pants pocket carry, I'd really consider something like the 809 Slim or a Keltec. Although I don't care for the trigger pull on the 9mm keltec. JMO

Big +1. I have a commander size Operator that shoots better than the Colt Officers model and my S&W 945 Micro. Sorry for the further hijack.

Does kinda sound like him.

My thinking is that lasers do have a place and are useful to guys like myself with eye issues and for the wives who don't shoot regularly. I have CT grips on a Jframe for my wife, and am planning on one for a K frame. I have found that after a little time sighting in, the dot and impact point on the jframe are in perfect unity from extreme close range out to about 30 yards, at least by sandbag testing. Wife likes her gun with them so I'd give them a +1. Also considering a set for house and carry guns for me. JMO

I've heard many good things about the RIA pistols and wouldn't hesitate to have one if the chance occurred. Good looking pistol. Have fun with it. I really like the Commander size.

I'll echo Mike357's comment, the Springfield looks great. I have an Operator and love it.

I got a Sigma 40 on a trade several years ago. I'd agree with 90%+ on these comments--long heavy trigger, somewhat bulky,accurate, good shooter, really good gun for the price, and pretty much a copy of the Glock 22. Put them side by side and you'll be surprised at how much so. As for the trigger job from S&W, that sounds like a good idea. I didn't know they'd do it free of charge. John Wall at Eastside [shades of He Who Must Not Be Named] did some work on mine and improved the trigger considerably. I can't quote the price for it was an "inside" deal. But I understand that $25-35 range for the work. Anyway, I'd not call the Sigma a pos, not the greatest pistol either; but a good servieable weapon at a reasonable price.

Just tried the release on my onw xd9sc. As with some others, the release is a little hard. But I must say I really hadn't noticed it before or had it bother me. Could it be the power of suggestion? But I really can't say the release pressure needed is excessive or much different than that of other autoloaders I have. Not saying that it is not irritating to some of us with smaller hands; but I can't say it seems excessive. I have about 400 rounds thru mine and the only issue is that the 10 round mag has a slight rattle when fully loaded. Drop to 9 rounds and no sound. I've taken the mag apart and can't see any obvious problems. It functions perfectly, just has that little rattle with a full load in it.

Some nights around here sound like a slow day at a good range.

WOW!!! Thanks for that, StPatrick.

No citations. Just a very stern warning while he tried to keep from laughing. I don't think he'd ever seen a possum before and had to be convinced that it was a varmint and not same tame animal.

You had to see it to believe. The little sucker kept trying to make a nest in my storage building and I kept running it out. We finally had a showdown about midnight under the full moon. I won the battle. But almost lost the war when Metro arrived to check out the noise. Every light in the area was on, and several neighbors watching as I explained to a young, thankfully sympathetic and understanding officer about dispatching the critter.

I realize that I'm out of touch with the "street fashions", but how does the washer keep his pants up? Seriously? Are they attached to the boxers? And no, I don't get it either.

Congratulations on having a home where you can step out on your porch and fire away. Always wanted to be able to do that. But my neighbors here in the city take a dim view of it. I think every person in several hundred yards woke up and called the local LEOs when I took out a rampaging possum in the back yard with a flashlight and a .38.

Great looking!! I am:drool:

My grateful thanks to TnTitan for his offer. I had accepted conditionally if my wife could go, but she has objections. So...some one please accept this offer and have a great time at the game. And once again, A big "Thank You" for the offer.

PM sent.

I vote for a possible commerical churn as well. I used some like these growing up with my grandparents. I would think it to be commerical or at least something like an old neighborhood milk service.

PHFFFFFTT!! From a Taurus owner. :P I think I'll send this to "He whose name must not be mentioned here". He's a great big "FAN" of Taurus.

Guys, could I have some help please? I have a S&W Model 41 with a 5 1/2'' barrel that was bought by my father before he passed away and I've never shot it. Not looking to sell or trade; just want to know how to identify the year it was made. I'm not familiar with the method that was used. The serial # begins with A******. Can you help? I'd very much appreciate any information. Thanks.

I kinda like it. Not big into rifles so I don't know all the pros/cons of the design but it looks to a novice no worse than some of the other exotic shapes I've seen.

Very Nice! I'm really getting the urge for another 22.

Before you try that, please think about it. Die grinder-- abrasive cutting edge. Brass casing filled with possibly unstable expolsive, definitely flammable powdery substance. Results not a positive, but possible bad reaction. Does the phrase " Hey Y'all! Watch This!'' come to mind?

As it happens, I am part Native American, Cherokee, to be exact. I just happen to believe in legal immigration and some semblence of a unified and united country whose laws and customs are respected rather than trampled upon by illegal border jumpers who come here obstensibly for a better life and proceed to make clusters of shanty-towns that look like the third world poverty ridden corruptness they left, break laws, kill, rape, maim, destroy property, don't pay taxes, run up my taxes, and then cry about how poorly they are treated before running down this land. And I am not anti immigration and do not hate those who work legally and live in civility. I believe my beliefs are just as valid as others are but don't try to force them upon others or send snide little cutsy catch-phrases that imply bigotry.