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I just got a new XD 9 after seperation anxiety from getting rid of my old XD 40. The offer for the 3 additional magazines and the extra mag carrier is what presuaded the offer. I got a Military discount to so it was about $475 out the door. Not bad considering I'm getting the gun, 5mags, and that cheap xd crap. I'm actually posting becasue my mind is intrigued. Heres the deal, the grip of the XD9 and the XD40 are the same. Also the grip of my Glock 19 and a Glock 23 are the same. So why does a XD 9 hold one more round than a Glock 19 but a XD40 holds one less round than a Glock 23?

Springfield is once again offering a promotion for 3 additional magazines free with the purchase of a new XD or XDM. I missed out last year.

I have a perfect operating Gen4 19. I think mine has a March 2011 build date.

I only heard of the 239 as a personally owned backup. I don't think they can even use them offduty now. Mostly all P250 compacts there now.

SIGP220 Not that I agree but I feel this is what it will be if changes are made. Unless they stick to the requirement that it must have a external safety.

Here is what has been leaked. I emailed a friend. SIGP220 Combat or Compact/ H&K45c/ S&W M&P/ Springfield XD 45 all models with thumb safety/ Beretta Px4 Storm(new model in 45ACP)/Taurus PT 24/7 OSS/ FNP45-USG/ HS-45/ Para Ordinance LDA 1911 I was told that most of those aren't even being considered(sounds like the Army) but its what was presented. He also said a Glock of unknown model possible Prototype will be introduced within a year.

Well it's anybodys guess. I was part of that nonsense TandE six years ago only to be told that the contract with Beretta was renewed before we even started working together. I heard of all the teams across the Army (other branches were on there own) that the SW99 in 45ACP was a great candidate. I believe a M&P would fill that role now. The Army all ready has a few 228/229's in various units but the Army took a lot of intrest in the Coast Guards 229DAK's. Theres no telling what caliber X pistol will be. To my understanding the Army will be seperate from the other branches in their selection just like it was supposed to have been before.

If it's a Anti Stress I don't think it would be a 1st gen.

A lot of shows on now could be good but there messing them up.

It does sound like a good place to start. Is that the split trigger?

With my father in laws I have had about 1 out of 15 4.10s not fire. Two different types of shells and it seamed like the Primer was dented enough. Maybe it's just the way shotgun shells are.

My local shop has one priced at $400 and I've picked it up twice and handed it back to him. I have bought a lot from him so he said he would let me have it for less but I always have something else on my wish list.

I would love a Glock 30/36 hybrid

I just don't like the balance of a Glock 30. I've tried two of them. I like a 36, 19, 23, 26, 27.... better.

Good luck. The Dept of Safety wouldn't take any of the documents I took. They wouldn't even take my POST certificate.

Ammo is no longer made for that glock, I'll give you $100 for it. - J/K No, it is a "regular 9mm"(9mm Luger, 9mm Parablum are other names often used)

Monarch ammo is the worse about week primer strikes.

I'd be willing to bet the 357sig ammo bought by the state in that large of amounts isn't much more than 9 or 40. Ive even seen 357 sig cheaper at GT's before than 40 and 45 everywhere else.

It is harder to reload the bottle necked catridges. I have shot thousands of 357 sig rounds at almost every kind of imaginable target and it is a fine catridge but the performance increase over 9/40/45 is neglegiable if any.(really they all are)

Impress me by making a 5rd flush fitting magazine.

I would say $ 450 is what they can buy one new for so about anything under that. 450 for private party sell is what I have seen them for in like new shape.

That Hard Chrome Grey grip Keltec always looks sharp.

I hope there isnt any truth to this . I think it is a step in the wrong direction.

Im more cautious of wanting a bill of sale when I buy or trade for a gun. I have heard more horror stories of buyers than sellers lately. Most recently a guy TN resident who was interogated by ATF for a gun that sold in Florida and he had it in Tennessee. Gun was not stolen but with all the drug/weapon trade the ATF had questions. The ATF guys I have worked with laugh and say its almost always a Sig or Smith if its not a $100 through away piece. I have also heard from ATF guys that it is a common believe that a lot of guns reported stolen may have serial number s reported wrong. I found one of my keltecs was one digit off from the box it came with for example. I see many reasons to have a simple bill of sale. I have asked ATF guys and they say they dont really care if you have a bill of sale though. They know when someones telling BSing. They ask for email copies now a days if you can give them and if you have contact information for the buyer.

The sig p250 does have a keltec like trigger but maybe a little smoother. Nothing wrong with that though but handle one first and at least dry fire it some. If you have a lot of time with the xd trigger it may be hard to adjust. I have heard holsters for the p250 are few and far between currently.