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Now I've gone and done it.
I took a ride to my local gun shop today to check out the 24/7 .45 again. Hey, $400. may be inexpensive for a gun, but for me it's like buying a $1000. pistol. Anyway, While looking, feeling, grasping and inspecting the 27/7 ($409. but could probably get it for a wee bit less). I came across a pair of Springfield XDs in .9mm ($479.) and the .45 ($545.?) compact with the 2 different mags. I asked to see them, being that I'm not to fond of the Glock feel, I was skeptical. Well, after a few seconds I did not want to put either gun down. They both had a really good feel and build quality to them. The trigger safety was interesting but I really liked the grip safety (like on a 1911). To me the XD9 was extremely comfortable and as a caliber, I love the 9mm. The XD compact in .45 was just Bad-ass!
I only wish I was able to fire them to see what recoil is like. I know that I really didn't like the recoil on the Glock. Would anyone be able to tell me if the XD is more like a Glock or Taurus in recoil? Can any make a good argument on behalf of the 24/7?
To be honest, this potential purchase is not based on need. It is a total embellishment. I want a cool tactical gun that I can put a rail light on. I know that it can be done on my PT145, but I want it on a 4" barrel and the PT145 is one of my CCW. So a light is not needed, nor would it make sense in a holster. Furthermore to me, there is no such thing as too many guns ;D
Mike
I took a ride to my local gun shop today to check out the 24/7 .45 again. Hey, $400. may be inexpensive for a gun, but for me it's like buying a $1000. pistol. Anyway, While looking, feeling, grasping and inspecting the 27/7 ($409. but could probably get it for a wee bit less). I came across a pair of Springfield XDs in .9mm ($479.) and the .45 ($545.?) compact with the 2 different mags. I asked to see them, being that I'm not to fond of the Glock feel, I was skeptical. Well, after a few seconds I did not want to put either gun down. They both had a really good feel and build quality to them. The trigger safety was interesting but I really liked the grip safety (like on a 1911). To me the XD9 was extremely comfortable and as a caliber, I love the 9mm. The XD compact in .45 was just Bad-ass!
I only wish I was able to fire them to see what recoil is like. I know that I really didn't like the recoil on the Glock. Would anyone be able to tell me if the XD is more like a Glock or Taurus in recoil? Can any make a good argument on behalf of the 24/7?
To be honest, this potential purchase is not based on need. It is a total embellishment. I want a cool tactical gun that I can put a rail light on. I know that it can be done on my PT145, but I want it on a 4" barrel and the PT145 is one of my CCW. So a light is not needed, nor would it make sense in a holster. Furthermore to me, there is no such thing as too many guns ;D
Mike