I chose the gun that I'll be spending my tax return on!

[SubNine]

I finally decided that I'd go with the Springfield Armory XD45. I went to my favorite gun shop here in Los Anchorage, and plunked down 140.00 as a layaway deposit. I only have 359.00 more to go. I'll post pics when I bring it home. I can't wait!!!!!! Right now, all I can do is drool over pictures of it, and see what cool accessories I can find.

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[Bud White]

Cool let us know when ya get it and how it shoots

[one eyed fatman]

Here... drool over a pic of mine too. Excellent shooter.

[SonofASniper]

Good for you! Does anyone know if those can be readily converted to .400 corbon with a just a barrell replacement? Or do they need springs too, or are they simply not compatible?

[one eyed fatman]

It is my opinion that NO carry gun should ever be converted. You've basically turned it into an experimental range gun and it should not be used as a personal protection gun once converted. You just might up dead if you do.

[slimjim]

Now that's putting your tax return to good use. Congrats!
My wife is taking our tax return and using it to buy new furniture...

[SubNine]

Here... drool over a pic of mine too. Excellent shooter.

You would post a pic wouldn't you! Now my keyboard is all wet. I'm not too crazy about the 5" Tactical models, but nice pistol though.

[SonofASniper]

It is my opinion that NO carry gun should ever be converted. You've basically turned it into an experimental range gun and it should not be used as a personal protection gun once converted. You just might up dead if you do.

Absolutely 100% agreed.

Let me clarify why I was asking. Spyderdude had started this discussion back in the "help me spend my tax refund thread". One of the uses that he had specified was possibly hunting. Several of us had said to look into a 10mm or some sort of revolver. Now I bring up the 400 corbon idea because that round does have many similarities to the 10 mm bullets. It is a very similar barrell switchout to .40s&w/.357sig. I only know of the sig P220 that is considered 100% ready for a .400 corbon, just change the barrell. I was asking if anyone knew if the xd45 had the same ability or not. I simply don't know.

The .400 corbon is an interesting round. Trying to find ammo for it is like going on safari, though, so I have never had a chance to even try one.

Thanks One Eyed Fatman for the good reminder. I personally would not use a "conversion" for self defense. However, a firearm that has been manufactured and intended by the manufacturer for simple switchouts like the barrell, that should be fine.

[SubNine]

I did mention I rarely hunt if at all, so finding a gun that was good for hunting as well as self defense wasn't a big thing for me. Eventually I will get a big bore wheelgun to take hunting (not no Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum though). Besides the XD45 is one sweet looking gun, and from what I've read in magazines and on the net, its a great gun for the money. I know I won't regret getting it.

[maclean3]

I had one on layaway at one point. Through a series of events I ended up cancelling it but they DO feel very, very sweet in my hands. I've made plans to pick up a G19 as my next carry gun but I wouldn't turn down a good deal on an XD9 (I need to downsize from the .45 now ).
Jack

[GeorgiaGlocker]

One eyed fatman,

What kind of holster is that pictured?

[one eyed fatman]

That's the Blackhawk Serpa CQC holster. Very nice OWB holster which causes very little wear on a guns finish.

[one eyed fatman]

Absolutely 100% agreed.

Let me clarify why I was asking. Spyderdude had started this discussion back in the "help me spend my tax refund thread". One of the uses that he had specified was possibly hunting. Several of us had said to look into a 10mm or some sort of revolver. Now I bring up the 400 corbon idea because that round does have many similarities to the 10 mm bullets. It is a very similar barrell switchout to .40s&w/.357sig. I only know of the sig P220 that is considered 100% ready for a .400 corbon, just change the barrell. I was asking if anyone knew if the xd45 had the same ability or not. I simply don't know.

The .400 corbon is an interesting round. Trying to find ammo for it is like going on safari, though, so I have never had a chance to even try one.

Thanks One Eyed Fatman for the good reminder. I personally would not use a "conversion" for self defense. However, a firearm that has been manufactured and intended by the manufacturer for simple switchouts like the barrell, that should be fine.

I see where your coming from now. Check out the xdtalk forum and you may get a good answer over there. But please stay out of the political section, some two year olds want to own that part of the forum.

[SubNine]

I came into a little extra cash, so looks like I'll be picking up my new XD45 tomorrow. I can't wait!

[dimmak]

I did mention I rarely hunt if at all, so finding a gun that was good for hunting as well as self defense wasn't a big thing for me. Eventually I will get a big bore wheelgun to take hunting (not no Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum though). Besides the XD45 is one sweet looking gun, and from what I've read in magazines and on the net, its a great gun for the money. I know I won't regret getting it.

May I suggest a Ruger SRH in 454 casull? I love mine and it's well constructed......