SC Hunter
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I haven't priced them lately. I have a feeling that once I see the prices I won't be buying one haha
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Did You Buy A Gun Today
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chuckdog
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I was shopping for a full size 4" to 5" high capacity .45 when I found this one available. Plastique .45's are in short supply. A few Glock 20's are around, but they are simply too large in the grip for my hand. I couldn't find much other than the 1911 platform new or used anywhere. I did find one Beretta. A 14 plus one, but that thing ain't full, it's a super-sized pistol. This XDM is the least compact compact you'll likely find.
The XD's suit me. I'm quite familiar with them as I own more of them than anything else striker fired.
I was really pleased with the way this one shoots. Everything I shot was 230gr.
I started with XTP's, followed with FMJ, and then some of the ugliest plated HP's I've seen. Almost a flat nosed HP that shoot very accurately.
I enjoy the 9's but my heart still belongs to the big bores.
There's a sense of relief to get this checked off my list.
rosewood
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I procrastinated to long on them. When they first hit the market, they could be had in the $700-800 range, but I didn't want to spend that much. I should have bought 2. Now the current price is way out of my range.
Rosewood
rosewood
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I have considered an XD in 10mm, I just like to invest in American made guns these days. I have a few foreign, but prefer American. Wished Springfield would build those frames here. I wonder if any type of importation ban would affect the ability of Springfield to get the frames from overseas?
Rosewood
rosewood
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I don't know about you guys, but I wished I had Dub's firearm and supply budget....
killerv
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Picked up a like new browning abolt micro medallian in 708 and a old school remington 514 22 this weekend.
Dub
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Santa & Doug at Cameraland came through today...once again on super prices and fast delivery.
One going on the .44mag BlackHawk......the other going on the M77 .30'06.
Trust & believe that my budget is now balanced.
The WANTS & NEEDS columns have now depleted the allotted MEANS column.
I know it seems like I've gone nuts.
Truth is....I'm working towards retirement which is a few years away. I've been securing reloading gear & components to fuel the range trips and hunting that I plan on enjoying. My plan was to follow in my Dad's footsteps and enjoy 3 range trips weekly and toss in some sporting clays and maybe some monthly league shooting for fun.
Budgeted some funds and plans for an actual man-cave to set up a place to work on guns.
I knew this would take me a few years to get it all done.
Well......some things have both slowed my roll....redirected me.....and hastened other aspects of the pre-retirement plans.
The arrival of COVID19 certainly put the brakes on some parts.
The summer of looting/rioting and calculated takedown of President Trump and the escalation of a socialist element taking hold of our government sorta altered plans, too.
The impact and anticipated turmoil of the Biden-Harris administration fueled my fires to get the guns I wanted as soon as possible......funds came from man-cave budget.
With the exception of three guns I have ordered...the ledger sheet is now zeroed out.
The long-range gear I was hoping to buy & man-cave plans are on indefinite hold....but the three guns on order are paid for at least.....just waiting on the build times to pass.
Temporary loading bench will now become permanent.
Gonna utilize the free space I have and make the best of it.
Hoping I can work some more overtime and save up and be ready to jump on primers when they become available again. Got a few more years to work, Lord willing......and then my time will be spent 24/7 playing with the dogs, raising a new puppy or two.....and enjoying time at the range and in the woods......with a little fishing thrown in for good measure.
Biden-Harris-Beto can kiss my old & irritable butt.
A railed high capacity .45 makes for a great solution for home defense.
I'll bet it handles very well.
One going on the .44mag BlackHawk......the other going on the M77 .30'06.
Trust & believe that my budget is now balanced.
The WANTS & NEEDS columns have now depleted the allotted MEANS column.
I know it seems like I've gone nuts.
Truth is....I'm working towards retirement which is a few years away. I've been securing reloading gear & components to fuel the range trips and hunting that I plan on enjoying. My plan was to follow in my Dad's footsteps and enjoy 3 range trips weekly and toss in some sporting clays and maybe some monthly league shooting for fun.
Budgeted some funds and plans for an actual man-cave to set up a place to work on guns.
I knew this would take me a few years to get it all done.
Well......some things have both slowed my roll....redirected me.....and hastened other aspects of the pre-retirement plans.
The arrival of COVID19 certainly put the brakes on some parts.
The summer of looting/rioting and calculated takedown of President Trump and the escalation of a socialist element taking hold of our government sorta altered plans, too.
The impact and anticipated turmoil of the Biden-Harris administration fueled my fires to get the guns I wanted as soon as possible......funds came from man-cave budget.
With the exception of three guns I have ordered...the ledger sheet is now zeroed out.
The long-range gear I was hoping to buy & man-cave plans are on indefinite hold....but the three guns on order are paid for at least.....just waiting on the build times to pass.
Temporary loading bench will now become permanent.
Gonna utilize the free space I have and make the best of it.
Hoping I can work some more overtime and save up and be ready to jump on primers when they become available again. Got a few more years to work, Lord willing......and then my time will be spent 24/7 playing with the dogs, raising a new puppy or two.....and enjoying time at the range and in the woods......with a little fishing thrown in for good measure.
Biden-Harris-Beto can kiss my old & irritable butt.
Bought my first 4" Springfield XD Mod 2 in .45 early last year. Impulse buy, pre-pandemic, pre-panic price. 13+1. Kinda big to conceal and the only time I open carry is if I have a jacket but it's a shooter for sure. I was considering selling until the dung hit the fan so now it's a keeper
A railed high capacity .45 makes for a great solution for home defense.
I'll bet it handles very well.
chuckdog
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Santa & Doug at Cameraland came through today...once again on super prices and fast delivery.
One going on the .44mag BlackHawk......the other going on the M77 .30'06.
Trust & believe that my budget is now balanced.
The WANTS & NEEDS columns have now depleted the allotted MEANS column.
I know it seems like I've gone nuts.
Truth is....I'm working towards retirement which is a few years away. I've been securing reloading gear & components to fuel the range trips and hunting that I plan on enjoying. My plan was to follow in my Dad's footsteps and enjoy 3 range trips weekly and toss in some sporting clays and maybe some monthly league shooting for fun.
Budgeted some funds and plans for an actual man-cave to set up a place to work on guns.
I knew this would take me a few years to get it all done.
Well......some things have both slowed my roll....redirected me.....and hastened other aspects of the pre-retirement plans.
The arrival of COVID19 certainly put the brakes on some parts.
The summer of looting/rioting and calculated takedown of President Trump and the escalation of a socialist element taking hold of our government sorta altered plans, too.
The impact and anticipated turmoil of the Biden-Harris administration fueled my fires to get the guns I wanted as soon as possible......funds came from man-cave budget.
With the exception of three guns I have ordered...the ledger sheet is now zeroed out.
The long-range gear I was hoping to buy & man-cave plans are on indefinite hold....but the three guns on order are paid for at least.....just waiting on the build times to pass.
Temporary loading bench will now become permanent.
Gonna utilize the free space I have and make the best of it.
Hoping I can work some more overtime and save up and be ready to jump on primers when they become available again. Got a few more years to work, Lord willing......and then my time will be spent 24/7 playing with the dogs, raising a new puppy or two.....and enjoying time at the range and in the woods......with a little fishing thrown in for good measure.
Biden-Harris-Beto can kiss my old & irritable butt.
A railed high capacity .45 makes for a great solution for home defense.
I'll bet it handles very well.
Have to admire a man that makes the best of a bad (horrible) situation.
What little time I've been back on here you have worked hard at achieving the achievable, and been quite successful.
For what it's worth, I truly am proud for you and of your determination.
Dub
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Thank you, brother.
We each have to make the best of life.
If we wake up with breath in our lungs and ability to stand and stretch.....then great things are achievable.
Easy was never promised....nor were tomorrows.
Gotta smell the roses along the way and be grateful for experiencing a few thorns, too.
Dub
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Get'r'dun, man. Gotta grind it out together.
Looking forward to seeing what you are working on for your next one.
GeorgiaGlockMan
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That's pretty smart by my standards.
We both work for an hourly rate.
I'll do just about anything my customers ask as long as they pay my rate.
In nearly 30 years as a consulting engineer, I have "engineered", worked acad, installed piping, wired panels, managed installations, swept floors/mopped, took out the trash, unloaded trucks, ran pressure washers, dug ditches, built equipment skids, equipment hot-shot driver.. you name it, I've been paid for it. Fixing what's "broken" and building stuff is often the most rewarding tasks.
rosewood
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It is wise to use OT to buy toys and not to build your lifestyle. Homes, vehicles, necessities etc should all be based on your base salary. I have seen too many folks base their lifestyle on OT and then when OT is cut out, they are in trouble.
Rosewood
rosewood
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GeorgiaGlockMan
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You are so right, but at some point you will need a bigger house and gun room to store your toys.
It is wise to use OT to buy toys and not to build your lifestyle. Homes, vehicles, necessities etc should all be based on your base salary. I have seen too many folks base their lifestyle on OT and then when OT is cut out, they are in trouble.
Rosewood
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GeorgiaGlockMan
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Blame my parents.I believe that is called work ethic.
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Went to our local hunting/fishing store the other day looking for ammo, none. Walked out with a new 590M. Owner called me at home an hour later wanting to buy back..
ChidJ
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I know y'all would prefer pictures but I can't help it. I'm too excited. I've been blessed to finally be able to check a bucket list gun off the list. I just ordered a DT SRS A2 with a 300 WM kit. Hopefully after I get his all set up, I can get a few more calibers. 338LM, 6mm something, and 556. standby for pictures! Now I just need to find a 1000 yard range that allows magnums...
rosewood
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Exactly. That is where you learn it from or don't.. Some kids learn on their own, but the odds go down quickly when the parents don't have it.
rosewood
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Sounds like you maybe got a deal, at least what would be considered one in this climate.
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