Comments for Tony's Log http://tonyslog.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:05:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on Springfield XD-9 Subcompact Review by Dan http://tonyslog.com/?p=64&cpage=1#comment-30 Dan Wed, 20 May 2009 17:00:27 +0000 http://tonyslog.com/?p=64#comment-30 I have only owned two guns prior to purchasing the XD9 SC, both are 20+ years old, so my experience with modern handguns is somewhat limited. I was looking at purchasing either the P229 Sig with the shaved hammer or the XD9 and went with the XD based on reviews and price. It is a value at $500. Mine came with the 13 round hi cap and the 16 round hi cap magazine (which holds 17 rounds, no problem) and I purchased the Pearce grip extension. This gun is a blast to shoot and is very accurate. I like the double safety and the accessory rail. With the grip extension on the smaller clip, it is very compact. I have yet to take the classes for CCDW, but I plan on carrying this IWB. I have only owned two guns prior to purchasing the XD9 SC, both are 20+ years old, so my experience with modern handguns is somewhat limited. I was looking at purchasing either the P229 Sig with the shaved hammer or the XD9 and went with the XD based on reviews and price. It is a value at $500. Mine came with the 13 round hi cap and the 16 round hi cap magazine (which holds 17 rounds, no problem) and I purchased the Pearce grip extension. This gun is a blast to shoot and is very accurate. I like the double safety and the accessory rail. With the grip extension on the smaller clip, it is very compact. I have yet to take the classes for CCDW, but I plan on carrying this IWB.

]]> Comment on Springfield XD-9 Subcompact Review by Mark http://tonyslog.com/?p=64&cpage=1#comment-29 Mark Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:04:01 +0000 http://tonyslog.com/?p=64#comment-29 I have a 5" XD-45 in .45 ACP, and I just love it. I have put >1000 rounds of Blazer Brass and Winchester white box (both 230gr FMJ) through it without malfunction. But I did take it home and clean/lube it before I used it the first time. I have been wanting to add another pistol, and have been seriously considering the XD-9 Subcompact. Your writeup has helped quite a bit. Thanks! I have a 5″ XD-45 in .45 ACP, and I just love it. I have put >1000 rounds of Blazer Brass and Winchester white box (both 230gr FMJ) through it without malfunction. But I did take it home and clean/lube it before I used it the first time.

I have been wanting to add another pistol, and have been seriously considering the XD-9 Subcompact. Your writeup has helped quite a bit. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Springfield XD-9 Subcompact Review by Nolan http://tonyslog.com/?p=64&cpage=1#comment-28 Nolan Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:34:26 +0000 http://tonyslog.com/?p=64#comment-28 I have a full size XD-9 4" that I bought about a month ago. The first time I took it to the range, I experienced 2 stove pipe malfunctions within the first 50 rounds using cheapo Blazer FMJ. However, it was only lubricated the oil that it came out of the factory with. Either it was my ginger handling, poor lubrication, or that the gun wasn't broken in. I have now run about 700-800 rounds of the same ammo through it and have not had another malfunction. It is a very nice gun. I have a full size XD-9 4″ that I bought about a month ago. The first time I took it to the range, I experienced 2 stove pipe malfunctions within the first 50 rounds using cheapo Blazer FMJ. However, it was only lubricated the oil that it came out of the factory with. Either it was my ginger handling, poor lubrication, or that the gun wasn’t broken in. I have now run about 700-800 rounds of the same ammo through it and have not had another malfunction. It is a very nice gun.

]]> Comment on Springfield XD-9 Subcompact Review by Tony http://tonyslog.com/?p=64&cpage=1#comment-27 Tony Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:04:10 +0000 http://tonyslog.com/?p=64#comment-27 If possible, I would say shoot both. The barrel end of these short handguns can be very "snappy" when firing. Taking that into consideration, the extra weight might be beneficial. However, if you will be carrying it, then you might want the lighter weapon. By the way, are you confident the specs you found are accurate? What you're describing sounds like a pretty big weight difference. It could be true, but, I would suggest stopping by a gun shop and handling both at the same time to verify this for yourself before plopping down the money. If there really is that big of difference between weight, it should be very noticeable. I actually have a scale that I could weigh my XD9 on if interested. If possible, I would say shoot both. The barrel end of these short handguns can be very “snappy” when firing. Taking that into consideration, the extra weight might be beneficial. However, if you will be carrying it, then you might want the lighter weapon.

By the way, are you confident the specs you found are accurate? What you’re describing sounds like a pretty big weight difference. It could be true, but, I would suggest stopping by a gun shop and handling both at the same time to verify this for yourself before plopping down the money. If there really is that big of difference between weight, it should be very noticeable.

I actually have a scale that I could weigh my XD9 on if interested.

]]> Comment on Springfield XD-9 Subcompact Review by Brian http://tonyslog.com/?p=64&cpage=1#comment-26 Brian Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:43:05 +0000 http://tonyslog.com/?p=64#comment-26 I currently own a XD 45 and love it. It was my first handgun and I have no intention of selling or trading it. However, the weight between the Glock 26 and the XD SubCompact is huge. If I looked at the websites correctly, a Fully Loaded Glock 26 weighs the same as an empty (w/mag) XD Sub Compact. That's why I am leaning slightly to the Glock 26...still unsure though! I currently own a XD 45 and love it. It was my first handgun and I have no intention of selling or trading it. However, the weight between the Glock 26 and the XD SubCompact is huge. If I looked at the websites correctly, a Fully Loaded Glock 26 weighs the same as an empty (w/mag) XD Sub Compact. That’s why I am leaning slightly to the Glock 26…still unsure though!

]]> Comment on Penn on “Gun Control” and Freedom by Elc http://tonyslog.com/?p=130&cpage=1#comment-25 Elc Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:29:09 +0000 http://tonyslog.com/?p=130#comment-25 I saw your youtube vid the other day about semi and full auto weapons: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjM9fcEzSJ0 and I just wanted to share some info that might clear some things up, like why assault rifles are called such a name. http://world.guns.ru/assault/as51-e.htm and the basic history of assault rifles http://world.guns.ru/assault/as00-e.htm its is true that the media blows stories involving automatic weapons and guns in general out of proportion. its not the guns that kill people, its the people that kill people, what makes the decision that pulls the trigger? the person, so i do not see why people make such a big deal out of guns in general. taking away guns only delays the inevitable. instead of guns, its going to be knives, look at London, people get stabbed every day there, and they have tough gun control. are they going to ban knives after that? if so, then people would just start slugging each other and strangling others. humans are inherently selfish, like any other animal, therefore prone to fighting, the means may change, but they still are going to fight. I saw your youtube vid the other day about semi and full auto weapons:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjM9fcEzSJ0
and I just wanted to share some info that might clear some things up, like why assault rifles are called such a name.
http://world.guns.ru/assault/as51-e.htm
and the basic history of assault rifles
http://world.guns.ru/assault/as00-e.htm

its is true that the media blows stories involving automatic weapons and guns in general out of proportion. its not the guns that kill people, its the people that kill people, what makes the decision that pulls the trigger? the person, so i do not see why people make such a big deal out of guns in general. taking away guns only delays the inevitable. instead of guns, its going to be knives, look at London, people get stabbed every day there, and they have tough gun control. are they going to ban knives after that? if so, then people would just start slugging each other and strangling others. humans are inherently selfish, like any other animal, therefore prone to fighting, the means may change, but they still are going to fight.

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