what models are they. any pics? i turn 21 next week and am planning on taking a concealed carry coarse with my cousin this fall and picking up a handgun. ive been looking at a xdm compact .45 w/ 3.5" i think is what it was.
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you are %100 correct 9mm IS a b***h gun..
I would consider a 9mm. Not that I couldnt handle a .40.....I have shot the S&W 500 before, that thing is something I wouldnt want to handle. But if I find a gun in 9mm that I LOVE how it feels, I would get that over something thats okay in .40. Like I said, I believe in shot placement over anything 
the compact is not worth it IMO... the barrel is too short. not enough weight to keep the nose down during rapid shooting, and less barrel means some of the power and accuracy is sacrificed.
gotta show our newly released gun... they are fun to shoot.
what do you think about 4"? i was kinda undecided on the 3.5" its more for close range.
the XDM isnt available in anything other than 4.5" barrel.
the XD is available in 3.5" and 4"
i would personally go with the 4" if your getting a 45 caliber firearm.
most things you will find in both 9mm and 40..I would consider a 9mm. Not that I couldnt handle a .40.....I have shot the S&W 500 before, that thing is something I wouldnt want to handle. But if I find a gun in 9mm that I LOVE how it feels, I would get that over something thats okay in .40. Like I said, I believe in shot placement over anything
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_M%26P
Was the first pistol I ever owned. Still pretty much my favorite.
Others I own are a Glock 23 and a Ruger .45 Colt Redhawk Revolver
the s&w m&p series is awesome. they shoot great, feel great, and are available in many sizes and calibers!http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_M%26P
Was the first pistol I ever owned. Still pretty much my favorite.
Others I own are a Glock 23 and a Ruger .45 Colt Redhawk Revolver
think you could get me sweet deal?gotta show our newly released gun... they are fun to shoot.
Well if you believe in shot placement, the 8 rounds of .45 will do you fine. Not unless you can't handle the recoil of the .45
1911s and Glocks have crazy followings. Sig p229 are good guns too, and come in both flavor of 9mm or .40 Not sure how the ammunition supply were you are at is, but here all 3 calibers of ammunition can be found at the local gun stores, just that the .45 are much more expensive than the .40 or 9mm.
If you're just looking for a good home defense weapon, nothing beats a pump action shotgun. I'd take the shotgun over any pistol. It's a very versatile weapon depending on what ammunition you feed it.
I made the big mistake of selling my brother my Mossberg, so for bumps in the night I have a .357 snub-nose loaded with .38 special next to the bed stand, hell it's only 5 shot, but if that doesn't do the job I'll have to bring out the carbine.
Well like I said before, cant always guarantee that it will only be ONE intruder. That being said, .45 has been non-existent in my area for about 6-8 months. My friend has a 1911 and he hasnt been able to find ammo for it in a while. A gun you cant get ammo for? Thats an expensive paperweight. I dont want that s**t. I think Im going to just get out to my local gun store sometime soon, and handle a couple pistols to see what I like the feel of.
40 S&W is used by MOST police agencies in NJ so it will ALWAYS be easy to find, 40S&W is about the ONLY round I have yet to have a problem finding..
lol, i cant even get myself a sweet deal yet... still waiting to fill orders before im allowed to buy one!think you could get me sweet deal?
here some pics of our full auto one at work
