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I pulled the trigger...literally

41,172 2,080 June 19, 2013 at 01:09 PM
Bought my first firearm. Should pick it up at the dealer in a couple of days. Couldn't find one locally.

Springfield XDm 9mm. It felt best in my hand after shooting it, Glock 17 and 19, a Sig, and a couple of others.

It's my first gun, so don't give me a hard time about it being only a 9mm. Annoyed

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06-19-2013 at 01:09 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:09 PM.
I want that gun.
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06-19-2013 at 01:14 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:14 PM.
Congrats. You go to the firing range alot?
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06-19-2013 at 01:14 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:14 PM.
Quote from emelvee :
Bought my first firearm. Should pick it up at the dealer in a couple of days. Couldn't find one locally.

Springfield XDm 9mm. It felt best in my hand after shooting it, Glock 17 and 19, a Sig, and a couple of others.

It's my first gun, so don't give me a hard time about it being only a 9mm. Annoyed

Whee <--- anti-Podium spray

Not a bad way to pop a cap in yo firearm cherry...
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emelvee
06-19-2013 at 01:19 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:19 PM.
Quote from BayArea :
Congrats. You go to the firing range alot?
I've only been a few times, but all in the past couple of months. Started with a 1/2 day intro class, did a one-on-one hour with an instructor, and.since then I've gone a few times on my own. I bought an annual membership at the indoor range; I'll probably go about once a month.

I also bought a tiny S&W Bodyguard 380 to carry, but I don't take my class until August, then I'll get my carry permit.
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iRabbitt
06-19-2013 at 01:19 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:19 PM.
nice gun, is it the sub compact?

I love mine (9mm sub compact), but I find it very difficult to conceal and carry it. but it's only one in my collection, i have others I like to carry
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FeedMeAlmonds
06-19-2013 at 01:21 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:21 PM.
Why did you buy a gun emelvee?
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emelvee
06-19-2013 at 01:22 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:22 PM.
Quote from iRabbitt :
nice gun, is it the sub compact?

I love mine (9mm sub compact), but I find it very difficult to conceal and carry it. but it's only one in my collection, i have others I like to carry
No, full size. 4.5" barrel. Don't need it for carry - I got the S&W 380 for that. Might get a compact down the road. When I get more proficient, might trade the XDm for a larger caliber.

Quote from FeedMeAlmonds :
Why did you buy a gun emelvee?
It's the only thing I could find that shoots bullets fast enough.



In no particular order:
1. Because I can.
2. Home defense.
3. It's kind of fun to shoot.
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06-19-2013 at 01:23 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:23 PM.
Quote from FeedMeAlmonds :
Why did you buy a gun emelvee?
Because of people like you.


Popcorn
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06-19-2013 at 01:26 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:26 PM.
Quote from emelvee :
I've only been a few times, but all in the past couple of months. Started with a 1/2 day intro class, did a one-on-one hour with an instructor, and.since then I've gone a few times on my own. I bought an annual membership at the indoor range; I'll probably go about once a month.

I also bought a tiny S&W Bodyguard 380 to carry, but I don't take my class until August, then I'll get my carry permit.
Very cool. I take any chance I get to go to the firing range.
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06-19-2013 at 01:26 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:26 PM.
Quote from FeedMeAlmonds :
Why did you buy a gun emelvee?
Because he couldn't find anyone giving them away and he's too honest to steal one?
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06-19-2013 at 01:27 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:27 PM.
Quote from Frogstar :
Because of people like you.


Popcorn
I don't get it.
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06-19-2013 at 01:27 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:27 PM.
Quote from astromarmot :
Because he couldn't find anyone giving them away and he's too honest to steal one?
That's a good response too, but I like mine better. Big Grin
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06-19-2013 at 01:29 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:29 PM.
But was it a Slickdeal?
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06-19-2013 at 01:31 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:31 PM.
Quote from astromarmot :
But was it a Slickdeal?
Decent deal, given the current market... $592 OTD, including the fee to the local dealer for the license transfer. Locally they're around $650 if you can get them.

My county also charges $5 per permit for a Pistol Permit, which I got a couple of days ago.
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