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I pulled the trigger...literally

41,172 2,080 June 19, 2013 at 01:09 PM in Finance
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

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06-19-2013 at 01:32 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:32 PM.
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I don't get it.
You will be. You will be.
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nope89
06-19-2013 at 01:32 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:32 PM.
What, no one's going to say "Because Mrs. MLV wanted him to have at least something that doesn't misfire?"
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emelvee
06-19-2013 at 01:33 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:33 PM.
Quote from nope89 :
What, no one's going to say "Because Mrs. MLV wanted him to have at least something that doesn't misfire?"
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She also wanted something that was at least 4.5"

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BayArea
06-19-2013 at 01:33 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:33 PM.
Quote from nope89 :
What, no one's going to say "Because Mrs. MLV wanted him to have at least something that doesn't misfire?"
Or something that fires at all!


Amirite mlv
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06-19-2013 at 01:41 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:41 PM.
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06-19-2013 at 01:42 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:42 PM.
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That one?
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Maybe they sell pink paint at Michael's Dontknow
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ashcampbell
06-19-2013 at 01:52 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:52 PM.
Quote from emelvee :
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.


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.
The real reason #1 with a bullet. Daughter has a "boy...friend"
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06-19-2013 at 01:53 PM.
06-19-2013 at 01:53 PM.
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The real reason #1 with a bullet. Daughter has a "boy...friend"
I certainly will conveniently be cleaning a gun when a boy rings the doorbell to pick her up for a date.
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ashcampbell
06-19-2013 at 02:03 PM.
06-19-2013 at 02:03 PM.
Quote from emelvee :
I certainly will conveniently be cleaning a gun when a boy rings the doorbell to pick her up for a date.
Its the 2nd reason we dont have a girl, wife doesnt like guns. The 1st reason is my balls only make Y-chromosome sperm. Cool
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emelvee
06-19-2013 at 02:06 PM.
06-19-2013 at 02:06 PM.
Quote from ashcampbell :
Its the 2nd reason we dont have a girl, wife doesnt like guns. The 1st reason is my balls only make Y-chromosome sperm. Cool
Wife's not a big fan of guns either - it will be a challenge to get her to shoot (I'd like her to be comfortable handling one at some point). But until 3 months ago, I had never fired any type of firearm either - in fact, I had never even ever held one.
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The.Walrus
06-19-2013 at 02:09 PM.
06-19-2013 at 02:09 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
Good choice!

The.Walrus approved. Thumbup
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Squilly
06-19-2013 at 02:11 PM.
06-19-2013 at 02:11 PM.
BAD MLV. BAD. Mad
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PaintTheSkyGrey
06-19-2013 at 02:13 PM.
06-19-2013 at 02:13 PM.
Welcome to the club, MLV!

It's your first gun, so I'll excuse the choice of an XDm. Harhar
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The.Walrus
06-19-2013 at 02:15 PM.
06-19-2013 at 02:15 PM.
Quote from PaintTheSkyGrey :
Welcome to the club, MLV!

It's your first gun, so I'll excuse the choice of an XDm. Harhar
Sigs and M&P's just aren't for everyone. 'Sides, those Croatians can make a fine firearm. nod
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PaintTheSkyGrey
06-19-2013 at 02:20 PM.
06-19-2013 at 02:20 PM.
Quote from The.Walrus :
Sigs and M&P's just aren't for everyone. 'Sides, those Croatians can make a fine firearm. nod
Just giving him a hard time!
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