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ronzorelli wrote:

surprise_i'm_armed wrote:"So many nice guns. Only so much money available!"

you summed up the dilemma...

After I figure out what this purchase is going to be I'll start saving my pennies for a 1911. It will be a home defense weapon though...

Larry

If nobody pipes up with quality concerns, I think I'm probably in for the XD. I can't think of any situation where having more rounds is a disadvantage except it's a little harder to conceal. I'd sure like to test drive one though...

Larry

ronzorelli wrote:What's stopping me from buying is A) just because my budget is a certain amount does not mean I actually have all that set aside already and B) I have not completely made up my mind what I want, and C) the boss has not given me permission to make the purchase, if you catch my drift... All I hear is "babe, we have a wedding to pay for" lol

I understand... To quote someone famous, "if mama ain't happy, nobody's happy."

So back to the firearm discussion, what draws you to the S&W over the XD? Different features or something subjective like it just feels better in my hand. Personally I like the "feel" of the XD and it has a 13 round capacity but I'm not sold yet, that's why I'm asking questions. Right now I'm leaning toward the XD but I hate buyers regret. Does anyone have anything bad to say about the reliability/quality of the XD series?

Larry

So what stopped you from buying? I've been following this thread closely as I'm in the same market, at the same point you are. My budget is a little more than yours but a $1000+ Kimber is definitely out. I drooled over many at the Market Hall show yesterday but didn't purchase.

Larry