03 Mar 08 Our new contact in Iraq is Maj John M Moore. John tell me his guys need: Leatherman tools Blades Flashlights Candy A more complete and specific list will follow, but these list should get us started. Let's make sure these guys know they're not forgotten! Maj John M Moore MWSS-272/Operations Officer Unit 77151 FPO AE, 09509-7151 _John.m.moore@tq.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil_ (mailto:John.m.moore@tq.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil)
/John
03 Mar 08
SA/XD
I've been carrying a copy of Springfield Armory's XD pistolfor several days now. My copy is the mid-sized model in 40S&W, and I'm carryingit in Comp-Tac's "Minotaur" concealment holster. Both pistol and holster carry comfortably.
My XD is a thirteen-shooter, and it reliably feeds and fires all brands of ammunition, including DPX, which is my current carry load. I used it in a Course in TX last weekend, and it got a good workout, effortlessly digesting everything I could find to put through it, including some real garbage!
The grip-safety, which I thought would be an issue, wasn't. Perhaps shooters with small, bony hands will find it a nuisance when unloading or performing a chamber check, but I didn't. I don't consider it an important feature, but at least it doesn't get in my way.
The loaded-chamber indicator on top of the ejection port is not big enough to get in the way nor otherwise become an issue. So, as with all " loaded-chamber" indicators, it is (and should be) ignored. Likewise the forward, slide serrations.
It took me a while to warm up to this pistol, but I've learned to like it! While not perfect, this pistol is rugged, eminently useable for serious purposes, comfortable, and reliable. Retailers tell me XDs rarely break and are starting to penetrate the police market.
I can't think of any after-market modification the XD needs. I am contemplating none of my copy. The pistol runs just fine, right out of the box. There is little not to like.
Recommended!
/John
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