i wish i had...

[trusite]

THIS BABY

that is truly my dream gun right there. i dont think i would shoot it though lol

 

[Bhriindan82]

I dunno, for some reason strangely painted firearms (though that XD looks really nice) seem to detract from the whole "this is a real gun" reaction. I don't think I'd want a 'pretty' gun like that if I had young kids anywhere around (assuming they weren't already educated about gun safety and the like). If they had proper respect for and education concerning firearms and gun safety, then it'd be less of a problem I suppose.

That being said, that's an awfully nice looking gun. I can see why it caught your attention.

 

[trusite]

I dunno, for some reason strangely painted firearms (though that XD looks really nice) seem to detract from the whole "this is a real gun" reaction. I don't think I'd want a 'pretty' gun like that if I had young kids anywhere around (assuming they weren't already educated about gun safety and the like). If they had proper respect for and education concerning firearms and gun safety, then it'd be less of a problem I suppose.

That being said, that's an awfully nice looking gun. I can see why it caught your attention.

people think too much these days.. geesh!

 

[Bhriindan82]

people think too much these days.. geesh!

Hehehe... yeah, the Mrs. tends to say I overthink things too. Ah well...

 

[Fenway]

THIS BABY

 

[shooter521]

"the official handgun of your Indianapolis Colts"?

At least it's tastefully done and not some leopard-print or gold "bling" or digital "camo" in outlandish colors...

 

[Scutter01]

I'll pass on the porting, but the color job is hella nice.

 

[Lars]

I'll pass on the porting, but the color job is hella nice.

Did you just say Hella?

 

[shooter521]

Did you just say Hella?

[Cartman]
You're just hella jealous.
[/Cartman]

 

[BloodEclipse]

Looks like a UN Special Edition to go with those Blue helmets.

 

[paddling_man]

Not exactly my taste but far more so than the bling handguns from Taurus, et al, with the gold slide release, etc..

Serious question, though. Anyone in the area that does in-house duracoating without having to ship?

 

[Lars]

See NashGunWorx. One of the site sponsors. He does coatings and is in/near Carmel

 

[Disposable Heart]

I had a XD Service size, in 9x19. Before I got rid of it, I had the slide Duracoated in a dark dark burgendy, to make it look plum. It rocked. Stupid thing to get rid of it.

 

[RogerB]

Cool color, but not so much for the porting. A ported short barrel carry like that seems to spell out flash burns and possibly flash blindness at a really bad time.

 

[Lars]

Cool color, but not so much for the porting. A ported short barrel carry like that seems to spell out flash burns and possibly flash blindness at a really bad time.

Most of the flash blindness I think is overrated. Now.... Shooting from retention with that I don't think is on my list of "Things to do"

 

[shooter521]

Most of the flash blindness I think is overrated.

Ever tried it?

 

[Lars]

Ever tried it?

only in the fairly dimly lit PopGuns indoor range. No problems there.
I think your choice of Caliber and Load have a lot to do with it though.

I'm sure a .357sig is going to have a lot more flash than my preferred carry round the 9x19mm.

 

[shooter521]

I think your choice of Caliber and Load have a lot to do with it though.

Lots of variables come into play here, including ammo (most "premium" or carry loads have flash retardants, while most practice ammo and component powders do not), subdued light (indoor range) vs. low/no light (the more dark-adapted your eyes are, the more disturbing the flash will be), and even the style of porting or compensator.

IME, all other things being equal, ported guns cause more of a disruption to a shooter's night vision than non-ported guns, b/c the exhaust flash from the ports is typically larger and more in-line with the eyes than the muzzle flash alone.

My

 

[baldmax]

Don't forget about the blue berets or the bush hats.

see linky: Under the Blue Beret

 

[NWI40cal]

HO-LY COW. Yea, what Scutter said, Ill pass on the porting, but what a piantjob that is!