New to semi-auto...

[prowland]

I just purchased my fist semi-auto handgun... I was always nervous about what I thought it took to break apart and clean!

I purchased a Springfield XDM in .40. It is the stainless model.

The entire field strip, clean and reassemble took only about 5 mins... granted it was clean to start with.

I just opened the manual and played a youtube video and got to work. I really like how easy it is to break down!

Now to go shoot some paper!!!

Any suggestions on accessories or ammo for it?

 

[gunman41mag]

I just purchased my fist semi-auto handgun... I was always nervous about what I thought it took to break apart and clean!

I purchased a Springfield XDM in .40. It is the stainless model.

The entire field strip, clean and reassemble took only about 5 mins... granted it was clean to start with.

I just opened the manual and played a youtube video and got to work. I really like how easy it is to break down!

Now to go shoot some paper!!!

Any suggestions on accessories or ammo for it?

remember some semi-autos take 200 rounds brake-in period if it jams

 

[patience0830]

Xd's are great guns.

remember some semi-autos take 200 rounds brake-in period if it jams

My Xd9 has been a tank from the beginning. eats anything w/o hiccup or complaint. I think you made a good choice.

The shoot it b4 you trust it with your life attitude is still very valid. YMMV

 

[prowland]

Thanks... I got a couple hundred rounds to shoot. It was a used gun but looks almost brand new.

It is the one with the 2009 gun of the year stamp on it... kinda excessive imo but oh well as long as it shoots well.

 

[prowland]

I got it more for range fun than SD... still like my revolvers for SD!

 

[gunman41mag]

My Xd9 has been a tank from the beginning. eats anything w/o hiccup or complaint. I think you made a good choice.

The shoot it b4 you trust it with your life attitude is still very valid. YMMV

Most guns don't need a break-in period, BUT LES BAER recommends a 500 round break-in for his guns, Since this is his first semi-auto, I didn't want him to disappointed if he gets a jam

 

[8th SPS USAF]

Semi auto

Congrads nice gun. Get about 4 extra mags, and find a couple
of nice fitting holsters, either IWB/OWB Large amounts of ammo.
Range and PP.

 

[prowland]

I got Federal premium 165 grain Hydra-Shok JHP for SD and a bunch of Remington 180 grain for the range.

Guess I need to google IWB/OWB holsters... no idea what that is! haha

 

[schafe]

As far as ammo goes, my XD9sc has liked everything I have used in it, but so far I've stuck to the better known brands that don't cost an arm and a leg. (WWB, Federal, PMC, etc.) I've put thousands of holes in "evil" paper without a hiccup. Good luck with it!!

 

[gunman41mag]

I like the 40 S&W 135 gr. bullets, cause they're high velocity

 

[ATM]

Guess I need to google IWB/OWB holsters... no idea what that is! haha

Inside WaistBand / Outside WaistBand, depending on how you prefer to carry.

XD was a fine choice.

 

[Lance_M]

Good choice. Sounds like everyone else covered what you need to get!

 

[prowland]

Here are a couple of pics!

 

[prowland]

Any suggestions on aftermarket sights or rail light?

 

[DustyDawg48]

Congrats! Very nice piece! Don't skimp on a good belt for carry and then find a club that holds either IDPA or USPSA matches and shoot the barrel out of that gun!

Raven Concealment holsters, Blade-Tech, Safariland...lots of good holster makers out there. Everyone seems to be in agreement that a Crossbreed Supertuck is in order for concealed carry!

 

[prowland]

I plan on shooting it a ton! I really like the looks of that supertuck holster... might have to order one soon.

 

[JohnP82]

Congrats on the purchase. It should eat anything you feed it. Reliable pistol, it will serve you well.

 

[bman1962]

I shot my brothers xdm40 and I loved it!! I can't wait until I have one as well. Congratulations