paprotective 362 Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) So I am selling my Sig SP2022 (9mm) here at the shop.. So I picked up the Springfield XDm 45 Compact 3.8 Barrel Pistol with spare mag for $562 shipped. Comes with one 13 and one 9 and all the 'gear'.. but I figured an extra 9 round mag couldn't hurt. Its about 3/16" shorter on the slide and 3/8-7/16" shorter in height (when running the 9 round mag) Sig on bottom with the finger rest.. You pop in the 13 and your only a hair bigger in height than the SP2022 (Sig on top) 13+1 of 45 is nice.. and 9+1 for CCW should be fine.. Edited March 15, 2014 by YWHIC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunman1 1,753 Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Nice gun, I've also gone from 9mm to .45. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Almost got a G30SF but they stopped making the nice 9 round flush mags.. I've had 3 Glock 30's and liked them.. with the 9 round for CCW'ing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big John! 2,062 Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 I did just the opposite recently. I sold both my 45's and replaced em with 9's. With hollow point ammo, not much ballistic difference. So, I'd rather have more shots and a lighter gun. That said... I made the HUGE mistake of holding a 1911 with an Osprey suppressor. Before I picked it up, I thought it was going to be heavy as hell. I could not believe how light the can was and how easy it was to maneuver. So... Next on my list is another 45 and a can. 45 is already subsonic, so no having to buy subs. I love the idea of hurling a brick at a target with less sound than my old ass trying to hurl a brick. If you've never done so, go to your LGS and have them thread a can on a 45. Everyone should experience this 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunman1 1,753 Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 I did just the opposite recently. I sold both my 45's and replaced em with 9's. With hollow point ammo, not much ballistic difference. So, I'd rather have more shots and a lighter gun. That said... I made the HUGE mistake of holding a 1911 with an Osprey suppressor. Before I picked it up, I thought it was going to be heavy as hell. I could not believe how light the can was and how easy it was to maneuver. So... Next on my list is another 45 and a can. 45 is already subsonic, so no having to buy subs. I love the idea of hurling a brick at a target with less sound than my old ass trying to hurl a brick. If you've never done so, go to your LGS and have them thread a can on a 45. Everyone should experience this One word.....................Wait 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Getting my Class 3 'stamp' in July for the shop (note I am a brand new 01 dealer) I may get a suppressor for demo.. The wait time for tax stamps for NFA for end user is 9 months or so.. I got some BP agents that want 'cans'.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ktcm7271 999 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 45's are habit forming. My 1911 isn't enough, I want a Berreta px4 and an EAA now. A .45 carbine of some sort is on my list too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Hopkins 1,065 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) I got both the 9 and 45, to me they are both great handguns. so I have no intention of selling one caliber off for another. Edited April 2, 2014 by Matthew Hopkins 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) The XDs are nice. Everyone I talk to love them. Good trade imo. I qual'd expert with every 45cal 1911 they issued me in the service but went 9mm off post. Meh, traded it and some cash for a car to go home and get married. Shoulda kept the gun, lol. Been running a S&W 357 L-frame until about 5yrs ago when I picked up my Taurus PT145 MilPro. Love the double 10rnd mags. But recently fell for a Para 1911 Blk Ops with the 14/45 mags(that fit my Taurus). 9s are alright, but its hard not to love the first handgun caliber you were issued, lol. Edited April 13, 2014 by BpS12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Well a customer saw the XD 45m and bought it from me.. So I went and got my Glock 30 (regular) for $460 (LE discount) and $20 shipping.. I then added Ameriglo (Trijicon) nightsights for $66 (cost).. Still happy as its a 45 and I got my G30 back (so to speak) Edited April 13, 2014 by YWHIC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 45ACP....because they don't make a .46ACP! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arik 565 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 No but they do make a 50 and a host of other more powerfull cartriges. People should stop using these feel good statements 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I used to EDC a cocked and locked Colt Combat Commander .45 back in the day. I went .40 after that for more round count. With today's modern ammo, most popular centerfire pistol calibers are sufficient to stop a human, it still revolves around shot placement regardless. With that said, current I EDC a Glock 19 with 16 rounds and use 17 rounders for reloads. Then I have my Keltec Sub 2000 (9mm) in the vehicle that is prepped with a 17 round Glock mag in the magwell and 33 rounders for reloads. More rounds to send downrange on a two way range is an advantage IMO. Don't get me wrong, I still love my .40s and .45s but the 9mm still packs some heat, can carry more rounds on most platforms, and is more controllable for follow ons. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I dont know why anyone would want the G30 SF with the Gen 4 30 has a slightly slimmer frame to begin with. With that said, I love my 30 gen 4. I'll run it against anything. But for caliber wars, its mostly preference. Most quality 9mm loads will perform as effectively as any others. Im a fan of heavier bullets in whatever caliber I decide to carry. This is the golden age of ammo and weapons. We have so many effective options available that were never available in previous years. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arik 565 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I dont know why anyone would want the G30 SF with the Gen 4 30 has a slightly slimmer frame to begin with. With that said, I love my 30 gen 4. I'll run it against anything. But for caliber wars, its mostly preference. Most quality 9mm loads will perform as effectively as any others. Im a fan of heavier bullets in whatever caliber I decide to carry. This is the golden age of ammo and weapons. We have so many effective options available that were never available in previous years. I have a G21 SF and honestly cant tell the difference between the SF and the regular. I happen to have gotten a good deal on it so I bought it. WHat I really want is the G30s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 No but they do make a 50 and a host of other more powerfull cartriges. People should stop using these feel good statements Good thing I'm not people. It's just a tagline...for fun. You know....fun. I get asked at the SASS matches why I carry a pair of 45s, and that's my usual answer. That, and "John Wayne carried a 45. That's good enough for me!" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I dont know why anyone would want the G30 SF with the Gen 4 30 has a slightly slimmer frame to begin with. With that said, I love my 30 gen 4. I'll run it against anything. But for caliber wars, its mostly preference. Most quality 9mm loads will perform as effectively as any others. Im a fan of heavier bullets in whatever caliber I decide to carry. This is the golden age of ammo and weapons. We have so many effective options available that were never available in previous years. I have a G21 SF and honestly cant tell the difference between the SF and the regular. I happen to have gotten a good deal on it so I bought it. What I really want is the G30s Keep in mind the barrel on the 30S is not the standard G30 barrel size.. so if you want a threaded barrel down the line that may be an issue.. The regular G30 and G30SF are interchangeable for barrels.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I dont know why anyone would want the G30 SF with the Gen 4 30 has a slightly slimmer frame to begin with. With that said, I love my 30 gen 4. I'll run it against anything. But for caliber wars, its mostly preference. Most quality 9mm loads will perform as effectively as any others. Im a fan of heavier bullets in whatever caliber I decide to carry. This is the golden age of ammo and weapons. We have so many effective options available that were never available in previous years. I have a G21 SF and honestly cant tell the difference between the SF and the regular. I happen to have gotten a good deal on it so I bought it. WHat I really want is the G30s Yeah a lot of people I know cant really tell the difference. My girlfriend could, but she has tiny hands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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