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As far as the price of ammo and the fact that you are just using it to become proficient I would go with 9mm. Ther is not much difference in the amount of recoil between 9mm and .40 S&W.
If this is also going to be a carry weapon also, then I might go with .40 or .45 ACP. (STAY AWAY FROM .45 GAP. I HAD ONE AND AMMO IS HARD AS HELL TO GET!) I like my Glock. But I live by the motto the only safety you need on a gun is you. Your brain is the safety. Think about it, revolvers do not have a safety. You pull the trigger and it goes bang.
Out of what you picked I would have to say, if you do not like the GLOCK, I would definitely go with the XD. The XD has a very similar grip to the 1911 and is basically, IMO, a double action 1911. Also you might look at Winchester white box for ammo. Inexpensive and clean.
If you have any questions on technique then just ask. I was SWAT and could hit a quarter at least twice from 10 yards.
ETA: I also have been shooting for 27 years. I am 33 and started when I was 6. So you can take my advice or leave it. That is up to you. I just figured you would like to know what my background is.
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Originally Posted by Swattie
If this is also going to be a carry weapon also, then I might go with .40 or .45 ACP. (STAY AWAY FROM .45 GAP. I HAD ONE AND AMMO IS HARD AS HELL TO GET!) I like my Glock. But I live by the motto the only safety you need on a gun is you. Your brain is the safety. Think about it, revolvers do not have a safety. You pull the trigger and it goes bang.
Out of what you picked I would have to say, if you do not like the GLOCK, I would definitely go with the XD. The XD has a very similar grip to the 1911 and is basically, IMO, a double action 1911. Also you might look at Winchester white box for ammo. Inexpensive and clean.
If you have any questions on technique then just ask. I was SWAT and could hit a quarter at least twice from 10 yards.
Show off!!!!!!!! I can do that too see  !!!!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Swattie
If this is also going to be a carry weapon also, then I might go with .40 or .45 ACP. (STAY AWAY FROM .45 GAP. I HAD ONE AND AMMO IS HARD AS HELL TO GET!) I like my Glock. But I live by the motto the only safety you need on a gun is you. Your brain is the safety. Think about it, revolvers do not have a safety. You pull the trigger and it goes bang.
Out of what you picked I would have to say, if you do not like the GLOCK, I would definitely go with the XD. The XD has a very similar grip to the 1911 and is basically, IMO, a double action 1911. Also you might look at Winchester white box for ammo. Inexpensive and clean.
If you have any questions on technique then just ask. I was SWAT and could hit a quarter at least twice from 10 yards.
ETA: I also have been shooting for 27 years. I am 33 and started when I was 6. So you can take my advice or leave it. That is up to you. I just figured you would like to know what my background is.
Yeah, I'm feeling the XD. Thank you (and everyone else) for the wealth of knowledge you are sharing. I appreciate it
I have a question though, what do you think of an XD with a ported barrel? my gunshop has a 4" XD 9mm with ports.
Think it would be something to go for or something to avoid?
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There is not much reduction in the amount of recoil. I would save the money personally. Also it can kill your night vision.
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Also don't worry about your ability on another gun. As long as you use the same fundamentals everytime, you will be fine.
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This is an extremely good point. I never thought of that. I understand this concept very well, though. I live in an area with no street lights and it is quite dark around here.
I so happen to like it that way 
Anyway, I just came home from my final pre-purchase gun store visit. I've decided that I will be purchasing tomorrow.
Enough is enough with the whole "lets rent every firearm in the world and then procrastinate some more"
I put my hands on the XD-45 4" (non-compact) and man, it felt so perfectly balanced, and just so right. I think I may end up purchasing that exact firearm.
Either that or the XD-9 4" standard. They're about the same price.. but the ammunition issue is Blah.
I love the way the XD-45 has 13rd 45 ACP mags ~.~ so amazing
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If this is going to be a concealed carry gun then I would look at Hornaday TAP or Speer Golddot. For a 4 inch barrel Pick the lightest load for the .45 and a heavier for the 9mm. Reason for heavier in the 9 is because it will slow the bullet so that over penetration is reduced.
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Whatever it may be,its bigger than your brain...
I am deleting his posts. DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS!
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