The Gun Thread

[1QUICK4]

I would stay away from kimbers as well.

Why stay away from Kimbers?

I've owned a few and currently carry an Ultra Carry II and have had no issues with any of them.

[4seasons69]

Just because they have a lot of mim parts. Personally I don't like the idea of mim parts in something I'm going to carry and I don't want to shell out for a Kimber then have to spend a few hundred more replacing those parts. But that's just me. I know people who love them and have never had a problem and have heard many people who have had lots of problems with them.

[Trogdor]

Kimber's aren't bad guns. I just think they're way over priced, and you're paying a lot of the look/finish and the name. They work well, then again so would a similar gun at half the cost. My carry weapon is just plain black polymer with a black slide. If I wanted to look fancy at the range, or try to scare people off based on how ornate my run is, I would have gotten a gold plated desert eagle.

[1G_DSM]

I have about 800 rounds through my XDS right now.

Long story short I will be switching to a Glock 26 when I get the chance.

Short story:

I went to the range and shot 100 rounds through my XDS. Total of 5 light primer strikes on Federal Champion 230g FMJ.

I also shot my Dad's old Jennings J-22 pistol. That thing is probably almost as old as I am and I'm 26. It's been used and abused. I replaced the recoil spring, firing pin spring, extractor, extractor spring, and bought a new magazine for it.

Now bear in mind J-22s are known to be cheap inexpensive guns and are known to malfunction constantly. On top of that, .22 rimfire isn't the most reliable cartridge.

Total number of malfunctions from a J-22 firing 100 rounds of CCI Mini Mags HP: 1 stove-pipe

So my dad's J-22 is more reliable than my XDS. 1 stove-pipe vs 5 light primer strikes firing 100 rounds each.

Quite impressed by that little J-22. It was pretty accurate for what it is. Had better groupings at 5 yards than the guy standing next to me shooting a Ruger Mark II at the same distance. (He was probably a bad shot but still)

[1999Gst]

I have about 800 rounds through my XDS right now.

Long story short I will be switching to a Glock 26 when I get the chance.

Short story:

I went to the range and shot 100 rounds through my XDS. Total of 5 light primer strikes on Federal Champion 230g FMJ.

I also shot my Dad's old Jennings J-22 pistol. That thing is probably almost as old as I am and I'm 26. It's been used and abused. I replaced the recoil spring, firing pin spring, extractor, extractor spring, and bought a new magazine for it.

Now bear in mind J-22s are known to be cheap inexpensive guns and are known to malfunction constantly. On top of that, .22 rimfire isn't the most reliable cartridge.

Total number of malfunctions from a J-22 firing 100 rounds of CCI Mini Mags HP: 1 stove-pipe

So my dad's J-22 is more reliable than my XDS. 1 stove-pipe vs 5 light primer strikes firing 100 rounds each.

Quite impressed by that little J-22. It was pretty accurate for what it is. Had better groupings at 5 yards than the guy standing next to me shooting a Ruger Mark II at the same distance. (He was probably a bad shot but still)

If you looking to sell the XDS PM with details of price, why are you wanting the 26? I've shot the 27 and loved it

[1G_DSM]

26 over the 27 just because 9mm is cheaper to shoot. Shooting 45acp is getting expensive lol. Even 9mm gets expensive after a while. Hell, shooting in general is expensive even if you reload.

I'm not selling my XDS but if I reconsider I'll PM you.

[1999Gst]

Yea those bigger rounds are fun but the ammo does add up $$, I try and usually fill up on ammo at the gun auction/sales I get a box of 9mm for 9.00$ no tax if i pay cash at the stands.

[1G_DSM]

I thought about buying bulk reloads from Freedom-Munitions but even then its like $15-$16 per 50 rounds. 45acp is addictive to shoot though. Walmart sells 100 round value packs of Federal Champion 45acp 230gr FMJ for like $30 but they sell out quick.

[1999Gst]

I thought about buying bulk reloads from Freedom-Munitions but even then its like $15-$16 per 50 rounds. 45acp is addictive to shoot though. Walmart sells 100 round value packs of Federal Champion 45acp 230gr FMJ for like $30 but they sell out quick.

That's cheap , I'll have to see if they can order them or if they have those on there website

[M1L3S]

If you looking to sell the XDS PM with details of price, why are you wanting the 26? I've shot the 27 and loved it

.22 is the best choice for range shooting in my opinion. just picked up the extremely hard to find sr22 today from armslist.com, got 1k rounds, hard case, nice gun lock, extra mags, all for 300$ cant beat that. ammo is not cheap.

if anyone has is looking for a .22 pistol sr is the route to take. easy one button take apart. shoots bulk ammo like it was the nice exoensive stuff, and is accurate enough to where I would shoot 3 inch groups at 20 yards no problem.

but if you ever want to sell the old xd. id buy her. im shopping for a xd9, g17, g19 right now.