RooksGambit
Regular Member
I've been lurking here for a little over a week now, reading quite a few threads and getting a feel for the place's zeitgeist. I didn't see a specific spot for introductions so General seemed to fit. I see a fair share of rough edges and cool heads, so it's the sort of place I like to read and participate in discussions.
I've always been an enthusiast of military hardware, but was never inclined to actually own a weapon. It wasn't a dislike or aversion, simply something I never really considered. Well, the world continues to become a place where it makes more and more sense to me to exercise my right to carry a weapon. So I've done a bit or research on a first purchase, and begun to familiarize myself with my local and state laws concerning gun ownership. So, I want to purchase a handgun and learn to use it properly and effectively. I'm familiar with the handling of a weapon, trigger discipline, where not to point, when not to point. I have enough common sense to know not to be a jackass with a weapon in public and not to go around brandishing and showing off.
Originally, I was going to purchase the new Springfield XDM .40 3.8, but after doing some looking on ammunition prices and the pros and cons of characteristics of the various types, I decided to instead go for the Springfield XDM 9mm 3.8. Choice in ammunition comes down to price and effectiveness. I'm going to need to practice (I've not actually fired many firearms), so I'm going to need inexpensive ammunition and 9mm is the way to go in that regard. It seems to be generally agreed that 9mm is perfectly sufficient for self defense carrying.
My choice in weapon has several factors: Part of it is almost certainly the "Shiny New Thing" aspect of the newer XDM series. Part of it is because my cup doth not exactly runneth over financially and my first purchase will work double duty as my OC sidearm and as my eventual CCDW sidearm. I will be beginning the process of acquiring my license soon. I like the XDM for the compact size, the availability of accessories and the ability to extend the grip and magazine for higher capacity. It gets rock solid reviews all over the net and from individual users and it seems like a great, if somewhat pricey first firearm.
Anyroad, I'm looking forward to exercising my rights, and in participating in the discussions here. It appears I'm quite lucky to live in Kentucky and be interested in carrying a firearm for self defense.
I've always been an enthusiast of military hardware, but was never inclined to actually own a weapon. It wasn't a dislike or aversion, simply something I never really considered. Well, the world continues to become a place where it makes more and more sense to me to exercise my right to carry a weapon. So I've done a bit or research on a first purchase, and begun to familiarize myself with my local and state laws concerning gun ownership. So, I want to purchase a handgun and learn to use it properly and effectively. I'm familiar with the handling of a weapon, trigger discipline, where not to point, when not to point. I have enough common sense to know not to be a jackass with a weapon in public and not to go around brandishing and showing off.
Originally, I was going to purchase the new Springfield XDM .40 3.8, but after doing some looking on ammunition prices and the pros and cons of characteristics of the various types, I decided to instead go for the Springfield XDM 9mm 3.8. Choice in ammunition comes down to price and effectiveness. I'm going to need to practice (I've not actually fired many firearms), so I'm going to need inexpensive ammunition and 9mm is the way to go in that regard. It seems to be generally agreed that 9mm is perfectly sufficient for self defense carrying.
My choice in weapon has several factors: Part of it is almost certainly the "Shiny New Thing" aspect of the newer XDM series. Part of it is because my cup doth not exactly runneth over financially and my first purchase will work double duty as my OC sidearm and as my eventual CCDW sidearm. I will be beginning the process of acquiring my license soon. I like the XDM for the compact size, the availability of accessories and the ability to extend the grip and magazine for higher capacity. It gets rock solid reviews all over the net and from individual users and it seems like a great, if somewhat pricey first firearm.
Anyroad, I'm looking forward to exercising my rights, and in participating in the discussions here. It appears I'm quite lucky to live in Kentucky and be interested in carrying a firearm for self defense.
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