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May 19th, 2010, 01:58 AM #1
Getting ready to buy my first gun... An XDm
So this is my first post so ima make it a good one
I'm 19
College Student and on the road to be a doctor
I'm going to start off by telling you guys my reasons for purchasing a firearm
I was rob at gun point ... twice!!! first time some asses ran up on me from behind with a .380 and told me to empty my pockets or hes gonna put one in my chest ... only thing I had of Value was my $500 Blackberry I paid cash for the day before so he took that and ran off
Second time and by the way ... same guy
Second time ... I was in the house, was the day before my birthday(4/6/10).. got a lil hungry so I thought I go grab something from McDonalds. So I left the house and about 40 feet away it's this guy that's ahead of me walking in the same direction ...all of a sudden he started walking very slowly as I approach from behind ... all of a sudden I get a text from my future girlfriend and
I hear a familiar metallic snap, I looked up... the guy had spun around and pointed a .380 at my left eye
his words were "Don't Fucking move or make a sound or I'll blow your fucking head off!!! lay down on the ground and empty your pockets" I was like oh shit ... and was telling him to relax, I handed him my wallet and my Blackberry Storm2
No mind you ... this was kinda in public, kids playing across and people on there porches... didnt even pick up the phone to call for help
Anyway back to the story...
As I was laying face first on the ground ... as I handed him my wallet I told him " I got $226.00 ... here just take it and my phone"
So asshole took my money plus my monthly $78.00 bus/train pass ... handed me back my wallet !!!! and said "you not gonna call the cops rite" I said yeah
He handed me my phone back ( which had a tracking program on it... Fuck !!!) turned his back on me and walked away ... yeah Walked way !!!!
I got up more pissed off than scared and walked the opposite direction, I contemplated on calling the cops but .... this was way to close to wear I live !!!! so if asshole found out I called the cops and decides to catch an attitude ... I might be walking out the door early in the morning and he"ll put 2 in my head ... so I said to myself "I gonna let this slide... but I be damned if I get robbed again"
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So the next logical thing to do is Buy a gun... or move and I opted for both and won't be moving till Aug.
So I decided I wanted a .40 Cal pistol and was dead on getting a P944 Ruger stainless, but the the Springfield XDm 4.5 .40Cal caught my eye!!! read some reviews and I want it ... but I'm really asking is... would this be a good first gun for me... I have yet to hold one and looking to purchase the first week of Jun.
I'm currently aware of the law and I have a few more questions...
Can I get my sister to buy the gun for me (my money) and the FFL can then transfer it to me on the spot?
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I have to go the the sheriffs office to have it legally transferred to me ?Last edited by Muscle Master; May 19th, 2010 at 02:45 AM.
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May 19th, 2010, 02:17 AM #2
Re: Getting ready to buy my first gun... An XDm
Call the police and tell them about it..
You dont want to pull a gun on someone that already has a .380 pointed at your head..Last edited by kbcobra26; May 19th, 2010 at 02:22 AM.
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May 19th, 2010, 02:21 AM #3
Re: Getting ready to buy my first gun... An XDm
Last edited by Muscle Master; May 19th, 2010 at 02:24 AM.
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May 19th, 2010, 02:40 AM #4
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May 19th, 2010, 02:40 AM #5
Re: Getting ready to buy my first gun... An XDm
http://forum.pafoa.org/general-2/616...nder-21-a.html
Here's another thread for an under 21 but over 18 handgun purchase..
You know what he looks like now, so just keep a look out and avoid him..
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May 19th, 2010, 02:47 AM #6
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May 22nd, 2010, 05:16 AM #9Senior Member
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Re: Getting ready to buy my first gun... An XDm
At 19 in Philadelphia you will have a hard time owning a handgun let alone carrying. And, you didn't say what the purpose of the handgun would be for. Range? Home Defence? Self Defence? Either way, if a gun is pointed at your head, there isn't much chance of drawing a weapon. Good luck with college though
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May 22nd, 2010, 12:57 PM #10Member
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Re: Getting ready to buy my first gun... An XDm
I'm not really sure a handgun is the answer to the 2 scenarios you describe, but my take on your question:
The XDm would be a fine first gun as long as you like the way if feels in your hand, can operate it and shoot it well, and can actually carry it. Not sure what your shooting experience is, but you may want to consider that before you jump right into a .40 service pistol as your carry. I'd also personally shy away from having a full sized XDm as my only carry firearm, as it is harder to conceal especially with summer coming, and you may eventually start leaving it home because it's a pain. Something in a sub compact size might suit you better.
The link to the thread someone else posted should point you in the right direction for the transfer.
If you do end up carrying a firearm please make sure you get the appropriate training to defend yourself, and be more aware of your surroundings if you're going to be in that type of area. There isn't a weapon on earth that can help you at any price if you have a gun pointed in your eye by the time you look up.
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