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    Exclamation Thinking about buying another handgun, Opinions?

    I had my LTCF for a year and just purchased a .45 springfield XD acp and been shooting for the past 2 week since I bought it. For the 2 weeks I've had the gun, its been strapped to my hip and goes almost everywhere with me. Since it holds 13 bullets, I've been noticing a lot more that its kinda heavy. So, I just know the basics of guns and don't know much about different brands and what not, So I'm asking on what type of gun should I purchase to more a less go target shooting and carry sometimes. I love my .45 but I want something I think a little lighter and not such a kick at the range. Feel free to tell me any of your ideas, they will help out for sure. To start, I maybe been thinking a .40 H&K, but I really don't know if that would be the BEST for what I'm looking for, So I ask you guys.

    Thank you
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    Default Re: Thinking about buying another handgun, Opinions?

    What kind of belt do you use? If your belt sucks, pretty much any gun is going to be noticeably heavy. Get yourself a good gun belt if you don’t have one and see if it makes a difference for you.

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    Default Re: Thinking about buying another handgun, Opinions?

    Thank you, I'll buy another belt and see.
    "I Don't Miss"

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    Default Re: Thinking about buying another handgun, Opinions?

    +1 on the belt. Yo also need a quality holster to go with that belt and gun.

    Even when I carry a Glock 21 (similar in size and weight to the XD45, I don't notice the weight - I do notice the "concealability".
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    Default Re: Thinking about buying another handgun, Opinions?

    Quote Originally Posted by RyanXD View Post
    Thank you, I'll buy another belt and see.
    1 3/4 or 2" double thickness belt is probably your best bet. That's what I'm going with anyway...

    I OC my XD45 with 13 + 1 every day, on a cheap walmart belt. I don't notice it too much at all, other than the holes stretching pretty badly, but I'm a stout guy, and I'm sure body frame has a lot to do with it.
    Last edited by FormerUser123; July 6th, 2009 at 09:17 PM.

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    Default Re: Thinking about buying another handgun, Opinions?

    RyanXD.... congrats on your first gun.

    I say that because, well, because guns are like Lays Potato Chips. YOU CAN'T HAVE JUST ONE!

    I know, I know... you can only carry one at a time, well... ok, two,... I mean 3, but still....

    Didn't you ever hear the phrase "He who dies with the most toys wins"?
    "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." Thomas Jefferson

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    Default Re: Thinking about buying another handgun, Opinions?

    Quote Originally Posted by BTA88 View Post
    1 3/4 or 2" double thickness belt is probably your best bet. That's what I'm going with anyway...

    I OC my XD45 with 13 + 1 every day, on a cheap walmart belt. I don't notice it too much at all, other than the holes stretching pretty badly, but I'm a stout guy, and I'm sure body frame has a lot to do with it.
    I'm going to walmart then tomorrow and buying a new belt. I hope it works and thank you for the idea.
    "I Don't Miss"

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    Default Re: Thinking about buying another handgun, Opinions?

    To paraphrase Yoda:

    "There is no think. Only DO!"
    "...a REPUBLIC, if you can keep it."

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    Default Re: Thinking about buying another handgun, Opinions?

    Quote Originally Posted by RyanXD View Post
    I'm going to walmart then tomorrow and buying a new belt. I hope it works and thank you for the idea.
    I’m unsure of what kind of selection Wal-Mart has as I haven’t recently looked, but try to find a belt that is like the ones dedicated to the function of firearms carry. The following would be examples of the types you are looking for (I probably left a few popular ones out):

    Dedicated gun belts are much stiffer than regular leather belts, and hold the weight of a firearm much better. If Wal-Mart only carries regular leather belts, getting a dedicated gun belt from another source might be a better bet.

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    Default Re: Thinking about buying another handgun, Opinions?

    I purchased a Fox Creek Leather belt on the recommendation of a member here, and it is a very nice belt. Really thick and stiff and works well with my heavy Beretta 92. Spend a little extra money now and get a good belt that works and will last.


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