January 11th, 2020
3minute read
My first experience shooting handguns came with my dad.
We were out collecting firewood and he asked if I wanted to take a shooting break.
For a kid looking to get out of work, the shooting break sounded great.
He pulled from the old white Chevy a 1911.
The summer of 2001 was a special one.
I obtained my CCW and my first handgun, aSpringfield Armory XD.
Heres what it boiled down for me and why Id buy that gun 100 times over.
Id enter the range and try out three guns during the outing.
At first, I cast a wide net, testing out numerous pistols.
Each time Id go, the list shrunk.
By the time my birthday came around, Id made my decision.
At that time, the XD had everything a first-time concealed carrier should possess to feel comfortable carrying.
It also had a loaded chamber indicator that I found extremely useful as a fledgling carrier.
The grip safety was a huge positive, and the fact that I shot the gun great helped.
I think the biggest mistake made by first-time handgun buyers is the lack of research and shooting.
Ive bought many guns off folks that simply took their buddies word for it.
They didnt bother going to the range or shooting a gun before choosing it.
Look, my ergonomics arent the same as the next guy.
Unless I can shoot a gun first, I wont make the purchase.
I have sent quite a few rounds down range with these updated models and really like them.
The 3 sub-compact Defend Your Legacy Series is a newfound favorite for me.
Its a small frame, yet holds 13+1 rounds of 9mm.
But dont take my word for it.
Start the research process now so you might make your next pistol purchase count!
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XD3" Sub-Compact
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