Used another permit... 2 more left. =P

Picked this one up from my brother, and took her to the range.

She has been sitting at the bottom of a safe in the basement since the last time I shot her 3 years ago? at Rays.

Everything I remembered about shooting it was still true. Fits like a glove. Compared to the CZ, smaller grip. Shoots a little low so have to aim higher.

Came with box, and 3 magazines and belt clip.

Only issue is like seen in the pictures is slight corrosion? on the steel slide. She hasnt been cleaned in ages, so after shooting a box through at the range, gave her a good cleaning.

Nice. Enjoy it.

Take some 0000 steel wool and pour some Hoppes No.9 on it and gently rub the rust off. Works well.

Very nice, some of the early XD's had a problem with surface rust because of the finish. 0000 steel wool and hoppes is the way to go.

read on another forum that Springfield takes them back to resurface them.... will call them up, and see. If they want to do that for free, would much rather send the whole gun in.... because just from the photos I noticed that the corrosion started on the grip safety bar as well.

And thanks for the thanks. =P

I did clean it last night.... and did use a bit of hoppes on it, and then sprayed with gun oil.

Seems to have removed a bit of it. Will see more later. But I think I may send it in to Springfield anyway to get it recoated.

Worth a shot, give them a call. They are friendly and even if it costs a few bucks it's worth it.

Spoke with them today. Going out tomorrow to Springfield. They will clean the rust on the whole gun, and recoat it with the new stuff. turnaround time expected at 2 to 3 weeks.

yay. 2 to 3 weeks I dont have to spend buying 45gap ammo, now just to find more brass and start reloading it.


2 permits left.... 1 month and a few days to go.... before I have to extend them.

Now you need a revolver. Glad SA is taking care of it for you.

Called back SA about finding out about shipping reimbursement. Lady was quite friendly. Emailed me an Rma number, as well as a Fedex paid next day air lable. Dropped it off at FedEx and it is on its way.

Lets see in 2 to 3 weeks.

Now you gotta burn those other two permits, what a shame. Whatcha gonna buy?

I want a GSG or a 22 plinker... though I got to say, the Smith Wesson 2 free mags promo is nice...

Maybe M&P 9, or Taurus 24/7oss,

other options a nice revolver... tim and the rest of guys here are talking me into it. lol...

Or may go raid my brothers gun safe and see what he hasnt shot in a long while. Quite honestly, I want the browning hi power 9 he has... barely ever shot. Otherwise, a nice buckmark I learned on.

doubt he will get rid of the 92fs, i dont want his glock, russian Mak, and his ego will shrink if I take over his Desert Eagle.

Maybe... just maybe might have to look at the Walther p99 40Sw... I hated shooting it from what I recall, but maybe with a trigger job or something.

Will see, if I have a job lined up by the time the unemployment check comes, I will reinvest that money into the economy.

We will see, luckily I had a bit of savings when the news hit, Have to see about Cobra coverage for healthcare, hosting fees for the website, etc.

Hey, you can't go wrong with a good used 686 or GP 100. I will let you shoot mine again while NICS is still open.

Get something new. Why raid your brothers safe, those will always be there. Go to a nice gunshop, grap a few pistols you like, feel'em out, and go home with 2 brandy new roscoe's for your collection. How about that?

You must be nuts to buy anything at most gunshops right now. I didnt say all, but most. Their prices are way high. I am all for supporting business, but not when they are charging some of the highest prices in the country. I think the 95% of the people who go into the shop without looking around online to make an informed decision make up for the rest of us. I do buy some accessories there though, ie cases, on which prices are not bad.

The new firearms I purchased, were orders from local ffl's. The used ones, were in amazing condition via trades with board members, or raiding my brother's safe queens.