Opened the box at Brick Armory, inspected it all and it's there etc etc.. Throw 100rds through it flawlessly and smooth. Shoots real nice.. Pic below is the first 19rds through the pipe. Roughly 10-15yds. Need more time behind the sites to clean up the shots some..

 

 

Anyway, I get it home, strip it down & clean it. Picking through all the goodies it comes with I noticed a little package. Inside the package is a spent casing.

 

What is this for? They test fire it I'm assuming, but what's the point in giving me the casing?

 

Any input appreciated, was just curious about it..

Some states, New York is the only one I know of the top of my head, put that shell on file and use it to match if crimes were committed. From what I have read the program is a complete failure and has not resulted in any convictions.

Congrats on the new gun.

Congrats on the new gun.

Thanks, not that it's something amazing and everyone know's what it looks like, but here's a pic.

 

 

Some states, New York is the only one I know of the top of my head, put that shell on file and use it to match if crimes were committed. From what I have read the program is a complete failure and has not resulted in any convictions.

 

I actually considered that, some CSI type stuff..

 

I'll hold onto it just in case I ever resell I will have everything I got with it.

 

Picking up a new case for it next week or so, I put the originals away and let Amazon beaters take the brunt of the damage.

I have the xd in .45, shoots great.

 

Quick question. Why did you choose a subcompact?

Quick question. Why did you choose a subcompact?

 

The #1 reason is I like the fact that it's easily concealable. Following that, I was able to put rounds down range as fast as I could pull the trigger and keep them all (for the most part) where I wanted them. With more practice, I can tighten it up even more.

 

Not that it is a selling point for everyone, but I really liked the way it looks.

 

Also, my wife will shoot it and when we rented one at the range, she liked it without the extended mag. She's got small hands which suck for shooting but awesome for my self esteem.

Congrats. I love my xd9. It eats everything and has never had an issue. How's the recoil on the .40?

There isn't much at all IMO. Easily keeps a hand sized group as fast as I can pull the trigger. Falls back on target nicely..

Congrats. I am REALLY liking my xdm 3.8 compact in .40.

 

Far more then I ever liked my G26

Congratulation on the new gun, good luck with her..