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I bought a used xd45 last weekend and it only came with one mag, the mag loader and mag holder. Where is the best place to get the magazines? What about the holster? I don't need the fancy stuff, and used would be fine too.

I bought a used XD yesterday and I'd like to know more information about it. 1.) Where can I find out what the serial number means regarding when it was made? 2.) Is there any way to trace serial #'s (like you do with cars) to see who owned it last? 3.) Does Springfield now know that I own...

Ok, looks like I have a decision to make. Bud's Gun shop has some for sale at a great price, plus I live close by so I won't have to worry about shipping and FFL fees. Here's what they have: 4" compact - $504 5" compact - $529 4" full size - $463 5" full size - $484 Used 5" full size - $469...

I am looking for my first handgun for home defense. I am looking for a semi automatic. I am waffling back and forth between two pistols, and the main issue I am concerned with is the single action vs. double action. The idea that if you pull the trigger and it doesn't fire you can just pull...

I am looking for a good home defense handgun. This will be my first handgun. I have a 20 ga. over and under that I also use for home defense. Go with a 1911 or xd45?

Would you buy a gun from a gun show? Would you buy a USED gun from a gun show?

Hi guys. Soon to be a first-time gun owner. I have 110 acres of rolling farmland. Some places are flat, some places are hilly. Lots of rock. Instead of paying to go to the range, I'd like to set up a range out on the farm. Any thoughts on how best to do this? At first I thought I'd just...

For those of you who have fired an XD .45acp, please give me an idea of what its recoil is comparable to. I know that I have to decide for myself what I am able to handle. But... What I am trying to do is see what gun is comparable to the XD 45acp, because I am afraid I will not find a range...

In comparing the XD to the Glock, one of the comments made is that the XD has a grip safety, which makes it a little more safer than the Glock. Everyone talks about the drawback to a Glock is that, because of a lack of external safety, something could accidently depress the trigger and cause a...

I'm still looking for my first handgun. I am looking for strictly a home defense pistol. Will not be carried. It would be good if my wife could handle it as well. (Went to the range a couple weeks ago and shot a ruger 9mm and the wife had zero trouble with it and shot extremely accurately)...

Total newb here with 0 experience, asking a question about proper pistol storage. I have a one year old that is in to everything. In a few years, he will be playing cops and robbers and cowboys and indians. Handgun safety is a concern. I plan to purchase a handgun soon for home defense. I...

I am new and don't know anything. What is "Firing out of Battery", how does it happen, and why are glocks more prone to it?

We have already discussed the fact that leaving rounds in the mag for extended periods of time will not wear out the springs. I assume the same can be said for the recoil spring? I assume it does no damage to the gun to leave the slide locked back for extended periods of time?

Hey guys, The National Gun Day Expo is this weekend. Has anyone ever been? Is it worth going to? Is it mostly just antiques or do they have good assortments of modern guns? Any good deals there? I live a good bit away from there, but if it is worth going to I would make the trip. Also...

We shoot trap on the back of our farm. I assume, under no circumstances, would it be safe to shoot the trap with handguns, correct?

This post stems from the poll that has been going around about whether or not you would own a DE. I am trying to get further explanation from folks as to why they would not want one. I guess I am more interested in hearing from folks who prefer the 1911 to the DE. Is it because it is too...

I am in no way an expert now, and don't want to come off that way. I do want to make a few observations and see what others think. I want to see if my first impressions are accurate. Went to Bud's Guns Shop in Paris, Ky yesterday with my wife. First off, if anyone lives in the central KY...

Hi guys, I have spent a lot of time in the past couple weeks researching handguns. Now, I am trying to start some research on shotguns. Currently, I own a Citori Lightning 20 guage, with 26" barrels. Great gun. I love it. Great for hunting, not so good for SD/HD. I am looking into a...

Rather obscure question. I was looking at handguns for the first time last week and took hold of a Beretta 92FS. I had been looking at 1911's, which fit my hand well, but then going to the double-stack of the 92 felt huge. Almost felt like I couldn't get a good tight grip on it, especially...

From 0 - 10, rate the recoil of the different calibers, with .22lr being somewhere around 0 and the .45 being somewhere around 10. I know it is different from gun to gun, and if you want to get specific to what caliber in what gun, go ahead.