Check out my Gun.

[x[chongo]]

Yar, .40

[x[sliver]]

Ressurecting this post, for two reasons.

1) I just purchased myself an xd-40. Have yet to pick it up (April 28), but I'm stoked to get out and fire it.

2) Quik: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_XD

They're using a shot of your gun! Rather, what was once yours.

Edit: I see you submitted that pic to wikipedia. Nice to see it up there.

NICE. Why the delay in the pickup? Custom build?

[x[chongo]]

Purchased and sold back in 1mo to the same shop, due to the original buyer's wife going apeshit. Supposedly only shot once (70ish rounds). It's damn clean.

Gotta pass bg check.

[x[gunmanelite]]

What caliber? Or does the "40" in XD-40 mean it's a .40? Enjoy your new toy!

Yep, the XD line went the easy route with their naming. You want a 9mm, you get the XD9. I wanted a .45ACP, so...

[hardcor3]

sick..

also, what kind of knife is that exactly

[x[gunmanelite]]

sick..

also, what kind of knife is that exactly

Benchmade 9100SBT Auto Stryker. Helluva knife.

[Kaj]

Yep, the XD line went the easy route with their naming. You want a 9mm, you get the XD9. I wanted a .45ACP, so...

Is the knife there if you run out of bullets

[x[chongo]]

Finally my pick up date. Got it in my mitts and I'm stoked!

[Quik]

Now I have a Five-seveN

here is a shitty picture myspace fucked...

[x[adambomb]]

Now I have a Five-seveN

here is a shitty picture myspace fucked...

Is it hard to find ammo for that? What does it shoot anyways?

Chongo - have you fired your new toy yet?

[x[chongo]]

I have not. This weekend, for sure.

[Quik]

Is it hard to find ammo for that? What does it shoot anyways?

Chongo - have you fired your new toy yet?

Actually no, I can find ammo at every large gun shop, its cheaper than shooting .223 right now.

5.7x28mm, it uses the same bullet as the 5.56x45mm, just lighter grain.

This is a line-up of pistol and rifle cartridges. From left to right: en:9 mm Luger Parabellum, en:.40 S&W, en:.45 ACP, en:5.7x28mm, en:5.56x45mm NATO, en:.300 Winchester Magnum, and a 2.75-inch and 3-inch 12 gauge.

[x[adambomb]]

Actually no, I can find ammo at every large gun shop, its cheaper than shooting .223 right now.

5.7x28mm, it uses the same bullet as the 5.56x45mm, just lighter grain.

That's a nasty looking round. What's the deal with .223 right now anyways? Seems like nearly every online ammo store is out of stock of the cheap stuff.

[x[doublevision]]

That's a nasty looking round. What's the deal with .223 right now anyways? Seems like nearly every online ammo store is out of stock of the cheap stuff.

bullet tax incoming. Everyone is hoarding everything. Hard to find even 30-30 right now.

[x[chongo]]

I'm glad I picked up my .40 vs 9mm or .45. I can still find .40 nearly every where I look, but 9mm and .45 is more often than not sold out.

[x[con]]

I'm glad I picked up my .40 vs 9mm or .45. I can still find .40 nearly every where I look, but 9mm and .45 is more often than not sold out.

Lucky for you. I cannot find any 9mm or 45 anywhere. These are the only 2 pistol calibers I stock. My revolver and 2 lever action rifles are 357 magnum, which I reload.

I will pick up my first Glock a week from today. Another 9mm.

I found out I can shoot a Glock far better than any of my Sigs.

[x[chongo]]

Why reolad 357 and not other calibers?

[x[con]]

Why reolad 357 and not other calibers?

I find 357 mag to be easier to reload. The case is very spacious so I can use different kind of powder. Some powder requires more grains and more room. Some not so much. The more grains, the slower the burn (usually). Slow burn means you can generate more speed from a long barrel.

I have dies for 9mm too. But I find 9mm cases to be very small and limited in powder selection.

Another big reason is the auto pistols throw brass all over the place. The revolver keeps everything in the cylinder until I unload them. Much easier collection.

The biggest reason is probably the 357 mag die also reloads 38 special rounds. I have thousands of 38 special brass lying around. I usually load them to low end 357 mag spec.

[x[doublevision]]

I find 357 mag to be easier to reload. The case is very spacious so I can use different kind of powder. Some powder requires more grains and more room. Some not so much. The more grains, the slower the burn (usually). Slow burn means you can generate more speed from a long barrel.

I have dies for 9mm too. But I find 9mm cases to be very small and limited in powder selection.

Another big reason is the auto pistols throw brass all over the place. The revolver keeps everything in the cylinder until I unload them. Much easier collection.

The biggest reason is probably the 357 mag die also reloads 38 special rounds. I have thousands of 38 special brass lying around. I usually load them to low end 357 mag spec.

What powders do you use, and where do you get them?
Seems like even reloading stuff is getting hard to find now.
Careful on the 357 reloads. Statistically that reloaded round is number 1 on the mishap list because people apparently get...."creative" with it. lol

[x[con]]

What powders do you use, and where do you get them?
Seems like even reloading stuff is getting hard to find now.
Careful on the 357 reloads. Statistically that reloaded round is number 1 on the mishap list because people apparently get...."creative" with it. lol

I have some old stuff left. Most of the reloading supplies are sold out as well. Or they are at inflated prices.

I use Hodgdon HP38 for my loads. It's a fast burning powder.

I do worry about some of my hand loads. Sometimes I'm just not sure if I charged it with 1 or 2 loads...

Here's another good thing about 357 magnum. The case is spacious enough that you can shake it and listen to the powder inside. A double charge nearly fills up the case so it makes a very different sound than a standard single charge.