Elk,
i've shot the XDM45 in 9mm. i liked the gun, accurate. it was my first time shooting anything and at a range last summer. shortly after i wanted to get into the hobby. started reading up on what to buy as a first pistol. i wanted to do a 9mm being that it would be cheaper to shoot. one of my favs that i shot was the CZ 75b and the beretta 92fs. i shot the sig 226 but i wasn't too comfortable, mostly due to the grips hurting my hand, i got smaller hands. though if i recall, it was accurate but after 30 rounds it was hurting a couple of my fingers.
then i started seeing the 1911's. they look strictly beautiful. i didn't know much of it until i started doing my hw and registered on a couple of gun sites to get some more knowledge. then since i found out some brands make them in 9mm, i thought it would be perfect. i have extra cash to burn and i just want to make sure i make a smart purchase that will last me in the long run.
I have narrowed it down to the Springer target or loaded but people tell me the loaded is better as the target is 'tighter' meaning it could get dirty in the important places.
i was searching buds and went through their lists and saw the Para ordnance ,http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_53/products_id/11773, and now this is on my last. i want to make my purchase soon. as i have the new hobby bug in me. i felt a few 1911 at the LGS and they feel great. including the pt1911 but i keep getting mixed reviews from the brand to the actual model. more good than bad but again if i have the extra cash, i'm willing to spend it to get the right thing at once you know?
I emphasize on the difficulties of proper maintenance and it's once of the areas in my hw i haven't studied well. i think i'm just over analyzing that the maintenance is too much of a deal, when it's not. (not the importance, but actually, easier)
do you have any experience with the Springer target or loaded? or the Para i just linked too? does Para have a lifetime warranty? i know Taurus does. do you recommend either one of the model/brands i mentioned?
thanks for the input.
i've shot the XDM45 in 9mm. i liked the gun, accurate. it was my first time shooting anything and at a range last summer. shortly after i wanted to get into the hobby. started reading up on what to buy as a first pistol. i wanted to do a 9mm being that it would be cheaper to shoot. one of my favs that i shot was the CZ 75b and the beretta 92fs. i shot the sig 226 but i wasn't too comfortable, mostly due to the grips hurting my hand, i got smaller hands. though if i recall, it was accurate but after 30 rounds it was hurting a couple of my fingers.
then i started seeing the 1911's. they look strictly beautiful. i didn't know much of it until i started doing my hw and registered on a couple of gun sites to get some more knowledge. then since i found out some brands make them in 9mm, i thought it would be perfect. i have extra cash to burn and i just want to make sure i make a smart purchase that will last me in the long run.
I have narrowed it down to the Springer target or loaded but people tell me the loaded is better as the target is 'tighter' meaning it could get dirty in the important places.
i was searching buds and went through their lists and saw the Para ordnance ,http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_53/products_id/11773, and now this is on my last. i want to make my purchase soon. as i have the new hobby bug in me. i felt a few 1911 at the LGS and they feel great. including the pt1911 but i keep getting mixed reviews from the brand to the actual model. more good than bad but again if i have the extra cash, i'm willing to spend it to get the right thing at once you know?
I emphasize on the difficulties of proper maintenance and it's once of the areas in my hw i haven't studied well. i think i'm just over analyzing that the maintenance is too much of a deal, when it's not. (not the importance, but actually, easier)
do you have any experience with the Springer target or loaded? or the Para i just linked too? does Para have a lifetime warranty? i know Taurus does. do you recommend either one of the model/brands i mentioned?
thanks for the input.
