# Gun guys step inside. Sub-compact/compact thoughts inside. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 28, 2010, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345 "2010-03-28T19:12:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2011, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/61 "2011-05-14T16:00:28Z")
I own a Springfield XD40 which I purchased when I got my permit. Won my local shooting clubs pistol league against guys shooting match .22’s. Pretty impressed with the accuracy and never once had a feed jam. Will be my choice when carry permit comes through. I think the size is fine for me but not the smallest. I know Sprinfield makes the XD in subcompact models. My .40 brand new a few years ago was under $ 500.00 if memory serves. Think it’s a good product for the money. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2011, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/62 "2011-06-17T08:10:05Z")
How many people carry with them everyday? keep a gun in their car? etc… just wondering. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2011, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/63 "2011-07-09T18:27:40Z")
XDM40 purchased. Pics to follow when it arrives ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/64 "2011-07-09T18:41:50Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > I own a Springfield XD40 which I purchased when I got my permit. Won my local shooting clubs pistol league against guys shooting match .22’s. Pretty impressed with the accuracy and never once had a feed jam. Will be my choice when carry permit comes through. I think the size is fine for me but not the smallest. I know Sprinfield makes the XD in subcompact models. My .40 brand new a few years ago was under $ 500.00 if memory serves. Think it’s a good product for the money. That’s my carry weapon (subcompact). Did you go with a compact/subcompact? I love mine. > [@Willybeen](#): > > XDM40 purchased. > > Pics to follow when it arrives Let me know what you think.[COLOR=“Silver”] ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/65 "2011-07-15T09:03:46Z")
![http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263856_10100144364549238_15719254_45878889_2238684_n.jpg](http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263856_10100144364549238_15719254_45878889_2238684_n.jpg) arrived yesterday… sucks I wont be able to shoot it for a while. But i swapped out to the smaller backstraps for my petite hands, and it feels great. Its the XDM40 4.5 barrel. Any recommendations for cheap ammo? the closest range mandates that I buy their ammo… annoyed. ---
**Author:** ![Z28pr0jekt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z28pr0jekt/32/5393_2.png) [@Z28pr0jekt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z28pr0jekt)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/66 "2011-07-15T16:44:10Z")
I’ve always shot winchester target ammo (along with about 4-5 other brands of varied quality but I use the winchester the most) through my XD9 and never had a hiccup ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/67 "2011-07-15T16:55:38Z")
I shot 50 rounds of “independence?” through it today… very similar to the winchester ammo i’ve been throwing in my keltec… No jams, no problems, (other than my horrible ability to shoot) My kel-tec on the other hand, jammed with the hollow points I tried to shoot thought it too. (only jammed on the 2nd shot, which cleared with a re-rack, and then shot flawlessly with the next 10 rounds) It’s gonna suck if it jams the 1 in 100000000000000000 chance that I ever want to use it. Bottom line, make the first shot count. ---
**Author:** ![Z28pr0jekt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z28pr0jekt/32/5393_2.png) [@Z28pr0jekt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z28pr0jekt)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2011, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/68 "2011-07-16T02:45:00Z")
That’s why you always make sure to test your self defense ammo and see how the gun reacts. I have shot around 1500 rounds through my XD of all different kinds of ammo and the previous owner had about 2000 rounds through it. The gun has never once jammed or didn’t feed a round. ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2011, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/69 "2011-07-16T05:19:05Z")
XDs are awesome pieces. ---
**Author:** ![VANDIT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vandit/32/4977_2.png) [@VANDIT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/VANDIT)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2011, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/70 "2011-07-30T21:11:04Z")
How about a M1911, it puts a .45 acp downrange very nicely =) there are quite a number variants that may suit your eye!! If you see one at the range, give it a whirl ---
**Author:** ![LowlyOilBurner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a6a055/32.png) [@LowlyOilBurner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LowlyOilBurner)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2011, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/71 "2011-10-31T17:36:37Z")
Picked this up today: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/LowlyOilBurner/7d914f80.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/LowlyOilBurner/7d914f80.jpg) H&K USP Compact, chambered in .357 SIG. Apparently, pretty rare. I guess you had to special order the USP in .357SIG. Pretty neat little pistol. Unlike my H&K P30S V3 (.40S&W), no ambidexrious safety or slide release. Ambidexrious mag release though. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2011, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/72 "2011-10-31T17:40:12Z")
Nice pickup. Love h and k ---
**Author:** ![LowlyOilBurner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a6a055/32.png) [@LowlyOilBurner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LowlyOilBurner)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2011, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/73 "2011-10-31T18:01:15Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > Nice pickup. Love h and k I’ll tell ya what. I fucking LOVE my P30S V3. I haven’t fired this USP yet, but I’ll tell ya, I’ve done alot of shooting with my P30S V3, It’s an incredible pistol. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2011, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/74 "2011-10-31T18:39:33Z")
Post pics, and specs. I’m not familiar. I’m new to the game, buying things when deals pop up or when I have spare coin. An ar is next on the docket I think. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/75 "2011-11-01T06:48:08Z")
Love it! The .357 sig is such a cool round too! I’m a huge fan of the .357 mag so of course I love the Sig and 10mm rounds. I just got a case of Hornady critical defense 9mm ammo. ![http://www.hornady.com/assets/images/products/ammo/cutouts/ammo-critical-defense-cutaway.jpg](http://www.hornady.com/assets/images/products/ammo/cutouts/ammo-critical-defense-cutaway.jpg) ![http://www.hornady.com/assets/images/products/bullets/mushrooms/critical_defense_togther.jpg](http://www.hornady.com/assets/images/products/bullets/mushrooms/critical_defense_togther.jpg) ![http://www.hornady.com/assets/images/products/bullets/mushrooms/critical_defense_mushrooms.jpg](http://www.hornady.com/assets/images/products/bullets/mushrooms/critical_defense_mushrooms.jpg) H.I.T.S. # (100 Yard Value) 153 Ballistic Coefficient .129 Sectional Density .130 ---
**Author:** ![LowlyOilBurner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a6a055/32.png) [@LowlyOilBurner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LowlyOilBurner)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/76 "2011-11-01T09:55:35Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > Post pics, and specs. I’m not familiar. I’m new to the game, buying things when deals pop up or when I have spare coin. An ar is next on the docket I think. Here you go: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/LowlyOilBurner/cd670ea1.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/c/3/c3182a24ac197a37415192e274b4f670c2844505.jpeg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/LowlyOilBurner/a76d6c81.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/4/9/496eeeca107fc1c4f0421db46b3b0e691b76a194.jpeg) Specs: [http://www.hk-usa.com/civilian\_products/p30\_general.asp](http://www.hk-usa.com/civilian_products/p30_general.asp) Also picked this up a couple months ago: ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/LowlyOilBurner/5a7f4c3f.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/b/dbe3430db4f76029be9e30e9ee660c0e495442fd.jpeg) Sig Sauer Mosquito .22LR 5" barrel Modeled after the P226 Only complaint is you HAVE to use CCI Mini-Mag .22 ammo in it. I’ve tried everything out there, this is the only brand that feeds correctly. Other brands had failure to feed/eject issues. Apparently you can do a little tinkering with it to make it fire any ammo flawlessly, but for now I’ve just been using the CCI MiniMag ammo with zero issues. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345/77 "2011-11-01T13:25:26Z")
^very cool. I’m jealous of all those who have a ny carry conceal permit. Maybe they’ll make it easier in the future… or maybe non-residents will be able to get permits … :eyeroll: [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gun-guys-step-inside-sub-compact-compact-thoughts-inside/152345.md?page=3)