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KMAX · May 28, 2012, 03:59 PM

I never thought I would want one until a few weeks ago when a guy at the range let me shoot his. I think it was a Springfield XD. I only shot 4 or 5 rounds, but it impressed me somewhat. My main objections are cost and availability of ammo. Also I have 9mm, 38Sp, 357mag, and 45acp. I can't justify to myself a 357Sig or 40S&W which I consider intermediate/alternative calibers. Neither caliber is bad in my opinion and if I didn't already have what I have and wanted only one hand gun I might look at either closely. I would probably in that case go with the 40S&W. Maybe the 357Sig is a solution waiting for a problem, but it is, I think, not a bad solution.

May 28, 2012, 03:59 PM	#49
KMAX Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,185	Never really considered one I never thought I would want one until a few weeks ago when a guy at the range let me shoot his. I think it was a Springfield XD. I only shot 4 or 5 rounds, but it impressed me somewhat. My main objections are cost and availability of ammo. Also I have 9mm, 38Sp, 357mag, and 45acp. I can't justify to myself a 357Sig or 40S&W which I consider intermediate/alternative calibers. Neither caliber is bad in my opinion and if I didn't already have what I have and wanted only one hand gun I might look at either closely. I would probably in that case go with the 40S&W. Maybe the 357Sig is a solution waiting for a problem, but it is, I think, not a bad solution. __________________ This is my gun. There are many like her, but this one is mine. I'm not old. I'm CLASSIC!