Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Get YOUR New Springfield XD(M) Before It's Too Late!

This next year is going to be very interesting for the world of firearms. Gun bans and restriction talks are already in the works, and no one knows what's going to happen. For us gun owners, it doesn't look too hopeful.

Over the past few years, taxes on firearms have increased drastically. And I can guarantee that over the next few months taxes will increase again, making it next to impossible to purchase a gun. The economy is tight now, and if things continue to get worse, you won't have the extra money to spend on any type of weapon...if they're even available! Can you afford to wait until it's too late?


Springfield Armory has recently released one of the most reliable, accurate, and easy to maintain firearms of all time. The XD(M), an upgrade from the previous XD model, has caught the attention of police, FBI, and even the armed forces. 

The already outstanding reputation of Springfield is known worldwide, and they have been rated number one on several occasions for customer service. With a company of such high caliber backing a product like the XD(M), you can't go wrong.



Let's dive in and get a closer look at the XD(M) shall we?




SPECIFICATIONS: 
Type: Semi-Automatic Hand Pistol
Action: Double Action Only
Caliber: 9mm or 40S&W
Barrel Length: 4.5"
Capacity:  19+1 (9mm) or 16+1 (40S&W)
Safety: Grip safety
Grips: Polymer
Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear 3-Dot
Weight: 32 oz
Finish: Black or Bi-Tone


One of the advantages to this gun is that, as mentioned above, the magazine capacity is extraordinarily large. A MAJOR issue that congress wants to address is putting a ban on how many rounds a clip can hold. 

Another great feature of this gun is that it has the grip and trigger safety. I don't care if you've been shooting once a day for 20 years and you're a gun expert, if you find yourself in a position where your gun is drawn and may need to actually be used, it's a whole different ball game. Chances are you're not thinking about whether your gun's safety is on or off, and I've seen stories where people have gotten killed because their safety was on, hindering them from shooting when they need to. While there's no actual flip/switch safety on this gun, it's still got great safety features to prevent accidents.

The last main benefit I want to point out is that while it's one of the most reliable guns out there, it's cheap! Most retailers carry it for about $650, but if you act now you can buy it here for only $620 (in stock and available now). Also, if you purchase the XD(M) BEFORE January 15th, 2009, you can send in a rebate form to Springfield for TWO FREE CLIPS! It's just too good of a deal to pass up...


What you get with your purchase:

- Carrying Case
- XD(M) Semi-Automatic Hand Pistol
- 2 Magazine Clips (plus 2 more if ordered by 1/15/09)
- Mag Holster
- Mag Loader
- Belt Holster
- Wirebrush and Lock

I couldn't recommend a better firearm for any age or gender. Whether it's your first time purchasing a firearm, or you have a nice collection already, you won't be disappointed with the new Springfield XD(M). 

Remember, if you buy BEFORE January 15th, 2009, you can redeem two FREE extra magazines. Just go to springfield-armory.com to download and print off the form. Better hurry, this offer is only good while supplies last.


My NEW Springfield Armory XD(M)

Springfield 16 + 1 40S&W XD M Factor Pistol w/4.5" Barrel/Black Finish 




After much research, thought, and careful consideration, I finally ended up buying the new Springfield XD(M) 40S&W Black, and honestly couldn't be happier.

I've grown up around revolvers, but this was my first semi-automatic hand pistol. I spent two months researching almost every type of gun you can imagine, but my problem was that I didn't have a lot of money to spend on a new gun. I've been to the range a few times and tried out TONS of different firearms, but just wasn't happy with any particular gun. 

I LOVE the 1911 models, but unless you spend about $1,000 you can't get a decent one. I thought about the Taurus PT1911, but with their track record I wasn't too sure. I heard a lot of good reviews, but I wanted something completely solid and reliable for my first purchase, as well as easy to take care of and clean.

Most people told me to go with Glock or HK USP. I knew that Glock's were probably the most reliable option, but I hated the way they looked. My only complaint about a new HK was that I couldn't stand the mag release, but I found that using my middle finger to push it was a lot easier than having to shift my grip and use my thumb or pointer finger. I also couldn't really spend $850 on a new HK USP 45. 

So my options were pretty limited, but with the way the economy is and the new gun laws they're most likely going to pass in the next year, I wanted to get one as soon as possible. 

Buying the new Springfield Armory XD(M) was definitely a solid move. I really wanted my first semi-auto gun to be reliable, easy to maintain, good looking, and have the backing of a solid company with great customer service. Not only that but with all the extra's they offer, I couldn't really pass it up. Here are the specs for the new Springfield XD(M):


SPECIFICATIONS:
Mfg Item Num: XDM9202HCSP 
Type: Pistol
Action: Double Action Only
Caliber: 9mm or 40 S&W
Barrel Length: 4.5"
Capacity:  19 + 1 (9mm) or 16 + 1 (40S&W)
Safety: Grip safety
Grips: Polymer
Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear 3-Dot
Weight: 32 oz
Finish: Black or BiTone

What you get with your purchase:

- XD(M) Hand Gun
- 2 Magazine Clips (plus 2 more if order by 1/15/09)
- Mag Loader
- Belt Holster
- Wirebrush and Lock


If you hurry and purchase by January 15th, 2009, you'll also receive 2 FREE clips for a total of four! It's such a good deal, which is another reason why I decided to go with the new Springfield XD(M).

Unfortunately this gun isn't made in a .45 caliber yet, or sub-compact/compact models, but the full size is great and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I'm going to give a full review in my next post, but if you just can't wait...