M2
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I've driven the Explorer-based Interceptor, it's pretty impressive! Makes the old Crown Vics feel like boats, and even the Tahoes don't get close to handling as well... The biggest proplem with the Taurus-based Interceptors is that they are pretty confined inside once you get all the equipment installed.
I wouldn't be surprised, considering Ford just released the new Police Interceptor this year based on the Taurus...
That captain at the very beginning, getting his second kill, is Dick Pascoe; my first wing commander at Bentwaters...
Took the wife to see it this afternoon, it wasn't bad but I see what you mean. Not as good as their prior efforts, but not a turd by any means...
More info from XDTalk (emphasis mine)... I'm still waiting for all the hubbub to die down before sending mine in, and I will continue shooting/carrying it. I've loaded that thing enough that if there was really a problem, I'd know it by now...
Got it to the range this morning, was pleasantly surprised at how well it shot! Sure, loading every round and having to manually cock it (STS) is a pain; but it's a accurate shooter! Plus, shooting three bucks of .22LR is a lot easier on the wallet than $23 worth of 7.62x39 (three mags). Keystone sells a scope mount for it, I might considering putting a cheap TASCO or BSA one on it. I also have some .22 CB rounds that should work in it, they are low muzzle velocity (between 350-700 ft/s, about the same as a pellet gun) but the actual bullet is significantly heavier than a typical airgun pellet and therefore carries more energy, so they are more lethal! They also have almost no report, so I could actually use 'em in the back yard without anyone knowing! It'd be a good way to get rid of that fucking cat that keeps pissing in our hedge! Cheers! M2
Don't ask why, but I picked up one of these for a hundred bucks today... The front fiber optic sight was missing, but I quickly fixed that. The bore needed cleaning but it is a 2009 production pistol that's been unfired since bought, so it's still nice and shiny. Won't be able to get down to the coast this weekend, so it may be a week or so before this one ends up in the Gulf of Mexico... Cheers! M2
Good idea to oil it down pretty thoroughly beforehand, as any moisture in that sealed bag is gonna wreak havoc on the metal...
Not sure if that's means it's automatically a part of the recall, but things are a bit hectic at Springfield at the moment because of this so I would contact them or wait until the websites are working before making any plans to send it back. I will be disappointed if I have to send mine back but I will as I know Springfield will take care of the problem. But first I need to dig out my scuba gear so I can go retrieve it from the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico! Cheers! M2
Tell me about it! Did you confirm yours was affected by one of those two websites, or simply based on the serial number?
Aw, hell... Just to note the XDSpistol.com and Springfieldrecall.com websites don't seem to be working correctly. Call Springfield with your serial number to confirm whether your pistol is affected by this or not...
Well played, Duffelblog! Nidal Hasan Granted Terminal Leave
The Gander Mountain in San Antonio opened its doors this morning, I stopped by this afternoon and was impressed by the wide selection of guns for sale but less so on their prices. They weren't bad but Academy is better. However, they did have a good amount of ammo on the shelves at decent prices, I picked up five boxes of Target 325-count target ammo for under a hundred bucks. I know I could probably find it cheaper online but just to have five boxes of the stuff in my hand was enough to convince me to snag it. Of course I immediately drove down to Corpus Christi and tossed it all into the Gulf of Mexico! Cheers! M2
Shoot an XDS and you'll feel the difference!
