The Impala Kid’s Garage

I was able to try out the new Springfield Armory XD .45 ACP on Saturday, January 12.

In a word… AWESOME.

I didn’t have a whole lot of rounds to put through it, but I had enough to find out that this is an accurate pistol, especially when compared to my 1911, which was NOT a slouch in any way.

The XD kicks a little bit more than the 1911, which makes sense to me, since it’s lighter.  It fits my hand more comfortably, and the sights were much easier to use.

The only other guns I’ve held that felt as good were the Smith & Wesson Military & Police .45 ACP, and a Heckler & Koch .45 ACP pistol.  The S&W was about $70.00 more than the XD, and the H&K is about $500 more, so those will have to wait for now.

On the car front, I had to get new tires for the 1995 Honda Accord (184K miles).  I chose Cooper CS4 touring tires in a 195/70-14 size from Bob Sumerel Tire in Ft. Wright, KY (I highly recommend this place, by the way). 

I’ve had good success with Coopers in the past, and I do like the fact that they’re affordable and American-made.  So far, they are awesome tires, handling rain and sleet with no problems whatsoever.