XD-40 SubCompact vs Compact - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

theRealHP · 12-06-2005, 11:23 AM

I'm set on an XD-40 as my next purchase (Christmas present) but I have one reserve. I really like the way the SubCompact feels and it's easy carry potential, but I'm hesitant on the 3.1" barrel.
I don't own any handguns that have less than a 4" barrel - I'm just wondering about the kind of precision I can expect out of the short barrel?

Any suggestions would be helpful, thanks!

gaspipes · 12-06-2005, 12:10 PM

It's not a target gun. But the myth that short barrels aren't accurate is just a that...a myth. The gun with a 3, 4 or 5 inch barrel is more accurate than most shooters could ever be. What you do loose with an inch less barrel is velocity.

Personally, I've never found it problematic to conceal a 4 inch semi-auto. The barrel isn't what is hard to conceal anyway, it's the grip. I don't like the shorter grip because I have a big hand, plus you also lose capacity. Which is why I own the XD 40 Service.

DJDan · 12-06-2005, 12:10 PM

The subcompact is a VERY accurate pistol. I have one in both the 9mm and the .40 and they are both accurate. They hit where you point them.

tattoo · 12-06-2005, 01:58 PM

If it's a carry gun then you seem overly concerned with acuracy here. Your not likely to be engaging tagets from extreme distances, most shootings will be very close. I really don't train much with my sights, I work on instinct shooting, drawing and naturally getting the gun in target and firing, my gun is plenty acurate to hit a torso target from 20M away

R/T Performance · 12-06-2005, 02:51 PM

I have all three sizes and I even shot the compact a couple times in Uspsa match great gun .
I always assumed It would be inaccrate and was very suprised after I purchased it

oldmantod · 12-06-2005, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tattoo

If it's a carry gun then you seem overly concerned with acuracy here. Your not likely to be engaging tagets from extreme distances, most shootings will be very close. I really don't train much with my sights, I work on instinct shooting, drawing and naturally getting the gun in target and firing, my gun is plenty acurate to hit a torso target from 20M away

Don't be too sure, Danny Glover had to shoot the bad guy from at least 50 yards in Lethal Weapon 2, after all, you never know when you will be required to be a mall ninja.

T

**Frenchy** · 12-06-2005, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theRealHP

I'm set on an XD-40 as my next purchase (Christmas present) but I have one reserve. I really like the way the SubCompact feels and it's easy carry potential, but I'm hesitant on the 3.1" barrel.
I don't own any handguns that have less than a 4" barrel - I'm just wondering about the kind of precision I can expect out of the short barrel?

Any suggestions would be helpful, thanks!

For the purpose intended, the Sub is quite accurate. It will surely put all rounds into the critical "center body mass" at defense distances.

**Ed Ely** · 12-06-2005, 05:18 PM

The SA XD40SC is starting to become the favorite
of my stable.

Ed

sjp2452 · 12-06-2005, 06:34 PM

I saw Bob Mundon shoot a regular 12" balloon 3 times in a row with a .38 snubby.

At 200 yards.

hughfree · 12-06-2005, 07:40 PM

I have the sub compact in 9MM. I find it to be extremely accurate. One of my favorites to shoot!

12-06-2005, 11:23 AM	#1
theRealHP XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 80	XD-40 SubCompact vs Compact I'm set on an XD-40 as my next purchase (Christmas present) but I have one reserve. I really like the way the SubCompact feels and it's easy carry potential, but I'm hesitant on the 3.1" barrel. I don't own any handguns that have less than a 4" barrel - I'm just wondering about the kind of precision I can expect out of the short barrel? Any suggestions would be helpful, thanks! __________________ XD40SC

12-06-2005, 12:10 PM	#3
DJDan XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,338	The subcompact is a VERY accurate pistol. I have one in both the 9mm and the .40 and they are both accurate. They hit where you point them. __________________ I like turtles.

12-06-2005, 02:51 PM	#5
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	I have all three sizes and I even shot the compact a couple times in Uspsa match great gun . I always assumed It would be inaccrate and was very suprised after I purchased it __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

12-06-2005, 05:18 PM	#8
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,788 Blog Entries: 1	XD40SC The SA XD40SC is starting to become the favorite of my stable. Ed

12-06-2005, 06:34 PM	#9
sjp2452 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Land 'o Lakes, MN Posts: 1,014	I saw Bob Mundon shoot a regular 12" balloon 3 times in a row with a .38 snubby. At 200 yards. __________________ ********************************* "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?"

12-06-2005, 12:10 PM	#2
gaspipes XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: O H I O Posts: 133	It's not a target gun. But the myth that short barrels aren't accurate is just a that...a myth. The gun with a 3, 4 or 5 inch barrel is more accurate than most shooters could ever be. What you do loose with an inch less barrel is velocity. Personally, I've never found it problematic to conceal a 4 inch semi-auto. The barrel isn't what is hard to conceal anyway, it's the grip. I don't like the shorter grip because I have a big hand, plus you also lose capacity. Which is why I own the XD 40 Service.

12-06-2005, 01:58 PM	#4
tattoo XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 56	If it's a carry gun then you seem overly concerned with acuracy here. Your not likely to be engaging tagets from extreme distances, most shootings will be very close. I really don't train much with my sights, I work on instinct shooting, drawing and naturally getting the gun in target and firing, my gun is plenty acurate to hit a torso target from 20M away

12-06-2005, 07:40 PM	#10
hughfree XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3	I have the sub compact in 9MM. I find it to be extremely accurate. One of my favorites to shoot! __________________ XD-9 SC Sig 226 CZ 75B Tactical CZ 40B CZ 52

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