XD-9mm, 40 or 45? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

ellisk02 · 12-06-2005, 09:57 PM

I have pretty much decided on the XD as my first personally owned handgun. My previous experience with handguns to date has been the military Beretta M9. I'm trying to decide between the 9mm, 40 and 45, and between the 3" or 4" barrel if I got with the 9mm or 40. I am a small build, 5'6", 150lbs. I am purchasing this as a very multi-purpose weapon, with the primary use being CCW. I want to also use it for leisure shooting at the range, and as a carried side arm when hunting. I am currently in law enforcement training, so this will be my off-duty carry weapon once training is complete. Suggestions? Any suggestions of where I might be able to get experience firing all of these variants?

Thanks.

xd8324 · 12-06-2005, 10:19 PM

JMO, but I say 9 or 45. I am getting a little turned off by 40. That being said, the 40 XD shoots better than any other 40 polymer.

louie nuklez · 12-06-2005, 10:29 PM

What caliber do you use on duty?

stunksinatl · 12-06-2005, 10:30 PM

Except maybe my Walther P99!

Just kidding, I haven't shot an XD in .40, but I'm sure it is every bit as enjoyable as the P99 platform.

As for the question posed....

For multi purpose? Howsabout the 9 mm, relatively cheap to shoot, still very effective with modern hollowpoint offerings for self defense.

I love my .40 P99, BUT, I'd shoot it more if ammo was as cheap as 9mm.

Best of luck to you, I'd pick the service, but that's only because my wife's XD is a subcompact, and I'd want something different!

-stunks

**Frenchy** · 12-06-2005, 10:39 PM

Given the prerequisites that you've laid out, I would opt for the 9mm. Sub Compact if it were my choice.

**Old School** · 12-06-2005, 10:42 PM

I also think 9mm is the way to go, however I would go with the Service model. It is easy to conceal for most and is a great range gun.

stunksinatl · 12-06-2005, 10:44 PM

Good show, Mr. Frenchy...

My wife's subcompact is really something else, shoots better than my buddy's Glock 26. It has seen more range time since we bought it than any of my other guns...

Wierd, huh??? Wonderful little pistol.

ellisk02, whichever you decide on, most all of us here are certain you'll love it!

-stunks

ellisk02 · 12-06-2005, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louie nuklez

What caliber do you use on duty?

Sig 9mm is duty weapon.

gerardoscuz · 12-07-2005, 01:40 AM

You might want to check w/you dept first. Most LE agencies have standards and criteria on what you can and cannot carry on duty.

mr0w1 · 12-07-2005, 03:07 AM

Rule of thumb -- smallest caliber you're comfortable carrying, largest you can afford to shoot regularly.

That said, the 9mm Sub or Service would be great. The concealability of the Service is more or less on par with the sub, but it does definitely weigh more...just something to keep in mind.

12-06-2005, 09:57 PM	#1
ellisk02 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6	XD-9mm, 40 or 45? I have pretty much decided on the XD as my first personally owned handgun. My previous experience with handguns to date has been the military Beretta M9. I'm trying to decide between the 9mm, 40 and 45, and between the 3" or 4" barrel if I got with the 9mm or 40. I am a small build, 5'6", 150lbs. I am purchasing this as a very multi-purpose weapon, with the primary use being CCW. I want to also use it for leisure shooting at the range, and as a carried side arm when hunting. I am currently in law enforcement training, so this will be my off-duty carry weapon once training is complete. Suggestions? Any suggestions of where I might be able to get experience firing all of these variants? Thanks.

12-06-2005, 10:39 PM	#5
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 14,141	Given the prerequisites that you've laid out, I would opt for the 9mm. Sub Compact if it were my choice. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ "My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office. Within 90 days, we will go back after kitchen table dealers, and work to end the gun show and internet sales loopholes. In the first year, I intend to work with Congress on a national no carry law, 1 gun a month purchase limits, and bans on all semi-automatic guns."--Barack Obama, VPC Fund Raiser, 2007

12-06-2005, 10:42 PM	#6
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,674	I also think 9mm is the way to go, however I would go with the Service model. It is easy to conceal for most and is a great range gun. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

12-07-2005, 01:40 AM	#9
gerardoscuz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oakley, CA Posts: 236	You might want to check w/you dept first. Most LE agencies have standards and criteria on what you can and cannot carry on duty. __________________ XD 9 Service w/SA tac light XD 45 Tactical w/Insight M3: Benelli SuperNova Tactical w/Insight M3X

12-07-2005, 03:07 AM	#10
mr0w1 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,532	Rule of thumb -- smallest caliber you're comfortable carrying, largest you can afford to shoot regularly. That said, the 9mm Sub or Service would be great. The concealability of the Service is more or less on par with the sub, but it does definitely weigh more...just something to keep in mind. __________________ guns.freaksho.net - My awesome gun website! More guns than ever! (Last updated: July 24, 2006)

12-06-2005, 10:19 PM	#2
xd8324 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 37	JMO, but I say 9 or 45. I am getting a little turned off by 40. That being said, the 40 XD shoots better than any other 40 polymer.

12-06-2005, 10:29 PM	#3
louie nuklez XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 64	What caliber do you use on duty?

12-06-2005, 10:30 PM	#4
stunksinatl XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 341	Except maybe my Walther P99! Just kidding, I haven't shot an XD in .40, but I'm sure it is every bit as enjoyable as the P99 platform. As for the question posed.... For multi purpose? Howsabout the 9 mm, relatively cheap to shoot, still very effective with modern hollowpoint offerings for self defense. I love my .40 P99, BUT, I'd shoot it more if ammo was as cheap as 9mm. Best of luck to you, I'd pick the service, but that's only because my wife's XD is a subcompact, and I'd want something different! -stunks

12-06-2005, 10:44 PM	#7
stunksinatl XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 341	Good show, Mr. Frenchy... My wife's subcompact is really something else, shoots better than my buddy's Glock 26. It has seen more range time since we bought it than any of my other guns... Wierd, huh??? Wonderful little pistol. ellisk02, whichever you decide on, most all of us here are certain you'll love it! -stunks

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