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darrinlowe · 01-11-2006, 09:24 PM

I currently have a XD 40 service, but am considering buying a sub-compact for carrying purposes. I am comfortable carrying my service, but didn't know what the main advantage of getting a sub-compact for carrying would be. I am a larger man, 6'2" 240 lbs, and I can conceal the service fairly easily since I have a large frame. I just wanted to know the opinions of those here on what they thought. Thanks.

brandon14295 · 01-11-2006, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by darrinlowe

I currently have a XD 40 service, but am considering buying a sub-compact for carrying purposes. I am comfortable carrying my service, but didn't know what the main advantage of getting a sub-compact for carrying would be. I am a larger man, 6'2" 240 lbs, and I can conceal the service fairly easily since I have a large frame. I just wanted to know the opinions of those here on what they thought. Thanks.

you said you can comfortably carry teh service, so use that instead of spending more money for nothing

ichy_trigger · 01-12-2006, 03:47 AM

The sub has a shorter grip which tends to print less and also a shorter barrel which doesnt puch into your thigh as much when seated. I switch between full size ad sub compacts as carry guns sometimes and the subs are definately more comfy inside the waist band. Outside the waist band i prefer a full size gun.

Hooligan · 01-12-2006, 05:28 AM

I carry a Service IWB daily, and I'm not a very big guy (6'0" 175 lbs) but it conceals very well and is comfortable in all positions. The key is getting a well designed holster. I'm using the CTAC. Like brandon14295 said, save your money if you are comfortable with the Service.

R/T Performance · 01-12-2006, 10:55 AM

I thought I concealed my service and was comfy till I got the sub

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Now the sub is always my first choice

BikeRider · 01-12-2006, 11:15 AM

These other posters much be having brain farts. You'll have to forgive them. You can NEVER have too many guns. If you have the $$ for the sub-compact and you like XDs, I'd go for it. Gives you options at the range and options when carrying.

Mountain Cop · 01-12-2006, 09:52 PM

It could be personal preference, but if I were to do it again, instead of buying a subcompact, I would buy another 4" gun and cut the grip down to subcompact size. I'll try to find the site of the guy who did something similar. I don't have an issue with the muzzle length when concealing. I do have an issue with the grip printing some.

On second thought, I'd get a 5" XD and cut the original 4" down.

Wait... just get one of each, that way you'll be sure.

MC

01-11-2006, 09:24 PM	#1
darrinlowe XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 73	Carrying Question I currently have a XD 40 service, but am considering buying a sub-compact for carrying purposes. I am comfortable carrying my service, but didn't know what the main advantage of getting a sub-compact for carrying would be. I am a larger man, 6'2" 240 lbs, and I can conceal the service fairly easily since I have a large frame. I just wanted to know the opinions of those here on what they thought. Thanks.

01-12-2006, 03:47 AM	#3
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	The sub has a shorter grip which tends to print less and also a shorter barrel which doesnt puch into your thigh as much when seated. I switch between full size ad sub compacts as carry guns sometimes and the subs are definately more comfy inside the waist band. Outside the waist band i prefer a full size gun. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

01-12-2006, 10:55 AM	#5
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	I thought I concealed my service and was comfy till I got the sub . Now the sub is always my first choice __________________ 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

01-12-2006, 11:15 AM	#6
BikeRider XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 79	These other posters much be having brain farts. You'll have to forgive them. You can NEVER have too many guns. If you have the $$ for the sub-compact and you like XDs, I'd go for it. Gives you options at the range and options when carrying. __________________ Glock 19 Glock 27 Kimber Stainless Gold Match Ruger Mark II .22 Sig P220R w/Night sights Taurus Raging Bull .44 mag Taurus 85 Taurus 608SS6 Will buy an XD when SA sells parts for them.

01-12-2006, 09:52 PM	#7
Mountain Cop XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 201	It could be personal preference, but if I were to do it again, instead of buying a subcompact, I would buy another 4" gun and cut the grip down to subcompact size. I'll try to find the site of the guy who did something similar. I don't have an issue with the muzzle length when concealing. I do have an issue with the grip printing some. On second thought, I'd get a 5" XD and cut the original 4" down. Wait... just get one of each, that way you'll be sure. MC __________________ Guns don\'t kill people - the proper application of sight alignment, sight picture and trigger control kills people.

01-12-2006, 05:28 AM	#4
Hooligan XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 43	I carry a Service IWB daily, and I'm not a very big guy (6'0" 175 lbs) but it conceals very well and is comfortable in all positions. The key is getting a well designed holster. I'm using the CTAC. Like brandon14295 said, save your money if you are comfortable with the Service.

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