Help me decide XD-40 Service or SC?? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

JagMP · 01-25-2006, 08:33 AM

Ok, I'm a bit torn. I'm looking at purchasing my first XD in the coming weeks and I'm trying to decide between the XD-40 Service or SC. I would use it for some CC but not too much as I work form home and hardly ever leave. Looking for some opinions on those who carry the service models and SC's.

saleen331 · 01-25-2006, 08:36 AM

I carry a XD40 Service every day and it's very comfortable and concealable.

ceos55 · 01-25-2006, 01:01 PM

I carry the XD40sc. I really like the size for carry. I use a Hume IWB holster. The sc shoots well for it's size, probably better than I do. I've put about 1500 rounds through it without one failure. If you can shoot each, see which feels best for you, carry with either should not be a problem. Good Luck
Craig

DMTWI · 01-25-2006, 05:40 PM

I haven't shot the SC in an XD, but own the 4'' XD-9. That size is just right for me, neither too large or small for range shooting and for carry

Jumbo · 01-26-2006, 10:34 PM

i'll tell you what everyone on the forum told me when i was torn, start with the service, but i almost guarantee you'll end up with both. I love my service, but i can't wait till my sub gets here Monday!!!!!

**Parrishco** · 01-27-2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jumbo

i'll tell you what everyone on the forum told me when i was torn, start with the service, but i almost guarantee you'll end up with both. I love my service, but i can't wait till my sub gets here Monday!!!!!

I agree. I started with a subcompact (and freakin love this gun!) but now am about to but a service bi-tone. For the circumstance you stated above. Def go with the service. I went the the same thing - listen to my hindsight. If it was dedicated carry then the sub but for a home/carry/range (in that order) gun go for the service which will conceal well. Just get a good holster!

Kat Man · 01-27-2006, 10:54 AM

I went through the same thing. Only difference is that I’m carrying every day. I went with the Sub and have been “packing” it for 6 months. I love it. Mine came with the standard 9 round mag and extra extended (12rd) mag. w/ grip sleeve. At home, when I’m not carrying I have the 12rd mag in. I also added the Pierce Grip to the smaller mag in order to get my pinky on the grip. This made a huge difference in accuracy while only taking away a small amount of concealability.

It all comes down to personal preference. They’re both great guns!

mcone · 01-27-2006, 11:18 AM

I carry the XD40 Service every day in an Open Top Don Hume -

I love it. No issues once you get used to it on your side.

Read about the holster here:
http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=22769

-Mike

XDTOM40 · 01-27-2006, 09:01 PM

I have owned 2 xd40 subs and 1 xd40 service. I like shooting the service better than a sub, but prefer the smaller sub for carry. I also have the same holster as above but in black.

JagMP · 01-28-2006, 09:38 AM

Wow, great responses. I think I've decided on the service... because like what a couple of you all said... I'll just end up w/ both anyway!!

Thanks for th input guys, much appreciated.

Jared

01-25-2006, 08:33 AM	#1
JagMP XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N. Ga. Posts: 18	Help me decide XD-40 Service or SC?? Ok, I'm a bit torn. I'm looking at purchasing my first XD in the coming weeks and I'm trying to decide between the XD-40 Service or SC. I would use it for some CC but not too much as I work form home and hardly ever leave. Looking for some opinions on those who carry the service models and SC's.

01-25-2006, 05:40 PM	#4
DMTWI XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 479	I haven't shot the SC in an XD, but own the 4'' XD-9. That size is just right for me, neither too large or small for range shooting and for carry __________________ DT XD-9

01-27-2006, 10:54 AM	#7
Kat Man XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 13	I went through the same thing. Only difference is that I’m carrying every day. I went with the Sub and have been “packing” it for 6 months. I love it. Mine came with the standard 9 round mag and extra extended (12rd) mag. w/ grip sleeve. At home, when I’m not carrying I have the 12rd mag in. I also added the Pierce Grip to the smaller mag in order to get my pinky on the grip. This made a huge difference in accuracy while only taking away a small amount of concealability. It all comes down to personal preference. They’re both great guns! __________________ Luke 22:36 And He said to them, \"But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one.\"

01-27-2006, 09:01 PM	#9
XDTOM40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 358	I have owned 2 xd40 subs and 1 xd40 service. I like shooting the service better than a sub, but prefer the smaller sub for carry. I also have the same holster as above but in black. __________________ XD40 Subcompact, Matte Black Duracoat,Ameriglos HBE COM3 w/shark loops & trim Bushmaster AR15 XM15 E2S M4 S&W 66-7 2.5"

01-28-2006, 09:38 AM	#10
JagMP XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N. Ga. Posts: 18	Wow, great responses. I think I've decided on the service... because like what a couple of you all said... I'll just end up w/ both anyway!! Thanks for th input guys, much appreciated. Jared __________________ Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. Your life is expensive.

01-25-2006, 08:36 AM	#2
saleen331 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 38	I carry a XD40 Service every day and it's very comfortable and concealable.

01-25-2006, 01:01 PM	#3
ceos55 XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 41	I carry the XD40sc. I really like the size for carry. I use a Hume IWB holster. The sc shoots well for it's size, probably better than I do. I've put about 1500 rounds through it without one failure. If you can shoot each, see which feels best for you, carry with either should not be a problem. Good Luck Craig

01-26-2006, 10:34 PM	#5
Jumbo XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 44	i'll tell you what everyone on the forum told me when i was torn, start with the service, but i almost guarantee you'll end up with both. I love my service, but i can't wait till my sub gets here Monday!!!!!

01-27-2006, 11:18 AM	#8
mcone XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 263	I carry the XD40 Service every day in an Open Top Don Hume - I love it. No issues once you get used to it on your side. Read about the holster here: http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=22769 -Mike

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