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Shadow58 · 02-09-2006, 04:07 PM

New member of this group. I've been lurking for a while and have been very impressed with the knowledge (and friendliness) of the folks on this group.
I've already got an XD 9 serivce which I bought in Dec and have already put about 800 rounds through it. No FTE or FTF by the way.
Looking for another XD but can't decide between the 40 or 45. I know folks will say it depends on what you want to use it for. I want to make it my primary carry gun. Havent gotten my CCW yet but will apply this week. Any random thoughts?

dairycreek · 02-09-2006, 04:23 PM

I find the XD45 hard to beat as a carry gun. Fourteen rounds of 45ACP is a pretty imposing carry platform. Don't know what it is like where you live but here in Oregon I find 40 S&W ammo significantly more expensive than 45 ACP. Since I like to shoot as much as I can the, smaller cost of the 45 ACP stuff is a significant concern for me. FWIW

virus.exe · 02-09-2006, 09:03 PM

Go hold the .45acp and look at the new finish! 14 rnds too. It's quite the pistol.

Boma · 02-09-2006, 09:50 PM

Since you already have the XD9, go for the XD45. Why jump up one step, when you can go all the way.

If you need to save money, you can always shoot the XD9 more.

jednp · 02-09-2006, 09:52 PM

get an XD40, scratch the zero out and engrave a 5 in place of it! nobody will know but you

Harvdog · 02-10-2006, 07:40 AM

I'd probably go with the 40 from a cost (ammo) perspective. But, as mentioned, since you already have a 9, you could just shoot that more if you really wanted the 45.

Kat Man · 02-10-2006, 11:07 AM

You'ld probably get a bit more concealability with the 40sub, than the 45 Service. I'm not saying that it's difficult to conceal the Service size, just may take a little more than the sub.

Shadow58 · 02-10-2006, 03:28 PM

Thanks all. Good info. Truly appreciate it.

JesterXD40 · 02-10-2006, 04:01 PM

easy answer.. sell the 9, buy a 45 and 40, get a 9mm conversion barrel for the 40.

Super Trucker · 02-11-2006, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dairycreek

I find the XD45 hard to beat as a carry gun. Fourteen rounds of 45ACP is a pretty imposing carry platform. Don't know what it is like where you live but here in Oregon I find 40 S&W ammo significantly more expensive than 45 ACP. Since I like to shoot as much as I can the, smaller cost of the 45 ACP stuff is a significant concern for me. FWIW

If .40S&W ammo cost more than .45ACP where you live, you are shopping at the wrong store. WWB ammo is about 4 dollars cheaper for the .40 per box, anyplace I have seen it.

02-09-2006, 04:07 PM	#1
Shadow58 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Burke, Virginia Posts: 17	XD 40 or XD 45? New member of this group. I've been lurking for a while and have been very impressed with the knowledge (and friendliness) of the folks on this group. I've already got an XD 9 serivce which I bought in Dec and have already put about 800 rounds through it. No FTE or FTF by the way. Looking for another XD but can't decide between the 40 or 45. I know folks will say it depends on what you want to use it for. I want to make it my primary carry gun. Havent gotten my CCW yet but will apply this week. Any random thoughts? __________________ \"A man\'s got to know his limitations.\" Dirty Harry Springfield XD 9 Service S&W 620 .357

02-09-2006, 04:23 PM	#2
dairycreek XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Plains, Oregon Posts: 95	I find the XD45 hard to beat as a carry gun. Fourteen rounds of 45ACP is a pretty imposing carry platform. Don't know what it is like where you live but here in Oregon I find 40 S&W ammo significantly more expensive than 45 ACP. Since I like to shoot as much as I can the, smaller cost of the 45 ACP stuff is a significant concern for me. FWIW __________________ Good Shooting Always Protect Your Vision and Hearing!

02-09-2006, 09:50 PM	#4
Boma XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 684	Since you already have the XD9, go for the XD45. Why jump up one step, when you can go all the way. If you need to save money, you can always shoot the XD9 more. __________________ The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable. -Sun Tzu

02-10-2006, 11:07 AM	#7
Kat Man XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 13	You'ld probably get a bit more concealability with the 40sub, than the 45 Service. I'm not saying that it's difficult to conceal the Service size, just may take a little more than the sub. __________________ 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.\"

02-10-2006, 03:28 PM	#8
Shadow58 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Burke, Virginia Posts: 17	Thanks all. Good info. Truly appreciate it. __________________ \"A man\'s got to know his limitations.\" Dirty Harry Springfield XD 9 Service S&W 620 .357

02-09-2006, 09:03 PM	#3
virus.exe XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 84	Go hold the .45acp and look at the new finish! 14 rnds too. It's quite the pistol.

02-09-2006, 09:52 PM	#5
jednp XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4,691	get an XD40, scratch the zero out and engrave a 5 in place of it! nobody will know but you

02-10-2006, 07:40 AM	#6
Harvdog XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, Virginia Posts: 350	I'd probably go with the 40 from a cost (ammo) perspective. But, as mentioned, since you already have a 9, you could just shoot that more if you really wanted the 45.

02-10-2006, 04:01 PM	#9
JesterXD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pulaski Pa Posts: 411	easy answer.. sell the 9, buy a 45 and 40, get a 9mm conversion barrel for the 40. __________________ 1 4\" 40 1 M&P .40 M&P Forums

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