I really want a Service 9mm now... - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

XDheater82 · 04-07-2006, 05:54 PM

Should I do it? I have an xd40 SC that I really like but its expensive to shoot, I'd really like to get into a 9mm Service that I may enjoy shooting more and save some $$ on rounds. I'm worried if I really like the 9 in a larger frame size that I'd never want to shoot the 40. I like the idea of the Sub compact for carry and the added knockdown power of .40 but I feel good placement from a smaller, more controlled 9mm round would be just as effective and i'd never want the .40 around. (I dont carry now but would really like to get my permit) Man what would YOU do?? do those of you who have both these calibers prefer one over the other?

speedracer211 · 04-07-2006, 06:54 PM

i own a 9mm and a .40 The 9mm is my plinker and my .40 is my carry gun. I dont realy prefer one round over the other and they each have their advantages. I say just get the service 9mm

Oni · 04-07-2006, 07:07 PM

Honestly I'm not a fan of the .40 nor do I promote it but I would retrieve one just because of it's versatility(interchangable barrels). Somethings are unaccepetable like there being no EFK firedragon barrels for the sub.

**Frenchy** · 04-08-2006, 07:52 AM

I've carried my service HS2K for 5 years and with the variety of +P and +P+ out there, you will not be under-gunned.

cucamelsmd15 · 04-08-2006, 11:07 AM

I went from .40 to 9 for the same reason as you. I say do it.

DJDan · 04-08-2006, 12:56 PM

I had an XD-40SC that was initially my carry gun but got rid of it for several reasons.

1. I was unlucky enough to get what I consider to be a problematic one.
Read about it here if you like http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....er=asc&start=0
2. I shoot 9mm better than .40
3. As you stated shot placement is more important than caliber.
4. 9mm is more readily available and less expensive.

I now have an XD-9SC (my first XD) XD-9 Service and XD-45ACP Service as well. I personally have no desire to have a .40 in the XD line.

I say 9mm all the way!

30roundmusket · 04-08-2006, 03:13 PM

i have an xd9 and now a xd45acp both service models. the 45 is much heavier due mostly to the ammo. i like the 45 but still carry the 9mm. i do switch sometimes depending on my mood. as far as the 9mm, graveyard dead is as dead as it gets. enough said?

the sc looks like someone chopped the barrel off the gun. very ugly.

04-07-2006, 05:54 PM	#1
XDheater82 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Astoria, Oregon Posts: 56	I really want a Service 9mm now... Should I do it? I have an xd40 SC that I really like but its expensive to shoot, I'd really like to get into a 9mm Service that I may enjoy shooting more and save some $$ on rounds. I'm worried if I really like the 9 in a larger frame size that I'd never want to shoot the 40. I like the idea of the Sub compact for carry and the added knockdown power of .40 but I feel good placement from a smaller, more controlled 9mm round would be just as effective and i'd never want the .40 around. (I dont carry now but would really like to get my permit) Man what would YOU do?? do those of you who have both these calibers prefer one over the other?

04-07-2006, 06:54 PM	#2
speedracer211 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bradenton Florida Posts: 2,401	i own a 9mm and a .40 The 9mm is my plinker and my .40 is my carry gun. I dont realy prefer one round over the other and they each have their advantages. I say just get the service 9mm __________________ "You can't fix stupid" Great reloading site and tell them I sent you. www.glockpost.com

04-07-2006, 07:07 PM	#3
Oni XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,544	Honestly I'm not a fan of the .40 nor do I promote it but I would retrieve one just because of it's versatility(interchangable barrels). Somethings are unaccepetable like there being no EFK firedragon barrels for the sub. __________________ I came here for only 1 thing and you mother f-uckers did nothing but lie and instill me with false hope. F-uck off.

04-08-2006, 07:52 AM	#4
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 13,073	I've carried my service HS2K for 5 years and with the variety of +P and +P+ out there, you will not be under-gunned. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ 2008 Election..."Imbrace your ignorance, and vote your preference". It's quite simple, really... *If you vote for Obama, you are a fuking idiot. If you vote for McCain, you are a fuking idiot.* *If your vote is for the lessor of two evils, then you can be comforted knowing that you're less of a fuking idiot than the other guy! Because Fritz says so! RON PAUL IN 2008**

04-08-2006, 12:56 PM	#6
DJDan XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,332	I had an XD-40SC that was initially my carry gun but got rid of it for several reasons. 1. I was unlucky enough to get what I consider to be a problematic one. Read about it here if you like http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....er=asc&start=0 2. I shoot 9mm better than .40 3. As you stated shot placement is more important than caliber. 4. 9mm is more readily available and less expensive. I now have an XD-9SC (my first XD) XD-9 Service and XD-45ACP Service as well. I personally have no desire to have a .40 in the XD line. I say 9mm all the way! __________________ I like turtles.

04-08-2006, 11:07 AM	#5
cucamelsmd15 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,456	I went from .40 to 9 for the same reason as you. I say do it.

04-08-2006, 03:13 PM	#7
30roundmusket XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: top of the hill, half way from Miami to New York City Posts: 29	i have an xd9 and now a xd45acp both service models. the 45 is much heavier due mostly to the ammo. i like the 45 but still carry the 9mm. i do switch sometimes depending on my mood. as far as the 9mm, graveyard dead is as dead as it gets. enough said? the sc looks like someone chopped the barrel off the gun. very ugly. __________________ \"Finally, An industrial nation with complete gun control. Our streets will be safer, our police more effective, and our people more productive. The world shall follow our lead into the future.\" Adolf Hitler 1939 .45\'s are pre-expanded!

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