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Encore209X50 · 04-10-2006, 08:02 AM

OK here is my problem, I was at the gun shop this weekend.
Looking over the XD SC models, when I saw the 45 ACP service.
I am looking for concealed carry pistol and thought that the
SC model was the one to go with. But now I can't stop thinking
of the 45, I know the 45 is by far the best round for defence.
But how well can I conceal the 4" model with an OWB holster
I'm 5'9'' 220lbs. Any help from those of you folk that carry the
larger frame guns would be helpful,and the type of OWB holster
you use. Or should I just stick with SC
.

btadamsdvd · 04-10-2006, 12:14 PM

I would go with the 45 myself, but I am a bit biased. I love the 45ACP, and the only handgun I have that isn't chambered in that is a little Beretta Tomcat in 32ACP. The 45 Service fits very nicely on my side in the OEM holster, and I cover it with my black leather jacket. I found the holster for the mags to be a pain however, and felt they worked much better stuck in my inside pocket. The great thing about the leather coat is that if the gun sticks a little below it isn't obvious since the gun is black too.

poortrader · 04-10-2006, 10:48 PM

Your body should be big enough to conceal the 4 in service model. I'm 5'9", but I only weigh 155 lbs so I carry a XD-40 SC. I had a regular 4in model for a while, but the grip stuck out too much for me.

**Frenchy** · 04-11-2006, 12:39 AM

I'll be the contrarian here and say that the .40 will be much easier to conceal. You and I don't differ too much in both weight and height, and you will find that the grip on the .45 is quite hard to conceal unless you choose your wardrobe wisely. If you're built with those cute little "love handles" at the beltline like I have, they have a tendency to push the grip outwards.
If you insist on the .45, I personally would look at another brand of compact handgun.

04-10-2006, 08:02 AM	#1
Encore209X50 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 9	Service 45ACP or SC 40 S&W OK here is my problem, I was at the gun shop this weekend. Looking over the XD SC models, when I saw the 45 ACP service. I am looking for concealed carry pistol and thought that the SC model was the one to go with. But now I can't stop thinking of the 45, I know the 45 is by far the best round for defence. But how well can I conceal the 4" model with an OWB holster I'm 5'9'' 220lbs. Any help from those of you folk that carry the larger frame guns would be helpful,and the type of OWB holster you use. Or should I just stick with SC .

04-10-2006, 10:48 PM	#3
poortrader XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philly, back to school Posts: 231	Your body should be big enough to conceal the 4 in service model. I'm 5'9", but I only weigh 155 lbs so I carry a XD-40 SC. I had a regular 4in model for a while, but the grip stuck out too much for me. __________________ Stupid people will Always be stupid. XD-40 SC Les Baer PII, Kimber Warrior,Kimber Ultra Carry II/SS Walther P22 5" Sig P226R, Sig P225 DSA STG 58 Para, Colt 6721, RRA Entry Tactical

04-11-2006, 12:39 AM	#4
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 13,151	I'll be the contrarian here and say that the .40 will be much easier to conceal. You and I don't differ too much in both weight and height, and you will find that the grip on the .45 is quite hard to conceal unless you choose your wardrobe wisely. If you're built with those cute little "love handles" at the beltline like I have, they have a tendency to push the grip outwards. If you insist on the .45, I personally would look at another brand of compact handgun. __________________ ~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**

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04-10-2006, 12:14 PM	#2
btadamsdvd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Commonwealth of Virginia Posts: 182	I would go with the 45 myself, but I am a bit biased. I love the 45ACP, and the only handgun I have that isn't chambered in that is a little Beretta Tomcat in 32ACP. The 45 Service fits very nicely on my side in the OEM holster, and I cover it with my black leather jacket. I found the holster for the mags to be a pain however, and felt they worked much better stuck in my inside pocket. The great thing about the leather coat is that if the gun sticks a little below it isn't obvious since the gun is black too.