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Doorman · 01-28-2005, 07:54 AM

Ok, I've decided on the XD, Now I need help! I don't want to carry, just want the best shooting XD- In bunch. 9mm or .40? Length 4"-4.5"- 5"?
I know its personal preference; I only want to own 1, yes only 1 hand gun. (For Now)
Thanks In Advanced?

RicochetJim · 01-28-2005, 08:01 AM

9 mm -- cheaper ammo -- plenty good for self-defense.
4" Service Model -- perfect for range work. There is no 4.5" XD.

**agalindo** · 01-28-2005, 08:05 AM

If you get a .40 you can buy a conversion barrel and shoot 9mm too.

xdron40 · 01-28-2005, 08:19 AM

What he said:

Quote:

agalindo:If you get a .40 you can buy a conversion barrel and shoot 9mm too.

and him:

Quote:

RicochetJim: There is no 4.5" XD.

I really like my .40

R/T Performance · 01-28-2005, 08:22 AM

4" 40 is my pick In case you have a life altering exprince and decide to carry 40 has good power and acurate 5" is for just target 3" is for carry I buy most of my ammo at walmart 9.99 for 50 rounds of hard ball I think

9mm is 9.49 Good Luck you'll be happy with any Xd

stealthsniper · 01-28-2005, 08:42 AM

Add me to the list of XD-40 Service (4") supporters. I love the ease of switching to 9mm for cheaper range time. However, if you never plan to use the gun for carry, you may as well just buy a 9mm from the start.

Paladin · 01-28-2005, 09:00 AM

For the use you described, I recommend the XD-9 Tactical (5"). It is the best suited range gun. The muzzle flip and recoil are less than a .40, the ammo is cheaper (100 rounds of WWB 115 FMJ is $11 at Wally World) and the longer barrel should enhance accuracy a bit (although it may not be noticeable in actuality.)

Just be totally sure you'll not want to carry this gun ever. If you think there is any chance at all, I recommend you go to the 4" Service length. The minor reduction in accuracy is negligable.

Doorman · 01-28-2005, 11:27 AM

What a great responce. I truly thank each of you for your insight.

blkhawk303 · 01-28-2005, 11:38 AM

Another vote for the XD40 4" but in Bi-Tone. Less worry about the 'finish' and it looks kool.

dolanp · 01-28-2005, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

For the use you described, I recommend the XD-9 Tactical (5"). It is the best suited range gun. The muzzle flip and recoil are less than a .40, the ammo is cheaper (100 rounds of WWB 115 FMJ is $11 at Wally World) and the longer barrel should enhance accuracy a bit (although it may not be noticeable in actuality.)

Just be totally sure you'll not want to carry this gun ever. If you think there is any chance at all, I recommend you go to the 4" Service length. The minor reduction in accuracy is negligable.

Completely agree with that one.

01-28-2005, 07:54 AM	#1
Doorman XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N-W Houston,TX Posts: 37	Need XD Advise Ok, I've decided on the XD, Now I need help! I don't want to carry, just want the best shooting XD- In bunch. 9mm or .40? Length 4"-4.5"- 5"? I know its personal preference; I only want to own 1, yes only 1 hand gun. (For Now) Thanks In Advanced?

01-28-2005, 08:01 AM	#2
RicochetJim XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 619	9 mm -- cheaper ammo -- plenty good for self-defense. 4" Service Model -- perfect for range work. There is no 4.5" XD. __________________ Jim XD-40 Service Model with Heinie night sights XD-9 Sub-Compact Bi-Tone Taurus 605 snubby .357 magnum

01-28-2005, 08:22 AM	#5
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	4" 40 is my pick In case you have a life altering exprince and decide to carry 40 has good power and acurate 5" is for just target 3" is for carry I buy most of my ammo at walmart 9.99 for 50 rounds of hard ball I think 9mm is 9.49 Good Luck you'll be happy with any Xd __________________ 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

01-28-2005, 08:42 AM	#6
stealthsniper XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 391	Add me to the list of XD-40 Service (4") supporters. I love the ease of switching to 9mm for cheaper range time. However, if you never plan to use the gun for carry, you may as well just buy a 9mm from the start. __________________ -stealth- XD-40 Service - Dearly Departed Ruger KMK-512: VQ tuned Remington 1100 Trap Special

01-28-2005, 09:00 AM	#7
Paladin XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northcentral Florida Posts: 286	For the use you described, I recommend the XD-9 Tactical (5"). It is the best suited range gun. The muzzle flip and recoil are less than a .40, the ammo is cheaper (100 rounds of WWB 115 FMJ is $11 at Wally World) and the longer barrel should enhance accuracy a bit (although it may not be noticeable in actuality.) Just be totally sure you'll not want to carry this gun ever. If you think there is any chance at all, I recommend you go to the 4" Service length. The minor reduction in accuracy is negligable. __________________ XD-9 Bi-Tone Service (Home Defense) XD-9 Tactical (USPSA Production Competition) Black Stainless Loaded 1911-A1 (USPSA L-10 Competition) Brazos Pro SC .38 Super (USPSA Open Competition)

01-28-2005, 11:27 AM	#8
Doorman XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N-W Houston,TX Posts: 37	Thanks to all What a great responce. I truly thank each of you for your insight.

01-28-2005, 11:38 AM	#9
blkhawk303 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno, NV. Posts: 196	Another vote for the XD40 4" but in Bi-Tone. Less worry about the 'finish' and it looks kool. __________________ *aka K-dUb* SA XD-40 4\" Bi-Tone Kahr PM9 Taurus PT92AR Ruger 10/22 Mossberg 835

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