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ChefJustin · 12-30-2006, 08:07 PM

Well I have decided that I defiantly want a XD. Yyaaahhhh

So I have held a bunch and shoot a couple. What I am looking for is your feed back on the types and pros and cons.

XD40 sud compact 3” – Have not shoot, like the options with the mags and concealbilty
XD40 service 4”- Shoot it and like the feel, option to switch calibers with barrels is cool.
XD45 compact 4” – have not shoot, like the size and the step up on claiber. Not sue on concealing it.

So if you could help me with the carry issue and what you like and dislike. I am also interested in prices on the average for the models.

Thank you for your opinions and helping me chose the XD for me.

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Kel-Tec P-3AT .380 w/ArmaLaser and Hogue grip
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Maverick 88 12 gauge w/ Knoxx Sidewinder drum conversion
Winchester Model 94 Trapper 30-30 Win.

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snscott · 12-30-2006, 08:33 PM

If by [XD45 compact 4”] you really meant the Service model .45, then I can say it conceals well for me with a Comptac CTAC IWB holster. I got that combo because even in a CTAC, the full size HK USP just seemed to be a bit too large for comfortable concealed carry.

I also think the Service .45 has less muzzle flip than my full size USP, but YMMV.

slugger6 · 12-31-2006, 06:34 AM

I am biased since I own one, but I strongly recommend the XD45 Service. It is a pleasure to carry and shoot. Let us know what you decide to do. Good luck with your decision.

aequitasmurphy · 12-31-2006, 06:50 AM

Get them all

any4xx · 12-31-2006, 08:18 AM

I'll likely get flamed here, but I've personally sworn off the .40. I carried one at work for the past 15 years and never saw the performance advantage that was touted. After seing folks shot with it I went from believing that it was the best of the 9mm and the best of the .45 all rolled up into one, to seeing that the .40 guns only gave away some capacity to the 9mm guns and lost some of the punch of the .45's. Also, in my polymer-framed guns, I find the 40 to be very hard to shoot. With my Sig 226's I hardly notice the difference between the .40 and the 9mm, but in my Glocks, the difference is substantial. The .40's reciol is just sharp enough in a lightweight frame to make it uncomfortable to shoot. Besides, if the world heads South, I figure that 9mm or .45 will be easier to find than .40.

I still own two .40's, but not for long. I've gone to only .45 and 9mm, and hope to one day get down to just one of those.

So my vote? The Xd-45. I bought one a few months ago and it sits well in my IWB holster. When I have it side-by-side with my XD-9, the only size difference that is noticable is that the grip is about 3/8" longer.

Feel free to ignore this post, as I in no way want to start caliber-war #6,548.

LandTrain · 12-31-2006, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChefJustin

Well I have decided that I defiantly want a XD. Yyaaahhhh

So I have held a bunch and shoot a couple. What I am looking for is your feed back on the types and pros and cons.

XD40 sud compact 3” – Have not shoot, like the options with the mags and concealbilty
XD40 service 4”- Shoot it and like the feel, option to switch calibers with barrels is cool.
XD45 compact 4” – have not shoot, like the size and the step up on claiber. Not sue on concealing it.

So if you could help me with the carry issue and what you like and dislike. I am also interested in prices on the average for the models.

Thank you for your opinions and helping me chose the XD for me.

-----------------------------------------
Keep the 2nd Amendment alive

NAA .22 Mag Revolver
Kel-Tec P-3AT .380 w/ArmaLaser and Hogue grip
Beretta .22 Neo
Beretta PX4 .40 SW
H&K .45 acp USP Tactical
Maverick 88 12 gauge w/ Knoxx Sidewinder drum conversion
Winchester Model 94 Trapper 30-30 Win.

NRA Member
CCW permit holder

Chef
VA and FL

I am in the same boat as you. Deciding on an XD. However, my decision has past your stage. I am definitely headed to the .45 either the 4 inch service or the 5 inch tactical. The range owner here had a 5" tactical. I shot it and was very impressed.

I also bought a holster, WILD BILL is the manufacturer, here in NC. He does a great line of concealment holsters. I bought one for my current 9mm baretta FS92 Stainless, because the FOBUS scratched it !!! He told me that is where he gets most of his customers. Guys and gals who are po'd cause FOBUS scratched their guns. !!

Still with me? My point is that I can hide a FULL pretty easily, and that holster is better located for such, much more than that FOBUS.

So, here is the thing. IF you do not care about hiding it, concealing it, why not go the extra bucks and buy the big boy? Get the FULL SIZE. The 5" tactical XD .45 ACP.

Look in here at the responses I might get for my question, the main differences between the 4" service and the 5" Tactical.

gothicdragon21 · 12-31-2006, 08:58 AM

+1 On the .45 service. Great gun and just shoots like a dream

ChefJustin · 01-01-2007, 07:52 AM

Why does SA website show and call it a compact and everyone else say service. Is the grips not diffrent on the xd40 4" and the xd45 4". How mangeble and enjoying is the recoil of the 45.

-----------------------------------------
Keep the 2nd Amendment alive

NAA .22 Mag Revolver
Kel-Tec P-3AT .380 w/ArmaLaser and Hogue grip
Beretta .22 Neo
Beretta PX4 .40 SW
H&K .45 acp USP Tactical
Maverick 88 12 gauge w/ Knoxx Sidewinder drum conversion
Winchester Model 94 Trapper 30-30 Win.

NRA Member
CCW permit holder

Chef
VA and FL

**Bycyclist** · 01-01-2007, 08:20 AM

XD45 Compact has the same slide length as the XD45 Service - 4". Only difference is the grip length. Compact's grip height is about 3/4" shorter than the Service grip height.

The XD40 vs. XD45 service is a different story. The entire frame/grip, etc. on the XD45 service is larger than the XD40.

My own personal experience between XD40 vs. XD45 - I like the manageability and feel of the XD45 quite a bit more - which for me, results in significantly tighter groupings and followup shots. Ended up selling my XD40 once I got my XD45.

As always, if anyway you can get your hands on these and shoot them side-by-side, that would be best of course...

cspearling · 01-01-2007, 08:40 AM

In my opinion I love my XD45 service. I'm 5'11 180 lbs, and can put it iwb with just a t-shirt and it dissapears. It shoots like a dream, and is just a beautiful piece. The only deciding factor for me would be cost of ammunition. It'll cost a little more to shoot the 45, but when it's my A$$ on the line, a nice .45 hollow makes me feel it's worth the cost.

12-30-2006, 08:07 PM	#1
ChefJustin XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5	Help me decide on a XD Well I have decided that I defiantly want a XD. Yyaaahhhh So I have held a bunch and shoot a couple. What I am looking for is your feed back on the types and pros and cons. XD40 sud compact 3” – Have not shoot, like the options with the mags and concealbilty XD40 service 4”- Shoot it and like the feel, option to switch calibers with barrels is cool. XD45 compact 4” – have not shoot, like the size and the step up on claiber. Not sue on concealing it. So if you could help me with the carry issue and what you like and dislike. I am also interested in prices on the average for the models. Thank you for your opinions and helping me chose the XD for me. ----------------------------------------- Keep the 2nd Amendment alive NAA .22 Mag Revolver Kel-Tec P-3AT .380 w/ArmaLaser and Hogue grip Beretta .22 Neo Beretta PX4 .40 SW H&K .45 acp USP Tactical Maverick 88 12 gauge w/ Knoxx Sidewinder drum conversion Winchester Model 94 Trapper 30-30 Win. NRA Member CCW permit holder Chef VA and FL

12-31-2006, 06:50 AM	#4
aequitasmurphy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 414	Get them all __________________ Gun bans disarm victims, putting them at the mercy of murderers or terrorists who think nothing of breaking the gun laws XD 45 Service XD 9 SC bitone Bushy AR-15 AK-47 Mossberg Persueder

12-31-2006, 08:58 AM	#7
gothicdragon21 XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Van Nuys Posts: 70	+1 On the .45 service. Great gun and just shoots like a dream __________________ XD .40 Service XD .45 ACP Service

01-01-2007, 07:52 AM	#8
ChefJustin XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5	Why does SA website show and call it a compact and everyone else say service. Is the grips not diffrent on the xd40 4" and the xd45 4". How mangeble and enjoying is the recoil of the 45. ----------------------------------------- Keep the 2nd Amendment alive NAA .22 Mag Revolver Kel-Tec P-3AT .380 w/ArmaLaser and Hogue grip Beretta .22 Neo Beretta PX4 .40 SW H&K .45 acp USP Tactical Maverick 88 12 gauge w/ Knoxx Sidewinder drum conversion Winchester Model 94 Trapper 30-30 Win. NRA Member CCW permit holder Chef VA and FL

01-01-2007, 08:20 AM	#9
Bycyclist XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NorCaliforneeya Posts: 1,824	XD45 Compact has the same slide length as the XD45 Service - 4". Only difference is the grip length. Compact's grip height is about 3/4" shorter than the Service grip height. The XD40 vs. XD45 service is a different story. The entire frame/grip, etc. on the XD45 service is larger than the XD40. My own personal experience between XD40 vs. XD45 - I like the manageability and feel of the XD45 quite a bit more - which for me, results in significantly tighter groupings and followup shots. Ended up selling my XD40 once I got my XD45. As always, if anyway you can get your hands on these and shoot them side-by-side, that would be best of course... __________________ =============================================== BYcyclist - the worst day on a ride (or at the range) is better than the best day in the office ===============================================

12-30-2006, 08:33 PM	#2
snscott XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 64	If by [XD45 compact 4”] you really meant the Service model .45, then I can say it conceals well for me with a Comptac CTAC IWB holster. I got that combo because even in a CTAC, the full size HK USP just seemed to be a *bit* too large for *comfortable* concealed carry. I also think the Service .45 has *less* muzzle flip than my full size USP, but YMMV.

12-31-2006, 06:34 AM	#3
slugger6 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 19,266	I am biased since I own one, but I strongly recommend the XD45 Service. It is a pleasure to carry and shoot. Let us know what you decide to do. Good luck with your decision.

12-31-2006, 08:18 AM	#5
any4xx XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 248	I'll likely get flamed here, but I've personally sworn off the .40. I carried one at work for the past 15 years and never saw the performance advantage that was touted. After seing folks shot with it I went from believing that it was the best of the 9mm and the best of the .45 all rolled up into one, to seeing that the .40 guns only gave away some capacity to the 9mm guns and lost some of the punch of the .45's. Also, in my polymer-framed guns, I find the 40 to be very hard to shoot. With my Sig 226's I hardly notice the difference between the .40 and the 9mm, but in my Glocks, the difference is substantial. The .40's reciol is just sharp enough in a lightweight frame to make it uncomfortable to shoot. Besides, if the world heads South, I figure that 9mm or .45 will be easier to find than .40. I still own two .40's, but not for long. I've gone to only .45 and 9mm, and hope to one day get down to just one of those. So my vote? The Xd-45. I bought one a few months ago and it sits well in my IWB holster. When I have it side-by-side with my XD-9, the only size difference that is noticable is that the grip is about 3/8" longer. Feel free to ignore this post, as I in no way want to start caliber-war #6,548.

01-01-2007, 08:40 AM	#10
cspearling XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 126	Xd 45 In my opinion I love my XD45 service. I'm 5'11 180 lbs, and can put it iwb with just a t-shirt and it dissapears. It shoots like a dream, and is just a beautiful piece. The only deciding factor for me would be cost of ammunition. It'll cost a little more to shoot the 45, but when it's my A$$ on the line, a nice .45 hollow makes me feel it's worth the cost.

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