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sspshooter · 12-23-2007, 09:09 AM

Looking to buy a couple of sub-compacts in January. One each for my wife and I for our carry guns.

My wife currently shoots her HK P2000 in .40 S&W and controls it with no difficulty. She also shoots my 4" XD without a problem. Having never shot an XD sub-compact, I would like to know if it has significantly more recoil than the 4" guns.

Should we consider stepping down to the 9mm for her carry gun?

kayl · 12-23-2007, 09:31 AM

I don't think the difference is that big, but my 40SC was my first gun, so I guess I was already used to the little difference there might be.

PS: Welcome to XDTalk!

**mhillsing23** · 12-23-2007, 11:22 AM

If she can handle the 4" .40 she should be fine with the 3" .40. Any noticeable difference won't be enough that she couldn't handle, and I am sure she would get used to it quick.

cid_ayrbourne · 12-23-2007, 11:30 AM

My brother has the SC. I have the Service. When we go to the range, we regularly shoot both pistols. While I notice a difference in the SC, it's only minimal, and most of that (for me) comes from the fact he only uses the 9 round mags with a Pierce grip. The Pierce helps, but the gun still seems very short in my hand, and I have rather large hands.

But even with that, my groupings - with an occational stray round - tend to be on par with both weapons.

Jesse James · 12-23-2007, 11:42 AM

I have a XD40 SC and my wife shoots it better than the XD9 service and tactical. So I dont see any problems for your wife. My wife has really small hands and she loves the SC..

sspshooter · 12-23-2007, 01:57 PM

Thanks for the input guys. Guess that settles it. The .40 it is..................

I don't have a 9mm now and wasn't looking forward to adding a different cartridge to the arsenal.

12-23-2007, 02:13 PM

I have a 40 4" and it kicks less than the XD9sc I love them both. I will have my wife fire my 9 first just becuase it is less scarry looking to

her

Super Trucker · 12-23-2007, 04:41 PM

I don't notice a difference between my service and sub-compact .40's recoil wise. I am a little more accurate with the service though. My wife shoots both with no problems.

Louisville Nate · 12-25-2007, 05:31 PM

I have a 40 sc and 40 service in stainless. Love em both, I am a tad bit more accuret with the 4inch, but visible lenght is why, both are very accurate. recoild differance is not really noticble

**dave_in_delaware** · 01-04-2008, 10:06 AM

My fiancee shoots her XD-9 subbie without much effort or difficulty, and is an awesome shot w/ it!

I have both an XD-9 subbie and service. Recoil isn't much different, but the subbie has more "flip" to it since it's smaller. But it's totally controlable.

Just have your wife shoot a 50BMG, and then muzzle flip and recoil in any handgun won't be a big deal to her anymore. (Yes, my fiancee can vouch for this).

As for caliber, if she's used to the 40, why not stick with it?

12-23-2007, 09:09 AM	#1
sspshooter XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 67	Anybody have a Service Model and a subcompact? Looking to buy a couple of sub-compacts in January. One each for my wife and I for our carry guns. My wife currently shoots her HK P2000 in .40 S&W and controls it with no difficulty. She also shoots my 4" XD without a problem. Having never shot an XD sub-compact, I would like to know if it has significantly more recoil than the 4" guns. Should we consider stepping down to the 9mm for her carry gun?

12-23-2007, 09:31 AM	#2
kayl XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WI Posts: 1,192	I don't think the difference is that big, but my 40SC was my first gun, so I guess I was already used to the little difference there might be. PS: Welcome to XDTalk! __________________ Have you talked to your XD today?

12-23-2007, 11:22 AM	#3
mhillsing23 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,579	If she can handle the 4" .40 she should be fine with the 3" .40. Any noticeable difference won't be enough that she couldn't handle, and I am sure she would get used to it quick. __________________ Veritas vos liberabit...

12-23-2007, 11:30 AM	#4
cid_ayrbourne XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Space Coast, FL Posts: 489	My brother has the SC. I have the Service. When we go to the range, we regularly shoot both pistols. While I notice a difference in the SC, it's only minimal, and most of that (for me) comes from the fact he only uses the 9 round mags with a Pierce grip. The Pierce helps, but the gun still seems very short in my hand, and I have rather large hands. But even with that, my groupings - with an occational stray round - tend to be on par with both weapons. __________________ This message has been brought to you by Absolute Total Insanity (ATI). And remember, if it's not Absoulte Total Insanity, it's probably just a nervous breakdown. -ATI

12-23-2007, 11:42 AM	#5
Jesse James XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KY Posts: 281	Xd40sc I have a XD40 SC and my wife shoots it better than the XD9 service and tactical. So I dont see any problems for your wife. My wife has really small hands and she loves the SC..

12-23-2007, 01:57 PM	#6
sspshooter XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 67	Thanks for the input guys. Guess that settles it. The .40 it is.................. I don't have a 9mm now and wasn't looking forward to adding a different cartridge to the arsenal.

12-23-2007, 02:13 PM	#7
dimag333 Posts: n/a	I have a 40 4" and it kicks less than the XD9sc I love them both. I will have my wife fire my 9 first just becuase it is less scarry looking to her

12-23-2007, 04:41 PM	#8
Super Trucker XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 391	I don't notice a difference between my service and sub-compact .40's recoil wise. I am a little more accurate with the service though. My wife shoots both with no problems.

12-25-2007, 05:31 PM	#9
Louisville Nate XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 85	I have a 40 sc and 40 service in stainless. Love em both, I am a tad bit more accuret with the 4inch, but visible lenght is why, both are very accurate. recoild differance is not really noticble __________________ By a Carbon Monoxide Detector, Its may save your life!

01-04-2008, 10:06 AM	#10
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 5,519	My fiancee shoots her XD-9 subbie without much effort or difficulty, and is an awesome shot w/ it! I have both an XD-9 subbie and service. Recoil isn't much different, but the subbie has more "flip" to it since it's smaller. But it's totally controlable. Just have your wife shoot a 50BMG, and then muzzle flip and recoil in any handgun won't be a big deal to her anymore. (Yes, my fiancee can vouch for this). As for caliber, if she's used to the 40, why not stick with it? __________________ Dave [XD-9 service]+(Blackhawk CQC SERPA Level II autolocking holster)+(Spyderco Native) = daily carry (XD-9 subbie)+(unknown location) = home backup "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

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