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greengables · 05-28-2005, 11:50 AM

I'm deciding between the 4"service model and the 5"tactical in the XD9. I don't plan to use the XD for CCW. I am planning mostly range and IDPA. This will probably be my only handgun for a while and will be my first. Any recommendations from those who have used both would be appreciated.

**beardman2** · 05-28-2005, 12:41 PM

well I've rented both the service 9mm and 40S&W. I decided to get the 40S&W tactical. So my vote would be tactical. However I don't know anything about IDPA classing so someone who knows will have to chime in on that stuff.

Dragoon44 · 05-28-2005, 01:25 PM

I have the XD-9 service and like it alot. I would get one in the tactical mosel whenever they make it available i with the stainless slide.

**Old School** · 05-28-2005, 01:37 PM

I have both and shoot both in IDPA. I think both are good option, being that most IDPA courses are 20 yards and closer. In the end, whatever you decide, the decision will be the right one.

One recommendation, get the trigger done, as it will make a world of difference!

Old School

NMshooter · 05-28-2005, 01:40 PM

I prefer the Tactical model for IDPA / USPSA competition. I find the slightly longer sight radius and muzzle weight more to my liking.

manygunner · 05-28-2005, 01:59 PM

I own a XD-9 Service and a XD-9 tactical. The service is more versatile as you can use it for both carry and competition as it is easier to conceal. I use my tactical primarily for competition only. I have used my service for both. I am a bit faster with my service, but that could be due to my having it longer and developing greater skill due practice. Either way you can't lose on these guns.

1911WB · 05-28-2005, 03:08 PM

Recently went thru the decision process for myself and two friends- we all ended up with the XD-9 Service (mine's bitone, the other two are regular). The Tactical is nice, but is muzzle heavy, where the Service just feels more well-balanced. BTW the first two have about 900 rounds combined (Fed., Win, Magtech) with no malfunctions; and I suspect the same will be true for the third which my friend and I plan on breaking in Monday. If I get another XD (which I probably will), I'll probably get the Tactical for variety; but should it be another 9, or .40, or wait, how about .45?

dolanp · 05-28-2005, 03:13 PM

For a competition gun I guess I'd say the Tactical.

**Old School** · 05-28-2005, 03:18 PM

I agree that the Tactical is a bit muzzle heavy. I am still getting used to it and shoot it a couple of times per week. By the end of the season, I should be 100% with it.

c22m22c · 05-28-2005, 07:35 PM

i've been a big fan of longer guns for competition for a while. for me, i control recoil better with longer slides. ie fullsize vs. compact USP, glock 17 vs. 19, etc.

but i DO agree, wholeheartedly, that regardless of your decision...and XD is an EXCELLENT selection.

:P

05-28-2005, 11:50 AM	#1
greengables XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1	XD9 service or tactical? I'm deciding between the 4"service model and the 5"tactical in the XD9. I don't plan to use the XD for CCW. I am planning mostly range and IDPA. This will probably be my only handgun for a while and will be my first. Any recommendations from those who have used both would be appreciated.

05-28-2005, 12:41 PM	#2
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	well I've rented both the service 9mm and 40S&W. I decided to get the 40S&W tactical. So my vote would be tactical. However I don't know anything about IDPA classing so someone who knows will have to chime in on that stuff. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

05-28-2005, 01:37 PM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,630	I have both and shoot both in IDPA. I think both are good option, being that most IDPA courses are 20 yards and closer. In the end, whatever you decide, the decision will be the right one. One recommendation, get the trigger done, as it will make a world of difference! Old School __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

05-28-2005, 01:40 PM	#5
NMshooter XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hobbs, NM Posts: 46	I prefer the Tactical model for IDPA / USPSA competition. I find the slightly longer sight radius and muzzle weight more to my liking. __________________ Not all who wander are lost.

05-28-2005, 01:59 PM	#6
manygunner XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pacific North West Posts: 2,036	I own a XD-9 Service and a XD-9 tactical. The service is more versatile as you can use it for both carry and competition as it is easier to conceal. I use my tactical primarily for competition only. I have used my service for both. I am a bit faster with my service, but that could be due to my having it longer and developing greater skill due practice. Either way you can't lose on these guns. __________________ CZ-Kadet CZ-52 CZ-83 CZ-75B CZ-85 Combat CZ-452 HK USP Compact Walther P99 XD-9 Service XD-9 Tactical Glock 17 Taurus PT-92 AR Taurus .44 Mag Mossberg 500A Remington 870 AR-15 16\" fluted AMD-65 Dragunov SVD STG-58

05-28-2005, 01:25 PM	#3
Dragoon44 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida U.S.A Posts: 98	I have the XD-9 service and like it alot. I would get one in the tactical mosel whenever they make it available i with the stainless slide.

05-28-2005, 03:08 PM	#7
1911WB XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central CO Posts: 39	Service vs. Tactical Recently went thru the decision process for myself and two friends- we all ended up with the XD-9 Service (mine's bitone, the other two are regular). The Tactical is nice, but is muzzle heavy, where the Service just feels more well-balanced. BTW the first two have about 900 rounds combined (Fed., Win, Magtech) with no malfunctions; and I suspect the same will be true for the third which my friend and I plan on breaking in Monday. If I get another XD (which I probably will), I'll probably get the Tactical for variety; but should it be another 9, or .40, or wait, how about .45? __________________ NRA Endowment Life member

05-28-2005, 03:13 PM	#8
dolanp XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: N TX Posts: 784	For a competition gun I guess I'd say the Tactical.

05-28-2005, 03:18 PM	#9
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,630	I agree that the Tactical is a bit muzzle heavy. I am still getting used to it and shoot it a couple of times per week. By the end of the season, I should be 100% with it. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

05-28-2005, 07:35 PM	#10
c22m22c XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: east coast Posts: 582	i've been a big fan of longer guns for competition for a while. for me, i control recoil better with longer slides. ie fullsize vs. compact USP, glock 17 vs. 19, etc. but i DO agree, wholeheartedly, that regardless of your decision...and XD is an EXCELLENT selection. :P __________________ HK USP 9mm Fullsize HK USP 9mm Compact Springfield XD9 4\" and assorted other goodies.

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