trying to decide on 1st one

[manic mechanic]

Hi all, Haven't decided on which one to get. Stuck between the 4'' gap and the 4'' 9mm. Rented a 4'' 40 today and shot about 100 rnds through it, then about 50 rnds through a hk 40 compact usp. Was leaning towards the gap but none around to rent. Was curious if anyone has had a chance to shoot the full assortment and could give me any feed back as far as recoil comparison between the 40 and gap. Had no problems with either gun today. Was running win. 185 flats. Liked both as far as accuracy and feel. Had a couple of fliers with both, but I'm still learning.

[LOST]

I have the 40. cant give info on the gap but the 40 is enough to put a badguy down in my book.also you can get ammo at the walmart for the 40 good luck

[omegaic]

I recall reading somewhere on here several posts stating that the gap recoil is very comparable to the 40 recoil. Not to say that the 40 isn't snappy, but it is absolutely controllable.

[Stickles01]

If this is going to be your first time, I'd go with a girl.

Seriously though, I've been very interested in the 45GAP since I've read about the round in G&A. I'm just waiting for SA to come out with the XD45GAP sub.

[XD BACKUP GUN]

Originally Posted by Stickles01

If this is going to be your first time, I'd go with a girl.

Seriously though, I've been very interested in the 45GAP since I've read about the round in G&A. I'm just waiting for SA to come out with the XD45GAP sub.

XD GAP sub that would be worht purchasing...I am not a fan of the .45GAP but in a sub XD..........ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm...........interesting .
9mm ammo is cheaper so you can shoot more!
Either way you cannot go wrong.

[BigBob68]

45GAP or 9MM, 9mm all the way! I do not like the GAP BTW and big difference in cost of ammo and variety.

[Rappy77]

Look at the price in ammo. It is not even close. I would get the 9mm for sure. I am not impressed with GLOCK Automatic Pistol round (GAP).

[manic mechanic]

I do have small hands, and that is why I'm mainly looking at the xd line. I have shot a slew of my buddy's guns. Went through a small portion of his collection. Started with the 45's in the para carry 12, and the carry single stack, then the colt 8pack commander. The 40's were the s&w 99, sig 226 i think, then it was to the 9mms. The beretta 92f, sig 229?, and then the awesome hk p7m8, what a trigger!! I'm looking at initial price, want to go new to insure no warranty issues to deal with, and also cost of ammo. I heard or read somewhere that the usmc bought 10,000 or was it 1,000 of the 45gap, I'm not sure if they went glock or what, excuse my french with the g word. I know its a nice quality gun, it just doesn't feel right in my hand, and some of the safety issues don't sit well with me. As far as the usmc purchase, I felt if that does happen it could put the gap on another level as far as more people buying into the idea of a small framed large bore option. So many choices. I'll keep watching the responses and see if I can dig up a xd gap to fire and try and get on with hitting some bulls and going for the ccw eventually.

[Waldo]

I think its kinda funny that Springfield jumped on the GAP so fast. Look above to see what it stands for.

You between those two you should get .40.

I personally have a 9mm because that is what my wallet affords me. I could have gotten bigger but couldnt practice as much.

Between 9mm and .45 the power is in the practice, if I had a .45 I wouldnt have near as much practice and it wouldnt do me a bit of good except to scare people away.

[spade]

I think we all go through a similar dilemma. Ultimately, I decided on an XD-40 Standard. Here were my considerations:

Hand size- I have thick hands that render me with the same effectiveness as having small hands. I thought I was going to purchase a Glock for sure until I held one and said uh-oh. The XD's grip fits far better ergonomically in my hand. I use my middle finger on the ambidextrous magazine release.

9mm or Not? - I wanted my XD to be an all-around gun, with a slight emphasis on survival out in the woods. I hike a lot and have encountered several beasts on and off-trail. It is for the potential of needing to defend myself against a large animal that I leaned towards the .40. If it were just for home-defense, a 9mm would have been my choice. If you don't take your gun out in the woods, I'd stick with the 9mm.

By the way, you realize just how long it takes to reach in your pocket and unfold your Buck Alpha knife in order to defend against a bobcat perfectly perched to pounce on a ledge about 10 feet above your head on a dense trail - WAY TOO LONG! I've carried my XD-40 ever since.