XD45 acp too large to carry... - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Charlesdht · 03-06-2008, 12:37 AM

So i already have an xd-45 and i was thinking about carrying it, but would it be too large. Should i buy an xd40 sc. What is the best concealed holster if i decided to carry it. I love my .45 and i shoot very well with it and most of all i trust its power to save me no matter what the situation. I have a 9mm and i would only reach for it if there was NOTHING else around. I don't really want to buy a 45 compact because i already have the service. I know there have been multiple questions in this post, but here's what it comes to...Should i go with a sc .40 for the size aspect, how powerful is the .40 in defense situations - stopping power etc., If i stay with the .45 service what is the best concealment holster for defensive situations?

ArmyGuy45 · 03-06-2008, 01:23 AM

do what i did.. trade/sold my 45 serv and picked up a compact

Charlesdht · 03-06-2008, 01:25 AM

found some stuff about holsters in other posts, but the .40 question still stands. If i shoot well with the larger caliber should i buy the sc .40 for the ease of draw/carry. How much will i give up in power?

ArmyGuy45 · 03-06-2008, 01:28 AM

40 is faster than a 45 but not as much of a punch..
the way i look at it..
40= rock
45= brick

still gonna hurt like a bitch... and as long as you can shoot your 40 as well as your 45.. youll be fine...

Charlesdht · 03-06-2008, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ArmyGuy45

do what i did.. trade/sold my 45 serv and picked up a compact

But i love the bi-tone and it doesn't come in 45c

ArmyGuy45 · 03-06-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlesdht

But i love the bi-tone and it doesn't come in 45c

ahh.. yes..
the bi tones are sexy..
can you switch slides from a compact and a serv?

Charlesdht · 03-06-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ArmyGuy45

ahh.. yes..
the bi tones are sexy..
can you switch slides from a compact and a serv?

Yes but the main thing is i like the regular grip for regular shooting. it fits my hand perfectly and when i drop the magazine i am unfazed. with a 45c the difference in grip length makes me pause when i reload and such. Plus, when you look at the 45full it is more pleasing to the eye, in my humble opinion. Basically i would have to buy another 45 for the sole pupose of carrying and if I'm doing that already i might as well get a really concealable gun like a sc, right. Would someone drop with one shot center mass with a .40 the same as a .45. If so i think this tangent is solved.

ArmyGuy45 · 03-06-2008, 01:46 AM

40 will do just fine

My dad swears by 40 cause its faster..
i like 45 cause its like throwing a lead door at them.. even if they are wearing body armor.. its still gonna hurt!!!

Charlesdht · 03-06-2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ArmyGuy45

40 will do just fine

My dad swears by 40 cause its faster..
i like 45 cause its like throwing a lead door at them.. even if they are wearing body armor.. its still gonna hurt!!!

Hurt... 45acp often pierces kevlar vests no prob. Thanks for the post and your dad's opinion. It helps

Breadfan · 03-06-2008, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlesdht

I have a 9mm and i would only reach for it if there was NOTHING else around.

03-06-2008, 12:37 AM	#1
Charlesdht XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 129	XD45 acp too large to carry... So i already have an xd-45 and i was thinking about carrying it, but would it be too large. Should i buy an xd40 sc. What is the best concealed holster if i decided to carry it. I love my .45 and i shoot very well with it and most of all i trust its power to save me no matter what the situation. I have a 9mm and i would only reach for it if there was NOTHING else around. I don't really want to buy a 45 compact because i already have the service. I know there have been multiple questions in this post, but here's what it comes to...Should i go with a sc .40 for the size aspect, how powerful is the .40 in defense situations - stopping power etc., If i stay with the .45 service what is the best concealment holster for defensive situations? __________________ Charles' Guns: XD45 Service Bi-tone(Finally...WOOHOO!) Romanian AK-47 Ruger .44 magum Super Blackhawk Hi-Point C-9 9mm Saiga 12 w/ pistol grip & folding stock .44 magnum Ruger rifle 7mag BAR Remington 1100 w/ slug barrel ...other assorted hunting rifles/shotguns

03-06-2008, 01:23 AM	#2
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,412	do what i did.. trade/sold my 45 serv and picked up a compact __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace If they take my guns, ill carry a sword!

03-06-2008, 01:25 AM	#3
Charlesdht XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 129	found some stuff about holsters in other posts, but the .40 question still stands. If i shoot well with the larger caliber should i buy the sc .40 for the ease of draw/carry. How much will i give up in power? __________________ Charles' Guns: XD45 Service Bi-tone(Finally...WOOHOO!) Romanian AK-47 Ruger .44 magum Super Blackhawk Hi-Point C-9 9mm Saiga 12 w/ pistol grip & folding stock .44 magnum Ruger rifle 7mag BAR Remington 1100 w/ slug barrel ...other assorted hunting rifles/shotguns

03-06-2008, 01:28 AM	#4
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,412	40 is faster than a 45 but not as much of a punch.. the way i look at it.. 40= rock 45= brick still gonna hurt like a bitch... and as long as you can shoot your 40 as well as your 45.. youll be fine... __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace If they take my guns, ill carry a sword!

03-06-2008, 01:46 AM	#8
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,412	40 will do just fine My dad swears by 40 cause its faster.. i like 45 cause its like throwing a lead door at them.. even if they are wearing body armor.. its still gonna hurt!!! __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace If they take my guns, ill carry a sword!

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