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ForTehNguyen · 05-20-2008, 02:16 PM

Since its your first gun I would recommend 9mm, for the ammo price and its a good caliber to start learning on. If your wallet feels more adventurous then you can go for .40/.45

JohnnyI · 05-20-2008, 02:31 PM

I would recommend getting the .40 and adding the 9mm conversion barrel so you basically have both. That is if an extra $150 or so for conversion barrel is ok? If not. I would just stick with the 9mm.

Water-Man · 05-20-2008, 02:33 PM

XD 9mm Compact

ryann · 05-20-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by zerotalent

Just thought I'd give everyone the update as to which model I ended up getting. I got the .45 compact and I'm loving it! Thanks for all the input.

thats awesome, i'm kinda in the same boat... but deff getting the .45, just cant decide between the service or compact. if you dont mind, how much did you get the compact for?

JohnnyI · 05-20-2008, 02:42 PM

compact and service should be the same price. The cheapest here locally is $449 that I have seen.

ryann · 05-20-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyI

compact and service should be the same price. The cheapest here locally is $449 that I have seen.

i havent gone to many places to price check them, but the compacts are running about $10 more than services here, they must be in demand i guess.

45 compact $489

45 service $479

JohnnyI · 05-20-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ryann

i havent gone to many places to price check them, but the compacts are running about $10 more than services here, they must be in demand i guess.

45 compact $489

45 service $479

Uups.. Yes .45 is a bit more. Those prices I gave were for the 9mm and .40.

**pballman19** · 05-20-2008, 04:52 PM

45 is a great round, but its expensive, im gunna get to 40sc when ever im not broke, i wish i had more rank, ugh

XDSix · 05-23-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by zerotalent

I am looking to get my first handgun and I've decided to go with the SA XD. I like all of the safety features that are incorporated and I have a friend who has raved about his. I'm having trouble deciding on which model to choose though so I thought I'd ask around. I'm getting it primarily for home defense, although I'll use it at the range somewhat regularly, and want to conceal and carry as well. And in case it matters, I'm a fairly small guy with not a lot of meat on his bones.

Which would you recommend?

Ahh, yes, sir, I think I'll take one of each thank you!

Small Arms · 05-28-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zerotalent

Just thought I'd give everyone the update as to which model I ended up getting. I got the .45 compact and I'm loving it! Thanks for all the input.

Congrats!

You made an excellent choice.

Enjoy!

05-20-2008, 02:16 PM	#11
ForTehNguyen XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,943	Since its your first gun I would recommend 9mm, for the ammo price and its a good caliber to start learning on. If your wallet feels more adventurous then you can go for .40/.45 __________________ XD9 Service Black XD9 Subcompact x 2 Kimber Tactical Custom II AR15 16" Midlength AR15 16" Carbine Tacticooled Lancaster AK47 Remington 870 12ga Express

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pballman19 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 260	45 is a great round, but its expensive, im gunna get to 40sc when ever im not broke, i wish i had more rank, ugh __________________ Winchester 670A 30-06 Springfield Maverick88(Mossberg) 12 gauge

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05-20-2008, 02:31 PM	#12
JohnnyI XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 38	I would recommend getting the .40 and adding the 9mm conversion barrel so you basically have both. That is if an extra $150 or so for conversion barrel is ok? If not. I would just stick with the 9mm.

05-20-2008, 02:42 PM	#15
JohnnyI XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 38	compact and service should be the same price. The cheapest here locally is $449 that I have seen.