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jcabin · 05-06-2008, 07:35 PM

I'm going to be buying the XD9 Service in a week or two(ahhhh) and i just purchased a blackhawk serpa so ive been carrying it around lately. Its not a big deal, in PA open carry is 100% legal without a permit, so if my gun shows im not bothered anyway. I dont feel the need to be 100% concealed even with an LTCF(CCW). People worry too much about CONCEALING. Think about this for a second, if your gun shows out in public, not a big deal. the bad guy is gunna say oh ****, not attacking this guy and move on. You should be comfortable with carrying a gun anyway, and if someone see's it, so be it, its who you are. However, when you most commonly would need your gun for self defense is at night, so it doesnt make much difference if your gun is printing or not. Take this into consideration.

Im getting the service because its my first gun, and all around gun, self defense carry and range time. Its a perfect medium.

thisismyusername · 05-06-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jcabin

People worry too much about CONCEALING. Think about this for a second, if your gun shows out in public, not a big deal. the bad guy is gunna say oh ****, not attacking this guy and move on.

I have to disagree... surprise is a weapon of defense you want on your side. If the bad guy knows you're carrying, then he has one up on you. If he has no idea if you're carrying or not, then you have one up on him. As well, if a criminal is shopping for a gun, then you've made yourself a target. As I like to say, "security through obscurity" - let the bad and good guys know as little as possible.

Sorry, I know that part is off topic... now for the on topic part...

See which one you can handle and shoot more accurately. As others have mentioned, if you get the Crossbreed Supertuck, it will fit the SC and Service. If you shoot the Service better than the SC and are concerned about the longer grip, you can always do a grip chop to bring it down to the size of the SC.

Cypher · 05-06-2008, 08:49 PM

I have the XD9SC and I really like it. I carry with the 10 rd. mag and use the 16 rd. as the spare. It conceals really well for me in my homemade kydex holster. The only thing I dislike is the "wiggle" in the 16 rd. mag due to the slight gap between the grip and the grip extension on the mag. I can feel it move a little as the slide cycles and chambers the new round.

Fumes · 05-06-2008, 09:20 PM

Maybe go with the obvious choice,,,, get both.

ChrisXD1 · 05-06-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by thisismyusername

I have to disagree... surprise is a weapon of defense you want on your side. If the bad guy knows you're carrying, then he has one up on you. If he has no idea if you're carrying or not, then you have one up on him.

I agree. CCW all the way.

capnkirktm · 05-06-2008, 10:12 PM

Is there much difference in muzzle flip and all around recoil between the 9mm service and subcompact? That seems to be another point to take into consideration.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisismyusername

I have to disagree... surprise is a weapon of defense you want on your side. If the bad guy knows you're carrying, then he has one up on you. If he has no idea if you're carrying or not, then you have one up on him.

I've said it before but I definitely think if your going to carry concealed you better conceal well. If your going to print whats the point to carrying concealed if everyone can tell? You might as well open carry IMHO.

Nakanokalronin · 05-06-2008, 11:03 PM

Besides concealability, I can shoot my SC 9mm as well as my Tactical 9mm at 25 yards.

**mhillsing23** · 05-07-2008, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Perchjerk

i was imaptient in buying my first handgun and went with the service! dont get me wrong, i love the service and have no intentions of getting rid of it! However now i have an excuse to get both!

I went the same route and now have both. Don't sell your Service and get the SC. Get both, you will be happy you did!

speeddemon40 · 05-07-2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Perchjerk

I was imaptient in buying my first handgun and went with the service! dont get me wrong, i love the service and have no intentions of getting rid of it! However now i have an excuse to get both!

I'm with you. I kind of wish i had gotten the 40 SC instead of the service, but will either be getting an SC or 45C IN ADDITION TO (NOT IN PLACE OF)

the service

**jnclement** · 05-07-2008, 06:10 AM

I have both, and both conceal well in my Supertuck. But like others have said, the SC is clearly more comfortable, and easier to conceal and carry.

05-06-2008, 09:20 PM	#24
Fumes XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 19	Maybe go with the obvious choice,,,, get both. __________________ St0opid No0b

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jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,296	I have both, and both conceal well in my Supertuck. But like others have said, the SC is clearly more comfortable, and easier to conceal and carry. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

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05-06-2008, 07:35 PM	#21
jcabin XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 535	I'm going to be buying the XD9 Service in a week or two(ahhhh) and i just purchased a blackhawk serpa so ive been carrying it around lately. Its not a big deal, in PA open carry is 100% legal without a permit, so if my gun shows im not bothered anyway. I dont feel the need to be 100% concealed even with an LTCF(CCW). People worry too much about CONCEALING. Think about this for a second, if your gun shows out in public, not a big deal. the bad guy is gunna say oh ****, not attacking this guy and move on. You should be comfortable with carrying a gun anyway, and if someone see's it, so be it, its who you are. However, when you most commonly would need your gun for self defense is at night, so it doesnt make much difference if your gun is printing or not. Take this into consideration. Im getting the service because its my first gun, and all around gun, self defense carry and range time. Its a perfect medium.

05-06-2008, 08:49 PM	#23
Cypher XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 14	I have the XD9SC and I really like it. I carry with the 10 rd. mag and use the 16 rd. as the spare. It conceals really well for me in my homemade kydex holster. The only thing I dislike is the "wiggle" in the 16 rd. mag due to the slight gap between the grip and the grip extension on the mag. I can feel it move a little as the slide cycles and chambers the new round.

05-06-2008, 11:03 PM	#27
Nakanokalronin XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 57	Besides concealability, I can shoot my SC 9mm as well as my Tactical 9mm at 25 yards.