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ChrisXD1 · 05-05-2008, 08:46 PM

I could use some advice on this: I know the SC has the shorter grip, and 1" shorter barrel than the Service model, making it 'more concealable'. For those of you that have both, or have in the past, is there a big difference in comfort or concealability?

Johnnybgood · 05-05-2008, 08:57 PM

I have both and I think the comfort and concealability has a lot to do with the type of holster you choose. I use a Supertuck made by CrossBreed and have zero problems with the XD40SC or my XD45C the SC is a little lighter but the 45C is not a problem.So a quality holster and a quality gun belt make a huge difference when it comes to comfort and concealability depends a lot on how you dress and your choice of holster.The Supertuck is an IWB Holster. I hope this helps you.

afmo · 05-05-2008, 09:44 PM

i don't really have any problem concealing my xd9 service. Johnnyb is right, its all in the holster...

Reno82 · 05-05-2008, 09:51 PM

I have a 9mmSC and grip chop my service to SC.... I use one holster. CrossBreed Supertuck for both guns. Works great... Fits both.... can't go wrong with one holster and 2 guns to fit into them.

Glock Killer · 05-05-2008, 10:13 PM

I had a service and sold it for a 40SC. I can tell a difference while carrying, it feels lighter, less bulky. It's not that I didn't like carrying the service, but I like carrying the SC more. And I'm more accurate with it, which I didn't think would be the case.

XD40DucheKiller · 05-05-2008, 10:15 PM

i dont like buying SCs. i just dont think you can beat a service

Kaboom · 05-05-2008, 11:44 PM

Get the SC, like GK said it is a very accurate little snubby. I personally don't see the need for the Service models in the XD line anymore, the SCs can do it all and are more versatile.

**rufusdog** · 05-06-2008, 04:21 AM

I love my SC it's easy to cc and it's very accurate.

**mhillsing23** · 05-06-2008, 05:23 AM

I have both. I enjoy shooting the Service more, but the SC is a great shooter too. My advise is if you are going to be carrying at all get the SC. The Service is concealable, but if you are looking to conceal it (in warm weather clothing especially) the SC is much easier. I wasn't sold on the SC, I thought it would be way too small, but now that I have it I realize that it is really a good size.

**digitalexplr** · 05-06-2008, 05:38 AM

Another vote for the sc. I've carried and shot both, now own a sc. You give up nothing in accuracy witht the sc and gain a lot in concealability, especially if you are wearing summer clothing.

05-05-2008, 08:46 PM	#1
ChrisXD1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 28	SC or Service I could use some advice on this: I know the SC has the shorter grip, and 1" shorter barrel than the Service model, making it 'more concealable'. For those of you that have both, or have in the past, is there a big difference in comfort or concealability?

05-05-2008, 08:57 PM	#2
Johnnybgood XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Florida Posts: 584	I have both and I think the comfort and concealability has a lot to do with the type of holster you choose. I use a Supertuck made by CrossBreed and have zero problems with the XD40SC or my XD45C the SC is a little lighter but the 45C is not a problem.So a quality holster and a quality gun belt make a huge difference when it comes to comfort and concealability depends a lot on how you dress and your choice of holster.The Supertuck is an IWB Holster. I hope this helps you. __________________ XD .40 SC TFO's XD .45 Compact XD . 40 Service Ruger P345PR Taurus 605 357 MAG Bersa Thunder .380 Savage 12 gage pump

05-05-2008, 09:44 PM	#3
afmo XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,154	i don't really have any problem concealing my xd9 service. Johnnyb is right, its all in the holster... __________________ There are just two rules of governance in a free society: Mind your own business and keep your hands to yourself. - P.J. O'Rourke Guy Fawkes: The only person to enter parliament with honest intentions. Ruger 22/45 MKIII Springfield XD-9 Service Stevens Model 67 Series E 12g 1948 M44 Mosin-Nagant

05-05-2008, 09:51 PM	#4
Reno82 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,136	I have a 9mmSC and grip chop my service to SC.... I use one holster. CrossBreed Supertuck for both guns. Works great... Fits both.... can't go wrong with one holster and 2 guns to fit into them. __________________ *** XD-45acp Service (Match Gun I changed it to a compact for CCW... did a grip chop on it) Ruger Mark III 22/45 Kimber SS Custom Target II 10mm Walther G22 (FUN GUN) XD-45acp Tactical (Match Gun II; upgraded the bbl from PistolGear) XD-9 Sub-Compact (Home Defense and CCW) DPMS AR-15: 9mm (1/17/08...) RRA CAR A4 Upper 223/5.56---did a lower bulid 6/3/08 and bought completed upper 2/21/08 S&W 642 38 special w/ CT grips (Home Defense & CCW) in order of purchases**

05-05-2008, 11:44 PM	#7
Kaboom XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 1,984	Get the SC, like GK said it is a very accurate little snubby. I personally don't see the need for the Service models in the XD line anymore, the SCs can do it all and are more versatile. __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me NOT give up.

05-05-2008, 10:15 PM	#6
XD40DucheKiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 534	i dont like buying SCs. i just dont think you can beat a service

05-06-2008, 04:21 AM	#8
rufusdog XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 971	I love my SC it's easy to cc and it's very accurate.

05-06-2008, 05:23 AM	#9
mhillsing23 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,041	I have both. I enjoy shooting the Service more, but the SC is a great shooter too. My advise is if you are going to be carrying at all get the SC. The Service is concealable, but if you are looking to conceal it (in warm weather clothing especially) the SC is much easier. I wasn't sold on the SC, I thought it would be way too small, but now that I have it I realize that it is really a good size. __________________ Veritas vos liberabit...

05-06-2008, 05:38 AM	#10
digitalexplr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 529	Another vote for the sc. I've carried and shot both, now own a sc. You give up nothing in accuracy witht the sc and gain a lot in concealability, especially if you are wearing summer clothing. __________________ XD9sc

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