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tmushy · 05-17-2008, 12:44 AM

Hello everyone

I am a new user looking at buying a subcompact .40 S&W. The problem is I would rather have a .45. Does anyone know if SA is planning on releasing one?

Thank you for your time I greatly appreciate it

**Rustynuts** · 05-17-2008, 05:16 AM

Haven't heard of any. If you need a good compact 45, try a Kahr PM-45. Or a 3" 1911.

propellerhead · 05-17-2008, 06:16 AM

We've all been waiting and hoping but I don't think it's gonna happen anytime soon. Also check out the Taurus PT-145. It's about the same size as an XD subcompact (maybe even thinner) and it packs 10+1 of .45ACP.

rgeliske · 05-17-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propellerhead

We've all been waiting and hoping but I don't think it's gonna happen anytime soon. Also check out the Taurus PT-145. It's about the same size as an XD subcompact (maybe even thinner) and it packs 10+1 of .45ACP.

Speak for yourself...I for one have no desire for a 45sc and find the XD45 Compact exceeds my needs as a carry weapon.

The extra inch in barrel length has no effect on concealment and provide nearly 100fps in velocity. I would venture to say that there are more people who want a Compact version of the 9mm/40S&W than there are people wanting a Sub Compact 45ACP.

**Ed Ely** · 05-17-2008, 08:13 AM

To set your minds at ease,
there will not be an XD45SC
produced in the decade.

Ed

mt228 · 05-17-2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgeliske

Speak for yourself...I for one have no desire for a 45sc and find the XD45 Compact exceeds my needs as a carry weapon.

The extra inch in barrel length has no effect on concealment and provide nearly 100fps in velocity.

+1... I love my XD45 Compact for carry duty and it actually replaced another maker's (which shall go nameless) sub-compact 9mm as my daily carry choice.

propellerhead · 05-17-2008, 08:57 AM

I cannot comfortably conceal a 4" barrel. It digs into my hip when I sit down. Bucket seats in a car are unforgiving. I haven't tried wearing my pants above my bellybutton though. However, at this time I have no need for the Compact model.

Tx1911 · 05-17-2008, 10:20 AM

I use to carry the XD 40sc and bought the compact XD 45. The added 1 inch |----------| did not make a difference. And the short grip with the 10 round magazine in it is between the XD40 sub compacts' 9 rd mag and the 12 rd mag.

cove702 · 05-17-2008, 01:56 PM

Check out the Taurus 745. I've never owned one but looks like it may fit the bill for a 45SC. They also have a larger capacity model 145.

tmushy · 05-19-2008, 12:07 AM

Thank you everyone for your replies. I had my eyes set on a subcompact .45. I love the XD design and visual appearence. I wouldnt mind a subcompact 1911 but they are really expensive.

I guess Ill go with the .40 sub compact

Thanks everyone for your time

05-17-2008, 12:44 AM	#1
tmushy XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12	Are there any plans for a subcompact .45? Hello everyone I am a new user looking at buying a subcompact .40 S&W. The problem is I would rather have a .45. Does anyone know if SA is planning on releasing one? Thank you for your time I greatly appreciate it Last edited by tmushy : 05-17-2008 at 12:51 AM.

05-17-2008, 06:16 AM	#3
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,476	We've all been waiting and hoping but I don't think it's gonna happen anytime soon. Also check out the Taurus PT-145. It's about the same size as an XD subcompact (maybe even thinner) and it packs 10+1 of .45ACP. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for practice & IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three purposes, three calibers, three models. One gun.

05-17-2008, 08:57 AM	#7
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,476	I cannot comfortably conceal a 4" barrel. It digs into my hip when I sit down. Bucket seats in a car are unforgiving. I haven't tried wearing my pants above my bellybutton though. However, at this time I have no need for the Compact model. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for practice & IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three purposes, three calibers, three models. One gun.

05-17-2008, 10:20 AM	#8
Tx1911 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 179	re: I use to carry the XD 40sc and bought the compact XD 45. The added 1 inch \|----------\| did not make a difference. And the short grip with the 10 round magazine in it is between the XD40 sub compacts' 9 rd mag and the 12 rd mag. __________________ Springfield Armory 1911-A1 TRP SS .45acp Springfield Armory XD 45 Compact Glock 17

05-17-2008, 01:56 PM	#9
cove702 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 139	Check out the Taurus 745. I've never owned one but looks like it may fit the bill for a 45SC. They also have a larger capacity model 145. __________________ U.S.M.C. 78-82 ---------- The following quote has been attributed to Sigmund Freud. However, I don't find this in any of his books. Can you? "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity"

05-17-2008, 05:16 AM	#2
Rustynuts XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,225	Haven't heard of any. If you need a good compact 45, try a Kahr PM-45. Or a 3" 1911.

05-17-2008, 08:13 AM	#5
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,618 Blog Entries: 1	To set your minds at ease, there will not be an XD45SC produced in the decade. Ed

05-19-2008, 12:07 AM	#10
tmushy XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12	Thank you everyone for your replies. I had my eyes set on a subcompact .45. I love the XD design and visual appearence. I wouldnt mind a subcompact 1911 but they are really expensive. I guess Ill go with the .40 sub compact Thanks everyone for your time

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