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CommieHunter · 06-06-2008, 11:54 PM

OK, so I went to the gun show with these factors in mind:

Price: XD(M) is slightly more expensive.

Round: .40 v .45

Grip: Which feels better?

So I went, and I saw an XD45C. Picked it up, it felt good. After a minute or two, I found the XD(M). It was very impressive. The grip felt great. After comparing the two, the grip on the XD(M) was much better for me. I couldn't quite comfortably get all the way around the XD45C.

So, even though they don't make leather holsters for them yet, and even though it isn't the classic .45 like everyone loves, this gun was the perfect fit.

It was $559.00, in my hands and out the door. I couldn't pass up that price.

FleeToTheCleve · 06-07-2008, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samf

I have shot both .40 and .45 out of a service model XD, and ejoyed MUCH better accuracy with the snappier .40

+1

Also if I had the funds I would love to buy a .40 S&W H&K UMP.

Loppy · 06-07-2008, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommieHunter

OK, so I went to the gun show with these factors in mind:

Price: XD(M) is slightly more expensive.

Round: .40 v .45

Grip: Which feels better?

So I went, and I saw an XD45C. Picked it up, it felt good. After a minute or two, I found the XD(M). It was very impressive. The grip felt great. After comparing the two, the grip on the XD(M) was much better for me. I couldn't quite comfortably get all the way around the XD45C.

So, even though they don't make leather holsters for them yet, and even though it isn't the classic .45 like everyone loves, this gun was the perfect fit.

It was $559.00, in my hands and out the door. I couldn't pass up that price.

I hate you.

M's are note even available in Mrs. Feinstein's Occupied Kalifornia Republik.

Next month: SB (some number) - Ammunition other than 12Ga and .22 is forever banned and even so, one shell per month shall be granted only if buyer hands over first born child to the CA department of liberal agendas and agrees to pay double state taxes.

.45 ACP. Only because when my grandfather was shot down in his Wildcat after lighting up a Japanese air fiield somewhere near the Soloman Islands he said his best "7 friends" were the rounds in his Colt.

NOTHING against 40's. But I've ranged my 5" tacky 45 200 rds so far. Lets just say... "I'm good".

**1lowlife** · 06-07-2008, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommieHunter

OK, so I went to the gun show with these factors in mind:

Price: XD(M) is slightly more expensive.

Round: .40 v .45

Grip: Which feels better?

So I went, and I saw an XD45C. Picked it up, it felt good. After a minute or two, I found the XD(M). It was very impressive. The grip felt great. After comparing the two, the grip on the XD(M) was much better for me. I couldn't quite comfortably get all the way around the XD45C.

So, even though they don't make leather holsters for them yet, and even though it isn't the classic .45 like everyone loves, this gun was the perfect fit.

It was $559.00, in my hands and out the door. I couldn't pass up that price.

You got what you wanted.
That's all that matters..
We expect a full range report..............

kazik · 06-07-2008, 02:39 PM

Why hasn't anyone mentioned the grip difference between the .40 and the .45? Unless you are going with an XDM which has interchangeable grips, you should seriously consider the grip difference between the two pistols - for me it was enough not to choose the .45... simply too thick. My hands are not that big and I wouldn't be able to shoot it comfortably and accurately.

Just my $.2

**AZXD** · 06-07-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommieHunter

OK, so I went to the gun show
SNIP
It was $559.00, in my hands and out the door. I couldn't pass up that price.

Congratulations!!!
You'll have to give us an update after you've ran it through it's paces.

Black Bullitt · 06-07-2008, 04:48 PM

Congrats on the purchase. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I'm a little jealous your XDM holds more .40s than service 40 does.

MarKing · 06-08-2008, 09:16 PM

I own a Sig Sauer P226R in .357 Sig & .40 SW, and a XD-45 ACP Service.

I enjoy shooting all three calibers, but prefer to use the XD-45 Service as my carry piece for several reasons:

1. I enjoy shooting it.
2. Becuase I enjoy shooting it, I shoot it well
3. Because I enjoy shooting it and shoot it well, I hit my intended target
4. Because I enjoy shooting it and shoot it well and hit my intended target I am able to get good size groups
5. A 9mm, .357 Sig, & .40 S&W may expand, but a .45 ACP never shrinks.

rickett · 06-08-2008, 09:47 PM

+1 for .45 for the reasons stated above. Congrats on your .40 though! You should let me shoot it sometime!

BFT! · 06-09-2008, 08:55 PM

The .45ACP:

It's won 2 world wars.

9mm:

Lost two world wars.

S&W 40:

Ain't done jack.

The 45ACP is the pistol and sub gun round that has defended democracy, and kept communism at bay. It also has the ability to make old Texas law men look really cool,(don't look at me like tht! I mean that in a very respectful , and thankful way). But man its heavey to pack around in 100 degree heat.

06-07-2008, 02:39 PM	#55
kazik XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 26	Why hasn't anyone mentioned the grip difference between the .40 and the .45? Unless you are going with an XDM which has interchangeable grips, you should seriously consider the grip difference between the two pistols - for me it was enough not to choose the .45... simply too thick. My hands are not that big and I wouldn't be able to shoot it comfortably and accurately. Just my $.2 __________________ Springfield XD 9mm - Tactical Springfield TRP 1911 .45ACP Sig Mosquito .22

06-08-2008, 09:47 PM	#59
rickett XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,157	+1 for .45 for the reasons stated above. Congrats on your .40 though! You should let me shoot it sometime! __________________ XD-45 service with Trijicon night sights GP-100 6" stainless .357Mag. Heritage Rough Rider 4 3/4" 22LR/22Mag. Savage 99 EG .300 Savage "At long last I have discovered that most shooters are not interested in firearms as tools, but rather as toys. Such people do not acquire their weapons because of what they will do, but rather to gratify the "Christmas morning joy" that we largely left behind in our childhood." -Jeff Cooper

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06-06-2008, 11:54 PM	#51
CommieHunter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 206	OK, so I went to the gun show with these factors in mind: Price: XD(M) is slightly more expensive. Round: .40 v .45 Grip: Which feels better? So I went, and I saw an XD45C. Picked it up, it felt good. After a minute or two, I found the XD(M). It was very impressive. The grip felt great. After comparing the two, the grip on the XD(M) was much better for me. I couldn't quite comfortably get all the way around the XD45C. So, even though they don't make leather holsters for them yet, and even though it isn't the classic .45 like everyone loves, this gun was the perfect fit. It was $559.00, in my hands and out the door. I couldn't pass up that price.

06-07-2008, 04:48 PM	#57
Black Bullitt XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 367	Congrats on the purchase. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I'm a little jealous your XDM holds more .40s than service 40 does.

06-08-2008, 09:16 PM	#58
MarKing XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 131	I own a Sig Sauer P226R in .357 Sig & .40 SW, and a XD-45 ACP Service. I enjoy shooting all three calibers, but prefer to use the XD-45 Service as my carry piece for several reasons: 1. I enjoy shooting it. 2. Becuase I enjoy shooting it, I shoot it well 3. Because I enjoy shooting it and shoot it well, I hit my intended target 4. Because I enjoy shooting it and shoot it well and hit my intended target I am able to get good size groups 5. A 9mm, .357 Sig, & .40 S&W may expand, but a .45 ACP never shrinks.

06-09-2008, 08:55 PM	#60
BFT! XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 49	The .45ACP: It's won 2 world wars. 9mm: Lost two world wars. S&W 40: Ain't done jack. The 45ACP is the pistol and sub gun round that has defended democracy, and kept communism at bay. It also has the ability to make old Texas law men look really cool,(don't look at me like tht! I mean that in a very respectful , and thankful way). But man its heavey to pack around in 100 degree heat.