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**1lowlife** · 06-20-2008, 11:28 AM

OHHHH TOTP TOTP

The 9 is fine.
I love mine.

crpadiem · 06-20-2008, 12:32 PM

I'd go with the 9, which I did and am happy. The caliber wars are a neverending battle but I feel comfortable with a 9.

**edm24** · 06-20-2008, 12:52 PM

I've got a 40cal Glock and now 2 9mm XD's and they will both do the job. Don't fall under that peer pressure of bigger is better (I tell my wife that every night when we go to bed!)

Seriously, get the 9mm and you'll love the 9mm.

Broadside · 06-20-2008, 01:04 PM

.40 caliber is at best marginally better then 9MM; go 9MM or 45 skip the .40 IMO.

pleasantguywhopacksAXD · 06-20-2008, 01:29 PM

I chose the 9sc. I felt if I needed the bigger caliber I would pack the 45 service occasionally in summer as I do all the time in winter. With the proper 9mm SD load your not going to lack for protection. Odds are your going to pack the 10 rd in the gun and at least the 16 rd in a mag holder if not more mags. 26 to 26+ rounds is a heap of fire power.

HST's 124 to 147 gr is my advice.

crpadiem · 06-20-2008, 01:56 PM

I agree with pleasantguy. I keep my XD-9s/c in a pocket holster in my cargo shorts pocket with the 10 round mag in it and one in the chamber. I then most of the time will have my 16 round mag in the other pocket so that's 27 rounds. As an added measure I keep JHP's in the gun and the extra mag I have some heavy ball ammo for penetration. I know that sounds silly but a shooter that I respect taught me that. Hollowpoints are great for defense, but what if for some reason you needed to shoot through something, then you'd like to have the FMJ. This way you have both and plenty of it.

Sirius1963 · 06-20-2008, 02:10 PM

FWIW, I did both. Get the .40, and a conversion bbl from PistolGear, and shoot either one.
I'm going to the range this weekend, haven't tested it yet. Not sure I'd carry it for SD without a lot of testing.

But that is an option to consider.

pleasantguywhopacksAXD · 06-20-2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crpadiem

I agree with pleasantguy. I keep my XD-9s/c in a pocket holster in my cargo shorts pocket with the 10 round mag in it and one in the chamber. I then most of the time will have my 16 round mag in the other pocket so that's 27 rounds. As an added measure I keep JHP's in the gun and the extra mag I have some heavy ball ammo for penetration. I know that sounds silly but a shooter that I respect taught me that. Hollowpoints are great for defense, but what if for some reason you needed to shoot through something, then you'd like to have the FMJ. This way you have both and plenty of it.

I do the same thing in the winter with my XD 45. I carry three mags the one in the back mag holder is full of ball. In the summer I go for comfort and the extra mag gets left at home. I would consider it in the fall though with the 9sc.

MasLakas · 06-20-2008, 03:07 PM

I suggest sticking with the 9mm. The practice ammo (ball) is cheaper and the Hollow Points for 9mm are as good as any. You will enjoy shooting the 9 on extended range shoots and the 9 will be less intimidating to friends who shoot your XD. I have shot the 9mm sub compact and it was very nice. I could have shot it all day.

AKD · 06-20-2008, 06:44 PM

I have the 9 and a friend has the 40. I like them both. I went with the 9 because 1. It is a proven caliber, 2. It is cheaper to shoot and 3. I already have other 9's and did not want to buy another caliber ammo.

Like the other people said, shoot them both before you make up your mind.

AKD

06-20-2008, 11:28 AM	#11
1lowlife XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great Lone Star State Posts: 3,253	OHHHH TOTP TOTP The 9 is fine. I love mine. __________________ I used to shoot guns. I still shoot guns. But I used to, too. Thank you to Mitch Hedberg..RIP

06-20-2008, 12:52 PM	#13
edm24 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Broward County, FL Posts: 1,245	I've got a 40cal Glock and now 2 9mm XD's and they will both do the job. Don't fall under that peer pressure of bigger is better (I tell my wife that every night when we go to bed!) Seriously, get the 9mm and you'll love the 9mm. __________________ "If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space!" edm24

06-20-2008, 01:04 PM	#14
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,935	.40 caliber is at best marginally better then 9MM; go 9MM or 45 skip the .40 IMO. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

06-20-2008, 01:29 PM	#15
pleasantguywhopacksAXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blanchester, Ohio Posts: 414	I chose the 9sc. I felt if I needed the bigger caliber I would pack the 45 service occasionally in summer as I do all the time in winter. With the proper 9mm SD load your not going to lack for protection. Odds are your going to pack the 10 rd in the gun and at least the 16 rd in a mag holder if not more mags. 26 to 26+ rounds is a heap of fire power. HST's 124 to 147 gr is my advice. __________________ Member OFCC, Life Member NRA ʞɔns sʞɔolƃ WARNING: The FDA requires all those using glocks that side effects may include: A rose colored appearance of your surroundings. Voices telling them they are invincible. A uncontrolable urge to smash, poke, prod, wet,salt, bury and drop from low flying aircraft said glock, then need to brag uncontrollably.

06-20-2008, 02:10 PM	#17
Sirius1963 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pacific NorthWET (Seattle) Posts: 1,207	FWIW, I did both. Get the .40, and a conversion bbl from PistolGear, and shoot either one. I'm going to the range this weekend, haven't tested it yet. Not sure I'd carry it for SD without a lot of testing. But that is an option to consider. __________________ You don’t win anything in a gunfight, you just get to keep what you have. The loudest sound in the world is a “click” when you need a “bang.” The second loudest sound in the world is a “bang” when you were expecting a “click.”

06-20-2008, 12:32 PM	#12
crpadiem XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,204	I'd go with the 9, which I did and am happy. The caliber wars are a neverending battle but I feel comfortable with a 9.

06-20-2008, 01:56 PM	#16
crpadiem XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,204	I agree with pleasantguy. I keep my XD-9s/c in a pocket holster in my cargo shorts pocket with the 10 round mag in it and one in the chamber. I then most of the time will have my 16 round mag in the other pocket so that's 27 rounds. As an added measure I keep JHP's in the gun and the extra mag I have some heavy ball ammo for penetration. I know that sounds silly but a shooter that I respect taught me that. Hollowpoints are great for defense, but what if for some reason you needed to shoot through something, then you'd like to have the FMJ. This way you have both and plenty of it.

06-20-2008, 03:07 PM	#19
MasLakas XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cache Valley, Utah Posts: 2,835	I suggest sticking with the 9mm. The practice ammo (ball) is cheaper and the Hollow Points for 9mm are as good as any. You will enjoy shooting the 9 on extended range shoots and the 9 will be less intimidating to friends who shoot your XD. I have shot the 9mm sub compact and it was very nice. I could have shot it all day. __________________ I speak softly and carry a .45. UtahConcealedCarry.Org

06-20-2008, 06:44 PM	#20
AKD XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 84	I have the 9 and a friend has the 40. I like them both. I went with the 9 because 1. It is a proven caliber, 2. It is cheaper to shoot and 3. I already have other 9's and did not want to buy another caliber ammo. Like the other people said, shoot them both before you make up your mind. AKD __________________ "I wont be wronged, I wont be insulted, I wont be laid a hand on, I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them." The Shootist XD9SC Ruger LCP Ruger P85 44 mag Super Blackhawk 357 Blackhawk(Liberty Model 1976) 45LC Bisley 32HR Single Six 22/22mag Convertable

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