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Anarch · 06-24-2008, 03:04 PM

Howdy, folks.

Looking to purchase my first XD9.

I plan on using it as my main CCW for daily carry. I'm about 5'6'' and 145 lbs, and in pretty good shape. Seeing as I'm not exactly the Hulk, what would best suit me? The Service, or the Tactical?

I'd prefer to carry full-size, if possible, but am willing to compromise. Also, I'm going to be carrying in an IWB right-side holster, if that helps at all.

Thanks for any input y'all have, especially from folks of a similar build about concealing the XD.

**BOFH** · 06-24-2008, 03:08 PM

I have a Tactical and would not want to use it as a carry weapon...its a pretty big gun. I am 6' 185LB and would not want to carry it around all day.

Tripledigitride · 06-24-2008, 03:12 PM

Welcome and Congrats.

I carry the XD40, 4" Service Model. Perfect for me.

tjg4 · 06-24-2008, 03:21 PM

I'm getting the XD9 SC this week and it's the perfect size (my .02 cents). I have been wearing an IWB holstered Beretta 92 but it's just too heavy. Believe it or not it did conceal well.

**Houseboat** · 06-24-2008, 05:04 PM

Welcome from Tennessee..as for the difference between the 2 it is all a personal thing..how you dress etc..but when you are looking for a holster please take a look at our products.We offer a fully adjustable cant and our holsters ride very low to the belt line making it very comfortable..
All holsters are in stock so no waiting..
We have a large following of satisfied customers on this forum just do a search under Gun-Works..
Thank You Larry

Bobby Schulz · 06-25-2008, 06:55 AM

I like the tactical version myself for carry. One reason is my xd.45 tactical is the same length as the gov model 1911.
I have never thought the barrel was hard to keep hidden for a ccw but the grip/butt of the gun has been the hard part to keep from printing.
That said I use my xd tac for daily carry with a loose fit button up shirt.

Kaboom · 06-25-2008, 10:50 AM

Rent the sub-compact and giggle every time you hit the bullseye. Oh and try to watch the look on the faces of the guys with the Kimbers and other high dollar guns who can't hit jack

Wired · 06-25-2008, 11:12 AM

Welcome from UT. I have family in Naples. I carry the XD40SC, but sometimes carry the 4" .40. I would recommend the 4" model as it will be lighter and easier to draw.

06-24-2008, 03:04 PM	#1
Anarch XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 6	New XD buyer in Naples Howdy, folks. Looking to purchase my first XD9. I plan on using it as my main CCW for daily carry. I'm about 5'6'' and 145 lbs, and in pretty good shape. Seeing as I'm not exactly the Hulk, what would best suit me? The Service, or the Tactical? I'd prefer to carry full-size, if possible, but am willing to compromise. Also, I'm going to be carrying in an IWB right-side holster, if that helps at all. Thanks for any input y'all have, especially from folks of a similar build about concealing the XD. __________________ "I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it."--Thomas Jefferson

06-24-2008, 03:21 PM	#4
tjg4 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 508	I'm getting the XD9 SC this week and it's the perfect size (my .02 cents). I have been wearing an IWB holstered Beretta 92 but it's just too heavy. Believe it or not it did conceal well. __________________ Live for something, or die for nothing - Rambo Gun control is holding it with both hands! The only thing better than an XD is having TWO XD's. XD9 Sub Compact Black Beretta 92FS

06-24-2008, 05:04 PM	#5
Houseboat XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 609	Welcome from Tennessee..as for the difference between the 2 it is all a personal thing..how you dress etc..but when you are looking for a holster please take a look at our products.We offer a fully adjustable cant and our holsters ride very low to the belt line making it very comfortable.. All holsters are in stock so no waiting.. We have a large following of satisfied customers on this forum just do a search under Gun-Works.. Thank You Larry __________________ www.gun-works.com www.tennesseeholstercompany.com Gun-Works.com is wholly owned subsidiary of Tennessee Holster Company, LLC Quality Leather Holsters for your XDs

06-25-2008, 06:55 AM	#6
Bobby Schulz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 202	I like the tactical version myself for carry. One reason is my xd.45 tactical is the same length as the gov model 1911. I have never thought the barrel was hard to keep hidden for a ccw but the grip/butt of the gun has been the hard part to keep from printing. That said I use my xd tac for daily carry with a loose fit button up shirt. __________________ Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.

06-25-2008, 10:50 AM	#7
Kaboom XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 2,038	Rent the sub-compact and giggle every time you hit the bullseye. Oh and try to watch the look on the faces of the guys with the Kimbers and other high dollar guns who can't hit jack __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me NOT give up.

06-24-2008, 03:08 PM	#2
BOFH XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 272	I have a Tactical and would not want to use it as a carry weapon...its a pretty big gun. I am 6' 185LB and would not want to carry it around all day.

06-24-2008, 03:12 PM	#3
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 675	Welcome and Congrats. I carry the XD40, 4" Service Model. Perfect for me.

06-25-2008, 11:12 AM	#8
Wired XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 572	Welcome from UT. I have family in Naples. I carry the XD40SC, but sometimes carry the 4" .40. I would recommend the 4" model as it will be lighter and easier to draw. __________________ XD-40 4" XD-40 SC Smith & Wesson 629 .44 MAG 4" Remington 870

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