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Tampabayjason · 08-25-2008, 02:22 PM

I need a couple of opinions,I have finally stashed some money from the Ole' lady so I'm looking to buy a xd. This is what I'm looking to buy, XD9 service, Xd(m) , or possibly the new Xd(m) 9mm whenever it comes out. I have held both guns and are very comfortable.I have read great things about both guns just wanted some insight. I also have another question what are the pro's and con's and benefits,etc of a .40 compared to 9mm and vise versa? I read a thread about the grip on the Xdm hurting your hands bad can you give me your opinions on that. All your input would be greatly appreciated.

RogueXD · 08-25-2008, 02:34 PM

Since I have big hands, I chose the 40 service. It felt better by grip and weight. Since I am a big guy, I didn't like the "feel" of the sc. The 40 because I have another weapon with the same cal..

mongoose33 · 08-25-2008, 03:49 PM

I have the XD9 Service. I have had no reason at all to regret that choice.

I went w/ 9mm so I could afford to shoot it. It felt good, and I was pretty accurate with it right off the bat even though I'd never shot a semi-automatic before in my life.

The only thing about the M that gives me pause is that it's longer. But I've held one and I liked it a lot.

ThumperMX113 · 08-25-2008, 03:56 PM

I love my XD9 Service and have no regrets about buying it. Although it doesn't mean I don't want the XDm. And the XDm-9.

Tampabayjason · 08-25-2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThumperMX113

I love my XD9 Service and have no regrets about buying it. Although it doesn't mean I don't want the XDm. And the XDm-9.

Thanks fellas for the input so far.

marsche · 08-27-2008, 11:40 AM

In my experience, the cost of a gun is not the purchase price. The cost of a gun is the ammunition. The 9mm is a lot cheaper to feed than the SW40.

1BigPea · 08-27-2008, 11:46 AM

I have 9mm and yes ammo is less expensive but I also have the XD-40. It is for me a defense gun, HD and eventually when i'm out of Cali a carry gun as well. It's not too bulky and I like that it has more put down power than a 9mm, you definitely know and feel the difference.

Even with cost of ammo being less for 9mm I still shoot the .40 more often, plus the XD-40 Service is a sexy gun. I say go with XD-40, you won't regret the decision at all.

my .02

**edm24** · 08-27-2008, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampabayjason

I need a couple of opinions,I have finally stashed some money from the Ole' lady so I'm looking to buy a xd. This is what I'm looking to buy, XD9 service, Xd(m) , or possibly the new Xd(m) 9mm whenever it comes out. I have held both guns and are very comfortable.I have read great things about both guns just wanted some insight. I also have another question what are the pro's and con's and benefits,etc of a .40 compared to 9mm and vise versa? I read a thread about the grip on the Xdm hurting your hands bad can you give me your opinions on that. All your input would be greatly appreciated.

My 2 cents is to go with the XDM first...I think you'll be happy with it. Then wait until SA comes out with the XDM in 9MM and get that too.

08-25-2008, 02:22 PM	#1
Tampabayjason XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wake forest, NC Posts: 384	Opinions/Questions? I need a couple of opinions,I have finally stashed some money from the Ole' lady so I'm looking to buy a xd. This is what I'm looking to buy, XD9 service, Xd(m) , or possibly the new Xd(m) 9mm whenever it comes out. I have held both guns and are very comfortable.I have read great things about both guns just wanted some insight. I also have another question what are the pro's and con's and benefits,etc of a .40 compared to 9mm and vise versa? I read a thread about the grip on the Xdm hurting your hands bad can you give me your opinions on that. All your input would be greatly appreciated.

08-25-2008, 02:34 PM	#2
RogueXD XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: S. Oregon Posts: 4,756	Since I have big hands, I chose the 40 service. It felt better by grip and weight. Since I am a big guy, I didn't like the "feel" of the sc. The 40 because I have another weapon with the same cal.. __________________ Protect yourself at all times...

08-25-2008, 03:49 PM	#3
mongoose33 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 878	I have the XD9 Service. I have had no reason at all to regret that choice. I went w/ 9mm so I could afford to shoot it. It felt good, and I was pretty accurate with it right off the bat even though I'd never shot a semi-automatic before in my life. The only thing about the M that gives me pause is that it's longer. But I've held one and I liked it a lot. __________________ . Occam's Razor: If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's a duck.

08-25-2008, 03:56 PM	#4
ThumperMX113 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,269	I love my XD9 Service and have no regrets about buying it. Although it doesn't mean I don't want the XDm. And the XDm-9. __________________ "SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM" XD9 Service Bi-Tone \| PRP Match Triger \| PRP Easy Fit Overtravel Stop \| Wolff Guide Rod #21 \| Factory Cleanup Walther P22 S&W M&P Subcompact 9mm RRA LAR15 Entry Tactical Tactical Innovations BDX15 & LMT 16"

08-27-2008, 11:46 AM	#7
1BigPea XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 302	I have 9mm and yes ammo is less expensive but I also have the XD-40. It is for me a defense gun, HD and eventually when i'm out of Cali a carry gun as well. It's not too bulky and I like that it has more put down power than a 9mm, you definitely know and feel the difference. Even with cost of ammo being less for 9mm I still shoot the .40 more often, plus the XD-40 Service is a sexy gun. I say go with XD-40, you won't regret the decision at all. my .02 __________________ Hey Obama "The 2nd Amendment ain't about duck hunting" -------------------------------------------------------------------

08-27-2008, 11:40 AM	#6
marsche XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8	In my experience, the cost of a gun is not the purchase price. The cost of a gun is the ammunition. The 9mm is a lot cheaper to feed than the SW40.

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