New Guy looking for some feedback

[Cox]

I came upon your sight when i was looking up the XD, And although i have always been a fan of heavy steel guns. I was out looking at some different firearms for my little brother for his CCW (I am a WV CCW and was looking for a summer carry, As of right now i carry a Taurus PD and love it).
But i saw a XDM in the case and figured i wouldn't like it but as soon as i held it i got me a warm fussy feeling) Now on to the question

Although i was looking at a XDm 9 i found what looks to be a good deal on a XD 40 sub 430 out the door (I want the forty and sub) Is there that much of a difference for me to hold out on the xdm ?

And dose anyone know if the XDm will be coming out in the subcompact style any time soon

Sorry for being a long winded post and thanks for any help

[Hig789]

Welcome to the forum from KY. I cannot comment on the XDm but I do not believe from everything I have read on here that there will not be a SC XDm. I carry a XD9SC in a CrossBreed ST and love it, very accurate. You won't go wrong with the XD40sc or the XDm both are fine weapons. That is a pretty good price on XD40SC if it's new, if its used I would shop around you can get a new one for a few dollars more. I paid $459 OTD for mine.

Try using the search option. There is are hundreds of threads comparing thee two guns.

[Cox]

Thank you on the response's, Yep that price is new with the gear after i have it transferred to my local FFL (He only charges 5 bucks so that helps)

I couldn't get the search to work but i have been weeding though the old post comparing the two and from what I'm reading the xdm extras are not going to be a deal breaker for a xd at a good price (I need to ride up to a few local shops to find a XD 40 to hold and make sure i like it also)

I just wanted to make sure there wasn't a sub xdm coming out right around the corner at a good deal (as I see where i missed out on the extra mag deal )

[Farawayone]

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[Overkill0084]

The XD40SC is a nice gun. I enjoy mine more than I expected to.
It might not be the best choice for somone who is recoil sensitive, however. With hot ammo, it is a bit harsh. My wife was less than thrilled with it.

[ta2dave76]

Love my 40sc. The XDmC is out now in 40. Its slighly longer. I don't feel the need for one unless they drop $100 off the price. I like the weight of mine. I only carry ten rounds. I think the xdmc's are goin $550+. You can get a new xdsc for $430 +/-.

[ta2dave76]

Originally Posted by Overkill0084

My wife was less than thrilled with it.

+100 on this. My girl doesn't like shooting it, but she can if she has to.

[tigershooterwoods]

Originally Posted by Cox

Although i was looking at a XDm 9 i found what looks to be a good deal on a XD 40 sub 430 out the door (I want the forty and sub) Is there that much of a difference for me to hold out on the xdm ?

And dose anyone know if the XDm will be coming out in the subcompact style any time soon

All XDm series have a match grade barrel, backstrap options, different grip and barrel serrations and a few other differences from the XD.

The XD40 SC is a fine weapon for the money, the XDm Compact is the "M" version of the SC. I believe the barrel is 3.8" on the "M" and the XD SC is a bit shorter. Either way, get what you can shoot accurately and can afford to shoot.

Keep in mind, Marksmanship is a perishable skill that requires constant training and many rounds fired downrange. If you buy a .40 and can't afford practice ammo for it, whats the point?

Personally, I can shoot the 9mm faster and more accurately. The .40 has a "snappier" recoil vs the "push" recoil of the 9mm or .45. For me, the "snap" makes it difficult to get back on target quicker than the "push". I CC an XDm 9mm 4.5". But I also have a 1911 for the home as a backup to the 9mm which is a backup to a Mossberg 930 Semi-Auto 12ga.

To each his own.

Good Luck

[Cox]

Originally Posted by tigershooterwoods

All XDm series have a match grade barrel, backstrap options, different grip and barrel serrations and a few other differences from the XD.

The XD40 SC is a fine weapon for the money, the XDm Compact is the "M" version of the SC. I believe the barrel is 3.8" on the "M" and the XD SC is a bit shorter. Either way, get what you can shoot accurately and can afford to shoot.

Keep in mind, Marksmanship is a perishable skill that requires constant training and many rounds fired downrange. If you buy a .40 and can't afford practice ammo for it, whats the point?

Personally, I can shoot the 9mm faster and more accurately. The .40 has a "snappier" recoil vs the "push" recoil of the 9mm or .45. For me, the "snap" makes it difficult to get back on target quicker than the "push". I CC an XDm 9mm 4.5". But I also have a 1911 for the home as a backup to the 9mm which is a backup to a Mossberg 930 Semi-Auto 12ga.

To each his own.

Good Luck

Accuracy is some thing i pride and push myself on, and am starting to gather quite a few different calibers (45 colt,9mm,357,38,and 22 in handgun) so that was one reason with going with the 40 (as i don't own one yet ) and for the cost i plan on adding the dies and plate for my loading press to save some money

This will also give me a reason to go to the range more (I'm there at least every other week at the local Izaak Walton)

[texan_eagle_scout]

Originally Posted by tigershooterwoods

All XDm series have a match grade barrel, backstrap options, different grip and barrel serrations and a few other differences from the XD.

The XD40 SC is a fine weapon for the money, the XDm Compact is the "M" version of the SC. I believe the barrel is 3.8" on the "M" and the XD SC is a bit shorter. Either way, get what you can shoot accurately and can afford to shoot.

I thought the XDmc (3.8") was equal to the Service 4" barrel with a shorter grip?

The XDSC is even shorter (3" barrel), with the same compact (shorter) grip as the other compact models.