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emp 1 · 08-16-2007, 06:04 AM

can some one give me advise on a xd 40 in a 3" or a 4" barell ? I've got a emp already and I wont to shoot a nice groop at 25 yards. this will also be a ccw gun and I don't wont it to be to hard to conseal in hot weather. does anyone conseal a 4" in hot weather and how hard is it?

emp 1 · 08-16-2007, 06:06 AM

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can some one give me advise on a xd 40 in a 3" or a 4" barell ? I've got a emp already and I wont to shoot a nice groop at 25 yards. this will also be a ccw gun and I don't wont it to be to hard to conseal in hot weather. does anyone conseal a 4" in hot weather and how hard is it?

Saulnier · 08-16-2007, 06:56 AM

I have a 4" XD40. I have only had it for 2-3 day but have carried it pretty well concealed just tucked into the waist band of my jeans (Mexican Carry) and covered by a T-Shirt. So well infact I am looking into a Clipdraw type carry. WWW.ClipDraw.com

Also looking at a Maxpadition Versa Pack
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/...0&idproduct=31

Saulnier

**jonny4523** · 08-16-2007, 07:16 AM

I don't know your dimensions, but I have a skinnier waste and had some trouble concealing in warm weather with my XD40 service. No matter where I placed it, it seemed that I had trouble with the handle printing at the back of my shirt. If you are looking to conceal with it, I would recommend the 3". I haven't had any accuracy problems with it and it is a great sidearm.

propellerhead · 08-16-2007, 07:17 AM

I tried carrying my XD9 Service and it is too long. I carry an XD40 Subcompact comfortably. It's all about your body style and carry style.

emp 1 · 08-16-2007, 09:51 AM

hey jonny 4523 if you shoot your 3" at 25 yds what is the groop size? my emp is only good to about 15 yds then at 25 yds it hits the bottom of the papper on a 12" x 12" and only 2 bullet holes at that. If you can get a 40 to do better than that in a 3" I must be doing something wrong. My kimber puts all 8 rounds in a 3'' group a 25 yds it's a 4'' eclipse 2

the winner in a gun fight is the one who lives

emp 1 · 08-16-2007, 10:06 AM

I also foregot to ask you what is the kick diffrenc between the 40 in a 4" and 3"? is it that noticeable between the two and what do you guys use as far as ammo? I live in cinci. ohio and I can't find some of the good stuff to buy like the double tap ammo . I've asked around town and people look at me like I'm nut because they haven't heard of it and i like the balistics that they show for my emp

08-16-2007, 06:04 AM	#1
emp 1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	3" or 4" xd 40 can some one give me advise on a xd 40 in a 3" or a 4" barell ? I've got a emp already and I wont to shoot a nice groop at 25 yards. this will also be a ccw gun and I don't wont it to be to hard to conseal in hot weather. does anyone conseal a 4" in hot weather and how hard is it?

08-16-2007, 06:56 AM	#3
Saulnier XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 34	I have a 4" XD40. I have only had it for 2-3 day but have carried it pretty well concealed just tucked into the waist band of my jeans (Mexican Carry) and covered by a T-Shirt. So well infact I am looking into a Clipdraw type carry. WWW.ClipDraw.com Also looking at a Maxpadition Versa Pack http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/...0&idproduct=31 Saulnier __________________ "Duct Tape doesn't Rust." " 911, please hold?????"

08-16-2007, 07:16 AM	#4
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,033	I don't know your dimensions, but I have a skinnier waste and had some trouble concealing in warm weather with my XD40 service. No matter where I placed it, it seemed that I had trouble with the handle printing at the back of my shirt. If you are looking to conceal with it, I would recommend the 3". I haven't had any accuracy problems with it and it is a great sidearm. __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

08-16-2007, 07:17 AM	#5
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,510	I tried carrying my XD9 Service and it is too long. I carry an XD40 Subcompact comfortably. It's all about your body style and carry style. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

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08-16-2007, 09:51 AM	#6
emp 1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	hey jonny 4523 if you shoot your 3" at 25 yds what is the groop size? my emp is only good to about 15 yds then at 25 yds it hits the bottom of the papper on a 12" x 12" and only 2 bullet holes at that. If you can get a 40 to do better than that in a 3" I must be doing something wrong. My kimber puts all 8 rounds in a 3'' group a 25 yds it's a 4'' eclipse 2 the winner in a gun fight is the one who lives

08-16-2007, 10:06 AM	#7
emp 1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	I also foregot to ask you what is the kick diffrenc between the 40 in a 4" and 3"? is it that noticeable between the two and what do you guys use as far as ammo? I live in cinci. ohio and I can't find some of the good stuff to buy like the double tap ammo . I've asked around town and people look at me like I'm nut because they haven't heard of it and i like the balistics that they show for my emp