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GURR · 02-10-2008, 05:42 PM

Hi
I'm new to the forum and wondering if anybody out there has used the XD45 (4inch)Tactical for a CCW. I just finished my conceal carry trainning and I would like to get some information on this to help me decide if I want the 45 .40 or 9mm. I got a killer deal ($419) on a new XD 45 4" Tactical on hold at my local Gander MTN. I'm used to the 45 round with my Colt 1991 A1 so that would'nt be an issue. I'm new to the CCW thing and the feedback would be helpful.

Thanks.

jtkratzer · 02-10-2008, 05:52 PM

Well, the XD tactical models are all 5"...what did you get 4" or 5"? I have an XD45 compact 4" and love it. I carry IWB mostly, but I started with OWB. Caliber is all personal preference and what you can afford to shoot. My XD and my 1911 are both .45 acp, well every pistol I have that's not a .22 is .45 acp. That's just how it is for now.

CarryingMarine · 02-10-2008, 05:54 PM

welcome from the mountains of Colorado

GURR · 02-10-2008, 05:59 PM

Hi
Now I'm new to the SA thing so please excuse me if I mess up. To my understanding the Service model was a 5" and the Tactical a 4"? I got a 4" which I was assuming a Tactical. It came with 2 13rnd mag and the accessories pkg. Have you ever trie a shoulder holster yet? Now the compact had a shorter hand grip correct?

Thanks for the info

GURR · 02-10-2008, 06:04 PM

Thanks for the greet!! the western slope is a sweet area to live.

GURR · 02-10-2008, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtkratzer

Well, the XD tactical models are all 5"...what did you get 4" or 5"? I have an XD45 compact 4" and love it. I carry IWB mostly, but I started with OWB. Caliber is all personal preference and what you can afford to shoot. My XD and my 1911 are both .45 acp, well every pistol I have that's not a .22 is .45 acp. That's just how it is for now.

Thanks for the info!!

jtkratzer · 02-10-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GURR

Hi
Now I'm new to the SA thing so please excuse me if I mess up. To my understanding the Service model was a 5" and the Tactical a 4"? I got a 4" which I was assuming a Tactical. It came with 2 13rnd mag and the accessories pkg. Have you ever trie a shoulder holster yet? Now the compact had a shorter hand grip correct?

Thanks for the info

No big deal, you have it backwards. The 4" models are the service and the 5" are the tactical. I have a 4" compact and it's nice for carrying with the short grip. You'll just need to find a holster that helps you hid the gun the best on your body. I'm a skinny guy (6' 150 lbs.) and I just tried a couple different holsters to get one that works for me. You need to decide if you want to carry the gun and holster inside the waist band of your pants or outside on your belt.

I've never tried a shoulder holster. I have tried both IWB and OWB and I like IWB as the only part of the gun I have to hide with my shirt/jacket/whatever is the grip.

Where do you live in Minnesota? I used to live close to Wilmar in Kandiyohi County. I was in New London.

GURR · 02-10-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtkratzer

No big deal, you have it backwards. The 4" models are the service and the 5" are the tactical. I have a 4" compact and it's nice for carrying with the short grip. You'll just need to find a holster that helps you hid the gun the best on your body. I'm a skinny guy (6' 150 lbs.) and I just tried a couple different holsters to get one that works for me. You need to decide if you want to carry the gun and holster inside the waist band of your pants or outside on your belt.

I've never tried a shoulder holster. I have tried both IWB and OWB and I like IWB as the only part of the gun I have to hide with my shirt/jacket/whatever is the grip.

Where do you live in Minnesota? I used to live close to Wilmar in Kandiyohi County. I was in New London.

I live in Mankato, MN Thanks for the info

rammerjammer · 02-10-2008, 08:11 PM

Welcome from Mississippi!

**XDONBOARD** · 02-10-2008, 08:23 PM

Welcome from AZ!

02-10-2008, 05:42 PM	#1
GURR XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MINNESOTA Posts: 162	NEWBIE XD45 Tactical for CCW?? Hi I'm new to the forum and wondering if anybody out there has used the XD45 (4inch)Tactical for a CCW. I just finished my conceal carry trainning and I would like to get some information on this to help me decide if I want the 45 .40 or 9mm. I got a killer deal ($419) on a new XD 45 4" Tactical on hold at my local Gander MTN. I'm used to the 45 round with my Colt 1991 A1 so that would'nt be an issue. I'm new to the CCW thing and the feedback would be helpful. Thanks.

02-10-2008, 05:52 PM	#2
jtkratzer XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 16,291	Well, the XD tactical models are all 5"...what did you get 4" or 5"? I have an XD45 compact 4" and love it. I carry IWB mostly, but I started with OWB. Caliber is all personal preference and what you can afford to shoot. My XD and my 1911 are both .45 acp, well every pistol I have that's not a .22 is .45 acp. That's just how it is for now. Last edited by jtkratzer : 02-10-2008 at 05:54 PM.

02-10-2008, 05:54 PM	#3
CarryingMarine XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: grand junction, colorado Posts: 5,752	welcome from the mountains of Colorado __________________ "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." Semper Fi.

02-10-2008, 05:59 PM	#4
GURR XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MINNESOTA Posts: 162	NEWBIE XD45 Tactical for CCW?? Hi Now I'm new to the SA thing so please excuse me if I mess up. To my understanding the Service model was a 5" and the Tactical a 4"? I got a 4" which I was assuming a Tactical. It came with 2 13rnd mag and the accessories pkg. Have you ever trie a shoulder holster yet? Now the compact had a shorter hand grip correct? Thanks for the info

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02-10-2008, 06:04 PM	#5
GURR XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MINNESOTA Posts: 162	Thanks for the greet!! the western slope is a sweet area to live.

02-10-2008, 08:23 PM	#10
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,493	Welcome from AZ! __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

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