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revel8 · 07-11-2008, 08:53 PM

hi guys. i have a glock 26 right now for CC

I am taking a job that will require me to be armed at all times. the glock 26 obviously, is not a duty weapon. I have had to reduce the grip size on the glock and i sanded the finger grooves off, but I am considering a springfield for a duty weapon because they appear to have smaller grips and/or better ergonomics. I am convinced they are nearly or as reliable as a glock is. and much better looking. a few questions

would you guys reccomend the compact version or the full size version ? my only desire for the compact was so i could also CC it when I am not working

I have not shot a springfield yet, so tommorow night hopefully I will be renting one to try out

does safariland make a holster for the springfield ? I want the 9mm version

and on a side note, the SC looks INCREDIBLY small. is it hard to fire ? as of right now I am only interested in 9mm

SA_lady · 07-11-2008, 11:14 PM

While I haven't found a holster for my XD9SC yet I can tell you that it's not too small. Men as well as women find that it's a great fit for their hand. It's accurate right out of the case. I love the 16 rd mags especially since I got my uplula. You will not be disappointed.

vukdog7 · 07-12-2008, 06:03 AM

Welcome to the forum. I would suggest to handle both the compact and the service to see what feels the best to you. Lots of people on this forum love the compact. The XD9 Service just felt better to me so that's the one I went with. As far as holsters, depends on how you intend to carry,IWB or OWB. The one I use for OWB I don't see mentioned on this forum. It's a G&G (Gould&Goodrich) 3-slot pancake holster.(priced nicely at 39.99 from officersstore.com) I really like this for my XD9.) Good luck deciding.

charlie.45 · 07-12-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by vukdog7

Welcome to the forum. I would suggest to handle both the compact and the service to see what feels the best to you. Lots of people on this forum love the compact. The XD9 Service just felt better to me so that's the one I went with. As far as holsters, depends on how you intend to carry,IWB or OWB. The one I use for OWB I don't see mentioned on this forum. It's a G&G (Gould&Goodrich) 3-slot pancake holster.(priced nicely at 39.99 from officersstore.com) I really like this for my XD9.) Good luck deciding.

+1 on the 9mm service. I have one with the ss slide and it is very reliable and with the right holster very concealable

revel8 · 07-12-2008, 02:09 PM

thanks guys. hopefully i can rent an XD at the range. the only negative i've heard is they have sloppy triggers.

stbarsh · 07-12-2008, 02:16 PM

My XD SC 9mm is easy to shoot...I think they shoot better than Glocks, too.

They just feel good in your hand.

Probably the 4" XD Service model is what you want, though.

Reno82 · 07-12-2008, 02:25 PM

The XD9SC is a great weapon.... I got Pearce Grip Extension for XD to get a better grip on it. I have both a 9mm and 45 in compact versions. I like the 45 for its stopping power. I carry the 9mm when dressing up. The XD45 Compact can carry 13 rounds with the extension ... Springfield XD Magazine with Sleeve. Here is the website for ordering..PISTOLGEAR | XD HOLSTER, MAGAZINES AND MORE
Good luck.. remember the fit is what makes your weapon feel good in your hands and give you the best groupings.

**Dark Knight** · 07-12-2008, 03:05 PM

Hi,
Welcome. Both the 9mm Service XD and Sub XD 9mm are great weapons. Let us know what you think after you test them out!!

Allstop · 07-12-2008, 03:52 PM

XD9 service is a great weapon. Welcome from Minnesota!

Perchjerk · 07-12-2008, 04:23 PM

well, since your only interested in 9mm, the compact would be out of your consideration seeing as how its only available in 45. that being said, i second the vote for the 9mm service. theres no need for the xdsc since you have the g26! rent an xd, any xd for that matter and you will fall in love! good luck!

07-11-2008, 08:53 PM	#1
revel8 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 21	looking for advice on my 2nd handgun hi guys. i have a glock 26 right now for CC I am taking a job that will require me to be armed at all times. the glock 26 obviously, is not a duty weapon. I have had to reduce the grip size on the glock and i sanded the finger grooves off, but I am considering a springfield for a duty weapon because they appear to have smaller grips and/or better ergonomics. I am convinced they are nearly or as reliable as a glock is. and much better looking. a few questions would you guys reccomend the compact version or the full size version ? my only desire for the compact was so i could also CC it when I am not working I have not shot a springfield yet, so tommorow night hopefully I will be renting one to try out does safariland make a holster for the springfield ? I want the 9mm version and on a side note, the SC looks INCREDIBLY small. is it hard to fire ? as of right now I am only interested in 9mm

07-11-2008, 11:14 PM	#2
SA_lady XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 976	great choice While I haven't found a holster for my XD9SC yet I can tell you that it's not too small. Men as well as women find that it's a great fit for their hand. It's accurate right out of the case. I love the 16 rd mags especially since I got my uplula. You will not be disappointed.

07-12-2008, 06:03 AM	#3
vukdog7 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern Mn Posts: 63	Welcome to the forum. I would suggest to handle both the compact and the service to see what feels the best to you. Lots of people on this forum love the compact. The XD9 Service just felt better to me so that's the one I went with. As far as holsters, depends on how you intend to carry,IWB or OWB. The one I use for OWB I don't see mentioned on this forum. It's a G&G (Gould&Goodrich) 3-slot pancake holster.(priced nicely at 39.99 from officersstore.com) I really like this for my XD9.) Good luck deciding. __________________ XD9 XD45 Service Bi-Tone Ruger Blackhawk 357mag Ruger 1022

07-12-2008, 02:25 PM	#7
Reno82 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,349	The XD9SC is a great weapon.... I got Pearce Grip Extension for XD to get a better grip on it. I have both a 9mm and 45 in compact versions. I like the 45 for its stopping power. I carry the 9mm when dressing up. The XD45 Compact can carry 13 rounds with the extension ... Springfield XD Magazine with Sleeve. Here is the website for ordering..PISTOLGEAR \| XD HOLSTER, MAGAZINES AND MORE Good luck.. remember the fit is what makes your weapon feel good in your hands and give you the best groupings. __________________ XD-45acp Service (Match Gun I changed it to a compact for CCW... did a grip chop on it) Ruger Mark III 22/45 Kimber SS Custom Target II 10mm Walther G22 (FUN GUN) XD-45acp Tactical (Match Gun II; upgraded the bbl from PistolGear) XD-9 Sub-Compact (Home Defense and CCW) DPMS AR-15: 9mm (1/17/08...) RRA CAR A4 Upper 223/5.56---did a lower bulid 6/3/08 and bought completed upper 2/21/08 S&W 642 38 special w/ CT grips (HD& CCW) Upper ALEX ARMS 19.5" 6.5 GRENDEL-order 9/9/08

07-12-2008, 03:05 PM	#8
Dark Knight XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SpokaVegas WA STATE Posts: 372	Hi, Welcome. Both the 9mm Service XD and Sub XD 9mm are great weapons. Let us know what you think after you test them out!! __________________ "It's not who is right it's who is left" Mr. Ed Parker www.xdguys.com Exclusively Supporting OEM, Aftermarket and Custom Parts for The Springfield Armory XD and XD(M)™ Pistol Series ONLY Period! New XD(M)™ Products Here http://store.valueweb.com/servlet/xd...%29/Categories Home of the First XD Extended Slide Stop www.xdguys.com

07-12-2008, 02:09 PM	#5
revel8 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 21	thanks guys. hopefully i can rent an XD at the range. the only negative i've heard is they have sloppy triggers.

07-12-2008, 02:16 PM	#6
stbarsh XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 215	My XD SC 9mm is easy to shoot...I think they shoot better than Glocks, too. They just feel good in your hand. Probably the 4" XD Service model is what you want, though.

07-12-2008, 03:52 PM	#9
Allstop XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 3,472	XD9 service is a great weapon. Welcome from Minnesota! __________________ ~ ~ ~ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." "The Constitution shall never be construed....to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms" (Samuel Adams) SA-XD Service 9mm Ruger Redhawk 44Mag Browning Buck Mark 22lr My other hobby G-Allens Restaurant & Sports Bar www.G-Allens.com

07-12-2008, 04:23 PM	#10
Perchjerk XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 605	well, since your only interested in 9mm, the compact would be out of your consideration seeing as how its only available in 45. that being said, i second the vote for the 9mm service. theres no need for the xdsc since you have the g26! rent an xd, any xd for that matter and you will fall in love! good luck! __________________ XD9sc bi-tone Glock 19 OD frame "An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a slave!" "To protect yourself and the ones you love from the unthinkable, you must not dismiss the possible."

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