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one trick pony · 04-18-2007, 02:26 PM

I want to hear from the guys who carry the 45 compact and how easy it is to conceal it! Im trying to decide between this and a Pt145!

ouija · 04-18-2007, 07:30 PM

i think the redults are indicadive of those who are "seasoned" carrier and those that are "newies". not completely of course, but to a decent degree. i fall in to the latter as i have only been CCW for about 6 mnths. before that i open carried for about 8 mnths. i even have the subcom 40, and have trouble sometimes, especially with the full 12 rnd clip in, which is most of the time, except when i need to dress up.

its only a problem with the grip poking out, and since im disabled i try not to squat, cause i tend to fall over that way...haaaaaa. really though, so i have to bend at the waist to a degree at least, and of course that bulges the handle out. but otherwise its fine.

the_gunman1 · 04-18-2007, 09:48 PM

I have the Service model .45acp and have no problems with it at all. The Compact is definitely on my wish list! I've been CCW-ing for 7-8 years though.

bikes_beer_guns_girls · 04-18-2007, 09:51 PM

It's not a prob at all I actually forget it's on with my crossbreed.

Automatic Slim · 04-18-2007, 10:53 PM

I had a Xd357 4", carried it IWB with a baggy T-shirt. Had to be careful bending down to do stuff.
I traded it for the Xd45 compact. It seems thinner, and the 10 round mag doesn't poke out as much.

Bottom line: I wear it every day, all the time.

View Poll Results: concealability ease
too thick & bulky	1	3.70%
a little bulky - but not too bad	11	40.74%
only a problem if i carry for long periods	3	11.11%
not a problem at all	12	44.44%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

04-18-2007, 02:26 PM	#1
one trick pony XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7	XD 45 compact concealability I want to hear from the guys who carry the 45 compact and how easy it is to conceal it! Im trying to decide between this and a Pt145! Last edited by one trick pony; 04-18-2007 at 02:29 PM.

04-18-2007, 09:48 PM	#3
the_gunman1 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,019	I have the Service model .45acp and have no problems with it at all. The Compact is definitely on my wish list! I've been CCW-ing for 7-8 years though. __________________ Brian Freedom is expensive...pay up or shut up. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

04-18-2007, 09:51 PM	#4
bikes_beer_guns_girls XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 97	It's not a prob at all I actually forget it's on with my crossbreed. __________________ NEW Xd 45 compact (concealed carry) XD 9mm service (concealed carry) Taurus Pt111 millenium I do not love the bright sword for it's sharpness, nor the arrow for it's swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. (J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers)

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04-18-2007, 07:30 PM	#2
ouija XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: gilbert az, the middle of the dirt, dust, heat and sweat. Posts: 254	i think the redults are indicadive of those who are "seasoned" carrier and those that are "newies". not completely of course, but to a decent degree. i fall in to the latter as i have only been CCW for about 6 mnths. before that i open carried for about 8 mnths. i even have the subcom 40, and have trouble sometimes, especially with the full 12 rnd clip in, which is most of the time, except when i need to dress up. its only a problem with the grip poking out, and since im disabled i try not to squat, cause i tend to fall over that way...haaaaaa. really though, so i have to bend at the waist to a degree at least, and of course that bulges the handle out. but otherwise its fine.

04-18-2007, 10:53 PM	#5
Automatic Slim XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 183	I had a Xd357 4", carried it IWB with a baggy T-shirt. Had to be careful bending down to do stuff. I traded it for the Xd45 compact. It seems thinner, and the 10 round mag doesn't poke out as much. Bottom line: I wear it every day, all the time.