XD45 4" or Tactical? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Gern Blanston · 07-23-2006, 09:07 PM

OK, I know that this is a dumb question, and it depends on my needs, but I was hoping for user impressions/preferences to help me decide.

I have a Kahr PM9 for my main carry gun and a Glock 20 for my home defense/hiking in the wilderness needs. I want a .45 ACP, and I really like the XD. I was initially only considering the smaller version so that I could carry it from time to time; however, the Tactical felt so good in my hand that I'm considering it as well.

Any thoughts or impressions that would help me decide would be appreciated.
Thanks

SnakeEater · 07-23-2006, 09:19 PM

Check this thread out I hope it hepls.

4" or 5" .45ACP

Will

Zeke Menuar · 07-23-2006, 10:46 PM

I couldn't make up my mind. Bought the Service to replace my LW Commander as a HD/concealed carry and bumming-around-pistol. Bought a Tactical for Production Class and other shooting sports.

So get one of each.

ZM

Neomet · 07-23-2006, 11:46 PM

As others have said, accuracy differences at the less than 7 yards you would need to defend yourself with are essential impossible to tell. You get a little more muzzle velocity out of the 5" but velocity needs for stopping power discussions are reserved for less manly rounds than the .45 ACP.

I carry daily and have never been made carrying my Tac, and I am often out in a t-shirt and shorts.

I say pick the gun that you shoot best. In a life or death moment that is what you are going to want to have in your hands.

**RONNIEJ** · 07-24-2006, 07:28 AM

We have both and it really boils down to the one you like or love as the case may be --just hard to believe they are so danged nice....

RJ

ReVviNg hiGH · 07-24-2006, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnakeEater

Check this thread out I hope it hepls.

4" or 5" .45ACP

Will

This thread helpled me out!

Thanks to everyone that replied, i ended up buying the Tactical. After reading the replies i found that since i am not going to carry and its primary use will be range, competition, and self defense, the Tact. was the better choice for me.

ReVviNg hiGH · 07-24-2006, 08:46 AM

I was still confused about what caliber i wanted... .45ACP or .40 SO i bought them both in Tactical.

happygunner · 07-24-2006, 09:13 AM

Having gone the 4" and 5" with my 1911s I knew for me the 4" was the best choice for myself. So when I bought my XD-45 it was the 4" and it's worked really good for both range and carry.

Boricua · 07-24-2006, 02:01 PM

You can't go wrong with the Tac.

The Factor · 07-25-2006, 04:10 AM

I Couldnt decide either so I bought a 45 tac and service model in the bitone.

07-23-2006, 09:07 PM	#1
Gern Blanston XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9	XD45 4" or Tactical? OK, I know that this is a dumb question, and it depends on my needs, but I was hoping for user impressions/preferences to help me decide. I have a Kahr PM9 for my main carry gun and a Glock 20 for my home defense/hiking in the wilderness needs. I want a .45 ACP, and I really like the XD. I was initially only considering the smaller version so that I could carry it from time to time; however, the Tactical felt so good in my hand that I'm considering it as well. Any thoughts or impressions that would help me decide would be appreciated. Thanks

07-23-2006, 09:19 PM	#2
SnakeEater XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Black Canyon City, AZ Posts: 225	Check this thread out I hope it hepls. 4" or 5" .45ACP Will __________________ When asked "if ALL Marines suffer from insanity?" I simply replied "Marines don't SUFFER from Insanity WE ENJOY IT!!!". SEMPER FI!! http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...R3VLimited.gif

07-23-2006, 11:46 PM	#4
Neomet XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Made it to Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,402	As others have said, accuracy differences at the less than 7 yards you would need to defend yourself with are essential impossible to tell. You get a little more muzzle velocity out of the 5" but velocity needs for stopping power discussions are reserved for less manly rounds than the .45 ACP. I carry daily and have never been made carrying my Tac, and I am often out in a t-shirt and shorts. I say pick the gun that you shoot best. In a life or death moment that is what you are going to want to have in your hands. __________________ Who said that? Who the freak said that? Who's the slimy little communist $hit, twinkle-toed rocksucker down here who just signed his own death warrant? Nobody, huh? The fairy freaking godmother said it. Out-freaking-standing. I will PT you all until you freaking die!

07-24-2006, 07:28 AM	#5
RONNIEJ XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: KY Posts: 261	Both We have both and it really boils down to the one you like or love as the case may be --just hard to believe they are so danged nice.... RJ __________________ SHOOT CENTER AND LIVE FREE PM Poage 325 F&A.M., N R A ENDOWMENT MEMBER D A V LIFE MEMBER http://www.kygrips.com/

07-24-2006, 09:13 AM	#8
happygunner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,130	4 Inch Having gone the 4" and 5" with my 1911s I knew for me the 4" was the best choice for myself. So when I bought my XD-45 it was the 4" and it's worked really good for both range and carry.

07-23-2006, 10:46 PM	#3
Zeke Menuar XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon Monsoon Central Posts: 272	I couldn't make up my mind. Bought the Service to replace my LW Commander as a HD/concealed carry and bumming-around-pistol. Bought a Tactical for Production Class and other shooting sports. So get one of each. ZM

07-24-2006, 08:46 AM	#7
ReVviNg hiGH XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 240	I was still confused about what caliber i wanted... .45ACP or .40 SO i bought them both in Tactical.

07-24-2006, 02:01 PM	#9
Boricua XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 790	You can't go wrong with the Tac. __________________ Make a decision not an emotion!

07-25-2006, 04:10 AM	#10
The Factor XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 167	I Couldnt decide either so I bought a 45 tac and service model in the bitone. __________________ XD40 Service,XD45 Tactical with M6 Laser/tac light, XD45 Bi-Tone service, Glock 40 model 27,Winchester Defender

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