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Zeke Menuar · 12-16-2006, 09:37 PM

I have both.

XD45 Tactical for gun games

XD45 Service for carry.

ZM

judex · 12-17-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Solid Snake

A month ago I rented a 5" and my friend has a 4" .45 and I shot them both. I actually found that the 5" had more muzzle flip and felt recoil then the 4". The 5" does have a slightly lighter recoil spring in it, 18# versus the dual recoil spring set-up in the 4", 20#. The muzzle flip can be reduced with a heavier guide rod and you could put in a heavier spring to reduce the felt recoil. I was going to get a 5", but they are damned hard to get a hold of in my area, so I settled with the 4" version, and to be honest, unless you are going to be shooting at 25 yards or more, I didn't see a difference in my groupings between the two. Out of the box, the 4" felt alittle nicer overall then the 5" did.

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Captain Jack · 12-18-2006, 06:55 PM

How is it that the 4" felt nicer than the 5"??? Wouldn't that extra weight in the front actually dampen muzzle flip compared to the shorter 4" service model?

Louisiana Hunter · 12-19-2006, 01:19 AM

Go for the new 45acp compact

M2XD · 12-19-2006, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Jack

How is it that the 4" felt nicer than the 5"??? Wouldn't that extra weight in the front actually dampen muzzle flip compared to the shorter 4" service model?

Apparantly not, a lot of people have reported more muzzle flip with the Tactical than the Service...

Cheers! M2

tex45acp · 12-19-2006, 06:27 AM

Like so many others here I chose the 4" for a CCW. I like the 4" guns for that purpose. I have a 4" 1911, also for carry but I have a 5" 1911 for range shooting. If I ever get into competition, I will also get a Tactical XD-45.

tex

EricCartmann · 12-20-2006, 06:49 AM

I am surprised no one mentioned "looks"

You should buy the 4" Service because it looks so much cooler. The 5" kinda looks a little retarded with the big nose

As for carry, I would carry neither as both are too big. 4" might be a little easier to draw but then again I have never seen a showdown draw in real life.

AKM · 12-20-2006, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by EricCartmann

You should buy the 4" Service because it looks so much cooler. The 5" kinda looks a little retarded with the big nose

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I find the Tactical to be a beautifully proportioned pistol.

GW45NUT · 12-20-2006, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by EricCartmann

I am surprised no one mentioned "looks"

You should buy the 4" Service because it looks so much cooler. The 5" kinda looks a little retarded with the big nose

As for carry, I would carry neither as both are too big. 4" might be a little easier to draw but then again I have never seen a showdown draw in real life.

Cartman: I think my Tactical looks just fine, I can draw it quickly and appreciate the 2 inch groups it produces consistantly at 25 yards. Besides the Tactical being a good looking gun, the accuracy potential of the platform is the best feature of this wonderful design. Not to mention it is a soft shooter. What was your last gun? Was that a Red Rider BB gun?

12-19-2006, 01:19 AM	#24
Louisiana Hunter XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottsdale,AZ Posts: 87	Go for the new 45acp compact __________________ Walk tall and carry a big F ing gun.

12-19-2006, 06:27 AM	#26
tex45acp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 163	Like so many others here I chose the 4" for a CCW. I like the 4" guns for that purpose. I have a 4" 1911, also for carry but I have a 5" 1911 for range shooting. If I ever get into competition, I will also get a Tactical XD-45. tex __________________ ALL IT TAKES FOR EVIL TO EXIST......IS FOR GOOD MEN TO STAND BY AND DO NOTHING!!!

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12-16-2006, 09:37 PM	#21
Zeke Menuar XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon Monsoon Central Posts: 272	I have both. XD45 Tactical for gun games XD45 Service for carry. ZM

12-18-2006, 06:55 PM	#23
Captain Jack XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,314	How is it that the 4" felt nicer than the 5"??? Wouldn't that extra weight in the front actually dampen muzzle flip compared to the shorter 4" service model?

12-20-2006, 06:49 AM	#27
EricCartmann XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: My Mom's Basement Posts: 1,398	I am surprised no one mentioned "looks" You should buy the 4" Service because it looks so much cooler. The 5" kinda looks a little retarded with the big nose As for carry, I would carry neither as both are too big. 4" might be a little easier to draw but then again I have never seen a showdown draw in real life.