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hoop · 02-07-2007, 04:52 PM

Hi i am new to the forum and have been goin crazy the last few weeks trying to figure out which gun to buy, i have narrowed it down to the xd compact 45 in 4 or 5 inch. this is my first handgun so i want to make sure i get the gun thats right for me, i basically want to shoot at the range and carry concealed. I went to gander mountain and handled alot of guns, i really like the sight radius of the 5 inch and how it comes up and feels but dont know if its too big for a ccw, lol i like the 4 inch too but is the tactical more accurate? please help me out so i can get my new gun already

thanks

XD9Sub · 02-07-2007, 06:32 PM

The Tac may be a little more accurate beyond 20-25yds, but anything closer than that and the 4" will hold it's own. Some do carry the Tac, but it's a little harder to carry the 5". The Compact comes with the shorter 10rnd mag which makes it much easier to conceal. It also comes with the standard 13rnd mag (with a mag spacer) when you need/want full capacity.

Oh, and welcome to the forum.

mikeytight · 02-07-2007, 06:42 PM

welcome to the fourm
in my opinion they both shoot very well it is shooters choice. ccw they both work for me

THE SCARECROW · 02-07-2007, 06:43 PM

I am in the same type of predicament I am thinking of the 45 compact check my thread out and give me some input....

#please Help#

hellagerms · 02-07-2007, 07:12 PM

Welcome to the forum.

I carry the 45 tactical, and I like it. But the service I think is best for CCW for me. I say service first for you.

Sharkey · 02-07-2007, 07:39 PM

My first post here. I'm buying the Compact 45 tomorrow. Got a holster on order (I'm a lefty) I chose the Compact for concealability. I've seen the compact w/ the 5" barrel. It's nice but too hard for me to carry.

Shot my buddies full size and I really like this gun. I've got small hands and can now shoot a hi-cap 45ACP. Recoil is about the same as my Kahr P9.

Good luck w/ whatever you choose.

jamstutz · 02-08-2007, 06:30 AM

Finding a holster that you really like for concealed carry is often even more difficult than finding the handgun you like. There are a lot more options available to choose from right now for the 4" barreled models than there are for the 5" barreled models.

Tungsten · 02-08-2007, 07:15 AM

Get the Compact if you're going to use it for carry. With the 13rd extended mag, you essentially have the option of making it the same size as the Service model... so it is more or less two handguns in one.

pghjim · 02-08-2007, 09:41 AM

The only XD I own is a 45 Compact. I do not have the need for another. I am glad I did not get the service, in that the grip is a little big to hide on my thin waist. I would not want the 5" Compact, because it is harder for me to get a 5" gun up and out of the Holster. If that is not a problem for you, you may want to consider the 5" compact. Out to 25 yards, I have not felt that the 4" barrel has been lacking.

One important part of gun buying. Buy the model that gets you most excited and you seldom go wrong. Good Shooting!

Requiem · 02-08-2007, 10:05 AM

Welcome to the forum....

I chose the compact 45 over the tactical because of the shorter grip. The shorter grips makes concealing a little easier and it doesn't both me since I have small hands. You'll get the 13rn extension mag to bring the grip up to the full size if you prefer.

02-07-2007, 04:52 PM	#1
hoop XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: new york Posts: 28	Compact 45 Xd Hi i am new to the forum and have been goin crazy the last few weeks trying to figure out which gun to buy, i have narrowed it down to the xd compact 45 in 4 or 5 inch. this is my first handgun so i want to make sure i get the gun thats right for me, i basically want to shoot at the range and carry concealed. I went to gander mountain and handled alot of guns, i really like the sight radius of the 5 inch and how it comes up and feels but dont know if its too big for a ccw, lol i like the 4 inch too but is the tactical more accurate? please help me out so i can get my new gun already thanks

02-07-2007, 06:32 PM	#2
XD9Sub XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 972	The Tac may be a little more accurate beyond 20-25yds, but anything closer than that and the 4" will hold it's own. Some do carry the Tac, but it's a little harder to carry the 5". The Compact comes with the shorter 10rnd mag which makes it much easier to conceal. It also comes with the standard 13rnd mag (with a mag spacer) when you need/want full capacity. Oh, and welcome to the forum. __________________ "We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we may always be free" Ronald Reagan, June 6th, 1984, Normandy France Øbama '08

02-07-2007, 06:42 PM	#3
mikeytight XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 87	welcome to the fourm in my opinion they both shoot very well it is shooters choice. ccw they both work for me __________________ *WITH OUT HONOR THERE IS NO PEACE* XD 9 MM 4" SERVICE XD 45 ACP 4" SERVICE XD 45 ACP 5" TACTICAL S.A 1911-A1 Fully Loaded parkerized 45 ACP RUGER P-345 45ACP Stag model 3L .223 Stag model 4L .223 and a pile of other stuff

02-08-2007, 07:15 AM	#8
Tungsten XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 580	Get the Compact if you're going to use it for carry. With the 13rd extended mag, you essentially have the option of making it the same size as the Service model... so it is more or less two handguns in one. __________________ Glock 19 9mm :: Smith and Wesson M&P 9L :: Wilson Combat Professional Bobtail .45ACP Tennessee folks... we'd love to see you at www.TNGunOwners.com

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02-07-2007, 06:43 PM	#4
THE SCARECROW XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 633	I am in the same type of predicament I am thinking of the 45 compact check my thread out and give me some input.... #please Help#

02-07-2007, 07:12 PM	#5
hellagerms XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In orbitals Posts: 4,252	Welcome to the forum. I carry the 45 tactical, and I like it. But the service I think is best for CCW for me. I say service first for you.

02-07-2007, 07:39 PM	#6
Sharkey XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 42	My first post here. I'm buying the Compact 45 tomorrow. Got a holster on order (I'm a lefty) I chose the Compact for concealability. I've seen the compact w/ the 5" barrel. It's nice but too hard for me to carry. Shot my buddies full size and I really like this gun. I've got small hands and can now shoot a hi-cap 45ACP. Recoil is about the same as my Kahr P9. Good luck w/ whatever you choose.

02-08-2007, 06:30 AM	#7
jamstutz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 178	Finding a holster that you really like for concealed carry is often even more difficult than finding the handgun you like. There are a lot more options available to choose from right now for the 4" barreled models than there are for the 5" barreled models.

02-08-2007, 09:41 AM	#9
pghjim XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southwestern, PA Posts: 116	The only XD I own is a 45 Compact. I do not have the need for another. I am glad I did not get the service, in that the grip is a little big to hide on my thin waist. I would not want the 5" Compact, because it is harder for me to get a 5" gun up and out of the Holster. If that is not a problem for you, you may want to consider the 5" compact. Out to 25 yards, I have not felt that the 4" barrel has been lacking. One important part of gun buying. Buy the model that gets you most excited and you seldom go wrong. Good Shooting!

02-08-2007, 10:05 AM	#10
Requiem XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Inwood, WV Posts: 149	Welcome to the forum.... I chose the compact 45 over the tactical because of the shorter grip. The shorter grips makes concealing a little easier and it doesn't both me since I have small hands. You'll get the 13rn extension mag to bring the grip up to the full size if you prefer.