Any intel on a new XD45 Sub-Compact? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

72shorty · 04-05-2007, 07:32 PM

Has anyone heard anything? Is SA going to eventually produce a "Sub" Compact in .45acp?? I, for one, hope so.

Thx.

jeff221 · 04-05-2007, 07:35 PM

I believe the compact is the best your going to get. SA's market on the XD was the increased rounds in a .45, if they cut it down to a subcompact they'll be in compition with the other SC 45 companies out there. Companies tend to make these decisions based on the mose market share they can get with the product.

Mrs. CAR-10 · 04-05-2007, 09:17 PM

What subcompact .45s are there available? I'm relatively new to the "shooting scene" so please forgive my ignorance. I've only seen a very few.

XD45Auto · 04-05-2007, 10:00 PM

Glock 30
Glock 36
Kahr PM45
S&W CS45

Just to name a few...

EDIT to add:
There are also a few subcompact 1911 models from Springfield and Kimber.

GlockConvert · 04-06-2007, 08:20 AM

Also, a 4 inch barrel is the shortest I'd go with a 45. If you need to go smaller, I'd go with a Kahr. I have a P9 covert that I can carry anywhere. With 7 127 grain +p+ rangers I don't feel underarmed.

D

Mrs. CAR-10 · 04-06-2007, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XD45Auto

Glock 30
Glock 36
Kahr PM45
S&W CS45

Just to name a few...

EDIT to add:
There are also a few subcompact 1911 models from Springfield and Kimber.

Great, thanks.

bb21 · 04-06-2007, 11:18 AM

Well I wouldn't be surprised if XD does produce one but for now the compact is really I need or want. In the Guns & Ammo mag that has the XD45 compact on the front, I forget what month that was. The article addresses this same issue, Springfield indicated that there was more in store for the XD, so take that for what it's worth.
My guess is they will, the XD45 is a huge success, and I think the compact will be just as big. I would like to see SA, to offer higher capacities in the 45 GAP, and .40 SW and .357 SIG. Why buy the .40 or Sig when the .45 is higher capacity. That's what sold me on my 45 compact.

RobFMJ · 04-06-2007, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlockConvert

a 4 inch barrel is the shortest I'd go with a 45.

Gotta agree with that. If you really want a subcompact, I'd say go with something that handles a shorter barrel more gracefully than the .45 ACP (I'd even go as far as to say .45 GAP if you really must have a .45).

04-05-2007, 07:32 PM	#1
72shorty XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 80	Any intel on a new XD45 Sub-Compact? Has anyone heard anything? Is SA going to eventually produce a "Sub" Compact in .45acp?? I, for one, hope so. Thx. __________________ Bible believing, America loving, truck driving, XD carrying, country boy.

04-05-2007, 07:35 PM	#2
jeff221 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 2,364	I believe the compact is the best your going to get. SA's market on the XD was the increased rounds in a .45, if they cut it down to a subcompact they'll be in compition with the other SC 45 companies out there. Companies tend to make these decisions based on the mose market share they can get with the product. __________________ Springfield XD40 Sub-Compact Bi-Tone (.40S&W) Springfield XD9 Tactical Black (9mm) Springfield G.I. Milspec Stainless 1911-A1 (.45 ACP) Kimber Raptor II 1911 (.45 ACP) Kel-Tec P-3AT (.380 ACP) Charter Arms "Off Duty" Revolver (.38 Spl) Ruger 22/45 Mark III (.22 LR) Smith&Wesson M&P15A 16in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) BushMaster Carbon-15 (.22 LR) BushMaster XM15 E2S 20in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) Stoeger P350 Tactical Pump Shotgun (12 Gauge) Winchester Black Model98 Canon (10 Gauge)

04-05-2007, 09:17 PM	#3
Mrs. CAR-10 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 354	What subcompact .45s are there available? I'm relatively new to the "shooting scene" so please forgive my ignorance. I've only seen a very few. __________________ XD-45 XD-9SC *** Don't go stupid places. Don't hang out with stupid people. Don't do stupid things. -- John Farnham Men are taught to apologize for their weaknesses, women for their strengths. -- Lois Wyse

04-06-2007, 08:20 AM	#5
GlockConvert XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PAC NW Posts: 384	Also, a 4 inch barrel is the shortest I'd go with a 45. If you need to go smaller, I'd go with a Kahr. I have a P9 covert that I can carry anywhere. With 7 127 grain +p+ rangers I don't feel underarmed. D __________________ Damien in Seattle I don't list my guns - I know glocks, FALs, and AKs but I'm not sure my ability to fill a gunsafe with guns make me an expert on anything. All that you can depend on from a 45 is that it will drill a .45 - .70 inch hole about 14 inches into someone. There will not be "energy dump", people will not fly backwards, and they will not necessarily fall as if they have been struck by lighting.

04-06-2007, 11:18 AM	#7
bb21 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 26	XD45sc Well I wouldn't be surprised if XD does produce one but for now the compact is really I need or want. In the Guns & Ammo mag that has the XD45 compact on the front, I forget what month that was. The article addresses this same issue, Springfield indicated that there was more in store for the XD, so take that for what it's worth. My guess is they will, the XD45 is a huge success, and I think the compact will be just as big. I would like to see SA, to offer higher capacities in the 45 GAP, and .40 SW and .357 SIG. Why buy the .40 or Sig when the .45 is higher capacity. That's what sold me on my 45 compact.

04-05-2007, 10:00 PM	#4
XD45Auto XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 60	Glock 30 Glock 36 Kahr PM45 S&W CS45 Just to name a few... EDIT to add: There are also a few subcompact 1911 models from Springfield and Kimber.

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