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jwh · 05-12-2007, 05:53 AM

I am in the market for a new handgun and would like a little feedback. My local shop has both a Tactical and Service model in stock. Both guns are very comfortable to handle. Could you please let me know which you prefer and why?

Thanks

**Bycyclist** · 05-12-2007, 06:39 AM

welcome to the forum...whats the purpose of the gun? If you not going to be carrying it - get the XD45 Tactical:
- longer slide has slightly better sighting radius
- slightly better recoil control and you can modify characteristics with aftermarket full length springs and guiderods
- just a little cooler looking ; )

If you're even thinking about carry, get the service or even better, the compact XD45.

jwh · 05-12-2007, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bycyclist

welcome to the forum...whats the purpose of the gun? If you not going to be carrying it - get the XD45 Tactical:
- longer slide has slightly better sighting radius
- slightly better recoil control and you can modify characteristics with aftermarket full length springs and guiderods
- just a little cooler looking ; )

If you're even thinking about carry, get the service or even better, the compact XD45.

This one will be for home defense and shooting in the mountains in rural western Colorado. It will not be used for concealed carry.

Thanks

XD9Sub · 05-12-2007, 07:28 AM

In that case, Tactical.....

Sharpsshooter · 05-12-2007, 07:38 AM

What part of Western Colorado? You can come try a service 45ACP. I am 30 miles east of Pueblo.

After looking and feeling them, I would tend to go with the 4", but that may just be me. Mostly because it is a bit handier. Were I using it exclusively for target shooting, I might think of going with the tactical, but I have grown fond of a handier auto.

jwh · 05-12-2007, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XD9Sub

In that case, Tactical.....

Thanks

jwh · 05-12-2007, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharpsshooter

What part of Western Colorado? You can come try a service 45ACP. I am 30 miles east of Pueblo.

After looking and feeling them, I would tend to go with the 4", but that may just be me. Mostly because it is a bit handier. Were I using it exclusively for target shooting, I might think of going with the tactical, but I have grown fond of a handier auto.

A long way from Pueblo. I'm in rural Delta County. Thanks for the offer though.

EricCartmann · 05-12-2007, 08:43 AM

go with the 4"

not much of a difference in accuracy or reliability for either so you might as well go for the one that is smaller and looks better

XD9Sub · 05-12-2007, 09:09 AM

I've shot my 4" Compact side-by-side with my 5" Compact and, at least in my hands, the 5" Tactical is more accurate at the longer distances (>12yds) than the 4". I think this is what most people have reported on the forum.

wmrawls · 05-12-2007, 09:33 AM

Welcome to the Site. For your situation you will not go wrong with the XD 45 Tactical...IMHO. My favortie in my small collection

05-12-2007, 05:53 AM	#1
jwh XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 32	new member XD 45 Tactical or Service? I am in the market for a new handgun and would like a little feedback. My local shop has both a Tactical and Service model in stock. Both guns are very comfortable to handle. Could you please let me know which you prefer and why? Thanks

05-12-2007, 06:39 AM	#2
Bycyclist XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NorCaliforneeya Posts: 1,829	welcome to the forum...whats the purpose of the gun? If you not going to be carrying it - get the XD45 Tactical: - longer slide has slightly better sighting radius - slightly better recoil control and you can modify characteristics with aftermarket full length springs and guiderods - just a little cooler looking ; ) If you're even thinking about carry, get the service or even better, the compact XD45. __________________ =============================================== BYcyclist - the worst day on a ride (or at the range) is better than the best day in the office ===============================================

05-12-2007, 07:28 AM	#4
XD9Sub XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 999	In that case, Tactical..... __________________ "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

05-12-2007, 09:09 AM	#9
XD9Sub XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 999	I've shot my 4" Compact side-by-side with my 5" Compact and, at least in my hands, the 5" Tactical is more accurate at the longer distances (>12yds) than the 4". I think this is what most people have reported on 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

05-12-2007, 09:33 AM	#10
wmrawls XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 1,223	Welcome to the Site. For your situation you will not go wrong with the XD 45 Tactical...IMHO. My favortie in my small collection __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.

05-12-2007, 07:38 AM	#5
Sharpsshooter XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 76	What part of Western Colorado? You can come try a service 45ACP. I am 30 miles east of Pueblo. After looking and feeling them, I would tend to go with the 4", but that may just be me. Mostly because it is a bit handier. Were I using it exclusively for target shooting, I might think of going with the tactical, but I have grown fond of a handier auto.

05-12-2007, 08:43 AM	#8
EricCartmann XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: My Mom's Basement Posts: 1,398	go with the 4" not much of a difference in accuracy or reliability for either so you might as well go for the one that is smaller and looks better

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