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Rapier · 09-02-2007, 07:36 PM

Howdy.

Since I've religated my old bush gun (A Ruger P-89D) to truck pistol duty, I've been looking into a .45ACP to replace it, for when I'm out beboping around in the woods and such. The 9mm +P's just seem a little light should I happen on something that goes bump in the night.

As it stands, it's pretty much narrowed down to an XD-45, in either it's 4" or 5" forms.

I've heard some stuff about the 4" models scorching the top of TRL-2's; does this happen with the 5" model too?

And also, anybody know a good thigh holster for these when you have a light mounted on them? Particularly the 5" one.

Mephis · 09-02-2007, 08:10 PM

I'd go with a tactical hands down.

As for holsters, check with blade tech, and before buying a light make sure they make the holster for that gun/light combo.

Vandal · 09-02-2007, 09:00 PM

I love my Service model. But as with cars and women to each his own. if you can find some one who owns both and try 'em out.

Tard · 09-02-2007, 09:19 PM

The tactical pretty much shoots itself, you just hold it and chew out the X ring.

Hemidart · 09-03-2007, 04:53 PM

My buddy has a Tactical and I have the Service. We both shoot better with the Service. Not saying the Service is better, just my Service is better then his Tactical.

TYFOON · 09-03-2007, 05:38 PM

I bought TWO XD45's I loved them so much. Like a spare tire, I decided on a spare gun. Springer is on the road but will be back on the 17th. Both go in for the Combat/Carry trigger job when he gets back.

Whoot Whoot!

fredj338 · 09-03-2007, 08:50 PM

If it doesn't have to be concealed, get the TAC. Very accurate & alittle increase in vel. doesn't hurt the 45acp.

Gorillaman · 09-03-2007, 09:02 PM

Tac is the one. 5" barrel gives a little more velocity wise from what I understand

I could be wrong...But you can't go wrong with the 13 rounds and 5" barrel..

Talyn · 09-04-2007, 10:54 PM

+1 for the Tactical if you don't mind the longer barrel.

09-02-2007, 07:36 PM	#1
Rapier XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1	Service or Tactical? Howdy. Since I've religated my old bush gun (A Ruger P-89D) to truck pistol duty, I've been looking into a .45ACP to replace it, for when I'm out beboping around in the woods and such. The 9mm +P's just seem a little light should I happen on something that goes bump in the night. As it stands, it's pretty much narrowed down to an XD-45, in either it's 4" or 5" forms. I've heard some stuff about the 4" models scorching the top of TRL-2's; does this happen with the 5" model too? And also, anybody know a good thigh holster for these when you have a light mounted on them? Particularly the 5" one.

09-02-2007, 08:10 PM	#2
Mephis XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 587	I'd go with a tactical hands down. As for holsters, check with blade tech, and before buying a light make sure they make the holster for that gun/light combo. __________________ All guns lost in tragic boating accident until 08 president is decided.

09-02-2007, 09:00 PM	#3
Vandal XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 348	I love my Service model. But as with cars and women to each his own. if you can find some one who owns both and try 'em out. __________________ Well believe me, I calculated the odds of this succeeding versus the odds I was doing something incredibly stupid...and I went ahead anyway. Springfield xD 4" .45 Remington 870 Tactical 12 Ga. Tippmann/ Special Ops A-5A2 Paintball Gun Tactical Rubberband for those bad SHTF situations requiring unconventional combatives, like the college classroom.

09-02-2007, 09:19 PM	#4
Tard XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Machias, WA Posts: 3,958	The tactical pretty much shoots itself, you just hold it and chew out the X ring. __________________ If you aren't part of the solution you are part of the precipitate.

09-04-2007, 10:54 PM	#9
Talyn XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 20	+1 for the Tactical if you don't mind the longer barrel. __________________ XD-45 Tactical OD Green

09-03-2007, 04:53 PM	#5
Hemidart XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 90	My buddy has a Tactical and I have the Service. We both shoot better with the Service. Not saying the Service is better, just my Service is better then his Tactical.

09-03-2007, 05:38 PM	#6
TYFOON XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 401	I bought TWO XD45's I loved them so much. Like a spare tire, I decided on a spare gun. Springer is on the road but will be back on the 17th. Both go in for the Combat/Carry trigger job when he gets back. Whoot Whoot!

09-03-2007, 08:50 PM	#7
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,346	If it doesn't have to be concealed, get the TAC. Very accurate & alittle increase in vel. doesn't hurt the 45acp.

09-03-2007, 09:02 PM	#8
Gorillaman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 392	Tac is the one. 5" barrel gives a little more velocity wise from what I understand I could be wrong...But you can't go wrong with the 13 rounds and 5" barrel..

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