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SSGF109 · 02-03-2008, 06:19 AM

Need Help On Final Decision. I'm ready to purchase either the Compact 5" or Tact. 5". I know this a beaten to death topic, but please list any problems "PROBLEMS" only you have had with these models. Thanks in advance.

xdfan80 · 02-03-2008, 06:30 AM

The only problem I have with my tactical is that its probably a little to big for carry. Other than that, I dont have any complaints. Oh, and once I get my holster I will try to carry anyways to see if it looks ok.

SSGF109 · 02-05-2008, 04:38 PM

The compact 5" will probably be tough to find in my area.

Tard · 02-05-2008, 05:25 PM

Those two answers are the best you'll get: if you want to CCW, the 5" is a bit long and slower to draw.

If you don't want it for CCW, why get the compact?

And... you aren't gonna find one and if you do, it'll be more expensive.

YMMV

M109R · 02-05-2008, 05:39 PM

The 4 inch compact 45 carries like a 23 Glock and it is easy to conceal I think the 5 inch would be harder especially when you sit down and other odd positions.

**XD9Sub** · 02-05-2008, 06:44 PM

I carry my XD45 Compact Tactical all the time for CCW (IWB). Sorry, can't think of any problems

If you think you might EVER have the need to carry, get the Comp Tac.

Bud's gun shop has them for $541 delivered to your FFL.

jtkratzer · 02-05-2008, 06:55 PM

Either way, 4" or 5", get the compact. It will come with a full sized mag and an extension to make it the same size at the standard service or tactical. It's a no brainer.

Kaboom · 02-06-2008, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtkratzer

Either way, 4" or 5", get the compact. It will come with a full sized mag and an extension to make it the same size at the standard service or tactical. It's a no brainer.

+1,000,000

Cactus Jack Garner · 02-06-2008, 11:46 AM

You will like either, but I favor the Tactical 5 inch.

opensights · 02-06-2008, 01:02 PM

I dont have any problem with CC of my Tatical 5inch in fact it goes every where I do. I just dont see why the extra inch would cause every one such a huge problem.

02-03-2008, 06:19 AM	#1
SSGF109 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nowhereville, PA Posts: 44	Need Help On Final Decision Need Help On Final Decision. I'm ready to purchase either the Compact 5" or Tact. 5". I know this a beaten to death topic, but please list any problems "PROBLEMS" only you have had with these models. Thanks in advance. __________________ O.I.F Veteran, Retired 22 Year Army MP

02-03-2008, 06:30 AM	#2
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,849	The only problem I have with my tactical is that its probably a little to big for carry. Other than that, I dont have any complaints. Oh, and once I get my holster I will try to carry anyways to see if it looks ok. __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

02-05-2008, 04:38 PM	#3
SSGF109 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nowhereville, PA Posts: 44	The compact 5" will probably be tough to find in my area. __________________ O.I.F Veteran, Retired 22 Year Army MP

02-05-2008, 05:25 PM	#4
Tard XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Machias, WA Posts: 3,942	Those two answers are the best you'll get: if you want to CCW, the 5" is a bit long and slower to draw. If you don't want it for CCW, why get the compact? And... you aren't gonna find one and if you do, it'll be more expensive. YMMV __________________ If you aren't part of the solution you are part of the precipitate.

02-05-2008, 06:44 PM	#6
XD9Sub XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 1,023	I carry my XD45 Compact Tactical all the time for CCW (IWB). Sorry, can't think of any problems If you think you might EVER have the need to carry, get the Comp Tac. Bud's gun shop has them for $541 delivered to your FFL. __________________ "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

02-05-2008, 05:39 PM	#5
M109R XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: AR Posts: 49	The 4 inch compact 45 carries like a 23 Glock and it is easy to conceal I think the 5 inch would be harder especially when you sit down and other odd positions.

02-05-2008, 06:55 PM	#7
jtkratzer XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 17,560	Either way, 4" or 5", get the compact. It will come with a full sized mag and an extension to make it the same size at the standard service or tactical. It's a no brainer. __________________ "I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson The Gun Lounge Pennyslvania Firearms Owners Association Hockey Forum

02-06-2008, 11:46 AM	#9
Cactus Jack Garner XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 68	You will like either, but I favor the Tactical 5 inch. __________________ www.survivalmonkey.com XD Tactical Mod. .45, XD Service Mod. 45, XD Service Mod. 9mm + a few others....

02-06-2008, 01:02 PM	#10
opensights XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TN Posts: 29	I dont have any problem with CC of my Tatical 5inch in fact it goes every where I do. I just dont see why the extra inch would cause every one such a huge problem.

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