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biggun1911 · 04-23-2008, 07:41 AM

I hope I won't be disappointed with the XD45c. I currently have an Ed Brown Kobra Karry, a Smith and Wesson Gunsite, a Kimber Ultra CDP11 and a Springfield micro nine as my CCW. I read about the XD45c on this site for the last three months before I made the decision. One of the best all around concealed carry guns is the the Glock 19. I thought you could not find a better carry gun than the XD45c. I is the size of the Glock 19, with ten rounds of 45. I am in California so I have to wait ten days for the XD. When I get the XD I will take to the range and compare it to my 1911 pattern guns.

XD9Sub · 04-23-2008, 08:55 AM

I think you'll like the XD45C, since you are used to the 1911 grip angle. I've had many 1911's and Glocks, but I prefer the XD45C for carry since it's, as you said, the size of a G19 with .45 punch

Bill in San Jose · 04-23-2008, 11:04 AM

In CA, you can't be in possession of the 13-round mag anyway, so the compact is the way to go. I'm really happy with mine, I'd forget the XDgear holster and if your want a OWB, the Blackhawk serpa cqc is very comfortable with the paddle.

I just upgraded my sights to the XS big dots, have not shot it but I'm happy with how it works in dry firing. I sent the slide only back to SA, it was 1-week door to door, and they removed the factory sights and installed the XS for less than I could buy the XS for themself.

Wild Rice · 04-23-2008, 11:15 AM

Did you order the 4" or 5" XD-45 Compact? What slide finish and frame color did you order? I just bought a 2008 XD-45 Compact 4", stainless slide, black frame two-tone, with one 10 rd mag and one 13 rd mag. This is the very best XD version to own. Very nice shooter. Do Californians get two 10 rd short mags?

Marky Mark · 04-23-2008, 11:33 AM

Wild Rice,

I'm in California and just picked up my XD45 Compact yesterday. It came with one 10 round short mag and one 10 round long mag.

Mark

MasLakas · 04-23-2008, 11:58 AM

You will enjoy the XD45 Compact. Just remember, the XD trigger is different than the 1911 but can be mastered with practice.

biggun1911 · 04-23-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill in San Jose

In CA, you can't be in possession of the 13-round mag anyway, so the compact is the way to go. I'm really happy with mine, I'd forget the XDgear holster and if your want a OWB, the Blackhawk serpa cqc is very comfortable with the paddle.

I just upgraded my sights to the XS big dots, have not shot it but I'm happy with how it works in dry firing. I sent the slide only back to SA, it was 1-week door to door, and they removed the factory sights and installed the XS for less than I could buy the XS for themself.

I have a set of the XS big dot sights on a Glock 19 and like the sights. I might sent the gun to Springfield in the future.

biggun1911 · 04-23-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild Rice

Did you order the 4" or 5" XD-45 Compact? What slide finish and frame color did you order? I just bought a 2008 XD-45 Compact 4", stainless slide, black frame two-tone, with one 10 rd mag and one 13 rd mag. This is the very best XD version to own. Very nice shooter. Do Californians get two 10 rd short mags?

In my area the XDs get sold as fast as they come in. I was in the toy store yesterday and they had a 4" XD45c in black, so purchased it on the spot. Now I am waiting for the ten days to run. I came with a short ten and a long ten round. No 13 round magazines are allowed in Kalifornia.

Wild Rice · 04-23-2008, 02:37 PM

If you are limited to 10 rds, the XD-45 Compact 4" is a lot of power and capacity for its size. Those long 10 rd mags will not be very useful. It would have been better for you if SA shipped Cali guns with two short 10 rd mags. You should get some more short 10 rd mags and Pearce grip extensions, if you have big hands. I don't need the grip extensions for the XD-45 Compact, but I do use them for the smaller gripped XD-9 SubCompact.

I also have a Taurus PT145 Millennium Pro which has 10 rds of 45 in an even smaller package. I bought it since SA does not make an XD-45 SubCompact.

Bill in San Jose · 04-23-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild Rice

It would have been better for you if SA shipped Cali guns with two short 10 rd mags.

Agreed. The plugged 13-round mag is just annoying to look at.

04-23-2008, 07:41 AM	#1
biggun1911 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 11	I just bought a XD45c I hope I won't be disappointed with the XD45c. I currently have an Ed Brown Kobra Karry, a Smith and Wesson Gunsite, a Kimber Ultra CDP11 and a Springfield micro nine as my CCW. I read about the XD45c on this site for the last three months before I made the decision. One of the best all around concealed carry guns is the the Glock 19. I thought you could not find a better carry gun than the XD45c. I is the size of the Glock 19, with ten rounds of 45. I am in California so I have to wait ten days for the XD. When I get the XD I will take to the range and compare it to my 1911 pattern guns.

04-23-2008, 08:55 AM	#2
XD9Sub XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 969	I think you'll like the XD45C, since you are used to the 1911 grip angle. I've had many 1911's and Glocks, but I prefer the XD45C for carry since it's, as you said, the size of a G19 with .45 punch __________________ "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

04-23-2008, 11:04 AM	#3
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,273	In CA, you can't be in possession of the 13-round mag anyway, so the compact is the way to go. I'm really happy with mine, I'd forget the XDgear holster and if your want a OWB, the Blackhawk serpa cqc is very comfortable with the paddle. I just upgraded my sights to the XS big dots, have not shot it but I'm happy with how it works in dry firing. I sent the slide only back to SA, it was 1-week door to door, and they removed the factory sights and installed the XS for less than I could buy the XS for themself. __________________ A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks. - Thomas Jefferson, in a letter to his nephew

04-23-2008, 11:58 AM	#6
MasLakas XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cache Valley, Utah Posts: 2,622	You will enjoy the XD45 Compact. Just remember, the XD trigger is different than the 1911 but can be mastered with practice. __________________ I speak softly and carry a .45. UtahConcealedCarry.Org

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04-23-2008, 11:15 AM	#4
Wild Rice XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 188	Did you order the 4" or 5" XD-45 Compact? What slide finish and frame color did you order? I just bought a 2008 XD-45 Compact 4", stainless slide, black frame two-tone, with one 10 rd mag and one 13 rd mag. This is the very best XD version to own. Very nice shooter. Do Californians get two 10 rd short mags?

04-23-2008, 11:33 AM	#5
Marky Mark XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 14	Wild Rice, I'm in California and just picked up my XD45 Compact yesterday. It came with one 10 round short mag and one 10 round long mag. Mark

04-23-2008, 02:37 PM	#9
Wild Rice XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 188	If you are limited to 10 rds, the XD-45 Compact 4" is a lot of power and capacity for its size. Those long 10 rd mags will not be very useful. It would have been better for you if SA shipped Cali guns with two short 10 rd mags. You should get some more short 10 rd mags and Pearce grip extensions, if you have big hands. I don't need the grip extensions for the XD-45 Compact, but I do use them for the smaller gripped XD-9 SubCompact. I also have a Taurus PT145 Millennium Pro which has 10 rds of 45 in an even smaller package. I bought it since SA does not make an XD-45 SubCompact.