Concealed Carry XD Compact 4" vs 5" - Page 3 - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

crash1204 · 07-22-2008, 07:58 PM

I can not imagine carrying a 5" barrel. I carry concealed quite a bit. I seriously recommend going as small and light as possible. For me one of the really big concerns is absolute concealability. So I rarely carry in a standard hip holster. IWB ( Inside the Waist Band) carrys are to bulky with a 5" barrel for me. Also, I carry ankle holster sometimes and that is just impossible with a 5" barrel.

There is my two cents.

L

daveIT · 07-22-2008, 07:59 PM

OP here...just FYI I ended up going with the 9mm SubCompact...sorry to waste your time

neanders2 · 07-23-2008, 11:47 PM

I mainly use a CrossBreed SuperTuck and it hasn't been a problem. All things being equal, I don't think the 5" would be a problem either. I don't wear "tight" fitting pants, so the muzzle of any handgun has never printed on me (at least that I've noticed). To me, the biggest issue is the grip. The grip issue has been, well, a non issue since I switch over to the CB ST holster...this thing rocks. I think I might be able to sport a full size grip in this thing.

I've just ordered one for my, dare I say it...Glock 23.

Abram · 07-24-2008, 06:40 AM

Well I am not a big person and I own the 4 inch service. I cannot carry it on my side concealed unless I have a jacket. With that being said I can carry it at the 4 or 5 clock position and hide it pretty good. Probably should get me a compact

tex45acp · 07-26-2008, 08:16 AM

I am a big guy, 6'7" and 300# and comfortably carry my XD45 Service (4") in a Brommeland Max Con V. Here are a few pics, please excuse the stained t-shirt. I had just come in from the field where I was working on my tractor.

Johnnybgood · 07-26-2008, 10:50 AM

Welcome to the forum from Milton,FL. I love my XD45C 4 inch service model very concealable and controlable for every situation.

CommieHunter · 07-26-2008, 08:03 PM

DaveIT, it sounds like you made your pick, but I have to chip in anyway.

I'm now carrying an XDM (fullsize pistol, mind you) with a 4.5" barrel, and it disappears in my IWB.

I'm 150 lb on a 30" waist.

neanders2 · 07-26-2008, 08:18 PM

I know several firearms "experts" that only carry full sized guns, with rare exception. Maybe to a wedding, or when golfing, etc. But for daily carry, a full size gun is doable. It really does come down to compromise. How do you want to dress vs. how you need to dress to keep concealed. I think the 5" Tactical Compact would be quite doable. The extra 1" on the grip for the full size service model would be a stumbling block, but not a prohibitive thing.

JeffWard · 07-26-2008, 08:23 PM

In case you're looking for a side-by-side, I own all three:

XD45 Tactical
XD45 Compact
XD9SC

I carry the XD45 Compact mostly.

Jeff Ward

**dakotaracing** · 07-27-2008, 11:15 AM

You're 6'7" and 300# AND carry a .45!!!!!

That's just not right! ROFL!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tex45acp

I am a big guy, 6'7" and 300# and comfortably carry my XD45 Service (4") in a Brommeland Max Con V. Here are a few pics, please excuse the stained t-shirt. I had just come in from the field where I was working on my tractor.

07-22-2008, 07:58 PM	#21
crash1204 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12	Go 3" or 4" I can not imagine carrying a 5" barrel. I carry concealed quite a bit. I seriously recommend going as small and light as possible. For me one of the really big concerns is absolute concealability. So I rarely carry in a standard hip holster. IWB ( Inside the Waist Band) carrys are to bulky with a 5" barrel for me. Also, I carry ankle holster sometimes and that is just impossible with a 5" barrel. There is my two cents. L

07-22-2008, 07:59 PM	#22
daveIT XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 348	OP here...just FYI I ended up going with the 9mm SubCompact...sorry to waste your time __________________ SAXD9SCNSWTFLOL

07-23-2008, 11:47 PM	#23
neanders2 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 21	Carrying the 4" is No Biggie for Me I mainly use a CrossBreed SuperTuck and it hasn't been a problem. All things being equal, I don't think the 5" would be a problem either. I don't wear "tight" fitting pants, so the muzzle of any handgun has never printed on me (at least that I've noticed). To me, the biggest issue is the grip. The grip issue has been, well, a non issue since I switch over to the CB ST holster...this thing rocks. I think I might be able to sport a full size grip in this thing. I've just ordered one for my, dare I say it...Glock 23.

07-26-2008, 08:16 AM	#25
tex45acp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 163	I am a big guy, 6'7" and 300# and comfortably carry my XD45 Service (4") in a Brommeland Max Con V. Here are a few pics, please excuse the stained t-shirt. I had just come in from the field where I was working on my tractor. __________________ ALL IT TAKES FOR EVIL TO EXIST......IS FOR GOOD MEN TO STAND BY AND DO NOTHING!!!

07-26-2008, 10:50 AM	#26
Johnnybgood XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Florida Posts: 637	Welcome to the forum from Milton,FL. I love my XD45C 4 inch service model very concealable and controlable for every situation. __________________ XD .40 SC Trijicon NS XD .45 Compact TFOS Ruger P345PR Taurus PT 24/7 PRO .40 Cal. Bersa Thunder .380 Savage 12 gage pump

07-24-2008, 06:40 AM	#24
Abram XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 36	Well I am not a big person and I own the 4 inch service. I cannot carry it on my side concealed unless I have a jacket. With that being said I can carry it at the 4 or 5 clock position and hide it pretty good. Probably should get me a compact

07-26-2008, 08:03 PM	#27
CommieHunter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 204	DaveIT, it sounds like you made your pick, but I have to chip in anyway. I'm now carrying an XDM (fullsize pistol, mind you) with a 4.5" barrel, and it disappears in my IWB. I'm 150 lb on a 30" waist.

07-26-2008, 08:18 PM	#28
neanders2 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 21	A Lot of Guys Only Carry Full Sized Guns I know several firearms "experts" that only carry full sized guns, with rare exception. Maybe to a wedding, or when golfing, etc. But for daily carry, a full size gun is doable. It really does come down to compromise. How do you want to dress vs. how you need to dress to keep concealed. I think the 5" Tactical Compact would be quite doable. The extra 1" on the grip for the full size service model would be a stumbling block, but not a prohibitive thing.

07-26-2008, 08:23 PM	#29
JeffWard XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 113	In case you're looking for a side-by-side, I own all three: XD45 Tactical XD45 Compact XD9SC I carry the XD45 Compact mostly. Jeff Ward __________________ JeffWard Kel-Tec P-3AT HC, Beltclip (Hot Carry) SA XD9SC w/ ClipDraw (Summer Carry) SA XD45 w/ SA Custom Shop 3.5# Trigger, Short Reset, Overtravel Stop, Trijicons (Nightstand/Winter Carry) Browning Buck Mark w/ Tac Sol 7.25", 4 MOA Red Dot Rem 870 12 Guage, 18.5" Cyl w/ Scattergun Tech 2-shot Mag Ext Ruger M77 .308 w/ Tasco 4-9X40 Variable

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