XD45 Compact and/or XD45 Tactical? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Micky · 05-13-2008, 07:38 PM

My first XD was an XD9 SC. Then, I bought the XD45 Tactical.

I love both of them. They are great to shoot. The XD9 is my carry gun though.

But, I have really been contemplating buying an XD45 compact. It really does not make much sense having both compact and tactical to me. But, I am not sure that I want to part with my tactical.

The compact might work for me as a carry, but the tactical is just too big.
Is there much difference in the way that the compact shoots vs the tactical? Much difference in recoil?

I checked out the XD45 service today, but they did not have a compact in stock. The service felt great I might add. But, I prefer the smaller grip for carry purposes. The shop will make a fair deal on a trade (trading in my tac). I just can't decide to let go.

What would I do with three XDs?

SH0RTBUS · 05-13-2008, 08:29 PM

Get the compact with the 5" barrel, problem solved!

Kev_n_Az · 05-13-2008, 08:58 PM

yes, the 5" .45 acp compact tactical

tdyoung58 · 05-14-2008, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SH0RTBUS

Get the compact with the 5" barrel, problem solved!

I have one, wish I'd bought the regular tactical since it's only a range gun now . . . LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micky

What would I do with three XDs?

Buy lots of bullets . . . .

XD9Sub · 05-14-2008, 04:52 AM

I have the Compact Tactical. I shoot it a little better at distances over 10yds and the felt recoil is a tad less due to the extra weight up front.

It's a great range/HD gun and if you ever need to carry it, you can (not really a big problem to conceal the extra 1" of barrel).

Micky · 05-14-2008, 05:23 AM

When I said compact, I should have said 4" compact. That is the model that I seem to be drawn to. The XD9 SC works great with my Crossbreed Supertuck, but the 5" barrel on my XD45 Tactical is just too much for me to carry comfortably.

Boanerge · 05-14-2008, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micky

When I said compact, I should have said 4" compact. That is the model that I seem to be drawn to. The XD9 SC works great with my Crossbreed Supertuck, but the 5" barrel on my XD45 Tactical is just too much for me to carry comfortably.

Trade it in for the compact. The compact is more versatile for CCW and Range use. JMHO!!

randyc74 · 05-14-2008, 07:19 AM

I'd probably go with the XD45 Compact. You can use the included 13 round mag. for range work and included 10 round mag. for concealed carry. Sort of like getting two guns for the price of one. More XD's More Fun!

Randy

getanxd · 05-14-2008, 07:57 AM

I asked this question a year ago to no avail. i guess everyone knows they have diff springs. i thought the compact dual spring was designed to reduce felt recoil kinda like the Detonics 3 spring in one that is supposed to recoil like a 22 (ha).

i have a 9mm tac and a 45C and they seem to feel about the same to me, but i am curious of teh same cal in service and tac. the fella that said he might try it again this weekend, i hope you let us know. thanks

**vthompson** · 05-14-2008, 08:55 AM

I have a compact 5" Tactical and have no trouble at all carrying it. I use a IWB holster from Gun-Works. I wouldn't take a farm in Georgia for my set up. The pistol shoots like a dream,and rides in the holster so well that I can't even tell its there.

05-13-2008, 07:38 PM	#1
Micky XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 104	XD45 Compact and/or XD45 Tactical? My first XD was an XD9 SC. Then, I bought the XD45 Tactical. I love both of them. They are great to shoot. The XD9 is my carry gun though. But, I have really been contemplating buying an XD45 compact. It really does not make much sense having both compact and tactical to me. But, I am not sure that I want to part with my tactical. The compact might work for me as a carry, but the tactical is just too big. Is there much difference in the way that the compact shoots vs the tactical? Much difference in recoil? I checked out the XD45 service today, but they did not have a compact in stock. The service felt great I might add. But, I prefer the smaller grip for carry purposes. The shop will make a fair deal on a trade (trading in my tac). I just can't decide to let go. What would I do with three XDs? __________________ http://www.mccreaoutdoors.com

05-13-2008, 08:58 PM	#3
Kev_n_Az XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: THE OLD WEST!! Posts: 180	yes, the 5" .45 acp compact tactical __________________ XD COMPACT .45ACP 5" TACTICAL DARK EARTH Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth. George Washington www.dodgeownerforums.com

05-14-2008, 04:52 AM	#5
XD9Sub XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 864	I have the Compact Tactical. I shoot it a little better at distances over 10yds and the felt recoil is a tad less due to the extra weight up front. It's a great range/HD gun and if you ever need to carry it, you can (not really a big problem to conceal the extra 1" of barrel). __________________ "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

05-14-2008, 05:23 AM	#6
Micky XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 104	When I said compact, I should have said 4" compact. That is the model that I seem to be drawn to. The XD9 SC works great with my Crossbreed Supertuck, but the 5" barrel on my XD45 Tactical is just too much for me to carry comfortably. __________________ http://www.mccreaoutdoors.com

05-14-2008, 07:19 AM	#8
randyc74 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 10	I'd probably go with the XD45 Compact. You can use the included 13 round mag. for range work and included 10 round mag. for concealed carry. Sort of like getting two guns for the price of one. More XD's More Fun! Randy __________________ Randy Cooley Maker of Custom Holsters

05-13-2008, 08:29 PM	#2
SH0RTBUS XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 16	Get the compact with the 5" barrel, problem solved!

05-14-2008, 07:57 AM	#9
getanxd XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: middle georgia Posts: 90	two diff springs I asked this question a year ago to no avail. i guess everyone knows they have diff springs. i thought the compact dual spring was designed to reduce felt recoil kinda like the Detonics 3 spring in one that is supposed to recoil like a 22 (ha). i have a 9mm tac and a 45C and they seem to feel about the same to me, but i am curious of teh same cal in service and tac. the fella that said he might try it again this weekend, i hope you let us know. thanks

05-14-2008, 08:55 AM	#10
vthompson XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Western West Virginia Posts: 129	Tactical ? I have a compact 5" Tactical and have no trouble at all carrying it. I use a IWB holster from Gun-Works. I wouldn't take a farm in Georgia for my set up. The pistol shoots like a dream,and rides in the holster so well that I can't even tell its there. __________________ The RIGHT of the people to keep and bear arms,SHALL NOT be INFRINGED. USCCA Member Handgun Club of America NRA Member

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