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Bob 45 · 06-24-2008, 05:32 PM

I have a 45C.
People on this site talk about tactical and service models.
What is the difference between a tactical and service model?

jlpskydive · 06-24-2008, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob 45

I have a 45C.
People on this site talk about tactical and service models.
What is the difference between a tactical and service model?

Service has a 4 inch barrel the Tactical has a 5 inch barrel. That's about it.

Tally XD · 06-24-2008, 07:59 PM

The .45 Service also has a captive guide rod assembly so there is no aftermarket guide rod and recoil springs available yet.

USMC 0802 · 06-24-2008, 08:18 PM

Everyone knows chicks dig the Tactical model.

Duh!

Bobby Schulz · 06-25-2008, 08:04 AM

Tac model has 5 inches of barrel just the right length for a .45acp

KingWulfgar · 06-25-2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob 45

I have a 45C.
People on this site talk about tactical and service models.
What is the difference between a tactical and service model?

Don't listen to all the tactical fanboys.

I have the 45C (Service model with the 4" barrel) and I think it's the perfect size, weight, balance, etc. If it had a longer barrel, it would look funny to me. Plus, I don't care what anyone says, I'd rather conceal the 4" than the 5" barrel.

That being said, I like the full-size tactical. I think it looks nice. It's just not for me. I wanted the compact.

dynamicmike · 06-25-2008, 08:39 AM

I have not had a chance to shoot a tactical but I love my XD45 service. Its super accurate and I can carry it all day comfortably.

Archer1945 · 06-25-2008, 06:43 PM

I have both a 4" and 5" XD45C. The only difference is my 5" is slightly more accurate than the 4" but that might be because the 5" has a tungsten rod insert in the guide rod for a bit more weight which makes it a bit steadier to hold.

novaDAK · 06-26-2008, 02:45 AM

I just got the tactical model (I can't get a CCW permit for another two years, so I figured I can always get a 4" or 3" down the road when I can legally conceal) and after getting used to the size, it looks perfectly normal to me, considering it is no longer than a 1911. Now I just have to get used to the polymer frame, as I'm not used to how thin the material is around the mag well!

tdyoung58 · 06-27-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by USMC 0802

Everyone knows chicks dig the Tactical model.

Duh!

They really dig the compact tactical . . .

Basically like already said the biggest difference is the 5" barrel compared to the 4"

06-24-2008, 05:32 PM	#1
Bob 45 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 37	Tactical vs Service I have a 45C. People on this site talk about tactical and service models. What is the difference between a tactical and service model?

06-24-2008, 08:18 PM	#4
USMC 0802 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stationed in El Paso, TX (North Mexico) Posts: 109	Everyone knows chicks dig the Tactical model. Duh! __________________ Semper Fi, Matt

06-25-2008, 08:04 AM	#5
Bobby Schulz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 208	Tac model has 5 inches of barrel just the right length for a .45acp __________________ Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.

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06-25-2008, 08:39 AM	#7
dynamicmike XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	I have not had a chance to shoot a tactical but I love my XD45 service. Its super accurate and I can carry it all day comfortably.

06-25-2008, 06:43 PM	#8
Archer1945 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 307	I have both a 4" and 5" XD45C. The only difference is my 5" is slightly more accurate than the 4" but that might be because the 5" has a tungsten rod insert in the guide rod for a bit more weight which makes it a bit steadier to hold.

06-26-2008, 02:45 AM	#9
novaDAK XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NoVA Posts: 6	I just got the tactical model (I can't get a CCW permit for another two years, so I figured I can always get a 4" or 3" down the road when I can legally conceal) and after getting used to the size, it looks perfectly normal to me, considering it is no longer than a 1911. Now I just have to get used to the polymer frame, as I'm not used to how thin the material is around the mag well!