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Copperhead012 · 07-18-2008, 09:14 PM

Has anyone heard if SA is going to come out with a Sub Compact in 45 ACP?

TexasSTEP · 07-19-2008, 05:30 AM

As of 3 months ago, I was advised they had no plans to produce one in the "near future".

-TS

cineski · 07-19-2008, 07:55 AM

Which is kinda dumb (unless they can't make'em run right) because they'd sell a LOT of them.

pleasantguywhopacksAXD · 07-19-2008, 08:10 AM

It's a problem with the guide rod recoil spring IIRC. I know other maunufactures have overcome this but SA may not want to deal with it. Perhaps they need to get some new engineering blood on the payroll.

I know that if they did overecome this I would be first in line to buy one.

Redleg45 · 07-22-2008, 07:15 AM

How much would a sub compact differ from a compact in 45 ACP?

XD9Sub · 07-22-2008, 07:41 AM

Maybe a 3" barrel and a 1/2" shorter grip (7rnd mag) is what most people think about in a subcompact model. This would be about the size of my PT-745, which I carry in the summer.

Bill in San Jose · 07-22-2008, 10:10 AM

SA is re-selling the Croatian-manufactured pistol, and I'd assume new product development $ went into the XD(M) product line.

tenring · 07-22-2008, 11:31 AM

I am not sure it would make sense given the very nice characteristics of the 45 Compact.

I would rather see a compact size weapon in .40. I would have bought that instead of the 45 compact for sure

UCPOPO · 08-22-2008, 10:18 PM

I would love to see a 45SC personally.....any news on the posibility?

Reno82 · 08-23-2008, 12:08 AM

Taurus makes a sub-compact PT-145. Great pistol. SA/DA... I had one. Loved it but had a long trigger pull and reset. Had a kick too.... so traded it for a S&W 642 38 special.

07-18-2008, 09:14 PM	#1
Copperhead012 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2	XD-45 Sub compact? Has anyone heard if SA is going to come out with a Sub Compact in 45 ACP?

07-19-2008, 05:30 AM	#2
TexasSTEP XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	As of 3 months ago, I was advised they had no plans to produce one in the "near future". -TS __________________ " In a moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing. " - Theodore Roosevelt

07-19-2008, 08:10 AM	#4
pleasantguywhopacksAXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blanchester, Ohio Posts: 298	It's a problem with the guide rod recoil spring IIRC. I know other maunufactures have overcome this but SA may not want to deal with it. Perhaps they need to get some new engineering blood on the payroll. I know that if they did overecome this I would be first in line to buy one. __________________ Member OFCC, Life Member NRA ʞɔns sʞɔolƃ WARNING: The FDA requires all those using glocks that side effects may include: A rose colored appearance of your surroundings. Voices telling them they are invincible. A uncontrolable urge to smash, poke, prod, wet,salt, bury and drop from low flying aircraft said glock, then need to brag uncontrollably. http://www.cavemanscrib.com/One.html

07-22-2008, 07:41 AM	#6
XD9Sub XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 969	Maybe a 3" barrel and a 1/2" shorter grip (7rnd mag) is what most people think about in a subcompact model. This would be about the size of my PT-745, which I carry in the summer. __________________ "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

07-22-2008, 10:10 AM	#7
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,273	SA is re-selling the Croatian-manufactured pistol, and I'd assume new product development $ went into the XD(M) product line. __________________ 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

07-19-2008, 07:55 AM	#3
cineski XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 46	Which is kinda dumb (unless they can't make'em run right) because they'd sell a LOT of them.

07-22-2008, 07:15 AM	#5
Redleg45 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 6	How much would a sub compact differ from a compact in 45 ACP?

07-22-2008, 11:31 AM	#8
tenring XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MI Posts: 900	I am not sure it would make sense given the very nice characteristics of the 45 Compact. I would rather see a compact size weapon in .40. I would have bought that instead of the 45 compact for sure __________________ "The Sound of freedom is a .45 empty bouncing off the ground" ~ Rob Leatham

08-22-2008, 10:18 PM	#9
UCPOPO XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 47	I would love to see a 45SC personally.....any news on the posibility? __________________ "You have the right to remain silent so shut the f-ck up!" Bad Boys 2--XD 45's Service (both Canyon Creek Custom) 1--XD 45 Tactical (Canyon Creek Custom) HK UMP45 Full Aut0 Taurus M851 UL .38 (for deep UC Work) Remington 870 Wilson Combat 12Ga Serveral more not listed and more on the way

08-23-2008, 12:08 AM	#10
Reno82 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,154	Taurus makes a sub-compact PT-145. Great pistol. SA/DA... I had one. Loved it but had a long trigger pull and reset. Had a kick too.... so traded it for a S&W 642 38 special. __________________ *** XD-45acp Service (Match Gun I changed it to a compact for CCW... did a grip chop on it) Ruger Mark III 22/45 Kimber SS Custom Target II 10mm Walther G22 (FUN GUN) XD-45acp Tactical (Match Gun II; upgraded the bbl from PistolGear) XD-9 Sub-Compact (Home Defense and CCW) DPMS AR-15: 9mm (1/17/08...) RRA CAR A4 Upper 223/5.56---did a lower bulid 6/3/08 and bought completed upper 2/21/08 S&W 642 38 special w/ CT grips (Home Defense & CCW) in order of purchases**

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