[justamessenger]

Easy chop it to compact size and buy a compact magazine use the full size for reloading - problem solved

No, please don’t. There are thousands of compact 3.8s and 4.0s out there, even a few compact 5.0s! I purchased an XDm3.8c and an XD4.0c used for $300 over the last 5 years. Full-size mags fit either. Your beloved gun could semi-retire protecting your home.