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Here's the deal...I already have a XDm 9mm and it has been a trusted friend at both the range and my nightstand (as well as on the road). I recently sent it off to get worked over by Canyon Creek Customs so I will no longer be using this as a nightstand gun. My wife and I sleep separately (I use a CPAP, it drives her nuts) and although she has a S&W .38 Bodyguard revolver...I have zippo at the moment.
I've boiled it down to either another XDm in .45 or a Ruger Redhawk Alaskan in .44 Mag.
Yes, I know, these are night and day but I REALLY want another .44 or .45 (used to have a full sized Super Redhawlk and a 1911). The problem is that I can't decide. If I get a .45 its going to be a XDm figuring how much a good 1911 will run you these days. I also don't care for Glock and do not like hammer driven pistols AKA SIG or FN (owned a FNX and simply did not like it).
What I'm asking is would buying another XDm be a mistake? Is there a big enough difference to justify another model in the same line? I'm afraid I'll get it and regrett it because it simply is too much like my 9mm model.
I'd appreciate any thoughts from anyone here that owns both and would like to add some advice.
I've boiled it down to either another XDm in .45 or a Ruger Redhawk Alaskan in .44 Mag.
Yes, I know, these are night and day but I REALLY want another .44 or .45 (used to have a full sized Super Redhawlk and a 1911). The problem is that I can't decide. If I get a .45 its going to be a XDm figuring how much a good 1911 will run you these days. I also don't care for Glock and do not like hammer driven pistols AKA SIG or FN (owned a FNX and simply did not like it).
What I'm asking is would buying another XDm be a mistake? Is there a big enough difference to justify another model in the same line? I'm afraid I'll get it and regrett it because it simply is too much like my 9mm model.
I'd appreciate any thoughts from anyone here that owns both and would like to add some advice.