[WWIIArmsLover]

...I'm a man of wealth and taste.

Hi all. I've been lurking these forums trying to find out as much info on the XD. I've learned a lot, and have a lot to learn. My birthday is coming up and I've been secretly hiding hints around the house for my wife to find, trying to get her to buy an XD for me.

As my name implies, I collect mostly WWII arms, long rifles to be exact. As far as modern weapons are concered I own a WASR-10 and a Yugo SKS. The only pistol I have is a CZ-52. This is not to say I'm not familiar with modern weapons being former Army and am currently a Corrections Officer. So I've had plenty of weapons training, and so many safety courses jammed into my head (yet it never ceases to amaze me that a person with 15 years in the DOC still acts as if they never been taught gun safety.)

I have a small delima. I want an XD 4 in. Service Model in .40. In talking with my friend, who has the 5 in. Tactical Model in .40, he asked me if I was sure I wanted the 4 in. I said yes, because I plan on using it as my CCW. I don't want the Subbie, to small for my hand, and any length I can take off the weapon helps with the conceal part. My friend is a Sheriff's Deputy for the county we live in, so he doesn't really have to worry about the conceal part. What do you guys think? Right now my CCW is the above mentioned CZ-52 (you can see why I want to upgrade.)

Thanks for any help.

 

[hobocircus]

Seems like a "no brainer". The sub is too small and the Tac is too big. The service model is just right. BINGO!
I enjoy WW2 stuff myself and so do several others on this board.
Welcome to the wrecking ball!

 

[Old School]

Welcome. The Service model is a perfect size. With the right gear, you can conceal it as easily as the XDSC.

Regards,
Old School

 

[Super Trucker]

I agree, get the service model and enjoy it.

 

[Suppo]

I have handled the Tactical XD-40 and just did not like the longer, heavier slide. Get the service model.

 

[R Dub]

The 4" will be definitely easier to conceal (unless your Andre' the Giant). I have both but can only CC the 4" comfortably.

 

[MikeA]

welcome...i carry the 4" model all the time...but the best thing is how well the xd handles...i love it.

mike

 

[Margana]

There is a 3rd party accessory...the Pearce mag baseplate extender that you can add to the Sub Compact, this allows (if you have an average sized hand) to rest your little finger on the grip.

 

[03RangerXLT]

god i love the rolling stones. Sympathy for teh devil

 

[Delija]

...I'm a man of wealth and taste.

So you are the guy who killed the czar and his ministers, while Anastasia screamed in vain?

I was always curious about the deal with Rasputin. Is it true he just wouldn't go down after being repeatedly shot by an XD Subcompact?

??

Peace,
D.

 

[xdron40]

...I'm a man of wealth and taste.

I was always curious about the deal with Rasputin. Is it true he just wouldn't go down after being repeatedly shot by an XD Subcompact?

??

Peace,
D.

Rumor has it that it was a 9mm

 

[Suppo]

...I'm a man of wealth and taste.

What color is your ascot?

 

[WWIIArmsLover]

It's settled, I'll stick with the service model. Thanks for all or your input.

By the way, I was around when Jesus Christ had his moments of doubt and pain.

 

[one-eyed-fatman]

By the way, I was around when Jesus Christ had his moments of doubt and pain

I don't remember seeing you there...

 

[WWIIArmsLover]

By the way, I was around when Jesus Christ had his moments of doubt and pain

I don't remember seeing you there...

I was the one who made damn sure the Pilate washed his hands, and sealed his fate.

 

[C.H.Luke]

As far as concealment goes the 5" gun is no harder to conceal assuming it is with an IWB. Generally carries with more stability due to length. What counts is grip size. It is also relative to one's background, if used to CCW’ing a Govt. Model or a Browning like many older shooters, same with a 5" "plastic" gun is a breeze...