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Before I start, I just wanted to state - yes, I searched the forum. The info is scattered, and I haven't posted in a while, so I figured I'd just put all my questions here.
I currently own a XD40 Tactical. I love it. Great firearm. However, I would like to get my Concealed Carry Permit, and the Tactical just ain't gonna cut it.
I went to the store today to check out the XD40 SC. He didn't have any, but he did have a XD9 SC.
My train of thought is to get the same caliber weapon as my home defense weapon. I have plenty of ammo, accessories, etc..., so I was kind of dead set on the XD40 SC.
The store owner is one of the nicest I've met - I'm shopping at a store called The Powderhorn, in San Antonio TX. I spoke with the owner today. He agreed with my train of thought, and did not try to push some other weapon on me. He gave me choices, but agreed that I may be better off with a caliber and frame that I'm familiar with for my concealed weapon. He didn't have any in stock, and doesn't know when he will get one in, but he has my name. I'm 100% sure after speaking with him that I will get a call the minute he does get one in.
But today I started thinking - I've never owned a SC. So now I have questions.
1) Will my accuracy be much different between the Tactical and SC?
2) Should I "settle" on a Service instead of the SC I wanted (he has those in stock)?
3) How much harder (I realize it will be... but to what extent?) will it be to conceal a Service instead of the SC?
4) What holster would you recommend? I'm leaning towards IWB holsters, but I've never worn one. I tried a "cheapie" he had today to see how "thick" the XD9 SC he had was. It seemed very bulky and the holster was very difficult to draw from.... but I think I could get used to the thickness of the firearm.
BTW... I have a friend at work that just bought a Kel Tec P3AT. He was pushing that hard on me. I checked it out today - very slim, very light. No safety - at all. It just didn't give me that feeling like my XD gives me. I read an article only minutes afterwards talking about "small, light" guns for concealed carry. I like the authors train of thought. He said a firearm should first make you feel comfortable.... as in "peace of mind". He went on to say that physical comfort should never be confused with mental comfort.... with mental comfort being MUCH more important.
Thanks in advance,
All the best,
Glenn
I currently own a XD40 Tactical. I love it. Great firearm. However, I would like to get my Concealed Carry Permit, and the Tactical just ain't gonna cut it.
I went to the store today to check out the XD40 SC. He didn't have any, but he did have a XD9 SC.
My train of thought is to get the same caliber weapon as my home defense weapon. I have plenty of ammo, accessories, etc..., so I was kind of dead set on the XD40 SC.
The store owner is one of the nicest I've met - I'm shopping at a store called The Powderhorn, in San Antonio TX. I spoke with the owner today. He agreed with my train of thought, and did not try to push some other weapon on me. He gave me choices, but agreed that I may be better off with a caliber and frame that I'm familiar with for my concealed weapon. He didn't have any in stock, and doesn't know when he will get one in, but he has my name. I'm 100% sure after speaking with him that I will get a call the minute he does get one in.
But today I started thinking - I've never owned a SC. So now I have questions.
1) Will my accuracy be much different between the Tactical and SC?
2) Should I "settle" on a Service instead of the SC I wanted (he has those in stock)?
3) How much harder (I realize it will be... but to what extent?) will it be to conceal a Service instead of the SC?
4) What holster would you recommend? I'm leaning towards IWB holsters, but I've never worn one. I tried a "cheapie" he had today to see how "thick" the XD9 SC he had was. It seemed very bulky and the holster was very difficult to draw from.... but I think I could get used to the thickness of the firearm.
BTW... I have a friend at work that just bought a Kel Tec P3AT. He was pushing that hard on me. I checked it out today - very slim, very light. No safety - at all. It just didn't give me that feeling like my XD gives me. I read an article only minutes afterwards talking about "small, light" guns for concealed carry. I like the authors train of thought. He said a firearm should first make you feel comfortable.... as in "peace of mind". He went on to say that physical comfort should never be confused with mental comfort.... with mental comfort being MUCH more important.
Thanks in advance,
All the best,
Glenn