[Kali Endgame]

I'm planning on ordering a XD5 tomorrow and I haven't decided on the barrel length. 4" or 5" is what I am considering. Are the 5" that much more accurate than the 4"? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

[kirkcdl]

XD5?Never heard of it...

['Card]

If you're referring to the XD-45, then no - the difference in purely mechanical accuracy between a 5" barrel and a 4" barrel really isn't significant - not at common pistol range, anyway.

What is significant though is that the sights are 1" farther apart when mounted on a 5" barrel, which means you may be more accurate, even if the gun itself really isn't.

Make sense?

[RexDart]

It's also worth noting, should you be thinking of carrying this XD45, that Springfield has announced a sub-compact version. While the barrel otions are still 4" & 5", the grip has been shortened, and it comes with a short (10 rnd) and eXtension (13 rnd) magazine.

It's on my Christmas list. :D

[possum]

what is the main purpose of the gun? and if you are reffering to an xd in 45acp, then i think you you will be very happy with it, and just to let you know i think you made a great choice! fine weapons, i have an xd and will have another by next payday!

[Kali Endgame]

Thanks all. Yep, I forgot the 4 in XD45. Public education strikes again:banghead: . I have several 5" guns and I was just interested in the difference between the two. I think I'll go with the 4". That way I can carry when I move to Alaska:D . I'm not worried about getting a compact. I'm a big dude and could probably conceal a howitzer in a shoulder holster.

[spyderdude]

So you're going to move to Alaska eh? Its a great state to live in, if you don't mind the sub-zero temperatures 6 months out of the year, depending on which part of AK u choose to reside in. I myself live in Anchorage, the biggest city in Alaska.