Springfield XD-9

Picked one of these up from a churchmember a couple of weeks ago, right before leaving on my honeymoon.

It's the standard 4" BBL service size. Comes with all the usual XD gear.

NIB for $400. There are many like it, but this one's mine. I've shot plenty of XD's before, but this is the first one I've ever owned (actually it's the first autoloading pistol I have ever owned). Planning on getting out to the range with it come this weekend. I'll chime in again with a range report.

I plan on carrying it fairly regularly. Looking for your recommendations on two fronts:

1) Holster - Probably strong side OWB, or possibly a pancake holster
2) Carry loads. A good reliable hollowpoint with decent performance.

Thanks!

First of all, thanks for the detailed input on ammunition selections. That is some great information and will likely get passed on more than once to other people that I know. I've been into firearms for a long time, but generally speaking I'm strictly a wheelgun man. This little foray into the world of bottom feeders has been /primarily/ for the sake of some instructor certifications I'd like to work on next year (simply because I really enjoy teaching new people to shoot). However, I've always like the ergonomics of the XD and am excited to take it to the range tomorrow. I'll try to post some pictures and a range report when I get back.

Jackal1 - Not going to laugh at the cell pal. My Dad actually used one of those for his XD-9 SC for a long time before switching to a SmartCarry. Thanks for the heads up about the milt sparks holsters. I'll probably give those a try, as well as seeing what Galco has in the way of leather for this particular platform.

Wispa - I appreciate that. I'm sure we'll be very happy together (the wife and the XD).

Mudinyeri - I know a couple of people who have cross breeds and they really like them. That will definitely be something I consider.

Good to hear the reliability reports on the XD. I've had a lot of trigger time with my Dad's XD-9 SC and I've never seen it have any issues, nor has he had any issues with it since he bought it. Still, the XD is kind of the "new kid on the block" as far as polymer pistols go, and there are a lot of people out there who don't think it's reliable unless it's <insert favorite pistol here> brand and is carried by <insert LEO organization, special ops team, etc.>.