CCW Dilemma: 1911 vs XD45

[TimboKhan]

The lightweight of the scandium pistols makes it a worthy carry pistol.

I agree with you in terms of weight, but cripes! I shot a scandium .357, and it was the most unpleasant gun I have ever shot. I am not particularly recoil sensitive, but that little thing just plain hurt to shoot.

 

[mr_blove]

I carry th XD45 13+1 4in service model and I LOVE it, sometimes you just have to ensure that the clothes you wear will conceal it. However like others have said I belive you should carry what feels good and works for you. Also like others have said if you are worried about number or rounds available carry spare mags.

 

[Katana8869]

I would look into the S&W 1911 scandium commander. The 1911 will be easier to conceal due to the single stack grip and overall thiness of the pistol.

I would second that. I have one and it is definitely worth considering.

My preference however is my XD45 Compact. Though it is thicker than a 1911, I carry mine with ease in a IWB holster. It has a shorter grip than the full size XD45 so it is easier to conceal, a 4" barrel and holds 10 +1 rounds vs the PD's 8 +1. No manual safeties to worry about, light weight, and it comes with a standard length 13 round magazine that is fitted with a sleeve that basically allows you to convert the gun into a full size XD45.

I carry mine with the 10 round magazine in the gun. At night, I stick the 13 rounder in it for house duty.

 

[Volvit]

why not be the first guy on your block to have the EMP! <giggity giggity>

 

[fastbolt]

I suppose I'm the wrong person to offer an answer to your capacity question ... so I won't.

I carry a 7+1 capacity .45 ACP pistol everyday as my issued weapon, while performing my normal duties, and I have yet to be concerned about the capacity of the 7-round magazines.

I used to carry higher capacity 9mm and .40 S&W pistols, too.

For that matter, I routinely carry one or another 5-shot S&W J-frame as an off-duty weapon.

I do, however, do a bit of training with all of my weapons.

It's just a handgun.

I tend to emphasize user knowledge and skill above caliber and capacity, but that's just me ...

I do agree with many instructors who feel that lawful carry of 'cocked & locked' 1911-style weapons requires some increased awareness and skill levels of the user.

Luck to you.

Make the best informed choice you can ... for your anticipated needs and circumstances.

 

[Jesse H]

5'9" and I range from 140-160lbs. No problem concealing my 4" XD45.

I really, really, really wanted to carry a 1911, but when it came time for me to pick a .45 I went with the XD. I've been carrying an XD9, then XD40SC for so long that I'm just plain used to guns that don't require safeties to swipe off.