Quoheleth
Member
I'm thinking an XD is next on my "to get" list. I need to shoot one before buying (I'm learning!!!), but I would like a little first-hand opinion as I continue my hunt and research.
A couple of prelimary comments:
-I'm talking XDs. Don't suggest Glocks, Keltecs, M&Ps, or Rugers.
-This is not a caliber war. I own both 9mm and .45ACP and reload for both.
I'm wanting an auto that I can use for carry and range with a higher capacity but a smaller frame. I'm looking at two different XD models, the XD subcompact 3" 9mm and the XD compact 4" .45 ACP.
The Compact .45ACP is 5" tall with the short mag; 5.75 with the full-size mag. Weight is 29oz. Barrel is 4" long (OAL 7.3")
The Subcompact 9mm is 4.75" tall with short mag; 5.5" with full-size mag. Weight is 26 oz; barrel is 3" and gun is OAL of 6.2".
I can see the numbers, but what are real-world perceptions of the difference between the two guns as carry pistols? Is the 1/4" height difference signficant for carry? What about the extra 1" length? Again, this is a size of gun question; not caliber. I have an Officer 1911 (Rock Island Compact) which is right between the two, size-wise, but a full half-pound heavier.
Is the Compact .45 large enough that it can be used effectively in IDPA? I don't do the shooting games, yet, but that's a desire and goal for the near future.
I'm having to ask because local gun shops have the 9mm SC but not the .45 Compact. If I can get out of the house this afternoon, I am going to try to run to Pasadena to the gun show and see what I can find.
Q
A couple of prelimary comments:
-I'm talking XDs. Don't suggest Glocks, Keltecs, M&Ps, or Rugers.
-This is not a caliber war. I own both 9mm and .45ACP and reload for both.
I'm wanting an auto that I can use for carry and range with a higher capacity but a smaller frame. I'm looking at two different XD models, the XD subcompact 3" 9mm and the XD compact 4" .45 ACP.
The Compact .45ACP is 5" tall with the short mag; 5.75 with the full-size mag. Weight is 29oz. Barrel is 4" long (OAL 7.3")
The Subcompact 9mm is 4.75" tall with short mag; 5.5" with full-size mag. Weight is 26 oz; barrel is 3" and gun is OAL of 6.2".
I can see the numbers, but what are real-world perceptions of the difference between the two guns as carry pistols? Is the 1/4" height difference signficant for carry? What about the extra 1" length? Again, this is a size of gun question; not caliber. I have an Officer 1911 (Rock Island Compact) which is right between the two, size-wise, but a full half-pound heavier.
Is the Compact .45 large enough that it can be used effectively in IDPA? I don't do the shooting games, yet, but that's a desire and goal for the near future.
I'm having to ask because local gun shops have the 9mm SC but not the .45 Compact. If I can get out of the house this afternoon, I am going to try to run to Pasadena to the gun show and see what I can find.
Q