[mkirk02]

I am going to purchase a sub compact XD mod.2. But I am torn on what caliber to go with. It will be my first and only gun. Plan on getting my carry permit. wondering what everyone's opinion is on what caliber you recommend?

 

[squirrelhunter]

I've never had a 9mm but I've had a 40 & 45,not a lot of difference in them except a tad more recoil and power with the 45 compared to the 40.

 

[CAV_Scout]

9mm is a good starting point. wide variety of loads, commonality, availability, cost of shooting.

(have and XD sub 3" in 9mm.......good value, and good shooter!)

I think the majority have said its my first and only . . . . at first. Curiosity usually takes hold
within a year and ends with another purchase or up-grade trade.
I entertain the cheaper by the dozen theory.

 

[mkirk02]

Thanks so much for the info. I have decided to go with the XD sub 3" for this purchase. Eventually would like to get a 1911 .45acp......some day just can't afford that right now.

 

[eaglek]

I am with CAV-SCOUT
My first SF is a XDM 40 4.5barrel with in a year I got a XD-sc9 . Fun and easy shooting.

 

[mkirk02]

I am with CAV-SCOUT
My first SF is a XDM 40 4.5barrel with in a year I got a XD-sc9 . Fun and easy shooting.

Why did you go with the 9mm in the xds?

 

[eaglek]

XDs was not out when I got my 9mm, got the xd/sc gor carry. Now also have XDs 45 and a 9mm mod 2 tactical.

 

[CAV_Scout]

Thanks so much for the info. I have decided to go with the XD sub 3" for this purchase. Eventually would like to get a 1911 .45acp......some day just can't afford that right now.

good luck and throw up an update on progress and shooting.
That model also has an option for factory night sites . . .
If you can swing it . . . get em now . . .(cost less in long run)

 

[mkirk02]

good luck and throw up an update on progress and shooting.

That model also has an option for factory night sites . . .

If you can swing it . . . get em now . . .(cost less in long run)

Will do!!

I wish my gun dealer would have told me that info. I had them order it yesterday because they didn't have the all black in stock.

 

[CAV_Scout]

Will do!!

I wish my gun dealer would have told me that info. I had them order it yesterday because they didn't have the all black in stock.

He can call and change the order IF YOUR QUICK ! ( $50 now or $130 + later)

 

[ra_cr_hd]

A buddy has the XD mod 2 in the 9mm...nice pistol for sure. Not much bigger than the XDs and more capacity...made me think twice about my XDs .45.

 

[tjkoko]

I own both a Springfield 1911 in 45 ACP and also a Springfield XDm in 9mm. The felt recoil from the 1911 is great enough to force a muzzle flip requiring an addition split second to bring the barrel back onto the target. Not so with a 9mm; no muzzle flip comparitively. I shoot my 1911 for practice but carry the 9 mm should a life-threatening emergency occur.

The 9mm FMJ penetrates deeply whereas the standard 230gr round nose for the ACP will literally rip flesh should the bullet barely contact the body. A recent study in a gun magazine showed that the 45 ACP is responsible for deadlier results than the 9mm.

Your choice. More rounds to spray from 9 versus the 45 being a "deadlier" round.

(EDIT) Shooting one-handed with a 9mm, I am way more accurate than with a 45 as proven in a law enforcement class on deadly force that I took.