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Decided on an XD(M) .45 - 3.8 or 4.5 inch barrel?
Posted on 1/31/12 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 1/31/12 at 12:36 pm
I can't imagine the length would make that much of a difference for carrying IWB...would it? The 3.8" is 7" and the 4.5" is only 8". The other dimensions are similarly close.
I'm guessing the 4.5" would have better sight radius, probably feel a little better. What says the OB?
I'm guessing the 4.5" would have better sight radius, probably feel a little better. What says the OB?
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Posted on 1/31/12 at 12:37 pm to Schwartz
Depending on your size, the 3.8 will likely be a lot more comfortable.
Posted on 1/31/12 at 12:37 pm to Schwartz
I've only shot the 4.5 inch and I liked it. It's kind of a bulky gun for carry anyway, I wouldn't see any reason in getting 3.8" barrel.
Posted on 1/31/12 at 12:40 pm to SCUBABlake
I'm a very rotund individual.
Posted on 1/31/12 at 12:43 pm to Schwartz
i have the 4.5" barrel and love it
Posted on 1/31/12 at 12:44 pm to Schwartz
no like someone else said, too big to carry
eta: didnt read on your original post you were planning on carrying it, i think its too bulky for that
eta: didnt read on your original post you were planning on carrying it, i think its too bulky for that
This post was edited on 1/31/12 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 1/31/12 at 12:47 pm to chickman1313
Well shite. Guess I need to go 3.8...
Posted on 1/31/12 at 12:48 pm to Schwartz
I would still think it would be uncomfortable. I'd go smallest you can.
What about the SC?
What about the SC?
Posted on 1/31/12 at 1:06 pm to Schwartz
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Schwartz
It depends, would you rather have more accuracy or concealability?
Posted on 1/31/12 at 1:08 pm to Schwartz
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The 3.8" is 7" and the 4.5" is only 8".
You'd be amazed at what that extra inch can give someone.
Posted on 1/31/12 at 1:18 pm to Schwartz
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The wha?
I think he's referring to the XD sub compact
Posted on 1/31/12 at 1:19 pm to Boats n Hose
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The wha?
I think he's referring to the XD sub compact
Yup
Posted on 1/31/12 at 1:19 pm to Boats n Hose
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I think he's referring to the XD sub compact
dont believe they make a subcompact in a .45, but they do in a .40
Posted on 1/31/12 at 1:22 pm to chickman1313
The .40 and .45 3.8" are the same size.
Posted on 1/31/12 at 1:36 pm to Schwartz
Posted on 1/31/12 at 2:26 pm to Schwartz
I say get a Glock
Posted on 1/31/12 at 2:28 pm to Schwartz
Dad has 4.5, Uncle has 3.8
If you want to carry, must go 3.8...just want to shoot at range or home or truck, 4.5
If you want to carry, must go 3.8...just want to shoot at range or home or truck, 4.5
Posted on 1/31/12 at 2:57 pm to Gekko
Go with the 3.8, it'll be much more comfortable. One inch can mean a lot especially if you're carrying IWB.
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