From what I'm able to tell the difference in width and weight between the XD 9mm subcompact and the 1911's I looked at are pretty negligible. However, these are just based purely off the raw measurements I've been able to find and not the actual feel of the two compared with each other. I might just have to go out and test one...XtremeDuty.45 wrote:Why not get both? A 1911 is a single stack gun so it is very slim and easy to conceal. It is also a 45acp so it is the larger caliber that you are looking for. As I stated above I carry and easily conceal my 1911 and it is a Gov't model (5" barrel). They come in 5", 4.25", 4" and 3 inch barrels. So you have multiple sizes to choose from. This would allow you to get a slimmer gun for easier concealment and that larger caliber.joelamosobadiah wrote:I have and carry an XD 9 subcompact and I love it! I've got the itch for another gun right now, but as my only handgun it's been everything I thought it would be and everything I needed.
The only reason I'd go with something else is I'd like to have something smaller for concealed carry (the XD9 is great for concealed carry, but not super small), and then a larger gun for a larger caliber and something to carry when I can conceal easier. Now I'm just torn on whether I should buy a larger .45 for my next gun or a smaller gun.
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- Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:04 am
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- Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:35 pm
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Re: Which firearm for carry
I have and carry an XD 9 subcompact and I love it! I've got the itch for another gun right now, but as my only handgun it's been everything I thought it would be and everything I needed.
The only reason I'd go with something else is I'd like to have something smaller for concealed carry (the XD9 is great for concealed carry, but not super small), and then a larger gun for a larger caliber and something to carry when I can conceal easier. Now I'm just torn on whether I should buy a larger .45 for my next gun or a smaller gun.
The only reason I'd go with something else is I'd like to have something smaller for concealed carry (the XD9 is great for concealed carry, but not super small), and then a larger gun for a larger caliber and something to carry when I can conceal easier. Now I'm just torn on whether I should buy a larger .45 for my next gun or a smaller gun.