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frreed wrote:I have the XD 9sc and, while it is not on your list,...

I didn't list it in my original post, but had it in one of my replies:

Superman wrote:I also want the XD sc 9mm for carry (waiting on my plastic right now). Glad to hear people like it!

The XD sc 9mm is a for sure purchase for me...it will be my edc. I was wondering about the non-edc version. I'm glad to hear you like it too. I was looking at a Glock 26 for a while but now I'm totally in the Springfield camp

PR1042 wrote:Does price matter? You are looking at 359-399 for a XD Service, 525-550 for 3.8/4.5 XDM, and 650-700 for 5.25 XDM.

Good point...price does matter. I'm looking at around $500, give or take, depending on what I can convince the wife on The 5.25 XDm looks nice, but that may be a little too much if it's new. The price of the XD is definitely a selling point if there's not that much difference. I guess that's what I'm trying to gauge. Are the benefits of the XDm worth it?

Thanks for the reply Wayne. I will have to add that to the list now. I need to go rent all these with my wife and go from there. Hearing that it's still bearable to wear IWB is a plus for me too :) Thanks again!

Thanks for the replies! I was leaning towards the XDm 4.5'' because of the 19 rounds, but was wondering if there was any down side of the 4.5'' vs. 3.8'' vs the 4.05'' XD. Also, any experience or opinions on this gun for competitions? And I know I'm trying to use this gun for multiple uses, but it's an easier sell to my wife that way...gotta plant the seed for a dedicated competition gun later I'm thinking I'm only going to be using this for range and competitions, so it will probably only be in OWB holsters...

I also want the XD sc 9mm for carry (waiting on my plastic right now). Glad to hear people like it!

So I've narrowed down my next purchase to a Springfield XD / XDm (9mm). It's going to be my nightstand, range, family (meaning wife will use it a lot too) gun but I'd also like to be able to use it for local competitions (haven't done any yet, but plan to get more info and start soon). So which of these models are the best "multi-purpose", but primarily for competition?

XD Service - 4.05'' barrel, 16 round mag

XDm - 4.5'' barrel, 19 round mag

XDm - 3.8'' barrel, 19 round mag

XDm Compact - 3.8'' barrel, 13 round mag

So much different between these :( Any advice / opinions welcome...just no "don't get XD" or "get ??? instead".

Thanks!!!