My permit will be here soon and I will be making my first firearm purchase, and am debating on the Xdm 9 compact or Xdm 45. Leaning towards the 9mm because it would be my first, but the 45 is a big temptation. Any thoughts?

Go to Shore Shot and try them both out.

Why the compact and not FS?

Just purchased the XD subcompact .40 in OD tonite......

Go with the tried and true .45...It is good at the range and self-defense...

The XDM45 is a pleasure to shoot, even for new shooters.

Why the compact and not FS?

 

Was thinking the compact because I plan on moving to PA by the end of the year, and I have a Florida and Utah CWP and would be able to get my PA LTCF and concealed carry.

 

Off topic, I handed in my paperwork Friday to the Jackson PD, got fingerprinted today and gotta bring that to them tomorrow, do you think they'd let me change the quantity from 1 to 2 permits?

The XDM45 is a pleasure to shoot, even for new shooters.

 

That's what I hear, but I've only shot 9mm at the range and wasn't sure If I could handle the recoil. I have meh upper body strength. Workin on it at the gym tho.

My permit will be here soon and I will be making my first firearm purchase, and am debating on the Xdm 9 compact or Xdm 45. Leaning towards the 9mm because it would be my first, but the 45 is a big temptation. Any thoughts?

 

Your biggest cost will not be the gun, it will be the ammunition.

9mm costs about $0.16 to $0.22 per round. .45 costs between $0.25 and $0.50 per round.

 

If you plan to go to the range once every couple of months, or you want a special present, get the .45. If you think you may go to the range once a month or more, get the 9mm. I personally like the Springfield XD Sub Compact. You can't go wrong with that choice.

 

Now here's my alternate suggestion: for a first gun, you may want to take a look at the Beretta 92FS/M9, a Sig P226 or a Glock 19. Why? because they all have .22 conversion kits available for them. Get the kit, and you can shoot the same gun for $0.03 per round. There have been rumors of a Springfield XD conversion kit coming out some time soon, so it's still possible that you may be able to do this with an XD in the near future.

I recently bought a xdm9 Fs and got a good deal from pk90, he blocked the mags. I love it. Great balance, great feel, fun to shoot. I was set on a 9 from the start BC I felt it was probably the best all-purpose gun for me factoring in ease of use, cost, cost of ammo. Next hg may be a 1911. I'm sure shot has an xdm9 but if not and you want to try one out PM me i'll let j know when i'll be shooting next.

That's what I hear, but I've only shot 9mm at the range and wasn't sure If I could handle the recoil. I have meh upper body strength. Workin on it at the gym tho.

 

I took a friend of mine shooting(new handgun shooter, experienced rifle shooter) and his girlfriend(never touched a gun in her life). While there, he bought an XDM45, and she felt it was the most comfortable weapon to shoot out of various 9mms, a .38 revolver, and an all steel .45.

I'd go with the 9mm, just on ammo costs alone. Unless you own reloading equipment, or know someone that let's you use their stuff, .45 is much more expensive to shoot (1000 rounds of 9mm will cost you ~$200 where as, 1000 rounds of .45 ACP will run you ~$350). With the same $ investment, you'll get a lot more rounds of 9mm which means more practice!

 

Additionally, 9mm is much more comfortable to shoot for longer range sessions. I can go through 300 rounds of 9mm easily, whereas I feel pretty tired after about 200 rounds of .45...hit the gym, I know...

45acp, hands down.

I got my permit about 2 months ago,

My frist pistol is a xdm45

I luv it..

I put 150 rounds throught it at BH as soon i got it,

150 rounds In about a hour..

Recoil is very smooth..

Gun ran flawless

And it comes in a nice package with some extra accessories which is kool..

I luv 45s

i have an xdm45 and i love it, and everyone thats shot it has had positive feedback on the weapon. I like the fact that the XDM gives me 13+1 vs a 1911(which i still own because lets face it..they're effin cool) that gives me 7 or 8+1 capability with the 45acp round.

 

I do have a 9mm in the beretta M9 that is also good to shoot. You really should get both calibers, but i would recommend to get the 45 first for 1 reason. NJ's stupid mag restrictions wont allow you to get the max out of the xdm9 since you have to block the mags.... 13 45acp> 15 9mm

 

 

Later on you can get yourself a 9.

DO NOT buy a compact for your 1st handgun (especially with little to NO experience0. you will NOT be happy by any stretch of the imagination.

 

Ask me how I know!

Good choice bro. I have the standard XD45 tactical and it's my go-to handgun.

DO NOT buy a compact for your 1st handgun (especially with little to NO experience0. you will NOT be happy by any stretch of the imagination.

 

Ask me how I know!

 

I would disagree, although it may depend on the size of the compact. The Glock 19 is probably one of the most popular handguns in the country and a good choice for a beginner. It's considered a compact. But would I suggest the Glock 26 as a first gun? Absolutely not, so I agree with you there.

Yes, I was referring more tho the XD compact he is looking for wchich is 26 size, not 19.

19 would be fine.

 

I guess I was referring more to subcompact which is what the XD compact is.