I have decided on the Springfield XDsc as my next gun. Buds has a great deal on both the 9mm and 40 but I can't make up my mind on which one to get. Does anyone own both? Feedback will be appreciated!
It is going to essentially boil down to which one you shoot best. All things considered, like the G-26 vs. G-27, they are essentially the same gun in different calibers.
As far as which caliber is better for defensive purpose, I think you're splitting hairs.
What you really want to be is the person who shoots the other person first, and to that end, the answer is, which ever caliber you shoot better and more accurately.
I don't think anyone will say they shoot .40 better than 9mm. They might shoot both equally well and find the .40 to be manageable. In that case then I'd say go with .40 just to have the slightly bigger bullet.
I went with the XD40sc. Same size weapon, better SD round (in my opinion). I own a couple other 9mm, so I went for a different caliber. Shoot a 40 at a range and see what you think. I like the round a lot. I also think the XD40sc is a great all-purpose weapon. The extended mag with grip boot makes a great HD weapon as well.
I got the 9sc primarily because of cost at the time. I now also have a .40 service. I find little difference in the recoil of the two. I make follow-up shots a hair faster with the .40.
If you can, try both out. Neither will disappoint. Both will do the job.
I can't really vote. I have the XDsc 9mm. I'll echo Bark'n, you're splitting hairs with caliber choice.
I chose the 9mm, because ammo was cheaper. Your caliber choice is going to be a more personal one, based on economics, your current ammo selection and, of course, which caliber Kool Aid that you drink. :wink:
These made a huge difference for me with the smaller clips. They gave me just enough room to get a full grip on it without making it any less concealable.
I have a XD9sc, and I love it. I like the 9mm since you get more rounds per magazine (13+1 and 16+1), cheaper ammo, and slightly easier to shoot.
The XD40sc can have a .357 sig and a 9mm conversion kit put in, so you can shoot all 3. It's up to you. Personally, I'll just stick with 9mm, so I didn't worry about being able to convert.
I am currently debating between a xdm9 or 40 in the 3.8 bbl. I think I have settled on the 9, purely out of cost reasons. I am a firm believer that perfect practice makes perfect. in order to afford to be able to practice, 9mm is the way I am going to go. at roughly $10/50rnd for 9 and $20/50rnd for 40, I can shoot twice as much for the same price. I can know i can make the shot with a 9, or think twice with the 40.
make sense?
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