DefensiveCarry Concealed Carry Forum - View Single Post - Springfield XD 45 Compact in a SmartCarry?

ccwguy · December 6th, 2007, 02:07 AM

I have a medium SmartCarry and sometimes carry my S&W 1911 4-1/4" Commander. It works okay in carpenter jeans, khakis, or dress pants, but I feel it is too big for regular bluejeans. The beavertail and the hammer dig into my gut, and the longer grip of the Commander prints pretty bad by my pocket.

I would think that the XD45 Compact would work well in the SmartCarry because of the shorter mag grip and the absence of a beavertail and external hammer. Talk to Charlie. He will probably tell you to get a medium. The large is for 5" 1911s and longer-barrelled revolvers.

Also, yes, I keep a round chambered and carry it cocked and locked. I actually feel safer carrying a cocked and locked 1911 in a SmartCarry than I would a Glock or one of the new M&Ps.

December 6th, 2007, 02:07 AM	#4
ccwguy Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 150	I have a medium SmartCarry and sometimes carry my S&W 1911 4-1/4" Commander. It works okay in carpenter jeans, khakis, or dress pants, but I feel it is too big for regular bluejeans. The beavertail and the hammer dig into my gut, and the longer grip of the Commander prints pretty bad by my pocket. I would think that the XD45 Compact would work well in the SmartCarry because of the shorter mag grip and the absence of a beavertail and external hammer. Talk to Charlie. He will probably tell you to get a medium. The large is for 5" 1911s and longer-barrelled revolvers. Also, yes, I keep a round chambered and carry it cocked and locked. I actually feel safer carrying a cocked and locked 1911 in a SmartCarry than I would a Glock or one of the new M&Ps.