Springfield Armory XD45acp Service vs. Tactical - Page 2

stickman483 · August 11th, 2006, 12:19 PM

I own five XD's, including both the Tactical and Service .45's. Here is my take: there isn't a noticeable difference in accuracy between the two. I think the Service has a slightly more balanced feel to it and the Tactical is quicker on target for follow up shots. I like the way a Tactical looks with a light mounted on it versus a Service model, but that is based purely on aesthetics, not funtion. I love them both, and will probably never sell any of my XD's.

craze · August 11th, 2006, 02:00 PM

I have the tactical. I went with it because thats what they had at the gun shop and the price was very reasonable so I snaped it up. Recoil seems pretty much on par with my .40 cal ruger p-94. Size was never really an issue for me since I don't really intend to carry it. It really likes the 185 gr golden sabres.

Redneck Repairs · August 11th, 2006, 02:33 PM

Grip size are the same on them so personaly i would go with the tactical 5" for the sight radious myself since they should conceal about the same ( the butt length and width is usualy the problem area on concealment )

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August 11th, 2006, 12:19 PM	#11
stickman483 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: United States Posts: 41	I own five XD's, including both the Tactical and Service .45's. Here is my take: there isn't a noticeable difference in accuracy between the two. I think the Service has a slightly more balanced feel to it and the Tactical is quicker on target for follow up shots. I like the way a Tactical looks with a light mounted on it versus a Service model, but that is based purely on aesthetics, not funtion. I love them both, and will probably never sell any of my XD's.

August 11th, 2006, 02:00 PM	#12
craze Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 341	I have the tactical. I went with it because thats what they had at the gun shop and the price was very reasonable so I snaped it up. Recoil seems pretty much on par with my .40 cal ruger p-94. Size was never really an issue for me since I don't really intend to carry it. It really likes the 185 gr golden sabres.

August 11th, 2006, 02:33 PM	#13
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	Grip size are the same on them so personaly i would go with the tactical 5" for the sight radious myself since they should conceal about the same ( the butt length and width is usualy the problem area on concealment )