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Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: griff2712 on June 29, 2009, 11:48:24 PM
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IM THINKING ABOUT GETTING A SPRINGFIELD 40 CAL. FOR concealment Carry,has any one tried one,how does it shoot, glock is to small of a grip for my big hand. the springfield felt good, thanks for any feedback
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I've shot the springfield compact xd. (Assuming that is what you are looking at) Nice gun, but in my opinion* it is not much different than a glock sub. One advantage over the glock is having the full size mag option with the filler grip. Another option is something with an replaceable backstrap like a Smith and Wesson M&P or a Walther P99c or PPS. I personally have 2 full size P99's and I love them. They aren't for everyone but that is just me. The Springfield is a very nice gun though. It is a close 2nd as I do not like the M&P's that well..
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I had the XD sub and was not happy with it, I had issuses with the grip. I keep a G26 because the grip is good for my meat hooks and mags come in different flavors.
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If the Glock doesn't fit, it doesn't fit (though have you shot one?). My advice (not knowing your budget) is to do two things. One decide what is important to you beyond the obvious of concealability and realibity, make a list and see what fills the bill. Then travel as far as you have to one Saturday to rent a few on a range that has some reasonable candidates (Glock, Springfeild, 1911's, Sig etc.). Spend what it costs to rent and shoot them (the money should be refunded if you buy there). If even if you don't, its still money well spent before dropping five or six hundred bucks. Just my .02.
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If the Glock doesn't fit, it doesn't fit (though have you shot one?). My advice (not knowing your budget) is to do two things. One decide what is important to you beyond the obvious of concealability and realibity, make a list and see what fills the bill. Then travel as far as you have to one Saturday to rent a few on a range that has some reasonable candidates (Glock, Springfeild, 1911's, Sig etc.). Spend what it costs to rent and shoot them (the money should be refunded if you buy there). If even if you don't, its still money well spent before dropping five or six hundred bucks. Just my .02.
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Forgot that point in my post.. Meant to have it there.
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XD or EMP?
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I really like my sub .40 XD! It shoots great and is my primary def. home gun. I think, even though it's a sub it's still aweful big and bulky for CCW. Perhaps something thinner, in a single stack? Anyway, I wouldn't trade my sub .40XD for anything but wouldn't use it for CCW that's just me.
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Walther PPS (Police Pistol Slim) in .40 S&W comes with 2 backstraps and extended mags for bigger hands.
Very thin and very comfortable for concealed carry. German made Walther reliability.
A little ugly, but goes bang every time.
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THANKS FOR THE INFO, I'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT I PICK
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Walther PPS (Police Pistol Slim) in .40 S&W comes with 2 backstraps and extended mags for bigger hands.
Very thin and very comfortable for concealed carry. German made Walther reliability.
A little ugly, but goes bang every time.
I'm about to purchase a P99 C in .40 I have found that the pps isn't enough smaller that it will make a difference to me. Everyone is different but that is the route that I'm going
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I was in this same boat as i have medium to large hands. I found the PPS felt terrible in my hand. The Glock had too much forward tilt to the grip, that left me choosing between an XD and M&P both in a compact .40 variety. I went with the M&P simply because of my love for S&W, but the XD is just as good and probably a few bucks cheaper.
But as has been mentioned before, nothing can subsitute for trigger time in firearm choosing.
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I recently purchased an XD 40 Subcompact. I too have somewhat large hands and like the feel the XD offers. I was able to shoot the XD prior to purchase and I was impressed with its accuracy and feel. I particularly like the trigger. Its not crisp, but does not have that long creep some double actions have. I had owner a Taurus PT140 and had constant problems with accuracy and trigger pull. Not so with the XD. I can actually hit the bull at 20 yards. Give it a try if you can. But the bottom line is you have to rely on it.
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I have one. I also have a Glock 19 in 9 mm that is about the same size. I like them both but I could do without the grip safety that is on the back of the Springfield. I can see why the old Texas Rangers made use of electrical tape for this kind of safety. There is a trigger safety on the Springfield like the Glock. I can't see why Springfield put it on there.
Both of mine have Crimson Trace lasers that add a little size to the grip.
I'm also a lefty and have on rare occasions been hit in the head with an ejected shell (spent cartridge) cassing frome the Springfield.
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Just a couple of thoughs.
Don't forget there is both the XD and the XD(m). The later has backstrap options.
While I love my P99, magazines (especially .40s) are rather expensive. About 3x what an XD or Glock mag costs.
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I purchased the XD subcompact .40. At first, it felt heavier than the stated weight, but I got accustomed to it and it feels pretty good. It does feel somewhat like my G22 in a lot of ways. I did tend to be more accurate with the XD sub than the G22. The XD fit my hand good with the regular mag and just a little better with the extended mag. I'm satisfied with it.