1911vm Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) XD sub VS XDM sub 3.8 Both would be in 9mm. for daily care. I do carry on my ankle from time to time. And not sure if 3.8 be to long. Also need to consider price. Does anyone have both and can give me shooting comparisons. Thanks. Edited January 24, 2011 by 1911vm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdm74 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Now there's the xdm sub ..which has a extended mag with it ..that makes full size handle. So its good for carry with short handle and put extended on and you have 3.8. Both have same size barrel so they will shoot similarly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Now there's the xdm sub ..which has a extended mag with it ..that makes full size handle. So its good for carry with short handle and put extended on and you have 3.8. Both have same size barrel so they will shoot similarly XD sub is the older syle 3in barrel and the new XDM sub is the one I am asking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdm74 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) XD sub VS XDM 3.8 That's not what it says here.. my reply works anyway..lol I plan on getting the xdm compact myself eventually..I have the regular xdm now Edited January 24, 2011 by sdm74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911vm Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 That's not what it says here.. my reply works anyway..lol I plan on getting the xdm compact myself eventually..I have the regular xdm now Sorry for the confusion. I guess my first question is why a 3.8 sub $150+ better then 3in XD sub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdm74 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) Didn't know it was that much more. I might go with the xd. Not gonna be doing much with a compact to warrant a "match" barrel Edited January 24, 2011 by sdm74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 If you carry IWB,(Appendix carry), you will probably notice the difference between the 3" and 3.8" barrel. That's been my experience,anyway. That's why I stuck with the 3" version. I much prefer the 3" barrel. My 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-Bros_JLR Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 For me, it's worth the extra barrel length and cost because the XDm fits my hand a lot better than the XDsc I have. I also think that a little extra barrel length should make it a little more pleasant to shoot and the extra few rounds in the mag are always a good thing. I am looking at the .40 though, so that's my $0.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snertley Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 IMO the extra barrel length is not worth the money, on the other hand barrel length is not that big of a deal for carry. I can hide a 5" gun just as easy as a 3" gun. I have had my XD sub 9mm since they where released, and even shoot it once in a while in USPSA out of an inside the waistband Milt Sparks holster. (Just for the fun of it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsbllrooster Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I have shot both and I think the 3.8 subcompact is indeed worth the extra money because I have very large hands so the inter-changable back straps really help accommodate my large paws. The added grip texture really helps too. I also think the 3.8 recoils a little softer then the standard xd subcompact but then again it is a 9mm so recoil isn't a big deal. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tambarika Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 XD sub VS XDM sub 3.8 Both would be in 9mm. for daily care. I do carry on my ankle from time to time. And not sure if 3.8 be to long. Also need to consider price. Does anyone have both and can give me shooting comparisons. Thanks. you must have real big ankles! I like to wear my XD sub-compact around my neck on a big gold break-a-way chain. it's the only bling i have. the only problem -- the muzzle is always pointing at my chin and several police officers thought it was a cry for help. i was just trying to show everyone how safe a striker fired pistol can be without an external safety. i switched to 155g bullets to keep the weight down. loaded with 180's required weekly visits to my chiropractor for an adjustment. do you wear a toe ring with your new ankle bracelet? i have been told by some that it is a bit garish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski098 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 My list of Springfields: XD40SC Subcompact XD9SC Subcompact XDM9C Compact XDM9 Fullsized I shoot the full 4.5" for IDPA, and I carry the XDM9 Compact as my EDC. Out of the four the best "stock" trigger was the XDM9 Compact. I haven't invested in a full trigger job on it, but the engagement surfaces have been mirror polished, and I've swapped out the springs to bring it down to a 3.5 - 4.0 lbs pull. It shoots very accurately, and followup shots are much quicker with the 3.8" barrel. One of the things I really like about having both XDm's is that the slides are interchangeable. 4.5" bbl with a compact grip. Sure thing, no problem. I'd post a picture, but I'm a "new member." You can search over on XDtalk for the XDm 9mm Compactical and find the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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