Springfield XD sub-compact

[Carl Hungus]

Who owns/has shot one of these? I went to the range yesterday and rented a couple XDs, but they didn't have the sub compact, 3 inch one. I'll need a gun for concealed carry in the next month or two and am considering one of these. Any problems? Hows accuracy? Reliability? Any other handguns around this size to recommend?

[5.56 SS109]

As someone who owned a 4" XD40 for about 4 years now, I'm going to tell you not to waste your time and money on the tiny little 3 incher.

It's too small to get a good grip on and to shoot under stress.

Trust me, you want the 4" barreled XD.


I'm pretty sure Ilovechronic will tell you the same thing.

With my XD40 I use a Don Hume First Agent holster and the gun disappears under a t-shirt.

And I'm 6'1" and weight 150 pounds, so it's not tucking itself in any fat rolls, lol.


Another thing, the gun was originally designed as a 4" barreled gun.

And I'm not really a fan of deviating from the original design too much.

[ilovechronic]

Originally Posted by 5.56 SS109

As someone who owned a 4" XD40 for about 4 years now, I'm going to tell you not to waste your time and money on the tiny little 3 incher.

It's too small to get a good grip on and to shoot under stress.

Trust me, you want the 4" barreled XD.


I'm pretty sure Ilovechronic will tell you the same thing.

With my XD40 I use a Don Hume First Agent holster and the gun disappears under a t-shirt.

And I'm 6'1" and weight 150 pounds, so it's not tucking itself in any fat rolls, lol.


Another thing, the gun was originally designed as a 4" barreled gun.

And I'm not really a fan of deviating from the original design too much.

Agreed, go with the next size up. If you need something conceable a subcompact is a bad choice anyway. They are still the same size but with less grip and less barrel. (bulky) I love my 4" xd. I have a xd-9 4". i havnt really felt out the subcompact but i have smaller hands so my hands would probably fit it but i am fine with the full size. they are great guns,reliable, accurate,etc.