XDM owners....3.8 vs 3.8c for edc

[Cowboy]

I have decided that my new edc is PROBABLY going to be the springfield XDM 9mm. I have held both of these guns at the gun store and like the feel of them but i wasn't sure how much of a difference each will be to conceal in a holster (IWB). So i wanted to hear from some of the XDM owners that have the 3.8 and which one did you go with and any problems with concealment? Thanks a ton cowboy

 

[cwd500]

I have a xd9sc that I carry all the time with the short mag. Every once in a wile with the right shirt I can carry the long mag. I would recommend getting the compact for edc. With the compact you also get a full-size mag and sleeve. I also picked up a kydex hybrid holster like the crossbreed super tuck and I can carry all day long.

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[just jk]

i have the XDm 3.8 in .40 - great pistol - no issues concealing for a gun of its size

 

[Texas42]

Is the question as to whether you should get the copmensated pistol (the one with vents in the top of the barrel)? If that is the case, I'd opt for the non-compensated one. Yes, there is less muzzle flip, but you'll have lots more flash and it will be louder.

Good luck!

 

[Rangel]

I bought my XDM 3.8 40 full size to play. And my XDM 3.8 45 compact to carry. The full size grip is hard for me to conceal @ 3 o'clock

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[scap99]

Appendix carry is your friend.



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[Armyguy80]

I have the XD SC in 9mm. With the flush fit magazine I find it to be incredibly easy to carry IWB(crossbreed/great holster,comfortable) I am a lefty and find around the 7oclock works welll. With the XD by going with the extended mag with sleeve its like having 2 guns in one.

 

[Liberty > Gooberment]

the safe bet is the sub compact. thats what i EDC, but as i get a more ccw friendly wardrobe i could easily go to a full size XDm.

IMO the difference comes down to the grip when carrying. if you chose the xdm there is no need to get the 3.8. since that 1.2 inches you save are down your pants anyway.

 

[kusai]

I used to carry a full size beretta 92fs on 8oclock position (yeah I am left handed) so now XDM 3.8 full mag seem pretty easy to conceal.

 

[A_FIVE-O]

GLOCK, nuff said..........

sorry guys its 1:30AM and I am bored. I'd choose the XDM 3.8C if I were to own one.

 

[Danton]

I own both the XD9sc and the 3.8c, both with a Pearce mag extension. Both outstanding - so much so that I'm following Rangel's lead - my XDm 3.8c .45 should be here in a couple of days. I don't carry either 9mm very often, but if I were to it'd be the XDm hands down. Not much difference in concealing it, but the XDm platform is better than the XD (no surprise), offers a .8" longer barrel, better overall feel, accuracy, recoil attenuation, etc. The full-sized XDm is a great pistol, but it's a big gun...much harder to conceal than the 3.8c, which is relatively easy to (principally why SA developed it). If you like the platform you can always save up for the 4.5" for HD/nightstand, or even cold weather, heavier clothing carry. Best of luck!

 

[Nacskins]

I have an XDMsc 9mm and find it easier to conceal than my 3rd gen G19.