I visited the one and only Grice Gun shop in Clearfield, PA, two weeks ago and ended up purchasing a Springfield XD 40 subcompact (used). I also looked at the Kahr P45 and Glock 30. I really wanted a 45, but price of the Kahr (new) was slightly out of my budget and the Glock (used) just didn't feel right.

Today I went out to the range and I have to say I am very pleased with the XD.

My nightstand pistol is a 1st generation Steyr 9mm and the triangular sights on it have spoiled me rotten, while my normal EDC is a Kel-Tec P3AT. My initial concern with the XD was it's double-stack mag and the additional width that comes with that. That being said, I feel much more comfortable shooting this as opposed to the P3AT; Acquisition is much easier and followup shots are much, much more accurate.

I'm currently waiting for a Crossbreed SuperTuck holster to arrive. When it does, I plan on making the XD my new EDC, and retiring the P3AT to the occasional ankle-carry-day.


Just thought I'd share

-Dave