How much does 14 rounds of .45acp weigh????

[Gary in Pennsylvania]

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I hope I've posted this in the proper forum.

I was up the Gander Mountain the other day for some excessive fondling of an XD45 Tactical (5" barrel) and it weighs in at 32oz.


I was OC'ing my CZ-75BD, which is all steel and, by my perception, heavy.

Luckily, the GM also had a 75BD uder the glass, so I asked to see them both for comparison (I never never touch my own firearm while out).

I was surprised to feel that the 75BD was, in fact, HEAVIER than the full-size XD!


BUT - I got to thinking that once that XD is fully loaded with 14 rounds of 230gr HPGD's........she's gonna be a bit heavier!


A classic conundrum.....I like that big caliber and big-gun feel....but I don't like the weight!


I just don't care for the way Glocks feel in my hand.....so I cannot give them a nod. I really like the hand-feel of the XD - But wow, how heavy is it gonna be?


So then I gotta ask THIS - how much do weight perceptions change from one holster to another? In other words, I've got a good belt, but what about the holster? Can a firearm feel heavier in one yet less so in another?



Thanks for hearing my rant!


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[625]

13 rounds weighs 12 ounces, so 14 should weigh just under 13 ounces

[Dredly]

actual feel may vary depending on size and balance...

this is just my personal experience but a small but heavy gun will feel like it weighs more then a larger gun that is the same weight... I'm sure there is some scientific reasoning behind it but I dunno what it is

[LightningMcQueen784]

I don't know exactly what the op wanted, but I'd say yes, the type of holster matters. "Heaviness" is all perception - it doesn't matter what the actual weight is. In terms of my general observation, things thar are held closer to the core of your body usually feels not as heavy- so from that, I would say a IWB holster that fits well would make the same firearm feel "better" than if you were to carry it OWB.
My 2 cents, hope that helps.

[Xringshooter]

A good belt is just as critical (maybe more) as a good holster. A good combination will take a lot of the "apparent" weight away. A poor fitting belt and holster will be uncomfortable with any gun and even more so with a heavier gun. If you're going to carry (OC or CC) don't skimp on the belt.

[tdyoung58]

You might think of the XD 45 Compact Tactical, 5" comes with a 10 and a 13 round magazine. Or maybe a 4" compact, that would cut weight for carry and the 3/4" less grip lenght helps with concealability if you CC