It hardly seems fair to compare the XD .45 to the Glock-19 in terms of concealment. A better comparison would be the G-21 (to get to 13+1 rounds). The G-21 has awful ergonomics compared to the XD IMV. 

 

On concealment, I bought a Kramer inside the belt holster as well as a Galco hip holster for my XD. These do a good job of covering the XD with appropriate shirt/coat. Better I think than the comparable Glock.

 

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Rocky

 I totally agree with you about the fairness of the comparison. It's just that the XD is the last gun I bought so I tried to get as much out of it as possible! I just bought a Miami Classic(black) for my Army issued M9 9mm which is a BIG pistol as you know. So maybe I'll try that for the XD. I never really used shoulder holsters before. I prefer IWB with small slim auto's because its really concealable and quick to access. However, my new experiences with the shoulder holster is making me want to try it with the XD. The shoulder rig allows easy access to my 9 in case some local national tries to steal something off of my truck or a threat is too close to use crew serve weapons and I need to shoot out of a window or hatch. When I drive back home I can use the XD the same way without resorting to an uncomfortable belt or IWB holster. Of course all of this applies to the G19 as well. It too is a little largish and heavy for IWB ALL DAMN DAY type scenarios.

 

I concur completely about the G21. Its not ergonomically correct for people who dont have big hands.

 

-DA

I feel the same way but its the only option for now. IWB and belt holsters are in the way of my IBA and thigh rigs take away cargo pockets and are hard to get to inside a vechicle. For that reason I mount my pistol on my IBA or when I'm not in an IBA I use a shoulder holster. I have really come to like the Miami Classic. Very comfortable and rather sharp looking. The draw isn't that slow either.

 

-DA

 

Watch your ass out there among them Darth. Great to hear from you & my prayers are with you and the team.

 

 

Rocky

I'm pretty new to shooting the 10mm round (picked up a 10mm 1911 for a woods gun), but would pretty much echo ChdNorm's sentiments.  I really like that you can shoot loads ranging from 40S&W kind of power levels that match some of the magnum revolver cartridges.  As for recoil, I haven't found anything I've shot yet to be all that bad, though I have not tried any of the "nuclear" loads yet that are pushing 180-230 grain loads fast enough to get over 700 foot pounds (nor refitted the pistol with heavier springs and modified firing pin stop to shoot them).

 

 

If you're interested in checking out the round, probably the cheapest way to get into it is getting a Tanfoglio (EAA Witness) 10mm -- Italian made CZ clone, usually good quality, available for a price that makes even Glocks seem spendy (under $400).