i have done some research and need some opinions. i am going to buy this gun, but i am still unclear on which model. what are your opinions on the v-10 ported barrel? also, do you guys prefer trijicon night sights, or the standard 3 dot dovetail sights. any imput is appreciated. thanks guys

 

I would not go for the porting, pain in the *** to clean and recoil isn't that much to begin with imo. Sights? Do you want it for home defence, then night sights are a must as you will need them for target aquistiion when an intruder is most most likely, lol.

 

I now have 2 XD's. A Service model with heine pro slant 8's night sights. and a sub compact with factory 3 dot sights.. I love both them. I conceal carry the subcompact, and plan on shootin it in competitions. The XD's fit my hand and point natural for me... if you just want a good pistol, get the service model with the heine night sights. . Dockrocker had a Ported XD and I don't think it has any advantages.

 

I have a 4" XD40 still stock as the day I bought it. I really like the way it shoots as is but do plan to do some mods to it eventually. I am not a huge fan of the stock sites but have not tried any others though. A friend has some night sites on his Glock that I like but don't know exactly which brand they are. I would like to try the tacticle laser site on mine to see how I like it.

 

the reason i was looking int the ported model is because it is for home defense and my wife will be shooting it. i have shot a 9mm xd and loved it, but i want some knock down power the lady can feel comfortable with. is there any disadvantage with the night sights during the day?

 

I did have the ported 4 inch .40 and it was a good gun. Knowing what I know now I would not buy the ported model. It really did not help much and I had to clean it more often. I would HIGHLY suggest the night sites if you can get that option. I opted to get a subcompact and I am more pleased with it than any other pistol I have had. It is also a .40 XD

 

No, the night sights are easy to see in daylight as well. I can understand wanting less recoil for the little lady to handle. My wife would limp wrist my 9mm and it would jam. She now has a .38 that she has no problem with.

 

so whats the difference between the service model and the sub compact? shorter barrel?
so correct me if im wrong, the best way to go is the non-ported with night sights, 4" or sub compact?

 

I would get the sub compact for home defense, you are not going to be shooting far away and you could conceal carry it too if you wanted. I have 40 subcompact and it doesnt kick very much at all. She just needs to go to the range and shoot a box or two through it so she isnt afraid of it and is used to shooting and aiming. Im a skinny guy and I can one hand my pistol so Im sure your wife can handle a 40 cal.

 

If you get a ported barrel. it wont matter what sights you have at night. Once your fire it, all your night vison will be momentarly lost. If your worried about your wife shooting a larger cal weapon, take her shooting more.


For home defense, I would go with a 5in Tactical, It will be more accurate and easier to control.