I'm seriously considering a XD in .45 or .40, I like the idea of the compact .45, allows either a 10 rd compact mag or a 13rd extended grip, still has a 4" barrel though. I may end up just going with the service model.

Theres just something I don't like about smith and wesson, and the XD draws me to it, lol. I'll be carrying it while hunting and may carry it concealed once I get my concealed carry permit, but will likely get a smaller 3" barreled gun for that at some point.

What I don't understand is that the .45 version has a 13rd mag and the .40 has a 12 rd, that doesn't make a lot of since to me.