I usually will not purchase a firearm from a firearms show, usually too expensive, at least in my area...........I have purchased two firearms on line...the first one, with shipping and FFL fees, cost me what they were asking for the firearm alone,in a retail setting. Not counting a backround ck. The second, I received, I saved $103, over retail shops...If it is possible, you may want to try this route....depending on the firearm, you may break even, you may save a few bucks....you could also try Armslist. By the way, welcome.

I don't buy from gun shows but I like to walk around, that being said if you look around you may be able to find a Xdm 3.8 compact for around $575 new I've seen a few in that range. That would cover both guns for the time being and allow you to learn more before you make a final decision on a cc weapon. I cc a Xdm 90% of the time but I dress for it when appropriate. You can also talk to your local gun shop and see if they are willing to work on price with you.

Originally Posted by swany66675

I don't buy from gun shows but I like to walk around, that being said if you look around you may be able to find a Xdm 3.8 compact for around $575 new I've seen a few in that range. That would cover both guns for the time being and allow you to learn more before you make a final decision on a cc weapon. I cc a Xdm 90% of the time but I dress for it when appropriate. You can also talk to your local gun shop and see if they are willing to work on price with you.

I shot the Xdm and it didn't feel as good as the regular Xd. I'm fine with the size of the Xd and the $100 I save over the Xdm can be applied to a CC gun if I go that route.

I did some more research last night and it seems that, at least based on prices available on auction sites and online retailers, the price for the Xd locally is right in line. I may be visiting the LGS today to pick one up.

I checked the availability of my local gun store, whose prices always beat the big stores. He has the XD in stock for $480 and the XDM for $595. So, I'd say you've got the price bracketed in. Good Luck.