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CCW pistol review
An overview with pictures

We compare a selection of potential CCW pistols. The Springfield XD40, Glock Model 23, Springfield XD45, H&K USP, 1911 style pistol. Comparing the size and weight of each and some holster options. We also include their spare mags and round counts while carried

Springfield XD45 .45 acp
	The XD45 weighs 1 pound 14 ounces
	The 13 round mag for the XD45 weighs 3.5 ounces
	The XD45 in a Bianchi outside carry holster with 13 rounds of 45acp weighs 2 pounds 14.6 ounces
	The XD45 in a Fobus paddle holster with 13 rounds of 45acp weighs 2 pounds 9.1 ounces
	The included mag carrier with 26 rounds of 45acp weighs 1 pound 9.9 ounces
	The Fobus paddle mag carrier with 26 rounds of 45acp weighs 1 pound 11.2 ounces
	The XD45 in a Bianchi outside carry holster with Fobus paddle mag carrier for a total of 39 rounds of 45acp
	The XD45 in a Fobus paddle holster with Fobus paddle mag carrier for a total of 39 rounds of 45acp
	The back sides of the paddles
	The XD45 in the included holster with included mag carrier
	The back side of the XD45 in in the included holster with included mag carrier
H&K USP .45 acp
	The H&K USP weighs 1 pound 15.4 ounces
	The H&K USP mag weighs 3.7 ounces
	The H&K USP in a Bianchi outside carry holster with Fobus paddle mag carrier for a total of 30 rounds of 45acp
	The backside of the H&K USP in a Bianchi outside carry holster with Fobus paddle mag carrier for a total of 30 rounds of 45acp
Glock M23 .40 cal
	The Glock 23 with Predator IWB holster and 13 rounds of ammo weighs 2 pound 1.9 ounces
	The Glock 23 with a paddle type holster and 13 rounds of ammo weighs 2 pound 1.9 ounces
	The Glock mag in a Predator mag carrier with 13 rounds of 40acp weighs 10.6 ounces
	Two Glock mags in a Fobus paddle mag carrier with 26 rounds of 40acp weighs 1 pound 5.7 ounces
	Two Glock mags in a Fobus paddle mag carrier with 26 rounds of 40acp and one Glock mag in a Predator mag carrier with 13 rounds of 40acp weighs weighs 2 pounds 0.6 ounces
	The Glock 23 with Predator IWB holster and 13 rounds and two Glock mags in a Fobus paddle mag carrier with 26 rounds of 40acp for a total of 39 rounds
	Back side of the Glock 23 with Predator IWB holster and 13 rounds and two Glock mags in a Fobus paddle mag carrier with 26 rounds of 40 cal for a total of 39 rounds
Springfield XD40 .40 cal
	The XD40 with Fobus holster and 9 rounds of ammo weighs 2 pound 1.7 ounces
	The XD40 w/ the included holster and 9 rounds of ammo weighs 1 pound 15.9 ounces
	An extra extended mag in a predator carry rig for the XD40 weighs 11.3 ounces
	The XD40 in the included holster with a Fobus paddle holster with room for two extra mags. With two extra extended mags (12 rounds each) this set up gives you 33 rounds of .40 cal
	The XD40 in the included holster with a predator carry rig. This combo is the smallest in the group and gives you 21 rounds of .40cal
1911 style .45 acp
	We didn't weight he 1911 because the scale didn't go that high, just kidding. We just forgot to take pics of it on the scale. With two extra mags the 1911 holds 21 rounds of 45acp
	The 1911 in a Predator IWB holster with two extra mags in a leather carry rig

Safety note; Shoot safely

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