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Originally Posted by Red88Carrera

I have the compact XDm. I use a Crossbreed IWB and it is as comfortable as one can expect. The 9-round mag helps to keep it from printing too badly. 4-o'clock position.

I have the XDM 3.8" compact in 9mm and carry in a crossbreed supertuck. It is quite comfortable. I've woren it with shorts, jeans, and even on occasion with dress pants and a tucked in shirt. It's worked well for me. It's not bad to carry, but it's not great. A slightly smaller single stack gun is even better. I haven't held an XDS, but can tell you that the S&W Shield is pretty nice. I think the weight difference between the XDM9 compact and the Shield 9mm is 25oz vs 16oz.

For you guys that carry the compact, you may want to consider getting a Pearce magazine extension. It give you a bit more room to fit your pinky on the grip without making the gun heavier or more bulky. You can get them for $9 on Amazon.