An XDM compact in .45 is cheaper
exactly my point.
why pay more for less?
im sorry, i am a big guy so that helps, but i can daily carry a taurus pt92, a glock 22, S&W 5906 and now S&W M&P 45.Carrying a single stack gun is much more comfortable and concealable than a double stack. The XDs should be able to be pocket carried as well, which is very difficult with thick guns. I would imagine the price will go down once they are commonplace, and hype drops down.
600? Really? why not just buy a full size XDM and a bigger shirt to cover it?