the XD subcompact in 40 cal is my next purchase
My dad bought the XD for me in 9mm last year when a local gun and ammo store had them on sale at a ridiculously low price. The special price was only for the 9mm model and not available for the 40 cal - which would otherwise have been my preference. Since my dad was buying it, I was more than happy to accept the 9mm. My son has a Ruger 40 cal that he really likes, and shoots very well. But a couple of months ago when we were at a shooting range, he shot my XD and was VERY impressed with how easy it was to control and how well it shoots.