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So I feel myself a bit out of place sometimes because my EDC is a Springfield 1911 Mil-Spec Defender, 5" Barrel. A lot of people said about getting the compact pistol, but I have no problem carrying this. I use a Cross leather suspender strap, and with it anchored to my belt, I don't feel the...

Question for you guys out there, why would someone choose to buy a compact for example the compact XDM elite with a full size grip instead of just going for the full size gun 4.5 in barrel? I really like the XDM elite compact but the problem is with the smaller grip my pinky hangs in that weird...