I’ve got an XD-9 with the 4” police service barrel, 16-round magazines and fitted with a Crimson Trace laser sight. Best 9mm I’ve ever owned - it feeds JHP’s flawlessly; it’s also well-balanced for a composite frame pistol and is easy to maintain. I find the trigger safety to be superfluous, but you get used to it. Still love my 1911’s though.
In additon to my XD-9 subcompact, I also have an XD-9 4" service model, which I keep in my truck or office. Both models have been flawless and I know this will get under the skin of our resident Glock-bots, but I'll take the XD over the Glock any day if given the choice.
The XD-9 subcompact is my CCW and it really does conceal nicely. With that said, I am awaiting delivery of a Ruger SP 101 2.25" .357 snubbie.
I do like the 1911 a lot. I just haven't found one yet that I like and can afford that conceals well.