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XDS pros/cons? #927692 04/08/14 09:24 AM 04/08/14 09:24 AM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 138 Tallahatta arrowslinger84 OP 3 point
arrowslinger84 OP 3 point Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 138 Tallahatta	Looking at both the 9 and 45. Anyone have any input? "Thank GOD the Government shut down is over so we can get back to the Government letdown." Phil Robertson

Re: XDS pros/cons? [Re: arrowslinger84] #927702 04/08/14 09:31 AM 04/08/14 09:31 AM
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 14,591 Tuscaloosa Co. N N2TRKYS Booner
N2TRKYS Booner N Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 14,591 Tuscaloosa Co.	I have the 45. The only thing I don't like is the fiber optic sights. I love the feel of this pistol. 83% of all statistics are made up.

Re: XDS pros/cons? [Re: arrowslinger84] #927977 04/08/14 12:49 PM 04/08/14 12:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,459 AL C cullbuck 8 point
cullbuck 8 point C Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,459 AL	45ACP here. grip doesn't feel as comfortable as original full size/double stack XD, IMO. Easier to hang onto XDS with extended mag, but that makes the XDS harder to conceal. The 9 XDS weighs a little more than the 45. A few more rounds in the 9 magazine, but not enough to choose it over the 45 for me. Overall, I really like it. Not many other 45's that are great concealed carry guns. The XDS is. I have a CrossBreed MiniTuck IWB holster for the XDS, and works well--kind of like the supertuck with combat cut feature added. Factory cheap plastic OWB holster works well with sports coat.

Re: XDS pros/cons? [Re: arrowslinger84] #928074 04/08/14 02:24 PM 04/08/14 02:24 PM
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Rmart30 10 point R Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,620 Alabama	I bought one of the first 45's to hit Birmingham stores when they first came out.. Ive put about 1500 rds thru mine with out any problems. Nice and flat and easy to conceal. recoil is not bad. Less recoil than my PF9. Ethical behavior is doing the right thing when no one else is watching - even when doing the wrong thing is legal. Aldo Leopold .. (except when it comes to trailer tags)

Re: XDS pros/cons? [Re: arrowslinger84] #928082 04/08/14 02:38 PM 04/08/14 02:38 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,541 lower shelby county XVIII 14 point
XVIII 14 point Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,541 lower shelby county	Get an xdm 3.8 A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Re: XDS pros/cons? [Re: arrowslinger84] #928297 04/08/14 04:26 PM 04/08/14 04:26 PM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,647 Hazel Green O Oscarflytyer 8 point
Oscarflytyer 8 point O Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,647 Hazel Green	Have XDs 45. Crossbreed Supertuck type holster. LIke the gun and holster works great too. I actually like the shorter grip length. I am very used to shooting SA revolvers and having my little finger under the grip. Same as the XDs for me. I will admit I have to concentrate a little more to hit center of mass with it than a 1911, but it is WAY more easy to carry/conceal than a 1911. Had no failures with mine. And it will also feed a 200 grn LSWC. Shoots well with full house loads (5.0 grns Bullseye behind the 200 LSWC). And it is VERY comfortable having a 45!

Re: XDS pros/cons? [Re: arrowslinger84] #928327 04/08/14 04:38 PM 04/08/14 04:38 PM
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 14,591 Tuscaloosa Co. N N2TRKYS Booner
N2TRKYS Booner N Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 14,591 Tuscaloosa Co.	Have y'all tried the Alien Gear holsters? I think I'm about to order one for my XDS 45. 83% of all statistics are made up.

Re: XDS pros/cons? [Re: arrowslinger84] #928881 04/09/14 07:31 AM 04/09/14 07:31 AM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 11,358 Kennedy, al G globe Booner
globe Booner G Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 11,358 Kennedy, al	I think the xds is too heavy for what it is. The xdm and xd aren't much bigger and have twice the ammo. My G26 loaded weighs the same as the xds loaded with several more rounds. I actually prefer the kahr 9 at 15 oz.. I love Springfield products, I just wish they could have shaved a little weight off the xds. Lots of people do have them and like them though. Everything woke turns to shucks

Re: XDS pros/cons? [Re: arrowslinger84] #929162 04/09/14 11:49 AM 04/09/14 11:49 AM
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CAM Booner Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,969 Somerville	I like mine, it's been flawless before and after the recall. "Don't let a dead deer kill ya"

Re: XDS pros/cons? [Re: globe] #929551 04/09/14 04:05 PM 04/09/14 04:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,647 Hazel Green O Oscarflytyer 8 point
Oscarflytyer 8 point O Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,647 Hazel Green	Originally Posted By: globe I think the xds is too heavy for what it is. The xdm and xd aren't much bigger and have twice the ammo. My G26 loaded weighs the same as the xds loaded with several more rounds. I actually prefer the kahr 9 at 15 oz.. I love Springfield products, I just wish they could have shaved a little weight off the xds. Lots of people do have them and like them though. IF you are comparing the XDs in 9mm to 9mm - I probably wouldn't disagree with you. But for a 45 ACP, think I would take a small bit of issue with your assessment. Have carried a few diff 45s, and so far like this one the best for carry!