Handled an XDS

[BlueLineFish 615]

Was at my dealer today and thwy had a few in stock. Very nice little piece. Weight was good. Ergos felt great. Too bad no 9mm or thos would be my new off duty carry

[mcbethr 42]

Its an interesting concept, although I haven't handled one yet.

 

You are trading 7+1 or 6+1 rounds of 9mm from a PF9/PM9/Nano/Sheild for 5+1 of .45 ACP with the XDS.

 

On one hand, you aren't getting that much more from it than you would a moon clip revolver, except that it will be thinner. It will also be more expensive to train with and shoot.

 

I can't see people turning in their PM9s unless they really want a small .45. But I see an application for guys who like .45s but don't have the money for a Kimber Ultra Carry.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

I like this little 45, they need more magazine options though.

[cnk 9]

Just picked up an XDS today. Springfield just released a 7 round magazine as well so you'll get 7 + 1. I ordered 2 so hopefully I get them next week. It was between the XDS and PPS for me and both felt good in my hands. I'll probably pick up the PPS the next time I apply for permits.

[Jon 264]

I really really like the XDS, and it has one of the best triggers on the subcompact market, not to mention great recoil control for the big .45 cartridge. I may have to go find one if my Sig sells.

[JayWilling 33]

I handled one in a shop the other day and it was AMAZINGLY comfortable. I was a little put-off by the 5+1, but I really want a small carry 45, I love 1911s (would really like a Colt Defender) but they're so expensive. Glocks are ok but I'm not 100% comfortable with no safety at all. M&Ps aren't small enough, nor Sigs. I've also been looking at the Bersa Ultra Compact 45- on the line as far as size but they get great reviews except for cheap mags and you can get one for just over $400 at Bud's, but it's an oddball gun and probably a little trouble to get parts, accessories, and repairs. The XD 45s aren't small enough either, but this XDS is so THIN it is really interesting. I saw on their website the 7 rd mag, and this gun is starting to look better and better.

[cnk 9]

I got my 7 round mags in yesterday. They add about an inch to the gun and allows for your pinky to sit comfortably. Still have to find time to get to the range to try it out with both mags though.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

I got my 7 round mags in yesterday. They add about an inch to the gun and allows for your pinky to sit comfortably. Still have to find time to get to the range to try it out with both mags though.

 

Could you post a pic of both mags in the gun?

[cnk 9]

Sure. . .I'll try to get them up this afternoon.

[cnk 9]

Normal mag

 

 

 

Extended Mag

 

[david8613 69]

dam, im liking this even more!!! nice one... how much?

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Thanks bro, wonder if they'll make a 6 round too. I really like this little 45

[cnk 9]

dam, im liking this even more!!! nice one... how much?

 

I paid $575 for it. The 7 round magazines were $35 each.

 

Thanks bro, wonder if they'll make a 6 round too. I really like this little 45

 

I haven't heard anything about a 6 round mag, but I do know that Pierce is making a magazine extension for the standard magazine.

[david8613 69]

do you have anything to compare it to to show how slim it is?

[cnk 9]

do you have anything to compare it to to show how slim it is?

 

What did you want me to compare it to? I've got quite a few handguns so I may have something you're familiar with.

[Jon 264]

do you have anything to compare it to to show how slim it is?

 

[JayWilling 33]

It's exactly ONE INCH thick.

[david8613 69]

anything in 45, seeing it next to something would be cool...

[cnk 9]

Here it is with my XD45

 

 

[Adam 6]

I have the 40 sc. I'm thinking this one is next!

[XDJohnTact 49]

Here it is with my XD45

 

 

 

Great photo comparisons, thanks very much for posting.

[david8613 69]

yeah that really shows what a great job Springfield armory did on this gun, that is small for 45, WANT! must resist!!!!!

[cnk 9]

No problem on the comparison pics. Now I just have to find time to get to the range to shoot it.

[Adam 6]

Are they offering these in 2 tone? I really want the OD/Black.

[BlueLineFish 615]

Yes. I thought it was only stainless /black

[JayWilling 33]

The one I handled in the shop was all black. I think they come both ways, the bi-tone being more expensive (ov course)

[Ray Ray 3,566]

I wanna shoot this bad boy

[Underdog 1,593]

Was at my dealer today and thwy had a few in stock. Very nice little piece. Weight was good. Ergos felt great. Too bad no 9mm or thos would be my new off duty carry

 

The S&W M&P Shield rocks and it is thin. It might be a real nice alternative since there isn't an XDS in 9mm. The thumb safety doesn't get in the way at all and it is my choice for a carry gun if I want something thinner than a G19/23.

 

It's only negative is its capacity and it points very well.

[JayWilling 33]

The Shield doesn't come in 45. If you want the big boy bullets you have to get the much bigger M&P 45 compact, which isn't all that compact. The XDS might be the thinnest 45 out there right now.

[BlueLineFish 615]

Again today was at Caso's and they had a couple bi-tone xds and also had the 7 round mags with the grip extension.