Have to say by far the most comfortable compact gun I.have ever held. It was at brick armory for 464, I wish I.had a pp. It was nice. It felt like it had a spring assist mag well to pop the mag out. The oem sites were sexy as ever. Only dislike is the safety. I will be contacting s&w to see if they are planning to make a Leo model with no safey. Now the search is on to find a ccw holster

Theis Holster - http://theisholsters.com/

 

I have one for my Walther PPQ and Walther PPS - great holsters and service in my view. Similar to the Crossbreed SuperTuck etc.

 

TheWombat

waiting on xds but Springfield is being real gay about it.

Nice holsters, any one else think a 6+1 9mm is kinda low capacity. I realization its double stacked but daily I carry twice that many in 40 and 45

6+1 is low for the size of the shield. The Beretta Nano is much shorter and is 6+1. Nano is single stack too. IIRC, the Shield isn't true single stack - it still staggers the bullets in the mag a little.

waiting on xds but Springfield is being real gay about it.

 

Quick thread hijack -

SA is now saying mid-late May to ship to dealers for the XDs. And I'd rather them hold up shipping to fix an issue/create enough parts for repairs/build up magazine supply/etc. rather than rush to meet a shipping deadline.

 

The Shield is interesting as well, and available now. But I'd hold out a few weeks to get a feel for both before making a decision.

6+1 is low for the size of the shield. The Beretta Nano is much shorter and is 6+1. Nano is single stack too. IIRC, the Shield isn't true single stack - it still staggers the bullets in the mag a little.

 

Yea, I think 40sw has the same capacity to. I was gunna buy and wait for permit, but the low capacity is a huge turn off

Yea, I think 40sw has the same capacity to. I was gunna buy and wait for permit, but the low capacity is a huge turn off

 

Here's another thing too - I can actually technically fit a 7th round into my Nano mags. Not really meant for it, but it's possible...... Just food for thought.

Which XD are you referring to?

Which XD are you referring to?

 

the xds single stack compact 45

Nice holsters, any one else think a 6+1 9mm is kinda low capacity. I realization its double stacked but daily I carry twice that many in 40 and 45

 

My understanding of the times when firearms have been needed is that typically few shots are fired. I recall something like 6 being the average but could be wrong. If you have a spare extended Mag then you'll have 12-16 with a Shield or PPS which should be sufficient in anything but a real extreme situation.

 

While I have holster etc to carry the PPQ which is 15+1 and spare mag, the Shield/PPS is much more convenient to carry and unless there is a high chance of a crisis/situation should be sufficient for my needs.

 

TheWombat

Was it a rental/purchase gun or another shooters weapon?

the xds single stack compact 45

 

Ah,

Was it a rental/purchase gun or another shooters weapon?

 

It was for sale

Nice holsters, any one else think a 6+1 9mm is kinda low capacity.

 

Thats more than a small revolver holds, and plenty of people carry those.

 

 

Which XD are you referring to?

 

XD-S http://www.xdspistol.com/

im liking that xds, very unique...

I got to fondle an M&P Shield 9mm today too, at one of the local shops... VERY nice. Even with my big paws, it felt pretty decent in my hands.

If there is no safety on the xds maybe worth lookin at

Handled the shield today. Grip is super small. Felt ok. I like my cm9 better and my kahr has no safety. That's a big one for me. I am glad I have the kahr.

After thinking I like my glock 23 better

If there is no safety on the xds maybe worth lookin at

 

I'm sure Springfield will continue their lame grip safety on that XDs.

I handled one on Saturday in Rahway. I was very dissappointed. I love the feel of the 22, 9, 40, and 45. The Shield does not have that feel. I felt it was very rough on the web of my hand and just didn't fit right. Looks like I'll be getting the PPS instead.

Held one the other day at Easton, felt too small for my hands, and I have SMALL hands... Safety switch was tiny too.