Finally got the XDs tonight

[Indycobalt19]

I finally got the XDs tonight put 50 rounds through it tonight and let me just say the gun works flawlessly . It shoots like a dream for a sub compact 45. Defiantly giving the props to Springfield on this one

 

[TLHelmer]

Congratulations! Enjoy your new XDS. I love mine!

 

[XDLover]

The more talk about the XD-S makes me wanna not wait for the 9mm....sigh

 

[Tatorchip]

I love my XDs especially with the extended magazine, it fits my hand better by allowing me a full grip.

 

[Indycobalt19]

The more talk about the XD-S makes me wanna not wait for the 9mm....sigh

honestly i was in your same situation and was waiting for the 9mm, but i decided what the heck why not give the 45acp a try and i am so glad that i did. Its just amazing having that 45 power in such a small package. Just my two cents though

 

[Indycobalt19]

I love my XDs especially with the extended magazine, it fits my hand better by allowing me a full grip.

i was looking at the extended mags but i just wasn't sure if they would be worth it, but who knows i might get one soon to try it out.

 

[lizerdking]

I had an opportunity to shoot an XDs (45) over the weekend, family member came over with a brand new shiny box he was itching to shoot.

I personally put about 10 rounds through it, and other than kicking like a mule i liked it, no ftf/fte/etc. I had been looking at either this or the XDm to replace my edc.

I was watching him shoot it, Failure to feed, Double Feed, stove pipe, etc.

It didn't do it for me, I'm guessing he was limp'ing it or holding it odd. I'm withholding judgment for now, but I'm taking a step back on my curiosity here. I'll need to have him over and put a couple more boxes through it before I'm sold.

He gave himself a nasty slide bite too, I'm thinking it was just the shooter

 

[Tatorchip]

i was looking at the extended mags but i just wasn't sure if they would be worth it, but who knows i might get one soon to try it out.

It made a significant difference in how the gun feels and also gives me more control over the recoil. By far the worst part of the extended magazine is the $40 price!

 

[XDLover]

I've been debating a 45 but I fall into that "it's another round to buy". I have always liked the 45. Hmmm. I dunno LOL. Ill probably just wait it out unless someone I know gets one and I test it myself.

 

[mbaza3]

I found the very pistol to be accurate and the recoil is not bad at all. I felt the recoil is less than a S&W J-frame Airweight. If you like XDM's you will love the XDS.

 

[Indycobalt19]

I had an opportunity to shoot an XDs (45) over the weekend, family member came over with a brand new shiny box he was itching to shoot.

I personally put about 10 rounds through it, and other than kicking like a mule i liked it, no ftf/fte/etc. I had been looking at either this or the XDm to replace my edc.

I was watching him shoot it, Failure to feed, Double Feed, stove pipe, etc.

It didn't do it for me, I'm guessing he was limp'ing it or holding it odd. I'm withholding judgment for now, but I'm taking a step back on my curiosity here. I'll need to have him over and put a couple more boxes through it before I'm sold.

He gave himself a nasty slide bite too, I'm thinking it was just the shooter

Hmm, im sorry to hear about all that. Personally i've had about 250 rounds through mine so far and haven't had any problems what so ever. Im not trying to make excuses but maybe it had to do something with the type of ammo he was using or even maybe just limp wristing it or idk. But so far it gone great for me

 

[Indycobalt19]

I found the very pistol to be accurate and the recoil is not bad at all. I felt the recoil is less than a S&W J-frame Airweight. If you like XDM's you will love the XDS.

totally agree couldnt of said it any better myself

 

[Indycobalt19]

I love my XDs especially with the extended magazine, it fits my hand better by allowing me a full grip.

ive been looking into getting the extended mags for the XDs but wasn't sure they were worth the 40 bucks lol

 

[Bowman78]

New xds owner

75 + mixed rounds in the same mags and not one failure today... 10 yards shoots as good as my champion springer 1911..... So far I love it!!!

 

[cardio1]

Any likes or dislikes about the grip safety?

 

[wiseinvestor]

oooh.. just got excited. Want! have fun.

 

[Miles42]

This is one I am looking at for an EDC. I really like the 45ACP. My Glock 19 is being inherited by my son this weekend and my Beretta Border Marshal is a little to big for an EDC.

 

[XDLover]

Any likes or dislikes about the grip safety?

I like it because I won't fire unless its gripped. It makes it nice. I feel better about it personally.

 

[Cat-Herder]

I shot one today at the club. (Thanks, Justin) It was accurate and small, but just not my cup of tea. At the MSRP, I'd have to say no, but if you can get one for $550 (which is what I was told is the street price), you're into Glock territory, so go for it.

My hands just didn't care for it, but they're used to J-frame grips. Recoil-wise it was slightly less than my Chief's Special. Three-dot sights are a plus. Accuracy was right there, too.

I liked shooting it, but not enough to take the plunge...

 

[Toolepqk]

I took my XDs out today for the first time. I ran 150 rounds with no malfunctions. It is replacing my xdm as edc.

What holsters are you guys using? I don't mind the kydex holster that comes with it for open carry but would like to get a nice iwb also.