I picked up a Springfield XDS 9mm yesterday
It looks like a pretty nice little blaster.
I’m making a holster for it this morning then hitting the range to try it out.
Ive never had a speck of interest in any Springfields until this was announced…
Once theyre readily available I’ll be picking one of these up too. I loved the way the XDS 45 felt in my hand, just wasnt crazy about the .45…but in 9mm I bet its a winner
Last week I went looking for a Shield bit none were availabe locally. I bought one of these instead. I may be interested in a holster from you.
I shot one the other day. It was very nice, very comparable to the Shield. I might pick one up.
I fondled the XDS9 at SHOT. I ended up getting the 45 because I already have a 9mm I CCW. My XDS is a great shooter. Ive fed it a variety of ammo from cheap target stuff to +P defense loads and it runs everything 100%. Its a handy little pistol regardless of what the cool kids say.
What are these running for ($$)? How hard are spare magazines to source?
Thanks!
Hi Mike, thanks for the look at this little popgun. thoughts vs. Shield?..
I thought the “rule” around here was Glock, HK and sometimes M&P?
LOL
-brickboy240
They’re selling for $550ish around these parts
Those are the rules. Although if you’re interested in something else, you have to be able to tune out the background noise from the pros.
It’s the same size as the .45 and a little heavier so I see no need. I have the .45.
Honestly I feel SA should have released the 9mm first.
But I can see how they appealed to the average American shooter that has to be macho and carry a 45.
Bought the extended magazine which comes with 2 extended grips for $32 plus tax on my LGS 2 days ago.
I waited on the 9 but after holding one changed my mind. It is the same size as the 45 but heavier. The XD compact doesn’t give anything up to the XDS but a little width. I’ll take capacity over bulk all day long. GH
There are some people who think whatever the “hive” thinks, and there are people who make decisions for themselves.
I thought it was a fairly typical (read: stupid) Springfield Armory move.
The shop got both in, and a mess load of the extended 45 mags . The feed ramps are soo dam shiny from the factory you could use it as a signal mirror.+1 for SA. .Also comes with extra fiber in red and green. The 45 is just too snapy for me. Why do they keep making new versions of the XD and keep the grip safety?
sent from mah gun,using my sights
Agreed. If they would just dump the damn grip safety they would have a contender.
My XDs 9mm was $571 out the door at my fun shop.
I’ve got about 250ish rounds through it now, hell of a little shooter. Carries apendix great as well. I would like to find some night sights for it eventually.
Also, Springfield had magazines in stock in their web store a couple days ago, I ordered two more.
The XD45 compact is heavier, taller, longer, and wider when compared to the XDs45…at least mine was when I compared the two.
