Shield .40 vs. XDs? I've got both now and I'd have to say I like shooting the XDs more than the Shield. My Shield had the mag drop issue but no more, and I do like shooting it. My XDs has had no issues of any kind, 150 rounds in 2 trips to the range. I think the Shield has more barrel flip than the XDs and I find the XDs grip more comfortable. That's my .2 cents...

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