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Vampire !!! Anyone else have a Xds 45 Acp draw alot of blood fom you ? This is only semi Auto I have that does. It gets me between the meat Between thump and index finger.The firearm is all stock.
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With a normal grip there is no way mine could bite me. Yours must be meaty hands, indeed.
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I bought one about a year ago and I've shot it a lot. I have never had any problems shooting it. I've shot hand loads and 230 hard ball factory ammo in it. Neat little gun.
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I've got a XDs 45ACP 3.3in
Shoots great.
Rivals the size of some single stack 9mm.
100% reliable.
No problems.
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Vampire !!! Anyone else have a Xds 45 Acp draw alot of blood fom you ? This is only semi Auto I have that does. It gets me between the meat Between thump and index finger.The firearm is all stock.
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Exactly...why i choose the shield 45 over the XDS...it is not a fun or comfortable weapon to fire in 45 acp........
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Exactly...why i choose the shield 45 over the XDS...it is not a fun or comfortable weapon to fire in 45 acp........
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Really? Mine is a dream to shoot, very comfortable and has never drawn any blood.
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Really? Mine is a dream to shoot, very comfortable and has never drawn any blood.
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That's great...really..i guess we all have different hand sizes and comfort levels because the XDS just did not fit me for comfort and the shield did
..not saying anything bad about the XDS. It's just not to my comfort level
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That's great...really..i guess we all have different hand sizes and comfort levels because the XDS just did not fit me for comfort and the shield did
..not saying anything bad about the XDS. It's just not to my comfort level
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Apologies,,, didn't mean any disrespect, just surprised that's all.
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Apologies,,, didn't mean any disrespect, just surprised that's all.
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None needed....it's all good...
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I have a XDs and meaty hands, and will report no conflicts in that department.
XDs is my "city" gun, I take that one when I leave the relative safety of my home area.
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Shield is a taller gun with a considerably longer grip than the XDs. No surprise that folks say the Shield shoots softer. If ya want a larger gun that's more comfortable to shoot you'll pay for it on the concealment end. Nothing about a carry gun is free.
Here's a pic I plucked of the Net comparing the Shield and XDs. He has a wrap around grip on the XDs (right).
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Shield is a taller gun with a considerably longer grip than the XDs. No surprise that folks say the Shield shoots softer. If ya want a larger gun that's more comfortable to shoot you'll pay for it on the concealment end. Nothing about a carry gun is free.
Here's a pic I plucked of the Net comparing the Shield and XDs. He has a wrap around grip on the XDs (right).
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XDs with flush mag 4.50" height. Shield 45 with flush mag 4.88" height. diff .38 inch. just so everyone is informed.. personally don't have a prob with the shield concealment but Phil is correct the XDs would conceal better due to difference in height.
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XDs = 4.4in. About a half in difference compared to the Shield.
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I've got a XDs 45ACP 3.3in
Shoots great.
Rivals the size of some single stack 9mm.
100% reliable.
No problems.
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Yes I have the same model .I really like this firearm carry it I W B well. I will say it was a lil rough to break in. It would not run a full mag thtrw the 1 st 500 rounds. After that its been very good. I called Springfield on this they said its normal.
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XDs with flush mag 4.50" height. Shield 45 with flush mag 4.88" height. diff .38 inch. just so everyone is informed.. personally don't have a prob with the shield concealment but Phil is correct the XDs would conceal better due to difference in height.
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I bought a M&P 40 C the week after the Springfield. M&P been flawless it rides in I W B too it is a bit bulker than Springfield. Looking at picture here I think my issue is I ride my hand to far up . And agian got some beef on hands lol. Me on massive blood thiners so a lil bite gets it flowing if you know what I mean . Lol. Again not to ditch the Springfield its my 1 st one and like it. I do shoot the M &P 40c a bit better.
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I posted this on your other related thread. You not alone, someone is producing a shield for protection from bite. Found this on a search for XDS beavertail. Don't have a link for it.
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I posted this on your other related thread. You not alone, someone is producing a shield for protection from bite. Found this on a search for XDS beavertail. Don't have a link for it.
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Awsome thanks yes that would indeed end my problem. Sorry about other thread did me to post two
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Carry an xds 45 during day, when concealment is paramount. It has some "lift" to it when firing 230 grainers, especially plus p's. Did round over the edges of serrations on front of grip. Did try the extended mag, but had problems with force of recoil disconnecting mag catch.
A little bit of xtra grip length can make an outsize difference in conceal ability. The shields grip is far away more comfortable.
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