I own a 45 full size XD and the Shield so I am not bashing the Springfield.

I still think the 5+1 XDs vs the 7+1 Shield 9mm is a game changer for a ccw.

When speed is the difference in a gun fight it seems to me the more rounds down range the greater the chance of walking away and 2 extra rounds for the Shield 9mm in the same size package as the XDs and what appears to be a more reliable ccw in the Shield from countless observations via internet makes the extra $150 - $200 for the XDs a difficult sale in my consumer best value mindset.

We can all argue quality all day long between the Shield and XDS and we will accomplish nothing.

The fact is you give up 2 rounds to pack a 45 caliber XDs over the Shield 9mm and for me even if both firearms where equal in reliability (which is a big "IF") the XDs is in the round capacity arena with revolvers which leads me to question why anyone would pack a semi auto for personal protection over a more reliable revolver if round count is equal?

Russ