I have a Norinco which shoots better than a standard mil-spec Colt, and as well as my Gold Cup. I didn't expect it to, and I didn't want it to, but it does. It doesn't make my heart go pitter-patter like the Colts, but it's the one I use if I want all the holes to touch. I don't have an xD, but I "get" it. I have a completly soul-less Glock slug-throwing appliance, and it shoots great, too. Again, no pitter-patter in the chest, but holes touching on the paper.
The Unthinkable: XDs Replacing Custom 1911
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JJEH
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Okay, first off all, did you consult your doctor right away?
If yes and you still don't change your mind, I'll take your CCO!
Just the beginning of this year I got a XDs.45 and I positively love the little blaster. I carry it IWBH with the short mag and carry a longer mag for a spare. I replaced my decade’s long carry of a full size 1911 for this gun. I did that for a couple reasons. One reason is I have moved way out in the boonies and as many of the problems of the cites/burb area I left stayed there.
Another reason I was a rather big rather fluffy person and had no problem at all concealing a full size 1911 but since I dropped 80# my concealment options have changed.
I wanted a smaller gun and it appeared even though it’s a striker fire the XDs fit my criteria for a small powerful go to town gun.
I also have a Bodyguard.380 with a DeSantis pocket holster and that is perfect for easy carry in the little town/area I now live in. My full sized 1911 is now more or less a safe queen, but if a serious SHTF problem/s arrive I will be back with the full size and perhaps carry the XDs as a backup.
Another reason I was a rather big rather fluffy person and had no problem at all concealing a full size 1911 but since I dropped 80# my concealment options have changed.
I wanted a smaller gun and it appeared even though it’s a striker fire the XDs fit my criteria for a small powerful go to town gun.
I also have a Bodyguard.380 with a DeSantis pocket holster and that is perfect for easy carry in the little town/area I now live in. My full sized 1911 is now more or less a safe queen, but if a serious SHTF problem/s arrive I will be back with the full size and perhaps carry the XDs as a backup.
williamlayton
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I carry--often--the new SW M&P Slim thingy, but it does not replace my all metal autos or revolvers--it does supplement them.
I carry sans a scabbard without a concealment issue with either the Norinco or the Sig P220 and for me the weight is not a problem. Now, I don't carry 24/7 but I do carry ALL THE TIME I AM OUT OF MY HOUSE.
I kinda like the feel of the weight actually.
Blessings
I carry sans a scabbard without a concealment issue with either the Norinco or the Sig P220 and for me the weight is not a problem. Now, I don't carry 24/7 but I do carry ALL THE TIME I AM OUT OF MY HOUSE.
I kinda like the feel of the weight actually.
Blessings
JJEH
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Note: not carrying the CCO daily doesn't necessarily translate into getting rid of it.
I just had to try...
I just had to try...
Don't blame you!
true story:
Last month I was shooting a 50yd centerfire silhouette match with my 629.
Since all guns on the line have to be cold, I cleared my CCO, locked back the slide, and just laid it on the bench.
During a five shot string I had a squib on my third shot.
Without really thinking about it, I picked up the CCO and proceeded to ping the last three metal targets.
I give all the credit to John Moses Browning, Bar-Sto, and my gunsmith.
(I shoot the 629 in both iron and optics classes)
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BigBill
Absent Comrade
That's a fact Jack about my Chinese norinco 1911a1 too. I purchased a well used one and fitted a national match barrel bushing $12 and a surplus usgi $59 barrel and she now shoots clover leads at 25yds. I do all my own work. My cheapest 1911 to purchase turns out to be my best one and it's made in China too. I purchase every norinco gun I see, from the tokarev's, to the sks's, to the m14's they all rock.
My norinco 1911 is better than any new colt I had that didn't function right out of the box or the sights came loose. Even my new python had cylinder timing problems. You can't ride on your name forever.
I'm just not ready to go plastic yet. I still have a hard time with paper or plastic bags when shopping.
Since the plastic pistols are lighter how does that effect the recoil?
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The Highlander
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I love my XDs! With the 7-round mag it feels like a Commander. I do sometimes carry a Delta Elite, Kimber, or SIG 1911, and a Ruger Commander is on my short list. With a GCNM, but most of the time I go with the XDs or a Glock. The little thing just disappears in the XDS Gear pancake that came with it, and it seems to jump into my hand and point dead-on for me too.
Of course, I'm one of those that actually likes Glocks....so what is my opinion worth?
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Of course, I'm one of those that actually likes Glocks....so what is my opinion worth?
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kozmic
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The more I shoot my XDs the more convinced I become that this is a very viable CC weapon. I haven't carried any other handgun for at least 2 months. It is confidently reliable, has manageable recoil, terrific sight acquisition and is extremely accurate on initial and follow up shots.
IMHO, there's nothing not to like about this handgun. I've given thought to trading my 9mm Shield for a XDs 9. If the Shield wasn't my wife's fav, I believe it would be history for the Springfield.
IMHO, there's nothing not to like about this handgun. I've given thought to trading my 9mm Shield for a XDs 9. If the Shield wasn't my wife's fav, I believe it would be history for the Springfield.
Update:
All XDs pistols were recalled.
After 60 days mine arrived back with a different trigger/action system.
I did all the right things: cleaned, lubed, dry fired, range fired.
Today, my gunsmith examined it and explained the new spring system is the reason for the degraded trigger/action, not the spring tension...the design.
Sold it this evening.
All XDs pistols were recalled.
After 60 days mine arrived back with a different trigger/action system.
I did all the right things: cleaned, lubed, dry fired, range fired.
Today, my gunsmith examined it and explained the new spring system is the reason for the degraded trigger/action, not the spring tension...the design.
Sold it this evening.
OP, sorry for this little bit of thread drift!
Kozmic, great pics as always! I had a Rickenbacker bass just like the one in your pic. It was a cool bass, but I ended up selling it. A friend wanted it more than I did, & it just didn't work for the way I played, stylistically.
Kozmic, great pics as always! I had a Rickenbacker bass just like the one in your pic. It was a cool bass, but I ended up selling it. A friend wanted it more than I did, & it just didn't work for the way I played, stylistically.
Rick_A
Member
Where is the "Do Not Like" tab?
Moonman
Member
RECALLED,
Factory reworked into a LESSOR LIKED UNIT?????
ALWAYS KEEP THE 1911 HANDY!!!!
Factory reworked into a LESSOR LIKED UNIT?????
ALWAYS KEEP THE 1911 HANDY!!!!
kozmic
Member
Interestingly, when I punched my XDs serial number on the recall page of the SA site it said mine wasn't a part of the recall. I did this twice just to be sure.
I would hate to have had mine altered by the recall/rework. I do love this as a everyday CC piece.
I would hate to have had mine altered by the recall/rework. I do love this as a everyday CC piece.
Wee Hooker
Member
Never thought I'd even consider it, but this little XDs in .45ACP shoots and carries so well, it just might replace my custom Colt CCO for daily carry.
capacity is only one less round
shoots just as accurately out to 50yds
lighter and more slender
Forgive me, John Moses Browning, for I have sinned.
ugly
not ugly
I made the same decision when I started caring an M&P. I found accuracy dropped off while shooting with the requisite paper bag over my head though. Plastic sure is ugly.
Wee Hooker: I know what your mean. I went out this afternoon with a friend. He brought a Colt Govt Model in 9mm P, and another in 38 Super. I brought my slightly tweaked Series 70, a Combat Commander and a RIA compact, all in 45. Good shooting; not one single malfunction. Great guns.
