Springfield XDS 9mm or Shield 9mm ~I Can't Decide~
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crittrgittr
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This is a Smith site! I too can echo most of above statements. When I purchas my shield it was on sale along with the XDS. I was not able to shoot both, but after handling both it wasn't even a tough decision. The shield was a little lighter and a lot better fit. The price difference was only $25 (shield cheaper) so I would gladly have spent the extra couple bucks if I felt worth it for XDS.
JAMMAN
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A wise man above speaks. First gun I chose was just by holding it, thought it was cute, fit well in my hand. Wife liked it too. She couldn't pull the slide back... didn't even try.
It went to the range twice. Second time I dumped 40 rounds through it side by side with a 9C (which I put 100 rounds through) and traded the little toy in.
Neither gun mentioned are the ones you are looking at but the logic remains solid... well worth the investment to rent both, put 50 rounds through each of them and let your palm decide.
Please.
Jim
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whittsailor
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Youtube personality Hickok 45 did a comparison between the two, it's worth a look. I like my Shield.
How do the two compare in the area of ease to take-down / reassembly, and hand strength required to operate?
(I vaguely recall at least one person complaining that they had a hard time getting their Shield back together, apparently due to a very strong spring.)
(I vaguely recall at least one person complaining that they had a hard time getting their Shield back together, apparently due to a very strong spring.)
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I had an XDs before the recall and loved it... amazing shooter and a joke of recoil for a .45 in that size.
I now own a Shield and honestly if I could pick i'd get the XDs... the Shield's trigger is reminiscent of a gumball machine toy.
I now own a Shield and honestly if I could pick i'd get the XDs... the Shield's trigger is reminiscent of a gumball machine toy.
Inkedpreacher
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I am a member of several weapon BST groups, the Springfield XD, XDS, and Ruger LC9 are the most often listed guns for sale or trade. They feel great in the store, but must lack something. I've owned an XD, and I hated that gun. Couldn't get rid of it fast enough. The XDS is just too small for my hands, although the new generation is a little better feeling, I held them both just last night at my LGS, ended up with a full size M&P 40. The shield was just to small to be comfortable, and the XDS was never really an option due to all the people I've seen wanting to get rid of them.
mustangman
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Did you shoot them both? What did you end up not liking about the XD-S?
I posted why I chose the Shield (after shooting both), but would like to hear why YOU chose the Shield.
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Iwant2shootlikehickock45
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Good choice you won't regret it
Smitty357
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I had an xds long time ago, but still own my shields. Personally I didn't like the grip safety of the xds. Beings the way it's designed, the slide can not be operated without gripping the safety. most grip safeties such as those on 1911s, only lock the trigger. They slide is still operable even without having to actually grip the weapon. In this case while using ur xds as a means of defense. If ever there's a time when u may be wounded (one hand or arm not functioning). The operation of the slide on the xds with only 1 hand or arm would be pretty darn hard. In this case, for u the fight may be over.
Many of us train for situations like this. Because it's something that is very probably in self defense situations. Training like this makes u aware of things u may have never thought of before......my 2 cents.
Many of us train for situations like this. Because it's something that is very probably in self defense situations. Training like this makes u aware of things u may have never thought of before......my 2 cents.
You don't think you could 'Boot Rack' an XD-S (properly gripping the pistol) using your 'Off' hand? It might not be the optimum alternative method for 1 handed racking, but it (and Belt Racking) does work (when push comes to shove).
I know I could Boot Rack my XDsc and XDMc (as well as my Glocks and Shield) and believe I probably could do it with the XD-S if someone were nice enough to let me try it.
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Smitty357
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Rob, I'm sure anything is possible as long as u train for it. I'm not saying u couldn't do it, but it just adds that extra part of the weapon that needs to be engaged in order to make the weapon work.
With the right training u could probably make it work pretty good. But not everyone trains weekly like some of us with our personal weapons lol.
With the right training u could probably make it work pretty good. But not everyone trains weekly like some of us with our personal weapons lol.
FreedomRocks
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I have both the post-recall XDs 9 and the Shield. Though the XDs is I think a better made gun, and a bit sexier, I shoot better with the Shield. The photo above is my first time out with it, going head to head with the XDs that I had for a year.
The Shield is also 4oz lighter and the smooth grip is easier against the skin and the XDs aggressive grip when IWB. I do think of the two the Shield will be my primary CC.
Not giving up the XDs though. I do like shooting it, and invested a lot of money in holsters for it.
