Springfield XDs45 SOME NOTES

[kozmic]

My XDs 45 is my primary carry gun. I love the feel, the recoil is very manageable and more back than upwards for quick follow up shots. The felt recoil belies the guns small size and large caliber. The trigger is as you'd expect and smooth through the entire pull. Break is crisp and reset is very quick. It is very accurate at 25 feet out to 25 yards. The construction is solid and tight. Mine has operated great.

The grip safety is an effective added measure of safety that requires no additional motion to operate.

IMHO, this is the best carry .45 out there. I am positively sold on the format, reliability, comfort and functionality of the XDs and WILL absolutely buy the XDs 9.

 

[TACC1]

For whatever reason, I find shooting the XDs to
be Fun. Don't know why exactly, it's just a ball to shoot!
TACC1

 

[B3500]

I found the XDS45 was not bad in the recoil department, that is likely due to the weight (26oz loaded) and the recoil spring.

Am waiting to see reviews/reports of the spring package that PRP recently announced for the XDS. I hope that modification might have an affect on the heavier post-recall trigger pull. We'll see.

 

[TACC1]

It's been pretty cold here lately, like every where else.
Finally got a nice day, and headed for the range. Was shooting
offhand at about 30 to 35 yards. Just a couple inches to the
right at that distance. Only problem was that I was standing
on ice-covered snow. that made balance real "iffy".
Still, it was fun, and a 45 is lots of fun.
TACC1

 

[The Highlander]

Can't wait to get mine back, I miss the little thing. Without the extension, i pocket carried it some, with the extension, it lived in appendix carry. The thing is just ideal for me. Really want it back! Although I sure have no qualms about my beloved and ancient Glock 17 that has been filling in for it.


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[whippo]

I got my xds 9mm back today and it feels so good to have it again. If you have one (actually he has some other guns he makes for too) I highly suggest www.firearmholster.com he does tremendous work and it is by far one of the most comfortable holsters I have. The holster is a hybrid leather kydex and the leather is backed with some sort of wool.

 

[Neumann]

I prefer a two-piece holster to the folded style of the Nemesis. They lie flatter and conceal better, IMO. Galco makes an excellent generic pocket holster. It's horsehide, with the flesh side out, with rounded corners that don't print. There are various sizes to fit nearly any pocket-sized pistol or revolver. The smooth inside and rough outside lets you draw without any chance of the holster coming out with it.

The downside is that the Galco is on the large side and soft (flexible). If you need something smaller or more positive, have one custom made (e.g., Ryan Grizzle, I have two). The price is about the same ($50'ish).