I have had a couple XDs pistols. Sold them both. However,... 4"

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Orion8472

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I had an XDs twice. Sold them both. Don't ask me why. Don't know.

But now, I'm kinda interested in the longer barrel model. I like the longer sight radius and the extended magazine [for the second magazine]. What the crap is wrong with me?

In all seriousness, though, has anyone picked on up? How do you like it?
 
I've picked one up, haven't bought one though. I didn't really like trigger but my XDMs spoil me in that regard. for a single stack compact the sight radius is very nice and the sights are great. if you don't mind the triggers on your other XDs then I say get one.
 
I didn't mind the trigger. In fact, I ended up with a Shield. . . . that I just sold off. The M&P trigger was just not quite as nice. I think the "glock type trigger" of the XDs feels a bit better. One thing for certain, the way the slide feels is better on the XDs. A lot smoother feeling.

I think I will give the 4" a go.
 
I held one at a local gunstore today and with the 9 round extended magazine, it really had a very nice feel to it.
 
I had one 5 years ago or so, the XD 45 Compact. I loved the design of the grip height being magazine dependent. I'd definitely like to get another some day.
 
Kevin, thanks for your input, but I'm talking about the new longer slide XDs. ;)
 
I have the 3.3" XDS in .45 and love it (along with 2 4" XD's) and would imagine that the 4" is every bit as good.
 
The grip is why you keep ditching 'em...its that "something" that puts some people off on 'em.
Its CZ-like, but different enough to make some folks happy...and others not happy...
 
I've had my XDs 45 - the regular 3.3" model - for a year now. I've read lots of complaints on the post-recall trigger, but I have no issues with mine. Just lucky, I 'spose. The new 4' model looks tempting, but I'll stay with what I have.
 
I was pondering the notion of "purchasing a Kimber Solo" [because they are a small package for conceal carry, . . . . but I know that this 4" model of the XDs would allow me to connect better, and have more firepower [if necessary], plus would have more managed recoil for range trips. I really like the way the Solo looks, but I keep seeing things about it that make me hesitate. The XDs, on the other hand, are less troublesome [especially post recall] and I never had an issue with the others.

Yeah, the grip has been the main reason I didn't keep my other two. I may have to have my gunsmith bro fix that for me. After that, I like everything else about it.
 
I handled a 4" saturday because I wanted to see how it felt in contrast to my 3.3". It felt like a XDs with a slightly longer bbl. I like that the XDs is easy to conceal. A longer barrel will make it a tad harder to conceal, but not much.

Honestly Orion, if you've had 2 XDs guns, and a shield, and sold them all, it sounds like you are more into buying and trading than owning. I mean unless you just wanted to test the waters I guesss. But to me, it sounds like you are trying to convince yourself you should like small semi's, but you really want a full size gun.

I doubt ythat adding 0.7" to the barrel is going to make this gun any more appealing to you than the 3.3" version. Who knows, maybe I'm wrong.
 
Kodiak, that may be a very valid point. It could be "three strikes, you're out", . . . .or "third time's a charm". I guess that's how it goes in the gun game.

Really, it all comes down to CZ not making a think frame conceal carry gun. I like the new line of P series guns [and have both a P-07 and a P-09], but they really should make a thin 75 compact. It's the thickness and length of the handle that is of issue.

But yes, I have had a lot of selections and few have been the "all in all" for me. Nowadays, it's just "the lesser of evils". But if my gunsmith bro can help me work out the grip issue, I would be good with the XDs.
 
I just had a friend shoot my 4.0. He had been shooting his Shield. His comment was that it was "ridiculous" how little the XDS muzzle jumped compared to the Shield. The trigger is a bit stiff for me, still.

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The trigger is generally thought to be a little stiff. Before the recall, Springfield's Custom Shop would modify them, but they have not yet come up with a way to lighten the pull on the new ones (this as of this morning).

Powder River Precision makes a spring kit that involves the replacement of just about every spring in the gun except the recoil and magazine springs. Some users have reported light strikes.

The gunsmith at my local range has measured triggers in the 12 lb range on factory guns. He will adjust them, either using the PRP kit or otherwise.

Some owners report improvement by stoning some bearing surfaces.

I've seen shooters take the center out of a target at 7 yards with two magazine loads with the stock trigger. (Too slow for defensive shooting, by definition, regardless of the speed, unless the situation demands great precision). It's a personal thing.

If one is using the short magazines, the Pearce Grip Extender makes a difference in shoot-ability.
 
I may pick up a Pearce extension for the short magazine.

I'm not too worried about the trigger. It's a self defense gun, so I'm not expecting a light crisp break. And on a carry gun, I wouldn't want a light trigger. Now, if I got one and it WAS ~12 lbs, . . . I would be rather disappointed with it, but I tried one at the local gunstore and thought the trigger felt like a fine poundage.
 
I like the trigger on my post recall XDs. Not too light or too heavy and it has a snappy break after the trigger loads up slightly. I am not in love with the grip (and I have smallish hands that can just barely fit 3 fingers onto the grip) but the slide action is very smooth and it feels like a very high quality and well machined firearm. I did not realize at the time of purchase what a (comparatively) heavy little chunk of pistol it was with an all steel guide rod and thick steel internals. I think the sights and magazine release are made of steel too, so it does gain a few ounces over the competition.

The shield, although I have not fired one, felt more like a "commodity" firearm in fit and finish. There is certainly a price premium for the XDs, whether that translates to quality and reliability is another discussion.
 
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I've had the PRP spring kit put in mine and I really can't tell a difference, maybe a couple of pounds but it's still heavy but that's not the worst thing on a carry gun which this will be when I get more rounds through it.

I also put the extensions on my 5rd mags and like them a lot. Many take a belt sander to the bottom of the extension to thin it out some but I found I need the whole thing for my fat fingers. :)
 
I was one of the guys that had light primer strikes after previously trying the PRP spring kit so that wasn't an option for me. I took my post-recall XDs45's trigger from 8lb 5oz down to 6lb by making a slight adjustment to the grip safety spring. It is clean and crisp and makes for a nice carry trigger (I don't believe 6 pounds is pushing the envelope for having a too light trigger on a carry gun). You only need to field strip the XDs to make the adjustment.

There is quite the comprehensive thread on the XDTalk forum that fully details the process (easy enough to do). I have it referenced in my XDs45 trigger write-up on my site. It completely solved the issue I was having with my XDs45.
 
I told my gunsmith friend about my potential purchase and he didn't like the idea. I guess he doesn't like them. hehehe
 
The gunsmith at my local range has measured triggers in the 12 lb range on factory guns. He will adjust them, either using the PRP kit or otherwise.
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Man, I must have gotten real lucky. After my gun came back post recall the trigger was a bit stiff. But it has smoothed out to about 8 lbs or so. It doesn't break quite as crisply as I'd like, but all in all, I'm happy with my post recall gun.

Too bad for the ones who got bummer guns, cuz if it is shot enough , the XDs is a nice operating gun.
 
I've seen a few guys [in my circle] that do NOT like the XDs. I know it may not be as "robust" as a Glock, but are they really that bad? :confused:
 
I know it may not be as "robust" as a Glock
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I don't think a statement like that can really be made without a side by side shooting test to see which gun will shoot longer without stopage and which will shoot longer without catastrophic parts faliure. The XDs hasn't been out long enough for there to be any basis.
 
That's true. I wonder why the vitriol? I like the pistol, really. Whether or not I actually end up with one, however, is uncertain, but I don't think I'll be in dire straights with it. It really does seem like a bias that is currently unwarranted. It may be true as time goes on, but you're right. It hasn't been out long enough.
 
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