I like what I saw on paper on the xds, but having owned a 30 since they were released, I would stick to what I know rather than a new model with 1 less round than the 36. The 36 with a plus 1 is a nice carry piece, the design of the xd's agressive cuts are a little uncomfortable for me after a while, I just never took to the design, the larger longer slides are much nicer, The sub compact is brick like, and top heavy, "the old one", I haven't held the new one yet. I think if they made an 9 shot 8+1, in 40 it would be a great addition.