Cliff R Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 I'm in the market for a smaller concealed carry 9mm, SCREAM-IN deals on XDS's at the moment. I have ZERO experience with this company and those sort of pistols, any good?......tks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) A lot of people like them. Made in Croatia, I believe. I am going to try to get a factory tour. 98 and Robo both have them I believe. Edited January 24, 2020 by Sisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBrien Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 I bought my wife an XD-S 3.3" in .45 ACP 2-3 years ago. She loves it, but generally carries her duty weapon (G19) concealed due to familiarity. My father-in-law, after shooting the wife's XD-S, bought himself an XD-S in 9mm. My mother-in-law now carries it and likes it. Personally, I carry an XD Mod.2 3.3" in .45 ACP daily, and couldn't imagine carrying a single-stack. But everyone I know loves their XD-S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson3754 Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Well I was at my local gun shop at the indoor range shooting on Weds, and a used CMMG AR-9 caught my eye. Well I made a cash offer and while filling out the paper work, the Manager was talking to the Owner explaining the need to stop inventorying the XD lineup, that even with a minimum markup, they do not sell. Customers will rent one to try it out at their range, but end up buying from a different manufacturer. I have never owned one, and have never shot one. I really do not have a opinion on them good or bad. The circles that I hang out in nobody as one, nor are they discussed. If you can get a great deal on one, like the way it looks and the way it shoots why not. Rent one, put a few boxes through it and see if you like it. If it shoots straight and works W/O any malfunctions, half of the problem is solved. For me, as long as it shoots straight, and works all the time, every time I would carry one if it was my only option at that time. If your on a tight budget it could be a good way to go. Like a broken record,... for me it has to shoot straight and work all the time every time. Springfield Armory is a very reputable company to deal with. I had a close friend that worked for Springfield as a Rep for approx 10yrs, then went over to Glock. Between my son and I we have at least 10 Springfield 1911's and several M1A's. If your apprehensive about the Xd's go rent one or borrow one and see if you like it before you buy it. Which version are you looking at, and what is the price? Hopefully other members here actually have a first hand opinions to offer on the XD lineup. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff R Posted January 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the replies and I greatly appreciate the expertise found on here vs "google", U-Tube, etc. Although not AR related I certainly appreciate any feedback, and I don't trust a lot of U-Tube reviews, plus I have trouble watching many of them as I'm not the first bit interested in everything they did since reaching puberty, I just want the "meat and potatoes" on the weapon being discussed without all the "drama". My main requirement is that what I get will "run". Accuracy and "stopping power" not really important as most likely I'm going to have the purp in a head lock and roll one in thru his eyeball anyhow.......seriously, in my environment for sure it's going to up-close and personal...... I dabbled a bit with some smaller 380's a few years ago when I took the CSI job here and no matter what I bought would jam just often enough they all went bye-bye and I've been carrying a S & W Airweight .38 ever since. Looking for a similar size package with a bit more firepower, reliable, and quicker to reload, etc.......... Edited January 24, 2020 by Cliff R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 I have 2 9mm and .45 ACP.. easy breakdown for cleaning. I saw the 5 k torture test and was sold. I put thtse condoms on for a better grip. 1 holster is good for both pistols. Hienie ledge straight 8 sights, line up 2 dots. Rack slide with rear sight. 1911 Sig is harder to disassemble with my $hitty hands . I have a Sherpa holster, Bravo concealment holster and modified Crossbreed holster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 I've got the 3.3 and the 4.0 XDS, both in .45 ACP. They're light, balance well, and felt recoil is on a par with my 5" 1911. They shoot better than I can, and I've never had a functioning issue with any of them. I like the short grips because they're easier to conceal. I use my own holsters (I tinker with leatherworking) and I've had no problems. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) I've had an XDs .45 with the 3.3" barrel since they came out. Bought a 9 for the ex, and she kept that one, With the exended mag, I can get my whole hand on the grip, and it shoots very well. With the flush mag, my pinky finger is left floating out in nowhere land, so it had to be wrapped under the magazine for a good grip on the gun. Initially, I was shooting it/holding it just like I'd do with a 1911, and the slide wasn't cycling all the way - short-stroking. That's because I was limp-wristing it. Choke up on that grip more, and solved that issue. Just learning the different required technique for shooting a smaller pistol. No issues with it, and I like it alot. Not as many mods out there for them as there are for Glocks, but there are still alot of mods available. Springer Precision and Powder River Precision are two leading companies that offer mods and parts for them. Edited January 24, 2020 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Had 2 XD 40's Still have one it's a great gun. Several thousand rounds through it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Oops missed something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff R Posted January 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Cool, feedback greatly appreciated. I had actually put one on layaway at Rural King couple of days ago when they ran a closeout on the XDS 3.3 mod 2's with a "range kit". Went ahead and picked it up about an hour ago. It came with 5 magazines, detachable laser, range bag, etc. Pouring down rain at the moment but plan on putting a few rounds thru it over the next few days and will report back. Deb will end up with this one. I'm eye-balling an XD-M in FDE, which fits me a little better than the single-stack XD-S. It will probably follow me home this weekend...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Both are Xdm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcnut Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 I loved my XD in 45 and would still have it but I am a STRONG 1911 fan and got a deal on a S&W performance ctr. 1911 round butt and that is my EDC now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 ^^^ nice S&W 1911 is 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrraley Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) I have the XD-S in .45 since it came out and have had no problems with it, great conceal piece when on the motorcycle, also have the XD-M in .40 that usually goes in the truck. And when I was with the Sheriffs department, they carried full size XD .45's. So now the wife likes the -M and wants here own for her CC. But with all that I have no complaints about any of them. @Sisco when you decide to come down for your tour, let me know and we will have a cold one or two. Edited January 27, 2020 by mrraley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, mrraley said: @Sisco when you decide to come down for your tour, let me know and we will have a cold one or two. Oops! I didn’t make it as clear as I could have. I am passing through the town in Croatia where they are made, and was thinking of trying to get a tour of the factory over there. But it doesn’t look like transportation timing will let me do that. Plus public tours of the place are uncommon. The cold one sounds good though. Maybe try to get down in your area next summer. Maybe drag Trooper, DPete, Unforgiven and Shepp with me. Edited January 27, 2020 by Sisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 I'm in 🍺😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTrooper Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 4 hours ago, unforgiven said: I'm in 🍺😄 Did someone say cold one or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTrooper Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 The xd-s in 9mm and the hellcat are actually 2 pistols i am looking at for my new main cc and secondary for while on duty. Just worked 26 hours of overtime this past week, so soon as i get paid i will be seeing what i want to buy. Other brands are on the list though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 2 hours ago, ARTrooper said: The xd-s in 9mm and the hellcat are actually 2 pistols i am looking at for my new main cc and secondary for while on duty. Just worked 26 hours of overtime this past week, so soon as i get paid i will be seeing what i want to buy. Other brands are on the list though. I carry a XDs 3.3” 9mm as my primary CCW. I compared it to the Hellcat and I think I’m satisfied with my 8 and 9 round mags. The extra 1/3” barrel is more beneficial than you can imagine. I don’t know where the video is, but it showed the ballistic advantages of a 3.3” vs a 3” (or shorter). The longer sight alignment aside, the additional velocity in the 3.3” barrel guarantees the performance of the hollow point rounds. HP’s need to be traveling within a specific range of speed to perform. Too fast and they break apart. Too slow and they just act like FMJ. I figure I can always reload, but I can’t add barrel length. If the Hellcat was a 3.3”-3.5”, I would have swapped without thinking about it. If I could go back in time, I would’ve bought the XDs 4” instead. My XDs is carried with 8+1, and a spare 9 round mag, in an appendix holster. I keep more spare mags in my EDC gear bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff R Posted January 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 "The xd-s in 9mm and the hellcat are actually 2 pistols i am looking at for my new main cc and secondary for while on duty. Just worked 26 hours of overtime this past week, so soon as i get paid i will be seeing what i want to buy. Other brands are on the list though." I looked closely at the Hellcat but like the addition of the grip safety on the XDS. Cost really wasn't a big motivator but it is over $125 less right now than the Hellcat. 9 plus 1 in a small package is enough firepower for my primary weapons since I'm behind the scenes doing CSI work, not on the front lines dealing with chit-hooks up close and personal on a daily basis. If I were back in uniform on patrol I'd be carrying a full size .45 or maybe even a 10mm, with the highest capacity flush fit mags I could find for it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEC Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 XD's are reliable, point well, and have a grip safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Cliff R said: "The xd-s in 9mm and the hellcat are actually 2 pistols i am looking at for my new main cc and secondary for while on duty. Just worked 26 hours of overtime this past week, so soon as i get paid i will be seeing what i want to buy. Other brands are on the list though." I looked closely at the Hellcat but like the addition of the grip safety on the XDS. Cost really wasn't a big motivator but it is over $125 less right now than the Hellcat. 9 plus 1 in a small package is enough firepower for my primary weapons since I'm behind the scenes doing CSI work, not on the front lines dealing with chit-hooks up close and personal on a daily basis. If I were back in uniform on patrol I'd be carrying a full size .45 or maybe even a 10mm, with the highest capacity flush fit mags I could find for it...... The draw for me was a red dot on a small pistol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 36 minutes ago, unforgiven said: The draw for me was a red dot on a small pistol. I originally thought the same thing. Then I realized the distance I’d mostly being using it (sub 20 yards) wouldn’t take advantage of a red dot. I get 1000x more effectiveness from a good laser vs a red dot. My XDs is fit with a Crimson Trace light/laser combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 You have a point there brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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