Damn! Now I have a Dilemma...

[Lane]

A couple of work buddies got XDs .45's when they first came out. They aren't a lot of fun to shoot - I don't care for the trigger and the recoil is uncomfortable if you are shooting a lot. That said, I've been pondering getting one and adding a Powder River Precision trigger job. I put one of their match kits on my XDm 9mm and love it.

For a small 1911 - you should really take a look at the Rock Island 3.5". I have one that's my daily carry. I paid $400 for mine a little over a year ago, and love it. It's accurate, easy to conceal, and has a great trigger. There's nothing I'd change other than softening some of the edges.

[zukinut]

My wife has a XD9SC and it is a dream to shoot very accurate. I have shot the 45 XDs and do like it. Mind you it will never have the trigger pull of a 1911, but it is a good gun.

Me I personally carry a G19 90% of the time. I bought my wife's XD after I got my Glock. Afterthought is I would have bought the XD9 instead of the Glock if I would have known how nice it shot.

[bvkdphillips]

I have the XDS .45 and love it. No Glock bite from it, but your hand will get a little sore after shooting 100 rounds. Being a single stack mag, it's very thing and easy to carry. I've got a 9mm XDS coming in Friday - can't wait to try it out!

Bob

[Sheepdog]

I vote for the ECO. Price has nothing to do with value. With the XDS you will end up with another boring everybody has one that ends up discarded to the safe. I just like finely crafted works of art over plastic guns with stamped parts. IMHO

[TLE2]

The XDS is just too "Glocky" for me. I've looked at it several times. I think I'll stick with metal even if it is MIM.

[Horse'nround]

Originally Posted by Sheepdog

I vote for the ECO. Price has nothing to do with value. With the XDS you will end up with another boring everybody has one that ends up discarded to the safe. I just like finely crafted works of art over plastic guns with stamped parts. IMHO

I screwed that up last year when I let one go at the LGS. KICK,KICK,KICK!!!
I looked at a New agent today, used for $865, was tempted but the mag wouldn't release and the safety was all gritty. They didn't want to dicker either, I think I'll keep looking.

Originally Posted by TLE2

The XDS is just too "Glocky" for me. I've looked at it several times. I think I'll stick with metal even if it is MIM.

This is my problem, I'm working on getting over it, but it ain't easy. NO MORE MIM for me!!!

[bvkdphillips]

I have a lot of nice 1911's that I still love and carry, but the XDS .45 is no where close to blocky . It's a small accurate shooting cannon - a great small summer carry. Go shoot one and make up your own mind. I'll let you all know how the 9mm shoots when it comes in Friday. It will be passed on to my bride. (when she catches me). Sure honey, I was just breaking it in for you first.

Bob

[Boats]

Originally Posted by Horse'nround

I screwed that up last year when I let one go at the LGS. KICK,KICK,KICK!!!
I looked at a New agent today, used for $865, was tempted but the mag wouldn't release and the safety was all gritty. They didn't want to dicker either, I think I'll keep looking.



This is my problem, I'm working on getting over it, but it ain't easy. NO MORE MIM for me!!!

A good choice. I agree with completely. The only pistols on my belt or in my safe are steel, and very well crafted. Not all customs and the like - some off the shelf - but all things I'm proud to carry and in which I feel completely confident.