Springfield XDs 9mm & Glock 42 .380

[skosh69]

Thanks for the review ! Do you have access to a M&P Shield to review? Curious as to how it stacks up in your eyes against the Glock and the S/A.

[Caleb]

Was thinking of getting the XDs9 but, would lije to shoot it first. The g42 is ok but, for the sixe itbis you can get a 9mm with the same round count.

Thanks for the reviews, much apppretiated.

[pony up]

I agree with the BlackKnight. I have XDs' in 9mm and .45. They both are incredible fugly with none of the sweetness of a 1911. They both shoot well, The .45 incredibly well warranting a trip back to the mother ship as," holy Sh*t FULL AUTO- FULL MAG. Would have been fun if it hadn't cost me two years off my life. About crapped my pants. The .45 is nasty, the 9 snappy. both are awkward in the hand. The pinky rest helps with the standard mags. The extended mag makes both calibers better shooters. The sights are easy to pick up. The 6 mile long travel of the trigger and 8# pull (the only safety) are consistent and although weird if you are used to 1911s, are better than some striker fire pistols I have fired. I picked up the 9mm to fill in while the .45 was being "fixed." I have moved on to the wonderful Dan Wesson ECO for carry and the XDs duo will be moving on as well. Friends do not let friends carry fugly guns even if they are fun to shoot these are not. Your mileage may vary.

[BlackKnight]

So Thursday I'm at the range and a Sheriff's Officer brings his Springfield XDs 9 to shoot. He had just bought it and was the first time he was going to shoot it.
I don't really know the guy so I'm not paying much attention. Afterwards, I hear everyone talking about the gun. Something to the effect it must be the safety.
Turned out the gun wouldn't shoot. The trigger wasn't working. We all agreed that it felt as if the grip safety wasn't disengaging. Weirdest thing. It's a brand new pistol.
First I've ever seen something like this. He's sending it back to the factory.

[RKP]

Just an FYI / additional info, if needed:

I installed these on an XDS .45 and it cleaned up the trigger feel quite a bit as well as the pinky hanging issue ....

Powder River Precision Trigger Spring Kit:
http://shop.powderriverprecision.net...&categoryId=15

Pearce Grip Extension:
http://www.pearcegrip.com/Products/S...0Armory/PG-XDS

A 3 Part Video Series On The Detail Disassembly Of The Springfield Armory XDS Pistol:
http://www.tacti-cool.com/detail-disassembly/

The above info / parts pertains to the XDS 9mm as well.

[BlackKnight]

Well, in either case it wouldn't be pistols I would buy anyway.

[RKP]

Not my favorites either .... I just figured I'd post the above info for anyone who may need it.