Glock 43 vs XDS 9 vs Sig P938

[bjenkins]

Welp! I bought the Sig 938 I am hoping to make it to the range tomorrow to shoot. I got the equinox model and it's a sweet little gun. Even the the right handed holster it came with will work perfect for me cause I'm a lefty and carry iwb. I'll post after I shoot

You will love it

 

[ram77]

This 938 shot amazingly! The accuracy starts to fade slightly past about 15 feet but will still shoot a fairly tight grouping. Up to 15 feet you've got tight groupings. The recoil is not bad at all which I think is attributed to the metal frame of the gun. I think it was definitely a solid choice over the other polymer framed guns just because of the size. I enjoy shooting it just as much as my XDS 4.0 it's just not quite as accurate. However for concealed carry and appendex carry it makes the perfect gun for daily use. I am going to get an extended mag with a pinky extender so it will hold 7+1 and having the pinky extender will be a perfect fit for my hand.

 

[bjenkins]

This 938 shot amazingly! The accuracy starts to fade slightly past about 15 feet but will still shoot a fairly tight grouping. Up to 15 feet you've got tight groupings. The recoil is not bad at all which I think is attributed to the metal frame of the gun. I think it was definitely a solid choice over the other polymer framed guns just because of the size. I enjoy shooting it just as much as my XDS 4.0 it's just not quite as accurate. However for concealed carry and appendex carry it makes the perfect gun for daily use. I am going to get an extended mag with a pinky extender so it will hold 7+1 and having the pinky extender will be a perfect fit for my hand.

You will really be impressed with the pinky extender, and still very easy to conceal. I work as a retail manager in a furniture store and it stays right in my front pocket!

 

[BJones]

I carry the G43 appendix all of the time and it is very comfortable. I shoot it as well and my larger guns so I am very comfortable carry it for self defense.

 

[stephen87]

The XDS is a great firearm and shooter. If you already love the 4" model, the 3.3" model just makes sense. I've had both the 9 and 45, and loved them both, much more than the Shield in 9 or 40. I currently carry the Glock 43, as I am a fan of Glocks. However, use experience and personal preference in your decision making, as opposed to what someone else's opinion is.

Being a Glock guy, I will second this. If you already have and are used to one platform, it only makes sense to me to keep with that platform. The bonus to Glocks, not sure about the XD and XDS series, is the interchangability of the magazines and a lot of the parts. For example, if I like a specific slide stop, I can buy a second one and it should fit. As long as they are the same platform (IE 17/19/26, 22/23/27. etc)

 

[stephen87]

I carry the G43 appendix all of the time and it is very comfortable. I shoot it as well and my larger guns so I am very comfortable carry it for self defense.

Reverse that for me. I carry it at about the 5 o'clock position and it disappears.

 

[cedartop]

I carry the G43 appendix all of the time and it is very comfortable. I shoot it as well and my larger guns so I am very comfortable carry it for self defense.

If you shoot it as well as your full size guns, you are a heck of a lot better shooter than I am.

 

[ru44mag]

This 938 shot amazingly! The accuracy starts to fade slightly past about 15 feet but will still shoot a fairly tight grouping. Up to 15 feet you've got tight groupings. The recoil is not bad at all which I think is attributed to the metal frame of the gun. I think it was definitely a solid choice over the other polymer framed guns just because of the size. I enjoy shooting it just as much as my XDS 4.0 it's just not quite as accurate. However for concealed carry and appendex carry it makes the perfect gun for daily use. I am going to get an extended mag with a pinky extender so it will hold 7+1 and having the pinky extender will be a perfect fit for my hand.

Midway usually carries the mags for a good price for Sig mags. I have 3 extra for mine, which is about 6 to 10 short of what most of my pistols have. I just recently put locktite on the guide rod. The guide rod is 2 pieces, and they loosen after a bit. Some guys have actually ejected them out of the pistol at the range. Sig will send you a new one, but your pistol will be out of commission for a few weeks. So keep an eye on it. You will have to train a lot so flipping the safety off is second nature. Be careful not to shoot your junk off. I used to appendix carry...much happier at 3 o'clock. Great little pistol. Enjoy! And congrats!

 

[Ibuytumuch]

I've been thinking which to choose from these as well. I too am leaning towards the Sig. I have a xds45, but want something different. @Ram77 do you like shooting the Sig more compared to the xds?

 

[drillsgt]

While it is true that a gun you don't carry is one that does you no good, being super easy to carry should not be your main criteria for selecting a self defense firearm.

Since that was the OP's main reason to ask about switching guns it's an appropriate comment.

 

[duboismd]

Have only shot the XDS and 938. Although I am huge XD fan (I have several) I did not like the feel of XDS9 and did not shoot it well. Wanted to like it but couldn't. Could be that specific one. The 938 is perfect for me. More accurate than I am and a pleasure to shoot and carry.

 

[fjw2]

My G43 has been solid up to this point. About 2000 through without a single hiccup. I have carried appendix. More often than not that's when I do a quick run to the store and back. Normally, it's not my preferred way to carry. In the 5 o'clock position, I hardly notice it's there. My shield still gets carried more than the Glock 43 though. I know it wasn't one of the choices, but it's still worth a look.

 

[SocomHunter]

Buy all three

 

[Inhuntr]

I just went from an xds .45 to a glock 43. The weight is noticeably lighter. No regrets

 

[Ibuytumuch]

The single stack glock are much lighter than the xds. One of the reasons I'm looking for a switch from the xds.