XD-S 9MM worth it?

[Fosgailte]

XDs are awesome!

 

[BehindBlueI's]

The .380 bodyguard is one of the worst triggers I've ever felt. I am not a fan.

 

[Fosgailte]

XDs is a awesome pistol. It's at least as good as Glock for reliability with a barrel that offers more versatility (can use reloads). They have a mil/le/first responder program too.

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

You're actually close enough we could work out a test drive for you

I would be very interested in this, test runs are always useful. Plus a chance to meet the community. Im sad to hear such negative reviews on the bodyguard it has a lot of nice features in a nice size at a pretty reasonable price point.

 

[SouthernStar25]

Curious if the rural king xds will work for the gear up promotion. If so i would agree that is a helluva deal.

The Gear Up promo is good with any new Springfield pistol:

Springfield Armory GearUp 2017

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Sorry I keep bumping this thread guys, i just like to put my thoughts out there. I am currently carrying my 1911 iwb in a bianchi allusion supression holster. If there was a way i could conceal my full size better then that might elminate my need for a new gun entirely. Is there a better way? Id like to stay iwb unless you can convice me otherwise. My work forces me to grab things off the floor pretty often and i am often times in close proximity to highly likely anti-gunners. Maybe a holster with less mass? Summer special maybe?

 

[Bigtanker]

Appendix carry is an option.

 

[hog slayer]

I'll attempt to summarize my most recent CCW search. I already owned the XDS and shield from Smith. I had owned a 380 body gaurd, but it was sold. I own a Kimber ultra carry as well and a kel-tech. My job required me to sit most of the time but I would have to stand,not upon my choosing, but when someone would come into my office. AIWB would be OK as would ankle carry. I bought a Derringer (terrible move) and while it was easy enough to conceal, man did it suck. I had to believe that I could deal with any reasonable that, but not have to seek, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver. The shield and xds just caused too much discomfort throughout the day and I would find myself justifying not carrying. Along came tyne J-frame and a DeSantis clip grip. BINGO! All problems were solved. My extremely deadly range shrunk to 15 yards but that was totally acceptable. I took it to a class (ACT night Shoot) and was totally happy in all aspects accept the 5 rounds, cause let's be real, you ain't standing still when fighting and you ain't looking long at a gun when moving for your life. So, you get what you get and don't throw a fit. The 327 was nearly as easy to conceal and had more bullets. I've got a22 mag baby revolver, but don't consider that a primary at all.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Sorry I keep bumping this thread guys, i just like to put my thoughts out there. I am currently carrying my 1911 iwb in a bianchi allusion supression holster. If there was a way i could conceal my full size better then that might elminate my need for a new gun entirely. Is there a better way? Id like to stay iwb unless you can convice me otherwise. My work forces me to grab things off the floor pretty often and i am often times in close proximity to highly likely anti-gunners. Maybe a holster with less mass? Summer special maybe?

When I carried a 5" 1911 while working IT, I used a smartcarry. It's the thingy that straps around your waist and holds the gun between your undies and your pants. The gun is worn sort of like an athletic cup. If anyone notices a little bulge there, they aren't going to talk about it.

It's not ideal and is a slower draw than a belt holster, but when concealment matters more than draw speed it's a good option. Working in the interior of a building, if there's an active shooter then draw speed isn't the issue unless you're first.

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Was the smart carry holster easy to bend over in? I often have to pick bus tubs off of racks and floors.

 

[croy]

The shield/43/XDS are all too big to pocket carry for me. I carry IWB a glock 43 and have owned all 3 pistols. I'm not a huge fan of the XDS I prefer the 43 followed closely by the shield then XDS. It doesn't fit my hand well and is a little bigger

 

[saintnick81]

I agree with those that said the bodyguard has a terrible trigger. I bought a lcp a couple years ago and pocket carry almost every day in a desantis nemesis pocket holster. I have the original lcp but with the better trigger. I would like to shoot one of the newest versions.

 

[Bybo]

Probably pick one up while the mag sale is happening

 

[throttletony]

What about the revised (gen2) ruger LC9 or LCP?

THE XDs is a great choice, but big for pocket carry

 

[Grelber]

The shield/43/XDS are all too big to pocket carry for me. I carry IWB a glock 43 and have owned all 3 pistols. I'm not a huge fan of the XDS I prefer the 43 followed closely by the shield then XDS. It doesn't fit my hand well and is a little bigger

Can't get my head wrapped around the 43 price, else I liked it and I am a Glock hater.

 

[Blindside]

Have you considered one of the small revolvers like the lcr? Two of the guys I work withe pocket carry revolvers one has an lcr 38 SPL and the other carries a Taurus 357, I think it's the 605 poly frame only issue he had was finding a holster for the poly frame because it's size is different from the metal frame versions.

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

^ actually i went for a short walk around town a few days back with an old s and w .22 snubby in an uncle
mikes pocket holster. I decided that i think i just dont care for pocket carry as much. And if its going on my hip the xds size is about right, but then i discovered the walther ccp and that thing was slick so i impulse bought. Range day is tomorrow but if it shoots like its built this thing is going to be the PERFECT piece for me.

 

[Bigtanker]

^ actually i went for a short walk around town a few days back with an old s and w .22 snubby in an uncle
mikes pocket holster. I decided that i think i just dont care for pocket carry as much. And if its going on my hip the xds size is about right, but then i discovered the walther ccp and that thing was slick so i impulse bought. Range day is tomorrow but if it shoots like its built this thing is going to be the PERFECT piece for me.

Nice choice. Let us know how it shoots.

 

[rransford]

XDS is a great option. Personally, I can't fit mine in my pocket. But don't think I haven't tried already. It is a great gun. I picked up one of the 45s back when they first come out. Not a huge fan of shooting the XDS due to it being so small and in a 45 caliber (go ahead, make fun of me). The 9mm is a great option for this gun. And now since they are doing a rebate on the XDS, it's an even better deal. Mine doesn't have quite that many rounds, but I can say they work great and function without a problem. My dad has 2 of the 9mm. One in the 3.3 and another in the 4.0 configuration. He loves them both but seems to carry the 4.0 or his Performance Center Shield.

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Walther ccp 300 rounds,124gr, 115 gr, 124 gr golden saber, 147 plus p golden saber. And one fte but that was probably me shooting off hand.

and ive never shot a firearm so well. So pleased, thank you walther!