Posted: 1/17/2012 4:37:35 AM EDT
I hope this is not a repost. I looked around and didnt see anything about it here. Just got an email from GunsAmerica about this new beauty. Looks like it was revealed for the first time at the SHOT Show.  "It is a single stack .45ACP that holds 5 rounds in the magazine and 1 in the chamber. The barrel is 3.3 inches, and the overall length is 6.3 inches. It is only one inch thick. Empty the XDS weighs 29 ounces, and it is a striker fired pistol in the tradition of the XD and XD(M), with a polymer frame and forged steel slide." Seems like a pretty sweet little concealed carry option. My only real issue with it at this point is the grip safety. I have never liked a grip safety, much less any safety on a carry weapon. That is strictly personal preference. This little guy really does fit a "niche" that not to many weapons fit into. I love my Kahr CW9 for being so slim and easy to conceal even in business attire here in hot Florida. What does everyone think? Discuss. |
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My Springfield Micro 1911 is shorter, thinner, lighter, and has less rough edges. And it holds 7+1 rds. Not impressed with this new xD. Your micro was probably twice the price too! I'm digging it but truth be told the shorter grip will probably be a deal breaker for me. I don't deal with a dangling pinky very well! |
| I think the weight issue is to help with recoil and was a conscious decision knowing that it would be heavier than competitors but shoot better. The compromise always seems to be smaller size vs. capacity. The other issue of course being price point. It may not meet everyone's desires but I think it's a step in the right direction for those who don't want a full size carry weapon. Will this make me want to trade or sell my full size XDm9 or XD Service 45, absolutely not, however I will certainly go fondle it when it hits the stores. |
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Here is a video of it in action. Sorry cant embed videos, im not a team member :( |
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If they offer a 7/8+1 in 9mm my wife may love to get one but 5+1 is just too close to the revolver she carries now. I am leaning towards this. If they offered a 9mm or maybe even a .40, I would be interested, but this doesn't give me much (if anything) over my Colt Officers. |