lshel

I bought a used XDS 9mm post recall w/3 mags and added a Powder River Precision spring kit and an Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 2.0 RH IWB holster. I liked so well that I then bought a used XDS 45 acp post recall w/3 mags and added the same spring kit. The Alien holster allows use of both XDS pistols. The recoil of the XDS 45 is not bad for such a small pistol, much less than a 40 SW in similar size (CM40). So these 2 XDS's and my Kahr PM9 with Steller Kydex pocket holster w/mag pocket (pocket carry) makes up my single stack carry guns.

Nice small gunshow scheduled at White County AGR. building this coming weekend. Good show for trading and lots of individuals with Guns to sale/trade. I'm planning on going Saturday morning.

Show was on Flea Market side, hot and humid, air conditioning on but doing little. Old GS side leased for Flea Market. Sold some items and bought pinky extension for XDS  mag. Individual was selling Kahr CW9 w/3 mags for $300, best deal I saw. Parking was hard to find a place with west parking lot reserved for auction. I hope they find a better place with parking. This was one of the better shows, but going down fast.

I think I saw cardboard IDPA targets at Outpost Armory at exit 89 off I24. I know they have paper ones. Call them to make sure.

I'll probably be there Saturday morning peddling my classified items and maybe a handgun, if I can decide which one to sale. I'll be looking for something interesting to take home.

The Kahr PM9 is a good pocket carry and its more economical CM9 should be too. My PM9 has night sights and everything else is original. The Kahr's have a trigger somewhat like a revolver, long and smooth. Mine is extremely accurate, light, slim profile and a pleasure too shoot.

The two grips on right with the bottom right looking the best. I have thought about ordering the bottom right grips (Altamont) for my 6" barreled GP100 SS. Nice collection of GP100's.

I'll stick to my Kahr PM9 for pocket carry. I need a pocket hoster with mag holder like Oh Shoot has.

Received Powder River Precision Xds spring kit this afternoon and install in my XDS 9mm tonight. It took about 1.5 hrs for I had trouble getting sear spring connected to pin and then had trouble getting safety spring pushed up into correct position with safety lever over pin. I had to go on line and watch the you-tube video on new safety group. Trigger pull is lighter and reset quicker. Better trigger might make XDS a keeper.

I have the XDS 9 but my compact carry 45 is the Kahr CW45. The CW45 has a longer grip than XDS 45 and it makes it easier to manage recoil with better grip.

I'm wanting to improve the trigger pull on my newly produced XDS 9mm. I see that Powder River has a kit in the $18.95 range. Is there a good video on installation? I viewed a 3 segment session on you-tube, but alot of spring removal and installation was off screen. Has anyone installed the spring kit and what instructions did you use? Did the complete installation of the 5 springs improve the trigger pull and is the trigger reliable and not too light?

I bought a Cloak Tuck 2.0 IWB  for my XDS 9mm and received in about 4 wks. I use it for my PM9 also. Holster is priced right and a quality kydex/combination. I wish it had the grip covered more for a sweat band. I'm wearing it trying to get use to it. Concealment wise it is good. Some discomfort when sitting and when not wearing a t-shirt between it and handgun grip, but too hot in Tn to wear t-shirt in summer. Tuck 2.0 has the more flexible backing, instead of the leather.

PM9 w/6rds--19.2 oz CW9 w/7-- rds 21.5 oz Springfield XDS 9 w/7 rds -- 25.5 oz

I have had and shot the Shield. It is a bigger gun than the Kahr PM9 or CM9. I sold my Shield and kept M&P 9c and my Kahr's. The trigger on most Kahr's is long and smooth like a revolver. I have several revolvers too, maybe that is why I like the Kahr trigger. Yes the Shield trigger is better than most M&P's. I like the M&P's for I have the M&P 9c and the M&P Pro 9, but they are not my conceal carry.

On the XDS 9, it feels better in a OWB holster to me. I've tried several IWB and it is harder to draw. I have the pinky extension to give by little finger a resting point instead of hanging below bottom of grip. In timed draw and two shot drills the XDS is the faster combination with OWB holster. The PM9 conceals better and feels better in IWB holster and I have pinky extension on it also. I might have to try XDS9 in IWB holster without the pinky extension to see if it feels/carries better. The PM9 is smaller and lighter than the XDS9.

These are the three single stack 9's that I have for conceal carry. The Kahr PM9(6+1) w/ns is the smallest and most carried. Next are the Springfield XDS 9 and Kahr CW9 both (7+1). The CW9 is a little longer in grip. [URL=http://s1029.photobucket.com/user/lshel63/media/DSC_0004.jpg.html][/URL]

For me the best 9mm carry pistols are: Kahr PM9(6+1), CM9, Springfield XDS 9(7+1) and CW9(7+1) which is about same size as XDS9 and a single stack. To me the PM9 and CM9 are the ideal carry conceal size with 6+1 rds. I have the PM9, XDS9 and the CW9. I carry the PM9 w/ns most of the time and the other two are in the safe. [url=http://s1029.photobucket.com/user/lshel63/media/DSC_0004.jpg.html][/URL] Target 9mm is my M&P Pro 9 with aluminum Apex trigger and springs with 5" barrel. Excellant trigger with short trigger reset.

I bought one from Midway about 2 months ago on sale for $299 for my M&P10 in 308. Excellant scope and very clear glass. I wish I could sale a few things in classified and buy another for by AR15 w/18" target barrel.

I've shot some of this in 147g thru my M&P10.It shot okay but I had alot of the case necks split when casing was ejected. Usually around 3 out of 10 casings. Ammo was accurate 2" out to 100 yds.

Conversion 9mm SS barrels from Lone Wolf work great and only about $100 before shipping. "Cheaper than Dirt" usually has them. Armslist had a Glock 19 RTF2 in TN listed. Good luck.

I have a Kubota L2350, 23 hp, 4 or 2 wheel drive option. I use a 5 ft bush hog and have a LB400 front loader. It lets me do anything I want to do on 7 acres of woods. I bought it used with less than 200 hrs.Shoparound on LSN (Local Sales Network).

I personally order from Midway frequently. They have always shipped fast. Yes their shipping charges seem higher, but they usually have items in stock. I have taken advantage of some of their discounts and free shipping. They seem as reasonable on shipping cost as most others except Joe Bob Outfitters who usually ships free over $90 and is fast.

I have a CW45 that has performed well with no failure to feed or ejection problems. I also hve th PM9 and I have fired over 350rds with no malfunctions. Kahr makes an excellant gun with a good trigger pull. Good luck with your CT45.

Another options is the Kahr CW45. It is a single stack 7 rds is slim and has a good trigger and can be carried easily IWB.  My Sig P220 is my house gun due to weight.

I have an Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 2.0 IWB ordered, it is suppose to be similar to Crossbreed which I have for M&P 9c, but lower price. Whenever it arrives I'll report back on how it carries my XDS 9.