New XDS Initial Report

[gnmwilliams]

Finally got a chance to take my new xds out to the range.I put my first 50 rounds through it with no problems what so ever. I know that it's only 50 rounds but that's all the time I had. Plus I'm still forced to be a lefty due to my surgery so will post some actual target pics once I get a chance to shoot it more. Even shooting with my off hand I expereienced no problems with out of battery or FTE's and I'd put the recoil at snappy but totally manageable. Even my wife didn't seem to mind it. However, she did keep going back to my SR1911 so I had to keep her distracted. Grrrrr. Just thought I'd throw this out though to those who might be considering one. I can't wait to put some more rounds through it!

- Anyone know why I can't add pics in this topic category?

Edited September 24, 2012 by gnmwilliams

[Steelharp]

Hope it's terrific for you.

As a side note, in the new Guns & Ammo Handguns Annual, Patrick Sweeney has an article in there on it. This is the most laughable quote ever: "Why the excitement? Simple. This is the single-stack, compact carry .45 that the polymer-and-striker crowd has long been clamoring for."

The Glock 36 has been around... how long? Sweeney's an idiot.

[mikegideon]

Yep. I'm quite happy with the G36 after I fixed the pinky bite.

[gnmwilliams]

Hope it's terrific for you.

As a side note, in the new Guns & Ammo Handguns Annual, Patrick Sweeney has an article in there on it. This is the most laughable quote ever: "Why the excitement? Simple. This is the single-stack, compact carry .45 that the polymer-and-striker crowd has long been clamoring for."

The Glock 36 has been around... how long? Sweeney's an idiot.

Yeah that was a model I actually debated on getting. However, since I already have an XDm 9mm I figured I'd just go ahead and go with the system I'm most familiar with. The G36 isn't really that much bigger but man this XDS is slim!

Edited September 24, 2012 by gnmwilliams

[Steelharp]

Yeah that was a model I actually debated on getting. However, since I already have an XDm 9mm I figured I'd just go ahead and go with the system I'm most familiar with. The G36 isn't really that much bigger but man this XDS is slim!

It also holds one less round, I think... not sure, though.

[gnmwilliams]

It also holds one less round, I think... not sure, though.

You are correct. G36 is 6+1 and XDS is 5+1. Im debating on getting the 7+1 mag but that might negate the size benefits.

[Newman]

Loving my XDS. I have about 150 rounds in it and it is SUPERB! Wife and kids shot is this past weekend and loved it also!

Very controllable and I seem to be more proficient with it than a 9mm.

Zero malfunctions at all and also eats Tul-Ammo amazingly!

Edited September 24, 2012 by Newman