Springfield's new XDS
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Springfield's new XDS
by Joshua on Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:38 am
http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/springfield-armory-xds/
The Guns America review sounds great... what are your thoughts?
The Guns America review sounds great... what are your thoughts?
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Re: Springfield's new XDS
by M1GarandFan on Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:31 am
I like it as a CCW. I don't have a need for one yet, but that would probably be my choice since I've already got two XD Tacticals and love them.
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Re: Springfield's new XDS
by jakeg823 on Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:46 am
I love my 4.5" XDm40, but I have no use for that. A semi-auto with a 5+1 capacity isn't something I'm interested in. I'll stick with my g26 for a pocket semi and be able to carry way more rounds.
Need idea though for the folks who just have to have a .45. Lord knows I'm a huge .45acp fan but I've come to the point in my life where I'd rather have capacity over a cannon. I still carry my 1911s almost daily, but there's a bit of a difference between 8+1 and 5+1.
If it is strictly used for backup then I can see it being a great idea, but as a primary carry piece....no thanks.
Need idea though for the folks who just have to have a .45. Lord knows I'm a huge .45acp fan but I've come to the point in my life where I'd rather have capacity over a cannon. I still carry my 1911s almost daily, but there's a bit of a difference between 8+1 and 5+1.
If it is strictly used for backup then I can see it being a great idea, but as a primary carry piece....no thanks.
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Re: Springfield's new XDS
by Joe S. on Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:34 pm
I like that. When they offer it in 9mm i may have to get one.
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Re: Springfield's new XDS
by Caleb C on Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:04 pm
It looks like Springfield is taking notes from GLOCK. They rolled out with their model 36 single stack 45 not too long ago. I guess it's nice for the folks who prefer the XD. They'll probably sell a ton of them.
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Re: Springfield's new XDS
by jakeg823 on Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:11 pm
I don't understand the author wanting a double action trigger like a revolver? It's got a grip and trigger safety.....butch up
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Re: Springfield's new XDS
by mgeoffriau on Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:31 pm
Did anyone else read that whole review and all the comments about the "first engineered .45 subcompact" and wonder how the author overlooked the Kahr P45 and PM45?
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Re: Springfield's new XDS
by Methos on Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:43 pm
I've waited for this in 45 but now that I see it, I'm not sure I want one. I'll have to hold one first. Just can't see halving my ammo capacity to have a slightly smaller frame from my compact XD.
...and if I'm limited to 5 rounds, I'd just as soon carry my s and w j frame.
...and if I'm limited to 5 rounds, I'd just as soon carry my s and w j frame.
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Re: Springfield's new XDS
by Expat on Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:33 am
Caleb C wrote:It looks like Springfield is taking notes from GLOCK. They rolled out with their model 36 single stack 45 not too long ago. I guess it's nice for the folks who prefer the XD. They'll probably sell a ton of them.
Glock introduced the 36 in 2000, I have had mine since 2001
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Re: Springfield's new XDS
by Caleb C on Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:15 am
I didn’t realize that the 36 had been out that long. How the years do fly by.
If the author wants a double action feel to the trigger he could have gone with the 36 and installed a NY1 trigger spring and a reduced trigger bar. I’m not sure if that’s possible with an XD. The XD triggers do feel a little better from the factory with the exception of the long reset. The Glock on the other hand offers more options.
If the author wants a double action feel to the trigger he could have gone with the 36 and installed a NY1 trigger spring and a reduced trigger bar. I’m not sure if that’s possible with an XD. The XD triggers do feel a little better from the factory with the exception of the long reset. The Glock on the other hand offers more options.
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