My new CC gun

[FORTVEGAS]

After months of shopping and changing my mind many times I finally pulled the trigger and got me a compact handgun to use as my carry gun. Its a Springfield Armory XDs .45acp. I bought it NIB for $549.95. Tell me what yall think.
The last picture is compaired to my S&W 9mm

[FORTVEGAS]

One more so you can see how thin it is.

[Bam, Alright Now]

Very nice gun! Have you shot it yet? If so, how do you like it?

[HuntnHog]

Nice looking pistol!  Congrats on the new firearm!

[Harley_Hawg]

My buddy just bought one. They are a fine weapon.

[pigture perfect]

I know you're getting lots of questions, but what is the magazine capacity on that?

[OnTheHillHogFan]

I know you're getting lots of questions, but what is the magazine capacity on that?

Probably 8 or 9

[FORTVEGAS]

I know you're getting lots of questions, but what is the magazine capacity on that?

The mag cap that comes with it is 5+1 and the mag is flush on the gun I just ordered 2 7+1 mags that extend the handle about an inch.

[FORTVEGAS]

Very nice gun! Have you shot it yet? If so, how do you like it?

Yes I have and I really like it. It does take some getting used to there is some recoil and it does buck in your hand pretty good. After I got used to the recoil I was shooting it alot better.

[the_kosher_pig]

Two things:
http://shop.powderriverprecision.net/product.sc?productId=34&categoryId=2
This should be almost mandatory.  You won't believe the difference in the shooting.  XD's have quite a bit of trigger length.  It's not a heavy trigger (I think stock they are in the 6-7.5lb range, but doesn't feel it) but it has a ton of travel.  This cuts it in half.

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/
This will make you spend more money. lol 

[irishman]

Never had that model but I've had a great experience with my XD.

[FORTVEGAS]

Very nice. Did you buy locally?

Yes

[cdohogfan]

Two things:
http://shop.powderriverprecision.net/product.sc?productId=34&categoryId=2
This should be almost mandatory.  You won't believe the difference in the shooting.  XD's have quite a bit of trigger length.  It's not a heavy trigger (I think stock they are in the 6-7.5lb range, but doesn't feel it) but it has a ton of travel.  This cuts it in half.

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/
This will make you spend more money. lol 

Damn you! I don't make enough money to be spending more! And now I have another website for my fiance to get pissed at me about. lol thanks for the links! Just picked up an xdm 45 a couple of weeks ago. I love it!

[Pudgepork]

nice.   I'm trying to decide between and XD45 and an Ruger SR45.  I really like the
feel of the SR series so I'll prolly go that route but the XD is sweet also

[FORTVEGAS]

I love rugers and I own an sr45 great gun, im looking for a sr1911 4.25. Rugers are great quality for a great price and made in the USA.

[woodrow hog call]

I guess I have the big brother to that one, mine is the XDM Tactical and it holds 13 in the clip.
I absolutely love mine, it shoots fine and feels great.

[tophawg19]

the price increases in hand guns is crazy . is there anything on the market under 200 anymore ? when did they start climbing so fast

[Razorback7281]

the price increases in hand guns is crazy . is there anything on the market under 200 anymore ? when did they start climbing so fast

Guns and ammo prices started going up drastically in November 2008 when Obama won his first term.  When he won his second term last November the rise continued but what set everything into warp speed was the shooting in Newtown and the subsequent call for firearm and restrictions.  As has been posted in another thread there will be some great finds at estate sales in the next few years. 

[FORTVEGAS]

the price increases in hand guns is crazy . is there anything on the market under 200 anymore ? when did they start climbing so fast

There are still handguns out there for 200, hipoint, sccy, turaus for an exta 100

[tophawg19]

i haven't had to buy in a while . what is sccy ? i have a Taurus that i love

[deshahawg]

Looks like a great gun!

[DeltaBoy]

Good buy and a great gun to boot.

[the_kosher_pig]

If the OP (or anyone really) is around Pine Bluff they are more than welcome to try my trigger out.  That was the only thing that separated the Glock and the XD apart IMO.  The Glock has a smooth trigger, decent travel, and decent pull weight.  My XDm had a smooth trigger, LOOOOOONG travel, and was somewhat heavy........even if they are rated around the same (5.5-7lbs on most accounts).  I spent around 120 bucks for a drop in kit and reduced the trigger length by 50% and it's under 3lbs measured. 
Few other mods to it:
Trijicon night sites http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/sights/sight-sets/tritium-handgun-sights-fits-springfield-xd-xdm-fxd--sku892-000-033-13165-51145.aspx
Tungsten steel guide rod http://www.pistolgear.com/proddetail.php?prod=CC-XDMT
Old Faithful Holster http://oldfaithfulholsters.com/

[DeltaBoy]

Yep Sigma's from Smith have a long hard pull but I got mine fixed for free by Smith right after I got it 8 years ago.  It breaks at 4.5 pounds now.

[Filthy_McSwine]

The mag cap that comes with it is 5+1 and the mag is flush on the gun I just ordered 2 7+1 mags that extend the handle about an inch.

I bought a XDs about 6 months ago and the 7+1 mag makes it WAY more comfortable to hold.

[FORTVEGAS]

I bought a XDs about 6 months ago and the 7+1 mag makes it WAY more comfortable to hold.

I am looking to get a couple of the extended mags but they are so dang expensive do u know where I could get one at a good price?

[johnny cash]

I like my glock 33 357 sig. Don't like paying for the ammo though.

[95_alum]

I like my glock 33 357 sig. Don't like paying for the ammo though.

So why not switch out the barrel & mags & shoot 40S&W or 9mm out of it? Converting your 33 to 9mm is a no brainer. Empty beer cans won't know the difference, your wallet will. 

[Filthy_McSwine]

I am looking to get a couple of the extended mags but they are so dang expensive do u know where I could get one at a good price?

Well, I bought it directly from Springfield, and as you pointed out, it wasn't cheap.  You can probably shop around and find a better deal.

[johnny cash]

So why not switch out the barrel & mags & shoot 40S&W or 9mm out of it? Converting your 33 to 9mm is a no brainer. Empty beer cans won't know the difference, your wallet will. 

I do that already, just hate to pay that much for carry ammo. Hell 9 and 40 up too.

[micali]

Nice.  I have the Taurus 24/7 40 s&w.  I know some don't like this gun but I like it for the money.

[GolfNut57]

Nice.  I have the Taurus 24/7 40 s&w.  I know some don't like this gun but I like it for the money.

So is it a Taurus or a Smith and Wesson?

[FORTVEGAS]

So is it a Taurus or a Smith and Wesson?

40s&w is the caliber and Taurus is the brand

[Hogbody]

My buddy just picked up an SD 40 as his first handgun. I like it a decent amount. Was hoping to check out some glocks with him, but none seem available lol

[DeltaBoy]

I have been happy with my 40 by S&W but the Old Charter Undercover circa 1968 in 38 special get carried the most.

[DOGALUM]

I'm looking for a Beretta 96 INOX    It's their stainless .40.   

Only found a couple of 96s around NWA and none in the INOX.  Found an INOX at Cabela's today but it is a 92.     

Anyone have any leads on one around here?

[micali]

So is it a Taurus or a Smith and Wesson?

Sorry its a Taurus that shoots the 40 s&w like stated before.  I lumped it all together.

[bulldog04]

I bought a Taurus PT740 in .40 s&w.  I really like it and the price was even better.  The only drawback is a long tigger pull which can be fixed.

[Hogbody]

Just got an M&P Shield 9

Now if I can find some ammo.......

[Kenny Hawgins]

Just got an M&P Shield 9

Now if I can find some ammo.......

Here's some practice ammo for 18 per box.  They're in stock as of now.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ammunition/handgun-ammunition/9mm-luger/federal-american-eagle-9mm-115gr-fmj-50rd.html

[DeltaBoy]

Boys I shoot 22 all the time and my 38 and 40 once or twice a year.

[Albert Einswine]

I got the exact same kit yesterday. Ran a few rounds through it and switched out the backstrap to the thinner one. Ran 20 more rounds after work this evening and shot it much better. It's the first striker fired gun I've ever shot and the trigger is going to take me some adjustment, I had a few flyers but it's blistering accurate when my concentration and trigger discipline is solid.

The only issues so far are on the operator, not the gun.

After months of shopping and changing my mind many times I finally pulled the trigger and got me a compact handgun to use as my carry gun. Its a Springfield Armory XDs .45acp. I bought it NIB for $549.95. Tell me what yall think.
The last picture is compaired to my S&W 9mm

[DeltaBoy]

They shoot great you just got to control it.

[Albert Einswine]

I'm accustomed to the heft and the smooth, sweet trigger of my 1911, I'll be just fine with a little practice.

[FORTVEGAS]

I'm accustomed to the heft and the smooth, sweet trigger of my 1911, I'll be just fine with a little practice.

I know what your talking about with the trigger, I was hitting low and left all the time. I adjusted how i was pulling the trigger and started hitting center, Its just such a small gun you really have to remember your fundementals of shooting.

[Albert Einswine]

I know what your talking about with the trigger, I was hitting low and left all the time. I adjusted how i was pulling the trigger and started hitting center, Its just such a small gun you really have to remember your fundementals of shooting.

Same here, low and left. Me and the youngest son are gonna do some shooting today so I'll polish up the mechanics some more.

I shot it Tuesday afternoon as soon as I got home from the store and couldn't hit the broad side of a barn the first couple of magazines and instantly went into a fit of buyer's remorse.

Then I settled down and reminded myself of the facts that this gun has an excellent reputation for accuracy, I've never shot a striker fired weapon and that it was most likely me who was the culprit.

My second session was much improved with a change from the red fiber optic front sight to the green and better concentration on the trigger.  Still had a few low, left flyers but other than those few I shot a solid 3" group at 25 yards.

[DeltaBoy]

Every gun is just like a woman you got to learn how to hold them.

[Rzbakfromwaybak]

Every gun is just like a woman you got to learn how to hold them.

Right, Delta.  One of the biggest difference's between them is.......when they start...."acting up"....women are not as easy to trade in for another model.....they seem to lose trade value faster than guns...

[the_kosher_pig]

Trust me, I still say the best upgrade for this gun is a trigger job.  Well worth the 120 or so dollars. 

[95_alum]

Had high hopes for the XD-S in 9mm, but after seeing multiple videos from ShotShow2013 confirming that the slide wasn't holding open after the last round, SA has some bugs to work out. It now appears that there are extractor issues with the XD-S 9. Spent brass is hitting the shooter in the face. Starts at the 1:03 mark:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opmn9fF8IFM&feature=youtube_gdata_player