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jrs_diesel wrote:There will be a tradeoff moving from an XD9sc to an XDs9.

The XDs 9 will be slimmer, but have half the capacity since it's a single stack. It's either 7+1 or 8+1 with the mid-mag extension. The XDs is also slightly shorter too.


Don't know where in Houston you are, but The Arms Room down in League City/Dickinson area has an XDs 9 for rent.

I guess that brings up another question, more for myself than her. I think I would rather purchase the .45 ACP if given the option, as I am only getting 1-2 less capacity. I just wonder if I am placed in the situation to fire, do I want more power or added capacity in the event the bad guy does not drop?

I heard good things about the Arms Room and want to check it out, I need to head down to Galveston for some sushi as I am back in Texas and haven't been in that area for years.

Oh I 100% believe she and I both could use some shooting instruction for concealed carry. You're not speaking out of line one bit!

Sounds like there is plenty of support for the XD on here!

I am an Aggie, we can all play nice!

NotRPB wrote:If you are close to Marble Falls/Bertram/Lampasas areas, I'd be happy to lend the PT709/P11

Thanks for the offer but we are in Houston, so that would be a drive! I think next weekend we are going to try a couple of rentals at the range and see before going back to GRB Nov 14th and getting something. Hoping to possibly get a good trade value on the LC9s as I want to purchase a better concealed at the same time as well!

It hurts her in the web of her hand and palm.

She has a XD9 sub compact that she keeps in the nightstand and enjoys shooting. I will try talking her in to the XD9s since she is so comfortable with XD series....it makes sense. I do not believe she has shot the s yet. I love the XD series and believe in it greatly!

Luckily she has small hands and had a good experience with the Shield at the range.

She is stuck on having a thumb safety though, as she is worried about it going off in her purse. I support whatever makes her comfortable as I feel she needs to carry being in both Real Estate and Houston.

Good Morning All,

My fiance purchased a LC9s for her concealed carry at a GRB show a couple of months ago, and she really does not like it. She describes it as hurting her hand.

She wants something with an external safety in the same size range. Is there anything comparable you could recommend?

She has fired her fathers M&P Shield and enjoys it, I do as well. I thought the Ruger was quite snappy, but a good firearm. I am thinking about taking it, but I am quite partial to the XD series and possibly getting the Shield.