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Just bought a new Springfield XDS - the BEST little gun ever

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Don't get me wrong. I love my full size Springfield XDm and consider it overall the best handgun, but during the Texas summer months, I had to get something smaller. After a thorough research, reviews and tries, I opted to go ahead and get the XDS - the greatest subcompact gun. It feels so right when you hold it and shoot it. I don't know how I have lived without it before!

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would that be the .45 or the 9mm???
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Ultra_Solo_Sig_0904 wrote:would that be the .45 or the 9mm???
I decided to go with the 9 mm for a larger magazine capacity...
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I fired one of those in .40 & it was smooth & accurate!!! Congrats on your new gun! :thumbs2:
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Pecos wrote:I fired one of those in .40 & it was smooth & accurate!!! Congrats on your new gun! :thumbs2:
I agree. I am amazed that such a small gun can maintain accuracy even at 45 feet. Even after reading the reviews I didn't believe it, but that's what makes this gun stand out among the smaller guns. A 3.3" barrel ends up being so accurate, and I believe it is because of the very comfortable grip. I expected it to be shooting left, because it doesn't quite fill up my hand, but the grip helps you control it so well.

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Also the .40's Recoil wasnt bad AT ALL!!! I was really impressed! The 9mm will be even smoother!!!!
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AndyC wrote:I think you guys are confusing the XD and XDm series in general with the XDs subcompact; the latter is only made in 9mm and .45 at the moment, not .40

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I haven't hear of the .40 XDs either, but I just thought it was something new they mentioned in this thread. I got the XDs 9 mm today - Brand new in the case with all the bells and whistles. People love the new car smell, but I LOVE THE NEW GUN smell with its new factory case smell. I even take time to read the manuals. When I wear the XDs I can't even tell I have a gun. It's so easy to conceal and to draw. I still think my XDm is the best gun, but during the summer months here in Texas I have to choose my XDs...
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AndyC wrote:I think you guys are confusing the XD and XDm series in general with the XDs subcompact; the latter is only made in 9mm and .45 at the moment, not .40

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I haven't hear of the .40 XDs either, but I just thought it was something new they mentioned in this thread. I got the XDs 9 mm today - Brand new in the case with all the bells and whistles. People love the new car smell, but I LOVE THE NEW GUN smell with its new factory case smell. I even take time to read the manuals. When I wear the XDs I can't even tell I have a gun. It's so easy to conceal and to draw. I still think my XDm is the best gun, but during the summer months here in Texas I have to choose my XDs...
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My mistake! :grumble :cryin
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Maybe they should start making the XDs in .40 so I wont have to admit my mistake. "rlol" :smilelol5:
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AndyC wrote: Manuals? Guns come with manuals??!? :shock: :mrgreen:
I would have loved to have gotten a .40, if they made it. My XDm is a .40, and I thinks it's perfect caliber. 9 mm seems flimsy compared to it, and the .45 seems too bulky; but for a small gun I chose the 9 mm.

Yep, manuals - it's a good read. When you love the gun, its manual reads better than watching the Matrix movies! :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA:[/quote]
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