[TNBlackSheep]

Haven't shot the .45 version, but I've been wanting one for a while. The 9mm makes so much more sense for me, though, due to already having an XDm chambered in 9mm. Looking forward to this.

Springfield XDs 9mm

 

[openbolt]

Going down in caliber makes no sense to me in this platform. I mean, we already have many, many small frame single stack 9mm's...so why get too excited about a pistol that was designed as a small frame, large cartridge pistol. I own an XD-s in .45 and love it. It does everything I expected it would do...and does that we'll indeed. Seems a waste to take a perfectly good platform and handicap it by lessening it's power by down clambering it in 9mm. Oh well. I have mine, I suppose I should leave others to buy what they will.

 

[TNBlackSheep]

A lot of people prefer 9mm over .45...me being one of them. Also, as I mentioned, it's much more practical for me since I already buy 9mm ammo. Getting a .45 XDs would more than double my ammo costs. I completely get that a 9mm version isn't for everyone...what I don't get is knocking it just because it's not something you want personally.

 

[jyack45]

A lot of people prefer 9mm over .45...me being one of them. Also, as I mentioned, it's much more practical for me since I already buy 9mm ammo. Getting a .45 XDs would more than double my ammo costs. I completely get that a 9mm version isn't for everyone...what I don't get is knocking it just because it's not something you want personally.

Exactly...me personally would prefer the 45 but its not like they stopped making them...they just broadened their line for consumers who prefer a lower caliber....absolutely nothing wrong with it...and being a loyal xd shooter I'm glad they are expanding in each line they manufacture....XD all the way

 

[user123]

I am personally waiting on the 40 cal. Really wish they would have released it first.

 

[lbwar15]

I am personally waiting on the 40 cal. Really wish they would have released it first.

I can see why they dint. A lot of people (Rob Leatham included) don't like the .40.

 

[eborden1122]

I already have the XDs-45 and enjoy it. BUT, the second the XDs-9mm hits my LGS I am going to get one. Sounds like fun to have both.

 

[BUCSFAN99]

I have a .45 XDS and I love it. There is a reason it's been nicknamed the Shield Killer. Now that they will be releasing it in 9MM it will just give more options for folks to choose from. Some have held back getting an XDS because they don't like the .45 but say that they love the design. This will just help dig the hole a little deeper for the Shield before we throw some dirt on it!

 

[lbwar15]

I have a .45 XDS and I love it. There is a reason it's been nicknamed the Shield Killer. Now that they will be releasing it in 9MM it will just give more options for folks to choose from. Some have held back getting an XDS because they don't like the .45 but say that they love the design. This will just help dig the hole a little deeper for the Shield before we throw some dirt on it!

I have always wondered. How is the recoil on the .45. I love the .45 it is my favorite caliber. But I'm sure it has some recoil.

Recoil doesn't bother me. But I figure it may be a reason people have not got an XDS.

 

[BUCSFAN99]

I have always wondered. How is the recoil on the .45. I love the .45 it is my favorite caliber. But I'm sure it has some recoil.

Recoil doesn't bother me. But I figure it may be a reason people have not got an XDS.

Believe it or not it's really not that bad. That one of the reasons they are such hot sellers.

 

[aandabooks]

I now reload for both calibers and enjoy shooting both calibers. I already have an LC9 so I would probably opt for the .45. I would need to handle both to see how concealable they are.

 

[Enellis]

I have always wondered. How is the recoil on the .45. I love the .45 it is my favorite caliber. But I'm sure it has some recoil.

Recoil doesn't bother me. But I figure it may be a reason people have not got an XDS.

I love my XD-s and the recoil is really manageable it is an amazing piece of hardware. However, my wife cannot operate the slide on the .45 as the size of spring needed is too tough for her to operate, for that reason I am buying a 9mm as soon as it comes out for her because i love the reliability and construction that XD brands require.

 

[Threetango]

Last thing I saw was March or April to be able to get one of the XDS 9mm.

I'm happy with my XDS 45 and the wife loves her Lady Sig so I'm in no big hurry..
I do believe it will be a nice carry pistol.

 

[AntonE]

I added the Pierce Grip extension. What little muzzle flip there was is gone. The recoil is solid, and more back into the hand then up, slightly different, but very manageable for its size. I compared to many carry guns, I'm more of a .45 guy than a 9mm, love both but prefer .45. The XDs had better recoil than the LCP, LC9, Nano, Kahr PM40, and EMP (for me)! Haha, I can't wait to own the 9mm! My wife carries the Nano, perfect for her small hands, but too small for mine. I'm gonna try to talk her into carrying the 9 so I have the excuse to buy it....

 

[BZ3]

I love my XDS, I hope the parts are interchangeable I can buy a mag and extra barrel and shoot 9mm thru it at the range.

 

[BUCSFAN99]

I love my XDS, I hope the parts are interchangeable I can buy a mag and extra barrel and shoot 9mm thru it at the range.

What kind of laser is that?

 

[BZ3]

What kind of laser is that?

Crimson Trace

 

[Threetango]

E mail from Springfield Armory.

We are hoping for May/June time frame for shipping to start for the XDs 9mm.

Thanks for your interest in Springfield Armory.

Enjoy the day!
Jacob Wolf

 

[IvanKaz]

I have a .45 XDS and I love it. There is a reason it's been nicknamed the Shield Killer. Now that they will be releasing it in 9MM it will just give more options for folks to choose from. Some have held back getting an XDS because they don't like the .45 but say that they love the design. This will just help dig the hole a little deeper for the Shield before we throw some dirt on it!

"more options for folks to choose from" Exactly!!!
So why the dig on the Shield? If you prefer the XDS, get the XDS. Besides you know what they say about opinions and a##holes, everybody has one.
From everything I've heard, they're both great options.

 

[arizona98tj]

Going down in caliber makes no sense to me in this platform.

Perhaps looking at the bigger picture would make more sense? Maybe one of the reasons a person wants the XD-S in 9mm.....economy of scale in regards to reloading.

Let's assume I currently reload only for 9mm. (that is not true but it will work for this example) As such, I have a good supply of brass, small pistol primers, bullets, and powder.

Time to begin reloading for .45ACP for my newly acquired XD-S.

Oops....wrong primer size....go buy a new brick of primers.
Oops....wrong caliber bullet.....go buy a new box of bullets.
Oops.....no .45ACP brass.....go buy some once fired brass.
Hmmm.....powder....got lucky there, I can use the same powder.
Oops....wrong reloading dies.....go buy new reloading dies.

Let's see how that adds up....and we'll assume you can actually find the appropriate reloading components in the current market. Prices will vary....but the numbers I'm quoting were just pulled from the internet and/or local gun store pricing. They do not include any tax, shipping or hazmat fees as applicable.

1K primers - $38
1K bullets - $125
1K once fired brass - $95
Dillon 650 caliber conversion - $78
Dillon 650 tool head - $28
Dillon 650 die set - $64

Total = $428 + tax/shipping/hazmat

So....before I pull the trigger on 1 round of .45ACP in my newly acquired .45ACP XD-S, I will spend at least $460 in addition to what I just spent on the pistol.

As you can see, deciding to stay with the 9mm cartridge that I already load, at a rate of thousands per year, might be a fairly motivating reason to not jump into a new caliber.