- Mar 8, 2013
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I like my XDs 3.3 .45 ACP.
Me too. But if OP is looking for 9mm, I love me my S&W MP Performance Center Shield. It's thinner and lighter than the XDS in 9mm which is actually heavier than the XDS in .45
I like my XDs 3.3 .45 ACP.
I like my XDs 3.3 .45 ACP.
My XDS 45 3.3 is my favorite carry gun. It's deceptively easy to conceal because of it's thinness. It's very accurate and reliable and the narrow but long grip fits my large hands. I have yet to find a .45 round that it doesn't feed reliably. I can shoot it all day long with standard pressure .45. but it's a little uncomfortable to shoot with +P .45. because of the narrow grip. My 10mm's recoil more but they have wider grips.
My Glock 30S is another good one. Although larger than the XDS it's slide is thinner than the Glock 30 and it conceals very well IWB.
If you're willing to do some gunsmithing the Kahr CM45/PM45 is a little shorter and lighter than even the XDS 45. It's probably the smallest and lightest .45 produced right now. I prefer the XDS though because of it's reliability right out of the box.
Not sure what you mean by: because the Shield has me tip my wrists over more in an awkward way.
But I'll be looking for that next time I shoot one, thank you.
Very true. Never really thought about a small gun being a good fit for someone with big hands and small hands, and everything in-between.
The XDs in .45 is identical to the XDs in 9mm, so other than the increased recoil, slightly lower capacity, and more expensive cartridges, I'd otherwise give the edge to the .45 ACP. It's cool factor and 'big bore' nostalgia are well worth the premium.
For the record, I own both calibers, shoot both regularly and agree with you. The .45 ACP is reliable as heck, and in standard pressures is no problem to shoot/train with some regularity. (wear gloves shooting over 100 rounds)
Not sure what you mean by: because the Shield has me tip my wrists over more in an awkward way.
But I'll be looking for that next time I shoot one, thank you.
If I draw, bring the gun up on target and aim, I find I'm aiming high and have to "push" the barrel down.
It's my anatomy and it's a real shame, because the Shield is not a big deal, but 1911's just are not easy for me to shoot. Never a problem with any CZ.
Thank you sir, I get it now.
Was starting to suspect something like that being the issue.
I find many people like us, have the same issue but with different guns. I think it's mostly just a natural pointing issue, some have slightly more issue pointing some guns. Other guns seem to naturally point better for some, not others.
Thank you sir, I get it now.
Was starting to suspect something like that being the issue.
I find many people like us, have the same issue but with different guns. I think it's mostly just a natural pointing issue, some have slightly more issue pointing some guns. Other guns seem to naturally point better for some, not others.
If I draw, bring the gun up on target and aim, I find I'm aiming high and have to "push" the barrel down.
It's my anatomy and it's a real shame, because the Shield is not a big deal, but 1911's just are not easy for me to shoot. Never a problem with any CZ.
Strange that you have the same problem with both Glocks and 1911s. As they have different grip angles.