New Pocket Carry: Springfield XD-S

[TGO David]

This followed me home today from a visit to Nashville Armory to test shoot my M&P 9. The bad thing is, my wife wants another one for herself. Well maybe that's not such a bad thing after all...

We did test rent one first and loved it. Very controllable and a lot less perceived recoil or muzzle flip than a S&W J-Frame revolver shooting 38spl +P rounds. This has officially replaced my Kahr PM9 as my pocket carry, so much so in fact that I will be selling my PM9 here in the next few days. Watch for it if you're interested in a smoking deal on a PM9.

My PJ's Holsters pocket holster for the XD-S should be arriving any day now.

[TrickyNicky]

Nice! I like the looks of that real well, it just looks like it means business. I've got to get down there and try one out.

[Guest rebeldrummer]

Congrats man....I cannot seem to stumble upon one of these!

Also, nice TGO touch added to the wood. Really smooth...

[jtmaze]

I still have to stop in the LGS on my way home every couple of weeks to fondle one. I wish I was rich and didn't have kids in college. Lol there would be a lot less guns on the market. It is coming hopefully income tax time. Congrats.

JTM

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[mikegideon]

This one caught my eye awhile back. Small package for a .45.

[Bassoneer]

How many rounds does that one hold?

[TNcitizen22]

Its a 5+1 .45ACP gun. I gotta say, I have never much cared for the XD line of pistols, and still don't. However, after shooting a friends XDs I really, really want one. It is among the nicest shooting .45's I have ever had the pleasure of using.

David, what did you pay for that XDs? So far I am finding mostly MSRP (or very close) in my area.

Edited October 13, 2012 by TNcitizen22

[Links2k]

How does the size compare to a G26 for pocket carry?

[TGO David]

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David, what did you pay for that XDs? So far I am finding mostly MSRP (or very close) in my area.

$579 pus tax and TICS. I've been seeing them for about $20 more than that locally.

[TGO David]

How does the size compare to a G26 for pocket carry?

A lot thinner. It's literally about the same size as the Kahr PM9 albeit a hair taller in the grip.

[herr.baer]

I have my eye on one of these as well. Still trying to decide if I want it or not. Also have to wait til it gets approved for the MD handgun roster.

[Links2k]

A lot thinner. It's literally about the same size as the Kahr PM9 albeit a hair taller in the grip.

Thanks. That should be perfect. I may give it a try. I have managed the G26 in a Nemesis, but thinner is always better for a pocket pistol, and I'm certain that the trigger is ten times better than the LCP. Plus it's a .45 caliber.

Edited October 13, 2012 by LINKS2K

[Jasongar8]

I really like the XD-S. I'm probably going to get one to replace the PM40 I traded off about a year ago.

[jcj]

My local ffl has one in the case for $549. So tempted....

[tnroadrunner]

I'm waiting for them to come out with the 9mm. When talking to Springfield recently they said the 9 and 40 should be out soon.

[Oh Shoot]

A lot thinner. It's literally about the same size as the Kahr PM9 albeit a hair taller in the grip.

Looking at specs, .4 inch taller and .9 inch longer than PM9, and same height and .5 longer than PM45. Dunno if Kahr is counting mag too, like the XD-S does though, as the PM45 mag juts out well below bottom of grip.

But splitting hairs, the XDs seems quite the achievement, and I expect it to be finicky-free and very robust, like the rest of their line. When the 9mm comes out, there may be another PM9 on the market.

Them Croats are good, no doubt about that. I wonder if they are still the lead engineers through the XD subbies, XDm line, and now this?

- OS

Edited October 14, 2012 by OhShoot

[Erik88]

I'm a small guy so there is no way I could fit this gun in my pockets but I held one today and really liked it. Springfield did a nice job on this one.

I also held the ever elusive Ruger 1911. It was on sale for $650!

My GF ended up picking out a Sig p238 for herself so we left with that. It was a good day!

[kwe45919]

I'm not a "small" guy so to say...pretty average being 6ft but there's no way I could get that into my pocket. I can barely get my KelTec P32 in my pocket...ya'll must be some BIG fellas......

[Oh Shoot]

I'm not a "small" guy so to say...pretty average being 6ft but there's no way I could get that into my pocket. I can barely get my KelTec P32 in my pocket...ya'll must be some BIG fellas......

I'm fairly large guy as you know, and really, I'm only completely comfy with my PM9 in cargo shorts/pants, which fortunately my normal daily attire. No jeans I have have a pocket that is suitable. Oddly, though, I have several pairs of dress pants that accommodate it better than jeans, but the cargo rules.

But anything bigger than this heater won't cut it in pocket for me. Folks amaze me who do a G26/27 or XD Subbie 9/40.

Then again, folks like Glenn and DLM could probably hide a Colt Dragoon.

- OS

Edited October 14, 2012 by OhShoot

[quietguy]

I'm fairly large guy as you know, and really, I'm only completely comfy with my PM9 in cargo shorts/pants, which fortunately my normal daily attire. No jeans I have have a pocket that is suitable. Oddly, though, I have several pairs of dress pants that accommodate it better than jeans, but the cargo rules.

But anything bigger than this heater won't cut it in pocket for me. Folks amaze me who do a G26/27 or XD Subbie 9/40.

Then again, folks like Glenn and DLM could probably hide a Colt Dragoon.

- OS

I am 6'2" and about 190lbs. I have a hard time with pocket carry. As OS stated, cargo shorts are fine, dress pants are ok, but anything else is a no go for me. I prefer to carry IWB, but like to have a pocket carry option.

[TGO David]

I'm not a "small" guy so to say...pretty average being 6ft but there's no way I could get that into my pocket. I can barely get my KelTec P32 in my pocket...ya'll must be some BIG fellas......

I wear 5.11 pants and shorts all the time and the pockets are designed to accommodate small firearms like this. It's all in how you dress.

[jtmaze]

I wear carpenter pant/jeans and am a large guy(6'2" 270) and I can get my wife's thunder380 in my pocket with my hand. It is tight coming out though.

[BigK]

Y'all got me wondering if you're wearing skinny jeans or something.

I used to pocket carry a Ruger SP101 in Wrangler jeans. Of course I'm a pretty big guy and I like my jeans loose (not sagging, mind you, but roomy). I never thought about pockets being bigger on bigger size pants, but I guess they are, huh?

[kwe45919]

I wear 5.11 pants and shorts all the time and the pockets are designed to accommodate small firearms like this. It's all in how you dress.

I've tried to find pants that "work" for me but what fits in the waist usually doesn't fit for length or vise versa. Finding and being able to try on pants is a painfull process for me. On top of that, 5 days out of the week it's my work uniform pants and they have deep pockets which is where my Keltec comes in to play as a "bug".

[jcj]

I wear 5.11 pants and shorts all the time and the pockets are designed to accommodate small firearms like this. It's all in how you dress.

I also find that the jeans from Duluth Trading work well. They're also quite indestructible.