Springfield XDS for everyday shooting?

[ddlong25]

Unlike some people, I can't afford to own multiple guns. I presently have a S&W 9C for the range and Concealed Carry. I'm looking at swapping it out for the XDS 9mm. My reasons are the trigger on the 9C. (yes, I could have the trigger worked on, but read my first sentence). 2nd reason is a slightly less weight and a little easier to carry concealed. All the reviews that I have read state that the XDS would be a good concealed carry weapon, which is main reason Springfield created it, but no one mentions about taking it to the range for an afternoon of shooting. Other than the trigger, I consider the S&W a good gun and I find it comfortable to shoot at the range. Has anyone shot both of these and can give me their opinion?

thanks.

[Apricotshot]

Since you have no great emergency to get the XDs, save your money, then buy it. Meanwhile keep using the MP9c.

Trigger job for the MP is only a few hundred bucks so that may be attained faster than the $450 plus you'll need for a XDs.

[PatEgan]

This Springfield XDS?:
http://www.springfieldrecall.com/

Caveat emptor and all that, it seems...
Pat

[SteveL]

Install the Apex DCAEK (or various other parts of your choice) in your M&P and it will improve the trigger some and it's less expensive than a new gun.

On a side note a friend of mine has an XDS and it has a horrible trigger IMO. I have no idea if that one is representative of the majority of XDS pistols though.

[C4IGrant]

Unlike some people, I can't afford to own multiple guns. I presently have a S&W 9C for the range and Concealed Carry. I'm looking at swapping it out for the XDS 9mm. My reasons are the trigger on the 9C. (yes, I could have the trigger worked on, but read my first sentence). 2nd reason is a slightly less weight and a little easier to carry concealed. All the reviews that I have read state that the XDS would be a good concealed carry weapon, which is main reason Springfield created it, but no one mentions about taking it to the range for an afternoon of shooting. Other than the trigger, I consider the S&W a good gun and I find it comfortable to shoot at the range. Has anyone shot both of these and can give me their opinion?

thanks.

Just so we are clear, you like your M&P 9C and it shoots well. So you are going to sell it (which you will lose money on) and then buy an XD?

I would suggest doing some polishing and or adding SOME apex parts to your gun. This will make a big difference and isn't very much money.



C4

[sammage]

M&P 9C is a much better choice than the XDs. If you had to go lighter/slimmer, a Shield would be an easier transition.

[Trajan]

Your carry gun should be very close if not identical to the one you train with.

As far as weight, buy a good belt. I highly recommend the Ares Gear Ranger belt.

I also recommend doing a search on here on the XD.

[varoadking]

Your training gun should be very close if not identical to the one you train with.

uh...wha?

[Trajan]

uh...wha?

Sorry, I meant carry. Edited.

[6Actual]

The XDS wasn't designed as a range toy may not find an afternoon at the range to be much fun. Speaking as a former XDS owner, your much better off with the smith.