Sidearms & Scatterguns XDS
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Re: XDS
Yep. It's an excellent pistol as you probably already know. I have run 230g ball, 200g RNFP, and 165g Hydroshocks through it. I've yet to have a malfunction. Probably 3-400 rounds through (mostly the 200 and 230s).
I was surprised the other day when I shot it. At 25 feet any one of these loads puts 5 into one big ugly ragged hole. What was surprising is that POI was the same for each of these 3 loads.
It is my preferred carry gun.
Yep. It's an excellent pistol as you probably already know. I have run 230g ball, 200g RNFP, and 165g Hydroshocks through it. I've yet to have a malfunction. Probably 3-400 rounds through (mostly the 200 and 230s).
I was surprised the other day when I shot it. At 25 feet any one of these loads puts 5 into one big ugly ragged hole. What was surprising is that POI was the same for each of these 3 loads.
It is my preferred carry gun.
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I'm liking mine, I only have 150 rounds through it of mixed ammo but no issues other than me riding the slide closed and not taking the first round...but it seems to like slide release and just being sent home at full speed. I think it's becoming my new favorite.
I'm liking mine, I only have 150 rounds through it of mixed ammo but no issues other than me riding the slide closed and not taking the first round...but it seems to like slide release and just being sent home at full speed. I think it's becoming my new favorite.
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Mine is my new full time carry gun. I have shot 500 rounds of Federal 230gn cheap stuff, 200 rounds of Remington 230gn UMC, and 30 rounds of Speer gold dot, short barrel.
Just bought some Berry plated bullets, 185gn, semi wad cutters to load up and punch some holes with. I will let you know how that turns out.
Zero failures of any kind. This little gun is pretty accurate too.
Mine is my new full time carry gun. I have shot 500 rounds of Federal 230gn cheap stuff, 200 rounds of Remington 230gn UMC, and 30 rounds of Speer gold dot, short barrel.
Just bought some Berry plated bullets, 185gn, semi wad cutters to load up and punch some holes with. I will let you know how that turns out.
Zero failures of any kind. This little gun is pretty accurate too.
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Just ordered some 185 gr bullets for mine as well. Only shot it once so far, couldn't hit the broad side of a barn at 10 yards. Not sure what I was doing wrong. Grip was very uncomfortable for me. Have the Talon grip on now so will see how the next shoot goes.
Just ordered some 185 gr bullets for mine as well. Only shot it once so far, couldn't hit the broad side of a barn at 10 yards. Not sure what I was doing wrong. Grip was very uncomfortable for me. Have the Talon grip on now so will see how the next shoot goes.
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Have had one for quite a while and love it. Pretty much all I shoot through any of my .45acp's is 230gr ball for practice and JHP's for carry.
I just got the Pearce extensions on mine and they make the gun extremely comfortable.
Have had one for quite a while and love it. Pretty much all I shoot through any of my .45acp's is 230gr ball for practice and JHP's for carry.
I just got the Pearce extensions on mine and they make the gun extremely comfortable.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TOUGHGUY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just ordered some 185 gr bullets for mine as well. Only shot it once so far, couldn't hit the broad side of a barn at 10 yards. Not sure what I was doing wrong. Grip was very uncomfortable for me. Have the Talon grip on now so will see how the next shoot goes. </div></div>
i had the same problem. a guy at the range asked if he could shoot it cuz he was interested in it. so i let him have a go round and he was grouping 3" at his POA at 25 yds, unsupported. me, from a rest couldn't hit shit. plus, it is way too picky about grip. if you dint't have a good hard firm grip, it would not function properly. so i ditched it for a sig 938.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TOUGHGUY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just ordered some 185 gr bullets for mine as well. Only shot it once so far, couldn't hit the broad side of a barn at 10 yards. Not sure what I was doing wrong. Grip was very uncomfortable for me. Have the Talon grip on now so will see how the next shoot goes. </div></div>
i had the same problem. a guy at the range asked if he could shoot it cuz he was interested in it. so i let him have a go round and he was grouping 3" at his POA at 25 yds, unsupported. me, from a rest couldn't hit shit. plus, it is way too picky about grip. if you dint't have a good hard firm grip, it would not function properly. so i ditched it for a sig 938.
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What holsters are ya'll using for your XDs? I just got one, from Springer Precision with their trigger job on it. It will be my new main carry gun. IWB or OWB and which maker?
What holsters are ya'll using for your XDs? I just got one, from Springer Precision with their trigger job on it. It will be my new main carry gun. IWB or OWB and which maker?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What holsters are ya'll using for your XDs? I just got one, from Springer Precision with their trigger job on it. It will be my new main carry gun. IWB or OWB and which maker? </div></div>
I might be little biased...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Buzzsaw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What holsters are ya'll using for your XDs? I just got one, from Springer Precision with their trigger job on it. It will be my new main carry gun. IWB or OWB and which maker? </div></div>
I might be little biased...
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I have a "want to buy" ad posted in the classifieds for an XDS in case one of you are looking to sell one
I have a "want to buy" ad posted in the classifieds for an XDS in case one of you are looking to sell one
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stmcelroy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Have had one for quite a while and love it. Pretty much all I shoot through any of my .45acp's is 230gr ball for practice and JHP's for carry.
I just got the Pearce extensions on mine and they make the gun extremely comfortable. </div></div>
Just put Pearce ext's on mine today.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stmcelroy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Have had one for quite a while and love it. Pretty much all I shoot through any of my .45acp's is 230gr ball for practice and JHP's for carry.
I just got the Pearce extensions on mine and they make the gun extremely comfortable. </div></div>
Just put Pearce ext's on mine today.
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I love my XDs, it is my full time carry. I'm using an old Uncle Mike's 36, that I had laying around. It seems to do all I need. AS for ammo, it was designed to shoot .230 FMJ, so that's what I use. Nearly 1000 rounds, and 0 failures.
I love my XDs, it is my full time carry. I'm using an old Uncle Mike's 36, that I had laying around. It seems to do all I need. AS for ammo, it was designed to shoot .230 FMJ, so that's what I use. Nearly 1000 rounds, and 0 failures.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: usmcdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I love my XDs, it is my full time carry. I'm using an old Uncle Mike's 36, that I had laying around. It seems to do all I need. <span style="font-weight: bold">AS for ammo, it was designed to shoot .230 FMJ,</span> so that's what I use. Nearly 1000 rounds, and 0 failures. </div></div>
I find it very hard to believe that the XD (I own two) was designed around one bullet (230) grain only. Any bullet and powder combo that shoots straight and cycles the slide without problems will do the trick. That's why they offer 185 and a 200 grain bullet. Course that's mostly for us reloaders. If you just buy off the self ammo your going to limit yourself to whatever is available which will probably be 230 grain. Us reloaders can be picky bastards and come up with our own magic bullets (ammo).
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: usmcdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I love my XDs, it is my full time carry. I'm using an old Uncle Mike's 36, that I had laying around. It seems to do all I need. <span style="font-weight: bold">AS for ammo, it was designed to shoot .230 FMJ,</span> so that's what I use. Nearly 1000 rounds, and 0 failures. </div></div>
I find it very hard to believe that the XD (I own two) was designed around one bullet (230) grain only. Any bullet and powder combo that shoots straight and cycles the slide without problems will do the trick. That's why they offer 185 and a 200 grain bullet. Course that's mostly for us reloaders. If you just buy off the self ammo your going to limit yourself to whatever is available which will probably be 230 grain. Us reloaders can be picky bastards and come up with our own magic bullets (ammo).
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I've shot all kinds of loads through mine and it ate em all. You got to rack the slide like you mean it.
I've shot all kinds of loads through mine and it ate em all. You got to rack the slide like you mean it.
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Just picked up mine yesterday. I bought a slightly used bi tone with 4 mags. I took it to my range and shot it for the first time. The pistol has a little zip due to it's size, but not bad. I'm going to be putting XS, HDs or TFOs on it...I haven't decided yet.
I did buy a sight pusher to handle those PITA XD pistols.
Just picked up mine yesterday. I bought a slightly used bi tone with 4 mags. I took it to my range and shot it for the first time. The pistol has a little zip due to it's size, but not bad. I'm going to be putting XS, HDs or TFOs on it...I haven't decided yet.
I did buy a sight pusher to handle those PITA XD pistols.
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Well I finally got a decent day to go shoot (after getting 6 inches of rain over the last two days). Made paper most of the time on a much smaller target than I shot at last time. Nothing to brag about but it's a start. I think the talon grips and pierce mag plates helped. If I find some room on my credit card sometime I may go for a better rear sight.
Well I finally got a decent day to go shoot (after getting 6 inches of rain over the last two days). Made paper most of the time on a much smaller target than I shot at last time. Nothing to brag about but it's a start. I think the talon grips and pierce mag plates helped. If I find some room on my credit card sometime I may go for a better rear sight.
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Those of you looking for holsters I have found that the holsters that I have for my Glock 27 fit my XDS perfectly. Maybe just the few I have but they fit like a glove. I have not tried any SERPA styles which lock into the trigger guard so you may want to ensure that you have an unloaded pistol if try one.
Those of you looking for holsters I have found that the holsters that I have for my Glock 27 fit my XDS perfectly. Maybe just the few I have but they fit like a glove. I have not tried any SERPA styles which lock into the trigger guard so you may want to ensure that you have an unloaded pistol if try one.
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