I love a video that is informative and the language is something I can listen to at my office, around women or with my child. I know it is not the norm but I like that the language is clean and respectful. Thank you so much.

@QQ-hm4nu

5 жыл бұрын

Ken Waller No one asked.

@QQ-hm4nu

5 жыл бұрын

Ken Waller and you’re statement was only argumentative.

@QQ-hm4nu

5 жыл бұрын

Ken Waller Someone pissed in your coffee brother... I’m pro first amendment and no one is arguing whether it’s false or not..I’m also definitely not voting away our diminishing freedoms. It’s uneducated loud mouths like you who can’t distinguish first amendment from avoiding unnecessary arguments. you can walk outside and tell someone fuck you, you have that right but it would be of low moral character to do so. That person was only amending the guy for making a good video. You came to argue with him over that point. People like you are the reason we have a staggering drop in IQ and moral character in this country. I won’t be reading any of your moronic responses so don’t waste your time.

@davisonthomas4697

5 жыл бұрын

@@QQ-hm4nu nice way to address an idiot.

The XDS 9mm has better sights, a better trigger, a rail for lights or lasers and the textured grip is better for wet conditions. You can also get factory mags in 7, 8 or 9 round size, so you can have up to 10 rounds in the gun, which is not possible in the Shield. Soooo, bottom line, the XDS gives you more features for your money, with more options in how you set it up.

you give one of the most honest/ non bias rviews on youtube. keep up the great work man!!

I love the whole m and p vs Glock vs XD... similar Firearms.. little differences... but important difference

Excellent Reviews of both guns! I have the XD-S 9MM and have been giving serious consideration to picking up the Shield. I love my XD-S, and those with Shields seem to love them. I doubt you could go wrong with either.

I was dead set in getting the XDS due to how much I enjoy my XD 9, but after holding one in the store the grip felt to aggressive and uncomfortable. The guy behind the counter was a friend of mine and told me about the shield. The grip of shield has no sharp corners or an aggressive pattern. The price difference was also a determining factor, the shield was about $150 cheaper.

@JustifyJustin

6 жыл бұрын

The exact reason I didn't get the shield. The grip narrows off at the front. That combined with the small size, heavy slide (making it very top heavy), summer conditions making your hands sweaty making the gun squirm after each shot, gritty trigger and with large hands having your trigger pull in the middle of your finger made the Shield a no-go. The 9c is another story though. For a conceal carry I want as aggressive grip as possible. The Shield looks and feels slick... but for anywhere else than a range, no thanks.

@chrisginoc

5 жыл бұрын

@@JustifyJustin Im torn betwen the two. I own the shield and dont like the trigger at all, the slide is ridiculous, etc. Considering the xds 9mm. You still happy with it?

@ptwrestler14

5 жыл бұрын

Buy talon grips and put them on or get the new xds mod 2

I have both. I love them both! I did change the XDS front sight from the red fiber optic to a green fiber optic, I can see it much better at the range now! Two fine handguns. Good video!

I'd like to add my thoughts to your already great review. I agree that there are no losers on the table here. I like both and tried very hard to go with the S&W because I like the looks, not that there's anything wrong with the other one. It was mostly just a personal preference but in the end I opted for the XDS and here's why. First, I read until my eyes were red and couldn't find anything bad about either gun but I have large hands and decided upfront that the gun must be reliable AND fit my hand. With those two must-haves on my list I found the XDS with the extended mag fit better. I didn't measure the difference but I'd say the grip is about 1/4" longer than the Shield with the extended mag. My pinky finger has just enough room to fit securely. With the Shield I was constantly trying to find a place for it. Both tied for reliability so I went with the XDS in .40 FDE. After shooting a few rounds through it I went back and bought one in 9mm and my EDC is which ever gun is closest to me when getting dressed. About the grip safety. I don't like them at all but Springfield did this one right. It's simple, small, and I honestly never feel it. Not even on day one. For those who dislike grip safety's I get it, but try the XDS before ruling it out. The aggressive grips don't bother me either and I like your "Batman" analogy. The overall brick'ish feel of the gun makes me think the XDS is what CATERPILLAR would build if they made guns instead of bulldozers. It's solidly built, but fortunately it' isn't yellow! There are better guns but finding one that fits the had well and is reliable isn't as easy as it sounds for anyone with large hands. I'd much rather have a Sig P229 but the size makes it is out of the question for a concealed EDC gun. The Shield and XDS are both great guns. Flip a coin if you can't decide and you will still win, but if you have larger than normal hands give the XDS a look. Glock has some new models for 2019 that I like. The 43X and 48 both feel good but I don't care for Glock. They are great guns and I highly recommend them but I'm more than happy with my XDS's.

Thank you for not wasting all of our time by practicing the exercise in futility which is safety checking the guns on camera. Great video!

Great review! Thanks!

I own both and love both of these guns equally. I personally think the xds looks better but the shield feels more comfortable in my hand. I carry the xds every day but as soon as my holster comes in for the shield I'm sure I'll switch back and forth between the two of them. Extremely reliable, extremely comfortable, and extremely fun. Highly recommend both.

Both are amazing guns had a chance to practice with both before I made the Springfield my first ever C&C. Never been more satisfied I recommend you go and try them both out before you make a decision

I have both, I replaced the Shield trigger with an Apex Duty Carry and the XDS with a Galloway Performance Spring Kit. Big improvement.

Thanks so much, I'm going to try them both. I feel like the XDs has a little more front weight. I would think that would help recoil and follow up shots.

I have both guns also; purchased Shield when they first came out. I didn’t buy the XDS for quite a while because it was more expensive. Lately it had come down and i just bought got one that came with a sift carry bag and included two 8-round mags and one flush fit 7- round mag (but no longer the holster or mag holder). And wow, the price on the Shield has really come down too. I always thought the grip on the Shield was too skinny and lacked sufficient grippy surface so I added the Talon grip texture, which helps. I have not had the chance to shoot the XDS yet for comparison (but, I have full-size XD pistols in 9 And 40.

The xds has just simply won in my opinion. Gonna pick her up soon :)

This is awesome. My buddy is getting the shield. Im getting the springfield.

Good comparison, both are great guns.I own the shield and really like it.Do not have the xds, but i do have the original XDsc 3".Well made firearm for sure.Also have a G26 and recently bought the Sig P320sc.Another great shooter and the best trigger of the four i own.

Great vid both are great guns for ccw. I own da xds 9mm and it fits me great. Weight n size not an issue. Can't go wrong either way but its xd all day for me.

Thanks awesome video , looking to get the xds , im with you on the safeties, odds are alot better you dont have a negligent discharge with the safeties .

I have them both. I actually pocket carry my Shield,with a size 4 pocket holster.I carry my Xds when I wear sweatpants and basketball shorts. I use a belly band holster. They’re very comfortable and your Gun doesn’t move.

I really like carrying my xds 45 and 9 in an alien gear holster

I have the Shield 9mm and I carry it in a Comp-tac Minotaur. Excellent gun with a great holster.

all of the M&P Line are ambi except for the Shield...why? I have even contacted them.

Great review. Thanks

Both are FANTASTIC!! I enjoy shooting the XDS 3.3 a little more at the range ONLY for a little better comfort to me...I carry a Shield Crimson Trace as my EDC....Why choose one? Get BOTH!! They are excellent and both are VERY RELIABLE...BTW, XDS trigger is definately SMOOTHER and to be honest, My opinion about EDC choice. I think its better that a EDC gun have a little stiffer trigger. My Sheild gives me that. Also, the rock solid trigger wale is crucial for a self defense EDC pistol. Any horizontal movement can cost you your life. Always check your horizontal trigger movement when choosing an EDC...Any horizontal wiggle no matter how slight it may be is ABSOLOUTELY UNACCEPTABLE. So be thorough with inspection when purchasing.... Both these pistols are great EDC

@youngboyharless9769

8 жыл бұрын

+Albert Archer Can't ever have "enough" guns. I own both as well and wouldn't sell both for anything. For under a Grand you can own two well crafted Firearms. Great times we live in.

You did not mention the frame material, the XDS is very heavy, same as my G19.

Looks like the mag release in in a bad place on the XDS Looks like you could trip the release while pulling the trigger ?

Good, useful and straight-forward vid addressing a common conundrum -- which slim 9? Thanks! I've been kicking around adding the PSS or the Shield or the XD-S for awhile...complicated by my Kahrs (another good competitor) -- CW-9 and PM-9. You mentioned the Glock 26/27 for higher capacity, albeit chunkier. If one doesn't mind the extra width, I prefer the M&P 9c -- 13 rounds (vs 10 in Glock) for very similar dimensions and only modestly larger than the Shield...except in width.

Did you get under the XD-S recall and if yes, how was the experience (please add an in-video annotation if possible)?

Really enjoyed your video, tried both at academy I liked the shield better but I like the xd mod 2 a lot better....

does anyone else have the problem of the xds takedown lever of being in the way of where your thumb wants to go? if so is there a way to get around that? im sure im not the only one out there....

Both are good choices for CC. Like you said, there is no absolute clear winner. The Shield grip is a smidge thinner, which is better for small hands. I am leaning toward the Shield for that reason so my girlfriend can learn to shoot. I also prefer the Shield's chamber port (for quick load check) over the XDs' popup lever, but that is just personal preference. But go with the one that lets you put more hits on target and feels better in hand.

My shield recoil spring assembly (RSA) broke after being only 3 weeks old an only shooting 300 rounds of standards target loads. The RSA is on back-order with no estimated ship date (so far waiting 1 week). Which is weird because the gun is still being manufactured, from what I can tell this issue has been in existence since 2013. Update: I called S&W today and the RSA is still on backorder. I asked the customer service if they have redesigned the RSA and the customers service representative assured me it hasn't been. So I said, once I get new RSA this may happened again and he said yes. WTH! I don't upderstand they know they have an issue with a design failure and they don't repair it. Don't they understand they are gambling with or lives. I gues it's cheaper to replace the ones that fail instead of improving design/materiel. I guess what I am alluding to is let the buyer beware.

whats your take on glock 26 ge 3? vs the one you have 27?

Bought the MP Shield in June. Bought the XD9 today. I like both so I bought both. Getting CC too. 😎

does the xds have another safety

no mention of the ambi mag release on the xds?

@edm9781

6 жыл бұрын

I was considering the shield but as a southpaw the shield cannot switch the mag release for the southpaw

Good Video, Nice Job!

I bought both. At first I thought I would like the Shield b/c it was cheaper and it felt better in my hand at the store. However, I didn't like the trigger pull or the sights. I had to adjust the position of my trigger finger to stop shooting down and to the left(I'm a righty). This caused the gun to jump more d/t my adjusted grip. When I bought the XDS I was shooting dead on from the first shot. It felt great in my hand and I felt in full control when shooting it. I love the sights and I like the trigger a lot better. Fortunately the Shield is such a popular gun I was able to sell it in less than 24 hours for full purchase price(it didn't have the safety on it). I have shot 400+ rounds through the XDS and not a single problem(Walmart ammo, Blazer & Corbon 115 gr +P).

Own both.. Love Both. Great shooters if you do your part, I think im a little better with my xds just because the way it fills my palm and the extra weight but that's subjective person to person. Good review! only wish I was used to my M&P trigger, being a former GLOCK, Springfield, Walther pps owner the two-piece trigger takes a little getting used to for me

I like the M&P only because thats the one I own. I'm sure either one does the job

I sold my xds and got a shield and it’s the first time in my life I seriously regretted selling a gun. I don’t think it’s close at all. The xds build quality is 100 times better.

@Commonsense4Life

3 жыл бұрын

I think not. We had'em both out on the range and the S&W actually outperformed the XDS, so...

@chrischero1871

3 жыл бұрын

@@Commonsense4Life that’s awesome. You might get a canik to outperform a glock at the range. Doesn’t make it better

@Vntichrist

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrischero1871 yup. Xds over shield

It looks like with the xds there is more room inside trigger guard for gloves. Also you had to upgrade grip to make it work for you but thanks for the video it helps me decide.

I'm looking at an XD as my second firearm. The research is beginning.... usually means I'm about to spend some money.

Great video! Just picked up a xds and love it. I'm having trouble with hornady critical defense rounds. They aren't feeding great. Think it's the round, not the gun.

@nicojavier6649

3 жыл бұрын

My XDS is fairly picky with ammo as well. Only have a hard time with ammo that isn’t CCI or Winchester.

@cwatson42785

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicojavier6649 I hear you Nico. I think the more you shoot it the more the feed ramps get worn in helps it a little.

@dustycover3015

3 жыл бұрын

It's the stripper rail. I sanded mine down a bit and that sucker will eat anything now. You don't have to sand the whole thing, just the tip closest to the magazine.

S&W M&P SHIELD 9mm PERFORMANCE CENTER does the job for me 👍🏻

got the xds for the light/green dot rail. I'd get the S&W osp with red dot sight if I could do it over.

Can not go wrong with any of these two pistols....including the Glock.....just comes down to what is your preference...like to see the XDs in either .40 S&W or .22 WMR would be cool....!

I had both and ended with the Shield. Shield costs less and is 100% reliable. The XDS 9 I had malfunctions with failure to go into battery. The XDS is of higher quality and looks more badass but the Shield is lighter and more ergonomic and has a better track record...at least for me. Still carry the Shield. Sold the XDS. All preference.

I love my mp shield good video just subbed

xds 45 myself. thing is a cannon!

great vid

Have both..both great guns...the xds is certainly a beefier more robustly BUILT gun! The shield lighter more dainty

Lifetime warranty on the Smith & Wesson is like Smith & Wesson putting their money where their mouth is. They feel that their guns are made well, and they will have very few of them breaking and needed to be fixed under their LifeTime warranty.

Its no surprise that S&W once again falls short against a competitive equivalent.

Spring field I got one and love it

Your xds was recalled and it looks like you never sent it ack for the upgrade. If there is no pin visible in the grip safety near the top where it articulates. It won't cost anything and you'll get a free mag.

good luck finding a XDs in Commifornia. picking up my shield tomorrow.

@jhasonw2163

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah--It's pretty ridiculous here. But you CAN get one. Just have to look. My fellow Veteran friend owns a gun store so he helps me locate CA Legal firearms:-) Going to look at an XD tomorrow.

@luismagana4912

4 жыл бұрын

You could get the XD... you just have too look for it

@Commonsense4Life

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. I just purchased the SW MP Sheild today, Springfield XDS ain't available to the Cali Stores pretty much until the top of 2021. The Sheild should get to us in about 2 months. Plus, owning a Smith & Wesson is a little more special than the xds, in my opinion.

@H.S.H.M.

3 жыл бұрын

@@Commonsense4Life How much are the gun shops in CA charging during a time like this for the shield?

@Commonsense4Life

3 жыл бұрын

@@H.S.H.M. They say MSRP is $479.99-500. I paid the $479.99 tx not incl. Mossberg 12 g shotgun is my very next purchase, and then a .22 handgun for target practice.

Nice Vid!! I recently purchased the 9mm Shield w/o thumb safety for $319 bnib. It will be solely for summer carry.

@taylorpenick6450

9 жыл бұрын

Mind if I ask where you got it for that price? Can't seem to find it for less than $399

Sir I see that the XDS version you have has not been sent back for the recall. My advice is... If all safeties are functioning properly then don't send it in for the recall. I sent my XDS 45 in and the trigger requires more effort to squeeze. I have since purchased a seconnd XDS 45 that has not been sent in. I still carry the old one though.

owned the xds in .40 and loved the way it shot and its reliability. i ended selling it due to the aggressive grips. if you ever shot this gun then you know what i mean, after a mag or 2 at the range your palm and fingers start to get numb. i never felt it with the 9mm but in .40 cal that gun isn't a pleasant one to shoot.

@christianv0889

7 жыл бұрын

MrDelsoleg11 I added talon grips. they're like 20 bucks on amazon. they helped alot. sad to hear you had to get rid of the xds

I should start by saying that I love compact guns and the shield/xds9 specifically. However, the shield/xds9/ppq all fall into an in between category for a handgun that I have a hard time justifying, IMO. I love the idea of a shooters pocket gun, but it is just small enough to lose the features that I love from the duty pistols and just big enough to lose the convenience of a pocket 380. (Forgive the long-winded explanation) For a long time CCW guns were the G26/27/SW9c/XD9c/PX4sc etc, etc. They weren't any slimmer than the duty versions, just shorter in length and height. They offer many benefits, shootability/accuracy being the most important IMO, but others such as double stack, same ergonomics, operation, better sights, etc. Plus they come with 10-15+ cap. They give up any notion of pocket carry, at least for most of us. I love my SW9c and carry it as often as I can IWB. Then you had the .380's that were significantly shorter lengths and grips, and were slim enough to pocket carry, .85" or less is ideal IMO. The trade off is the 380 ballistics, capacity, and the shootability/accuracy. These are CQ guns generally. Then came the desire to make a pocketable 9 where length was under 6", handles close to 4", and slimness around .9". I understand trying to shrink the 9 to pocket size and giving up a double stack cap and shootability for a pocket gun with better ballistics. Pocket carry has its disadvantages, but there is little to no clothes or fashion alterations needed to do it. The kahr pm9, beretta nano, kimber solo, sig p290, kel tec pf9, and ruger lc9 all make sense as the goal is to make the 9 pocketable. I have tried most in pocket draw practice and most are still hard to draw clean, reliably. I have a hard time justifying the extra expense on a 9 that is close to the length and height of a g26, but just .2" or .25 slimmer with half of the cap. IWB is always going to be a compromise in buying the right sized pants either way, so I would rather compromise for 12 or 13 rounds than 7 or 8 and be able to reload with 17 or 18 round full size mag as the back up...that or be able to fit it into regular jeans/slacks front pockets and be able to draw without regularly snagging. They upsized the shield/xds/ppq for shootability and removed them from the pocket 9 category in my mind.

Well done

xd-s 9mm all the way

You could have talked a little about the magazines. I have loaded a S&W Shield 9mm, and the thing was a thumb KILLER! Single stack XDs, all the way.

xds all day

To answer your question: you don't know what Glock was thinking when they came out with the G42 in. 380? There's still a market for that particular caliber. They came out with the G43 in 9mm when they were ready, and they've both had success.

I'm thinking about both of them for conceal carry. I have an XDS 45 but too big to conceal. Sometimes it sucks being female and having big hands. Trying to soak up as much info on both but could I really go wrong with buying both (aside from taking a hit in the wallet)??

@kyleheather9593

9 жыл бұрын

Totally with you, I carry the XDS 45 but it prints bad on me and is uncomfortable. I was considering the XDS in 9 but the Shield has caught my eye and when I held it at the store it was so comfortable! I'm pretty set on the shield at this point, very thin and feels good in the hands. I'm thinking I'm going to invest into one soon.

@coleenrwilson3376

9 жыл бұрын

I ended up going with the xd9. I will have to wait until either going to my father in laws and mentioning to him I love the shield, or possibly with tax money so long as nothing comes up. Let me know what you ended up getting Kyle Irby

I had a shield for a little less then a year and while I liked how comfortable it was to carry and shoot it just was not very accurate at all. Like most people say it shot left for me from day one, and the trigger break always resulted in jerking the barrel around. I was never happy with the grouping with the gun and the fit and finish seemed a little cheapish to me. The rifling in the barrel didnt look to be very fluid and it had burs at the end... Build quality was trumped by the xds which has better magazines that are easy to load, perfect rifling, polished feed ramp, better mag release and better sights out of the box. The biggest things I dont like about the xds are the boxy grip and the grip safety digs into your hand. But I like the xds enough more over the shield to where I have ordered the trigger kit, Tritium sights and prp grips which in a year of owning the shield I could never justify modding it much beyond talon grips. I basically sacrificed the comfort of the shield for the build quality and accuracy of the xds...

@ricklander5030

8 жыл бұрын

Add the apex trigger kit and practice your trigger control. On pistols this small, trigger control is the key to accuracy.

Great video. I chose the Shield.

Shotboth picked the xds ..shot it better. Thanks for posting

Good video. Like you, I own both and I agree that they are quite comparable. I would say the XDS is a slightly more refined gun with much better stock sights and a slightly better stock trigger. The Shield has more comfortable stock grips. For the collector/ gun enthusiast, I would recommend that they buy both, and for anyone else, I would recommend the Shield because of the tremendous difference in price between the two guns....even with the XDS price dropping from when they first appeared on the scene, they are still $100-$150 more than the Shield (you could buy the Shield and either upgrade the sights or the trigger and still come out cheaper than the XDS).

@rynoman85

9 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. I have both as well and love both of them equally. I find I carry the xds more often but that's mostly due to the fact I think it looks cooler. Can't go wrong with either one though.

@rynoman85

9 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. I have both as well and love both of them equally. I find I carry the xds more often but that's mostly due to the fact I think it looks cooler. Can't go wrong with either one though.

@rynoman85

9 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. I have both as well and love both of them equally. I find I carry the xds more often but that's mostly due to the fact I think it looks cooler. Can't go wrong with either one though.

@rynoman85

9 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. I have both as well and love both of them equally. I find I carry the xds more often but that's mostly due to the fact I think it looks cooler.

That is not what I wanted to hear. I also carry the Shield in .40, and contemplating on a 9mm. I like the idea that I can use my current .40 holster for the 9mm.

Didn't like the grip safety on the XDS, just another unwanted addition. Chose the M&P instead.

XDS For The Win

I wish Smith&Wesson would have undercut the trigger guard more!! Springfield and Glock have a bigger undercut and I like that better. The XDS, like all XDs, is too heavy for that size of a pistol.

@miophx8283

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, champer. Smith's really need that done. The new, 2nd Gen., Glock 80% lowers are the only ones doing those undercut right , at this time. Others like Glock and Springfield still aren't giving the finger enough room even though the undercut seem higher than most. They need to be wide enough as well as high enough. I don't know why it's taking manufacturers so long to get this. Smith's gen. 2 M&Ps have no improvement in this regard! Let's see how much they improved those triggers, that they are now bragging on. Too little, so late!

@miophx8283

7 жыл бұрын

To see the pictures of those newer, 2nd generation, 80 % complete Glock lowers, Google PF940Cv1 and pictures will come up. They have a textured and non textured version. The undercut is high and wide!

@ayzoidz2651

7 жыл бұрын

MIO PHX XD is like carrying a brick lol. A really great brick but a brick none the less

@miophx8283

7 жыл бұрын

I will agree, that they are fantastic, super high quality firearms. Heavy, but that said, super robust and fit and finish is truly second to none. They almost make Glocks look like inexpensive toys. Just do a comparison of the components and internal parts of a Springfield compared to a Glock. I have. There really is none. Not to mention Glock really hasnt' changed anything since they began.

@mikunan

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. the undercut on the trigger guard makes the feel on the xds uncomfortable to me. You would have to have a mini middle finger to get any advantage and bore axis benefit. I have an arthritic knuckle on that finger. My snub nose bangs me up too. I like the other attributes of the xds; but the shield is more comfortable. My local range has both now in range guns and I will finally test it myself on the range.

I love the XDS, I don't like the price point for the same thing. They are both really really good, the Shield is smooth for the money

Love the Shield, but resemble is hit and miss for both my wife and my shield. She has a harder time getting it to resemble. We also have the xds 3.3 9mm, and she has no problems with it. May have to sell her shield.

are you a utah trooper? I noticed the logo on glock.

@Arshin53

8 жыл бұрын

+austin h You can buy police trade-ins with that stuff on them. I think it's cool.

What it comes down to is safety, or lack thereof. I'd never own a gun without a manual safety lever like with Glocks/XDs. Grip safeties don't apply. What I'm worried about is Glock Leg, where a part of your clothing gets into the holster area while you're reholstering, resulting in you shooting yourself.

@sqlb3rn

7 жыл бұрын

should be fine if you keep your hand off the grip safety when you reholster, and keep your finger off the trigger when you draw.

@TheDudeRTR

7 жыл бұрын

Keep your booger hook off the bang switch until you're ready to bring the thunder and you'll be fine.

I carry the shield.but I have always wanted an xds.maybe now I'll get a hellcat

Price is a factor. I think the Shield is about a $100 cheaper!

Xds is my favorite

What size is the barrel on the xds?

@randallbeem7839

7 жыл бұрын

I believe 3.3 and 4. I could be wrong though.

@hotboymulla4814

7 жыл бұрын

Yu right

Why is it that the rami is never in any of these smaller ccw comparisons? Id Like to hear more about that gun. I looked for reviews on the rami on KZread but there's only a handful. If anyone owns or has opinion on the rami, please feel free to let me know. Im leaning towards that kind of style as an edc, 9mm. Please no glock comments, I don't hate them, its because I need some form of safety besides the finger safety. The rami has a decocker and long first trigger pull and that is good enough for me. Doesn't necessarily have to have a manual safety. New to edc/ccw. Great vid btw.learned a lot.

@billdunlap9850

9 жыл бұрын

CZ is great as well. Size weight and price (AMONG OTHER THINGS) becomes an issue when making a "carry" decision. Many great alternatives depending on many factors. I've carried the shield and done some SLIGHT trigger work myself which results in greater accuracy. Carry whats best for you but consider all factors before you spend. JMO I also carry a sig p229 which is much heavier. There are so many variables that the Shield or XDs is a great place to start. STAY SAFE is the concept.

@jameshowlett5492

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks, i'll look into the sig also.

I have the shield, but hate the trigger. Im in California so dont have the luxury for testing or trying the xds. Found a guy selling your privately here though. Same exact one in this video. Worth it over the shield?

M&P Shield 2.0 9mm VS Springfield Xds Mod2 9mm: Who Wins?

there is a winner...and it is XDS

@billjohnsonseattle

7 жыл бұрын

I agree.... The main thing being that the XDS has both a trigger safety and a grip safety.... This substantially decreases the chance of an accidental discharge. The shield is a good gun, but I just don't feel as comfortable with it, safety wise.... Also, with the M&P line, there have been police officers who had accidental discharges with this gun, and it seems too easy to fire when you don't intend to....

I love My XDS mod 2 45acp

was trying them both today.... since I am a sizable guy 6.1"/260 i prefer Springfield, fits my hand far more comfortable than Shield, other problem I had with the Shield is the slide release, works horribly hard.

@wtom2653

8 жыл бұрын

Slide releases are not meant to be used with your thumb as you would with a 1911! Nearly all pistols are designed to have the slide racked after installing a new full magazine. The Slide release is more of a slide lock for reloading, cleaning, and disassembly.

@ysy662

8 жыл бұрын

BUT still, I have two other pistols and both of them operate easily, don't see a need to do something with both hands that can be done with one...

@wtom2653

8 жыл бұрын

I have a Shield 40, and the slide release works with a thumb, but is very firm. My Springfield XD Sub compact 40 works a bit easier, but my Glock 22 is by far the worst. However, as I said, there are a few guns made to use the slide release with a thumb such as 1911's and their variants, my Ruger P91, my TA90 (CZ-75) and basically metal framed guns. Seemingly, most Compact Poly guns aren't designed for one hand operation. This is purposely designed to limit snag points protruding from the weapon for holstering and/or concealed carry. Any of the newer compact Poly guns designed for concealed carry have very small controls with extremely flat profiles. The Shield and similar guns are designed for concealed personal protection and not necessarily targeted to competitive shooters, EDC for Law Enforcement or Military. Rapid reloads are not a primary consideration.

Try the new M&P Sheild 9mm ez Great weapon. I like it better than my Springfield XD-S 9mm

There both great guns and think it's personal preference

Throw in the Steyr C9-A1

I have the Shield .40 and want to get the Apex trigger for it. I do not care for the stock trigger.

Love my Shield!!!!!

XDS ALL THE WAY... I owned both and I gave the shield away.

@cwatson42785

5 жыл бұрын

@john brandenburg I got one for one...... It a high point. How much would you want for me to give it to you.

@CHAD-RYAN

4 жыл бұрын

Dont give it to the saudis

@CHAD-RYAN

4 жыл бұрын

@s̷ė̷n̶tî̸e̸n̵t ̶o̴b̸j̴è̸c̴t̵́ dont give it to the saudis

@Commonsense4Life

3 жыл бұрын

...yeah right, Lol!!

I will say that I like the grip on the Shield better but the trigger and sights are better on the XDs. Sure you can buy an upgraded Shield with fiberoptic front and back sights and a better trigger and barrel. But then you have to pay $50 more and while I do like the upgraded Shield's trigger and barrel I do not like fiberoptic rear sights. On the XDs the only thing I wish it had a better part is the grip and that is it.

winner xds great gun.

Idk the grip on that xds looks painful

@scott2228

4 жыл бұрын

nicholas neri it can be. My girlfriend does not like shooting it because of that.