They all have their pros & cons I could not make up my mind so I bought all 3 & got a .45 BiTone XDS for my birthday so I have 4 additions to add to my gun family. I'm a very happy man!

Just got the XDs. Thanks for the video. Nice to see so many comparisons. I will say that the recoil is surprisingly manageable.

Thank you so much for this. All four guns I have been trying to decide between, side by side. Just wish I could see all four of them shot in one review. But this was incredibly helpful.

Very good video. I have the XDS 45 and a glock. I like how you gave your thoughts and comparisons but didn't present it to be biased towards any one particular firearm. Well done.

Very good review ....along with the side by side comparisons ! Thank you, man.

Great comparison video. Exactly was I was looking for.

Excellent review. This is an excellent addition to the XD line. Accurate and manageable.

Because it's the proper, professional thing to do. Treating all firearms as if they're always loaded (until unequivocally determined to be otherwise) is one of the core tenants of firearm safety. One should do the safety check OUT OF HABIT; so much so that NOT doing it feels odd. That's the kind of approach that will keep you safe. I appreciate that this reviewer demonstrates proper safety techniques.

Great comparison. I am on a waiting list for the xds9

I hope the HDs comes available in .40 S&W trim in the future.

Great, informative comparison, thanks!

Great review. Informative.

How did you mask the serial number in your video? I do that in stills, but not sure how to do that in a video. I use Adobe Premier Elements 11 - is that an available tool? BTW, nice review. I love mine too.

Super great video. Very impressed. This will be my next one. I think I heard you say the length was 4 1/2 inches. I believe it is 6.3 inches. I may have just heard you wrong. Thanks again. Now I am all excited again. :)

pointed in a safe direction. Thanks so very much; had you pointed it towards the camera, a bullet might have come out my screen & hit me.

Great review. Thanks.

Great comparison. I have the XDS 9MM 3.3 and the Glock 26 gen 4. I honestly can't tell much of a difference between the two in a minimal ISWB holster from gearcraft. What I like about the G26 is the higher round capacity and the ability to carry either a 15 round or 17 round capacity magazine in my pocket. That's unbeatable right there.

Fantastic video. I love my xd 45, but I had made up my mind to aquire the shield in 9 mm for my next ccw. Now that I see how small the xds is, however, I may have to rethink things! Eventually I hope to own both, but for now, I am leaning towards that xds. I have also seen itnbeing shot on guns and ammo tv and was impressed with the accuracy out to (I think) 25 yards with very, very tight groupings.

Good video. Here is the specs from the factory site. Length: 6.3" Height: 4.4" Grip Width: .9" Barrel: 3.3" Steel, Melonite©, Fully Supported Ramp Slide: Forged Steel Frame: Polymer Sights: Fiber Optic Front and Dovetail Rear (steel) Trigger Pull: 5.5 to 7.7 lbs Magazines: 2 Flush Fitting Stainless Steel The width as you can see is fantastic .90"

thinking about getting this

Ive shot just about every brand of pistol, caliber ranging from .22 to 500 mag and I just feel that SA is one of the best handguns made period... comfortable, reliable, not alot of maintaining other then oil, SA has great customer service... and I dont got to say anything else the pistol will do the talking! No glocks here nothing but SA

@drummerchef851

10 жыл бұрын

I agree, I am a SA disciple too, however I bought a Glock 22 gen 4 and I do like the ergonomics on it. It's a definite improvement but Still SA all the way.

To me, it comes down to personal preference. I know a lot of people who love the Glocks, some who love the S&W, and some who love the XDS. Honestly, while I don't care for the style of trigger on the S&W models and don't like the thickness of the Glocks in my hand, its not to say that they are bad, just not my preference. I have been using the XDS for some time now but my brother still prefers his S&W to his Glock or my XDS so its really just preference.

@LameWolff

5 жыл бұрын

I debated between the Shield and XDs for about a week( but not for the Glock, fine guns just not for me) It came down to S&W's trigger didn't suit me. So I picked up a XDs and I love it.

I've owned 5 XD's over the years and still own two and I've NEVER had ANY issues quality wise and/or use wise! They're certainly not a new company??? My old XD tactical has more than 5000 rounds through her so far and my XDM45 has over 2000. I HIGHLY recommend them and even used my buddies XDM 5.25 in local competitions with great success. The reason for this post is between my and all my peers that own these weapons, I've yet hear of a lemon??? I love all my 3rd Gen Glocks too but prefer the XD

Nice comparison.

Really good video too by the way... I love the Shield, great weapon!

I wondered this myself. I was thinking of replacing my edc g26 with the XDS, but the barrel walls look half as thick as the g26. I googled and googled but no mentions about it.

I bought mine 19 Dec 12. I went to the range and put 150 rounds through it with absolutely no problem. It is highly accurate but mine shoots slightly to the right. I will say if you fired it all day long it would wear you hand/wrist out. Plus get you a mag reloader. Shooting 5 per mag with 2 mags @ 150 rounds....you fingers will get tired real quick. This pistol is everything I hoped it would be....and yes they can be hard to find. Mine was $157 out the door

Nice video. Thanks!

I have a G27 Gen 3, which gun is your favorite? I read other posts that say the XDS trigger is better than the shield it confusing

Your kill in me man. I want that gun.lol Nice review.

I own the Shield 9MM and i love it.That said, my next purchase is probably gonna be the G26 for CCW.Already own the XDM which rules but it's my primary home defense firearm in 40 cal.I feel more comfortable carrying the 9 for carry, so i get the best of both worlds.

Thanks for posting. You said that you were going to start carrying the xds after you got a holster...this right after you mentioned that it came with one???

The smallest pistols I carry are a gen4 26 FDE and a 30S.. Also carry the 20SF, 21 and 19. About to verge out into some other manufacturers soon

Xd has the loaded chamber indicator. I'm a fan of that

I own the shield and this pistol in 45. I cant really tell much difference in the two triggers.Both reset quick as well.

So how about a shooting review! Great comparison.

I'm thinking about an XDS for my wife, I prefer Glock's for myself but she finds the grip too thick for her hand. The only thing I don't like is the grip safety, also I noticed the barrel walls seem very thin, do you think that will effect long term durability?

I really hope that the rest of the m&p's will get the shield trigger.

I got one two weeks ago, it's for sale now, I managed to get 8 rounds fired, had to feed all by hand, single shot. Trigger feels like a graveled road as well. I sent SA an email about it over a week ago and no reply yet. I tried different ammo, I can put it in my other 45's and they just rock on,

the slide width on the Kahr cw 45 is 1.01"

I dont like the safeties. Then I dont like how the barrel rides so high from my hand. They sure don't make SpringFields like they used to. Guess you can say that about anything though.

Great review thank you. I believe that you may have crossed up the height and length measurements. It should be 4.5" in height and 6.3" in length. I want one!!

I got XDs Bi-Tone and G26 =) and XDm 45 3.8 compact.

What do you think now? I like the glock 26 but am concerned about the thickness for concealed carry. I like the XDs but am concerned about reliability

@samrhaley

9 жыл бұрын

I've carried both, I prefer the XDs due to thickness.

I have the g27 want both the shield .40 and the kahr cw 40

You got it, if they made it .90" and 6+1 fantastic!

I like your initiative in adding a good side by side comparison with a few different guns. However I would like to convince you to stay away from steel cased ammo. Reason being is over time the residual it leaves in the barrel stays in the rifleing and becomes an issue. It is much harder to clean than brass. Overall great review!

Yeah, I shot it today. I ran about 100 rounds through. It does very well for a small .45 but I didn't warm up to the trigger on my first outing. I'll run another few hundred rounds through it and then post a follow up vid.

I am making a couple holsters for a customer right now. A kydex fold over iwb, leather and kydex hybrid, and kydex pocket. If you want a holster get a hold of me asap before i have to return the pistol to my customer. Matt- BUGOUT CUSTOM HOLSTERS

Is it too big for pocket carry??

The reset is just very similar to the Glock which got it right the first time.

ughh i want!!

only 18 more days and the xds is mine!!!

Remarkably similar to the Walther PPS

Price?

XDS is SUPER although, that handle safety concerns me under duress? The M& P 9 and 40 is SUPER too! it does have a safety too, although, positioned in a PROPER formatted location all moving items on one side. While a 45 is a significant amount of mass to deal with, the 40 shield is TREMENDOUS a lll around carry with enough power to make the point with FULL confidence!

SAFETY first!

is your XDS marking up the right side of your slide. Brass marks!

I'll take the .45 any day.

We are in the final testing stages of our Talon Grip for this XDS. If you would be interested in testing it, please email me at talongrips@gmail.com Thanks DryFlyElk!

The video makers do this to keep gun safety first and foremost. There are plenty of newer gun owners that might not even think about it and end up with an accidental discharge. He's just being responsible.

Like if you moved your head when he pointed the barrel at the camera =D

I wonder why this question got down voted so much. It's a legitimate question from a viewer who didn't understand why doing a safety check is important. I think, personally, doing them on camera is silly. Why? Because if something actually did go wrong during filming, do you think the channel would upload the video in the first place? No. Safety is safety, I get that, I abide by that, I teach it. But it's a edited video, not a live broadcast. I think that's what GTR was getting at.

I like the xdm 3.8 better.

Correction $547 out the door. That's what happens when you post off your cell phone :p

the ppl doing the video don't have to do a safety check for the ppl watching the vid, he needs to check it for himself and if the do it on camera then that's cool... i hate when all the comments are you should do a safety check.....

Better lighting please.

I feel like polymer guns make it feel like the weapon is more like a toy rather than a deadly instrument. I know they're every bit as deadly, however they seem less threatening because they are simply made of plastic.

Boys, boys, boys....calm down, everybody just settle down. Why do so many of you insist on praising one and despising the other. Glock sucks, smith till I die, xdm blows, blah blah blah. I own a glock 19(gen 4), and an xds .45; dad owns an M&P. The truth is all three guns are well made, reliable and...remarkably similar. They are all, polymer framed, conceal pieces made with quality components, made by highly respected manufactures. Of course there are subtle differences and things I like better about some than others...capacity wise, it's my 19 all the way...ergonomically I think the smith just edges out the XDs..barely, but stopping power...Springfield for sure, assuming its the model chambered in .45. Ultimately my point is, that no one can justify loving one and loathing the other..there simply too similar. So...barring you got the one lemon in the factory that just fails to function with any reliability whatsoever...just stop. It's like someone saying that 7-up tastes like vomit, but sprite tastes like cognac. Great vid.

he said $499 in the video

Nice vid subbed. Now you better post a follow up Haha. I got took I spent $599

if a 45 was pointed at my face i would'nt care if it was made out of wood i would still feel threatened

Yeah he switched the length and height measurements. Easy mistake.

Shield in 40 for me.

I make a very nice holster for it- jacksonleatherworkdotcom. thanks

ooh....im the 69th like !

lol you mean 6.3 inches long

Grip grip grip not purchase!!!

You sound like you think 45 has more power than 9mm.

@sycamorebacker1

7 жыл бұрын

You haven't kept up on the ballistics studies, have you?

@sycamorebacker1

7 жыл бұрын

***** You have to think for yourself. That's why I don't believe all of the propaganda on KZread. If you think a .45 will stop someone better than a 9mm, go ahead and believe that. I understand. I like to carry .40's too, even though I know a 15" deep hole will do the job regardless of whether it is .5" or .8". All that matters is what part of the body it hits.

S&W Shield trigger your Standard? WORST TRIGGER I have ever felt in my life! Almost 10lbs to pull and no tactile reset... Go Shoot a Ruger SR9c if you want to feel a "Good" trigger.

You lost me when you started safety checking your gun. Why do you feel like you need to do that? Not trying to be a jerk or anything, I just don't understand it. I mean lots of people are target shooting guns here on you tube some even shooting them selves and others. And you - plus several others - feel like you must do a safety check on camera. Would love for you to explain why. Thanks

WHy do you keep telling us the guns are unloaded? What do we care? It's not like you're gonna shoot us through the camera? Do you see people like Hickock doing this? Many of the top You Tube gunners never talk about this stuff.

No no no one cares!!!