XDS as pocket/AIWB/BUG?

[Geohans]

I've searched (x d s is too short to register), and I've read the thread on the XD "hate." I find the rental range reports of failures disturbing. The grip safety locking the slide is a huge problem.

However, the X D S design fixes that second flaw. I find the grip safety quite okay and helpful for an occasion when it could be handy to drop the pistol in a pocket.

I have only 400 rds through mine, so I can't say much about reliability, except that mine's perfect so far.

I also shoot it incredibly well (9mm version), much better than M&P and almost as well as my G19.

I stayed away from Kahr due to reliability reports.

Has anyone here spent enough time with one to know if this newer design has improved the XD series significantly? Thanks.

[JV_]

I've searched (x d s is too short to register)

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[Savage Hands]

IMO it's too big and heavy for pocket carry YMMV. I even have a left over kydex holster for pocket carry that I never got to try as I sold it before the holster was delivered.

[Geohans]

Thanks Shenaniguns; what did you go with for this role?

I find the size just pushes my limits for pocket carry, but the CM9 seems a risky choice for reliability and requires learning a very different trigger.

[Savage Hands]

I was torn between a j-frame and G42, the G42 won out even with 380 being less than ideal. But a shootable 380 like the G42 for occasional deep concealment, "casual" carry or for the pocket is ideal for me.

[KevinB]

Shield?

J Frame Smith, I'm not a wheelgun guy - and got rid of my Airweight when running a night reload - but it does do well in the pocket role.


Honestly to me it seems like you're asking a lot from 1 pistol.
I would not AIWB my BUG (although you can tuck one behind your patrol belt in uniform carry), as I see AIWB a primary carry (non uniform carry) method (for some).

[Clay]

I carried an XDS-45 in a Smartcarry holster for about a year. I really liked the gun. Too big for pocket or ankle carry, at least for me. Overall I prefer something bigger like a G19, or something smaller like a J frame or a LCP. The XDS, G26, and Shield sized guns really don't fulfill a vital role for me. I gave them all a try, though. I think most people are better off with a G17 or G19 sized gun, and then when something smaller is needed - go straight to a really small but reliable pocket gun like the LCP, or S&W 442/642.

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[Sasage]

I own a Shield and recently shot a XDS 9mm at the range. I prefer the Shield.

[Geohans]

I own a Shield and recently shot a XDS 9mm at the range. I prefer the Shield.

I tried the shield; for my hand, the XDS works much better.

The XDS really stretches the small gun category-- it's just a little too big, but it really works for me.

I don't see the level of failure reports for XDS that I see for Kahr-- otherwise I'd have one.

[Sasage]

Just make sure you try one with a post recall trigger.