Springfield XDS .45

Mokumbear · March 16, 2014, 09:11 PM

This firearm has really caught my attention

Is this really a pocket pistol if you are wearing cargo shorts?

I read there were some initial problems when it was introduced.
Have all of these issues been resolved?

stmcelroy · March 16, 2014, 11:06 PM

Love my XDS45 but don't consider it a pocket gun for me. Although I do make quite a few XDS pocket holsters.

Recall is pretty much caught up and any gun at a dealer should have it done. You can tell if it's completed by seeing if there is a roll pin in the grip safety.

I carry mine IWB at 1:00 o'clock(Appendix Carry).

Here are some of the other XDS holster options:

skoro · March 17, 2014, 10:34 AM

I got my XDs 45 nine months ago. It went in for the safety recall and came back in fine shape. I carry mine in a Mika pocket holster and it'll fit in the front pocket of my jeans. And that's precisely why I bought it. I wanted 45acp firepower in a pistol compact enough for pocket carry.

Snuffy308 · March 17, 2014, 07:37 PM

Pocket carry mine in an Alabama kydex mostly in large pocket relax fit jeans.

kcub · March 19, 2014, 06:57 AM

Mine was only 96% reliable even after a trip back to sa. Light off center out of battery primer strikes. I'm much happier with my Walther PPS .40 which is 100% reliable.

mk70ss · March 19, 2014, 07:01 AM

I love mine, but for me, it's a little too big for a pocket in jeans. cargo shorts pockets, it will fit, but still a little heavy.

arizona98tj · March 19, 2014, 12:37 PM

IMO, it is at the upper limit of pocket carry. While I've carried mine in a front pocket holster, I certainly prefer a OWB holster and use one about 99% of the time.

Mystro · March 19, 2014, 12:39 PM

I had a XDS 45 briefly. Too heavy for pocket carry. I didnt care for its trigger. The P938 is a ideal pocket gun.

Nakanokalronin · March 19, 2014, 04:32 PM

No problems now and if you find the trigger too heavy, a PRP spring kit will make it better for less than $20. I personally don't think it's a pocket gun, but there are people that pocket carry G26s and some have stated being able to pocket carry full size Beretta 92s.

As for weight, it's part of what makes it shootable, especially the 45acp. When carrying, the 21 ounces means absolutely nothing. Accuracy is up there and I'd shoot it with both backstraps to see which one works best.

March 16, 2014, 09:11 PM	#1
Mokumbear Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2005 Posts: 696	Springfield XDS .45 This firearm has really caught my attention Is this really a pocket pistol if you are wearing cargo shorts? I read there were some initial problems when it was introduced. Have all of these issues been resolved?

March 17, 2014, 10:34 AM	#3
skoro Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,952	Springfield XDS .45 I got my XDs 45 nine months ago. It went in for the safety recall and came back in fine shape. I carry mine in a Mika pocket holster and it'll fit in the front pocket of my jeans. And that's precisely why I bought it. I wanted 45acp firepower in a pistol compact enough for pocket carry.

March 19, 2014, 12:37 PM	#7
arizona98tj Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 980	IMO, it is at the upper limit of pocket carry. While I've carried mine in a front pocket holster, I certainly prefer a OWB holster and use one about 99% of the time. __________________ stu-offroad.com Largest Jeep TJ project site on the web! (now with guns)

March 19, 2014, 12:39 PM	#8
Mystro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 1,528	I had a XDS 45 briefly. Too heavy for pocket carry. I didnt care for its trigger. The P938 is a ideal pocket gun. __________________ "I'm a good guy with a gun" What do I care if I give up some freedom or rights?....The Goverment will take care of me. This kind of thinking is now in the majority and it should concern you. "Ask not what you can do for your country, but what free entitlements you can bleed from your country"

March 16, 2014, 11:06 PM	#2
stmcelroy Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2002 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 562	Love my XDS45 but don't consider it a pocket gun for me. Although I do make quite a few XDS pocket holsters. Recall is pretty much caught up and any gun at a dealer should have it done. You can tell if it's completed by seeing if there is a roll pin in the grip safety. I carry mine IWB at 1:00 o'clock(Appendix Carry). Here are some of the other XDS holster options:

March 17, 2014, 07:37 PM	#4
Snuffy308 Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2005 Posts: 220	Pocket carry mine in an Alabama kydex mostly in large pocket relax fit jeans.

March 19, 2014, 06:57 AM	#5
kcub Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,318	Mine was only 96% reliable even after a trip back to sa. Light off center out of battery primer strikes. I'm much happier with my Walther PPS .40 which is 100% reliable.

March 19, 2014, 07:01 AM	#6
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,598	I love mine, but for me, it's a little too big for a pocket in jeans. cargo shorts pockets, it will fit, but still a little heavy.

March 19, 2014, 04:32 PM	#9
Nakanokalronin Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2006 Posts: 1,066	No problems now and if you find the trigger too heavy, a PRP spring kit will make it better for less than $20. I personally don't think it's a pocket gun, but there are people that pocket carry G26s and some have stated being able to pocket carry full size Beretta 92s. As for weight, it's part of what makes it shootable, especially the 45acp. When carrying, the 21 ounces means absolutely nothing. Accuracy is up there and I'd shoot it with both backstraps to see which one works best.