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ripnbst · October 20, 2013, 02:04 PM

The XDS and M&P Shield are more comparable. The XD compact is more along the lines of the M&P compact size wise. I carry a M&P 9c everyday in a Blue Ridge Holsters CAMO IWB holster. It carries very very well. I carry a spare mag in my pocket. I know the shield would carry better but as others have said, single stack guns are empty quick. When i can empty a magazine of 12 rounds in just over three seconds (effective fire) I really feel undergunned with 6 or 7 rounds in the shield.

It's a personal decision I made for me based on my level of need in my career and lifestyle. If you are comfortable with single stack capacity definitely go with the shield over the compact. It carries more comfortably.

October 20, 2013, 02:04 PM	#19
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	First conceal carry pistol. Need some info The XDS and M&P Shield are more comparable. The XD compact is more along the lines of the M&P compact size wise. I carry a M&P 9c everyday in a Blue Ridge Holsters CAMO IWB holster. It carries very very well. I carry a spare mag in my pocket. I know the shield would carry better but as others have said, single stack guns are empty quick. When i can empty a magazine of 12 rounds in just over three seconds (effective fire) I really feel undergunned with 6 or 7 rounds in the shield. It's a personal decision I made for me based on my level of need in my career and lifestyle. If you are comfortable with single stack capacity definitely go with the shield over the compact. It carries more comfortably.