re: Opinion of a pistol

Posted by btr08ex

Baton Rouge

Member since Oct 2014

453 posts

Posted on 3/5/17 at 9:15 am to BoddaBoom7

I have the XDS 9 and XD40. The trigger on the XD40 is much smoother but I've gotten the XDS close with a trigger kit.

Posted by jmarto1

Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV

Member since Mar 2008

33887 posts

Posted on 3/5/17 at 9:17 am to Jobu93

quote:
XDS is a fine shooter. I'm going to be getting the Shield because I like it's fit to my hand better.

It's really the only reason I'm going with the Shield.

Great post as it defines the x factor that no gun store guru or the guy that is in the gun department at Academy every day can tell you: How the gun feels to you. I love my Springfields and the Shield is a fine firearm. Both will treat you right.

Posted by GoHoGsGo06

Member since Nov 2006

5739 posts

Posted on 3/5/17 at 9:20 am to jmarto1

I have the Shield and it is a great, cheap fun. Slim profile, highly accurate (maybe that's just me).

Posted by Tyga Woods

South Central Jupiter Island, FL

Member since Sep 2016

30053 posts

Posted on 3/5/17 at 9:27 am to BoddaBoom7

Should've bought the hk vp9. Best pistol I've ever owned

Posted by Sea Hoss

North Alabama

Member since Jul 2013

849 posts

Posted on 3/5/17 at 2:09 pm to Tyga Woods

EDC is an XDS 45, it is a good pistol that always performs. IMO it handles better than you would expect from a small frame 45.

Posted by bayourougebengal

Member since Mar 2008

7193 posts

Posted on 3/5/17 at 2:33 pm to BoddaBoom7

I don't have experience with either, but I did like the shield .380 when I shot it. Have you considered the Ruger LC9S? One of the sweetest trigger pulls I've seen on a handgun and extremely reliable.

This post was edited on 3/5/17 at 2:35 pm

Posted by Geauxtiga

No man's land

Member since Jan 2008

34377 posts

Posted on 3/5/17 at 2:56 pm to BoddaBoom7

After the Glock 19 the 9mm Shield may be the most popular pistol.

Posted by thejudge

Westlake, LA

Member since Sep 2009

14045 posts

Posted on 3/5/17 at 3:13 pm to BoddaBoom7

I bought a kahr cm9.

Great trigger.

Needs a 200 rnd break in.

Bought it used for $280. Awesome little gun

Posted by tke857

Member since Jan 2012

12195 posts

Posted on 3/5/17 at 3:21 pm to BoddaBoom7

If you need a skinny gun go for the Ruger LCP9s it's what my woman uses and it's skinny as hell

Posted by meauxjeaux2

watson

Member since Oct 2007

60283 posts

Posted on 3/5/17 at 4:31 pm to BoddaBoom7

Glock G19 is the GOAT carry weapon. I carry mine inside the waistband. Doublestack and dependable as he'll. I looked very hard at the XDS' s and tried them all in my hip carrier. Just couldn't justify having half the capacity for 1/2" Skinner frame. Nobody has ever been able to tell I'm carrying my G19

This post was edited on 3/5/17 at 4:32 pm

Posted by cdaniel76

Covington, LA

Member since Feb 2008

19699 posts

Posted on 3/5/17 at 4:34 pm to Hammertime

quote:
I vote Shield, but get whatever you like best. They are both good guns

This! They're both excellent guns. It all comes down to which fits you best and which one feels better when you shoot it. I went with the Shield 9.

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Posted by meauxjeaux2

watson

Member since Oct 2007

60283 posts

Posted on 3/5/17 at 4:40 pm to cdaniel76

Best friend has a Shield in .40 and I have a Go in 9mm.
From 20 yards away were are both much better with the G19.
Have not idea why but the heavier G19 just shoots so damn much better in both of our hands.

Posted by cdaniel76

Covington, LA

Member since Feb 2008

19699 posts

Posted on 3/5/17 at 4:52 pm to meauxjeaux2

quote:
Have not idea why but the heavier G19 just shoots so damn much better in both of our hands.

Simple physics. A heavier gun is always going to absorb more recoil than a smaller, lighter gun.

I had a Shield in 40 at first but it kicked like a beast and literally hurt my hand after shooting a few mags thru it. Sold it and bought a 9.

This post was edited on 3/5/17 at 4:54 pm