Shield vs XDs

[runin90lx]

Anyone shot both to compare? I have the itch for a new gun i can deep conceal (summer wear, church, etc) i carry a xd40 subcompact now thats a littke thick and heavy for some outings.

[black2002ls]

I haven't shot a shield but I have an xd40sc and a xds 9mm. I love my xds

[YALE]

I like the Shield a little better. It's a little smaller overall. A P938 is going to be even smaller and easier to hide.

[hotrodcobra]

I pocket carry a P938 w/ a blackhawk size 2 holster that was made for (I think) a lcr. But I still want an xds at some point.

[Gasser64]

Aw man i thought this was going to be about a police riot shield vs XDs

[BradM]

Aw man i thought this was going to be about a police riot shield vs XDs

That's because you are an idiot.

[Cobraman]

I made a post comparing the two- I'll find it for you. I'd be happy to meet you at a local range, I have a new 4" xds.

[ram57ta]

I daily a Shield 40 and compared it side by side with the XDs .45 and chose the Shield because of the higher round number it can hold. Id like to shoot an XDs to see what the recoil is like but I honestly would probably still carry the Shield.

[Cobraman]

"My buddy brought a 9mm shield and the xds is a much better gun. The trigger and reset are leaps better than the m&p and the xds shot flater and with less noticable recoil. My friends shooting instantly improved after switching guns. It also shoots out at distance a bit better and the xds lets you get three fingers on the grip with the flush mag, where the m&p left me dangling."

Link to my thread http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=59607



Xds really is the perfect carry gun. 8 rounds, it is thin but with the 4" barrel it shoots comparable to any compact gun, it has a more than acceptable trigger (way above lc9 and shield). I can carry it anywhere from the 2:30-4 and it conceals with any shirt which allows me to dress how I want. Hell, I was rolling around in bed with a chick last night and she didn't even notice I had it until I took it off.

[Silverback]

I carry three different guns in different scenarios.

Love the Shield 9mm in jeans or slacks and a long shirt tucked in with an IWB holster.

I carry the Glock G42 for pocket carry in a hoodie, or jeans, when I don't want to wear an IWB holster.

I carry an LCP with shorts and a t shirt carry with just the belt clip on it, since it sits extremely low in the waste band with just the belt clip.

[matts5.0]

I haven't really looked into it much, but the fns9 compact looks like a good carry gun, might be a bit more comparable to the m&p9 compact though.

[Cobraman]

I haven't really looked into it much, but the fns9 compact looks like a good carry gun, might be a bit more comparable to the m&p9 compact though.

Yes- it is very close in size to the m&p 9. Normal slide width.

[Quadforce]

I have he XDs in 9 with the 3.3 barrel and I really like it

[Cobraman]

I have he XDs in 9 with the 3.3 barrel and I really like it

I'd be interested to shoot the 3.3 vs my 4

[soap]

Love my shield but, in the winter I carry my full size G22. IWB Tucked in. No problems at all.