XDS 45 pocket 45 auto

**American1776** · June 13th, 2017, 03:17 PM

I prefer all metal guns. 1911s and revolvers.

More and more I find myself needing small and light for carry. As I get more involved with activities with my young daughter, a full sized pistol is becoming impractical.

I like 45, and the only true pocket 45 is the XDS. Tried one at the LGS, and decided to come home with it.

I hate polymer, but it is what it is: the smallest and lightest 45 launcher available. I do like the fiber optic front site.

It seems well made. Hopefully it's reliable for carry. A pocket 45 is a cool thing to have.

Anyone have one? Thoughts?

**IrocGuns** · June 13th, 2017, 04:12 PM

Ive heard nothing but rave reviews of any of the XD pistols. Interested to hear about it when you get it out to the range!

**PocketProtector** · June 13th, 2017, 05:12 PM

Have one, it's fantastic. Put in a PRP trigger kit and it's even better

That being said, it takes a back seat to my Shield 45, which handles recoil better, more capacity, amazingly accurate and made in America. Not to mention the ridiculous price until the end of the month

**DukeConnor** · June 13th, 2017, 05:50 PM

My son has one. I have the 9mm version. Great gun. I enjoy shooting it. My 9 moves the steel plates. His 45 rocks them.

**American1776** · June 13th, 2017, 06:01 PM

Glad to hear it's been reliable for you guys. I read a few reviews that indicated problems with light primer strikes.

Hopefully mine runs 100 percent. It's a perfect size for carry

**bripro** · June 13th, 2017, 09:27 PM

I don't actually own one but I have a friend who does and I've shot it some but more so I've observed him shooting it. I don't think I've ever seen a shot fired that didn't require him to adjust his grip on the gun. We're not allowed to rapid fire at my range but that would be a better test. Best of luck on the purchase, the only way to know that it works 100% is to get out there and shoot the hell out of it, enjoy.

**djeuch** · June 14th, 2017, 12:58 AM

I had one. No issues feeding or accuracy, but I'll be damned it hurt to put through an entire box of 50 rounds! Sold it and carry a Ruger LC9s Pro as a replacement. It's not .45 any more, but I found the XDs in .45 was just too small for the caliber, at least for me.