Springfield XDs 45ACP review

[pianoman9701]

I got an XD-45 Compact when they first came out.  Great gun.  Don't shoot it as much as I should.  As far as not carrying one in the pipe--I hope you never have to use it with one arm incapacitated in a moment of need! 

I carry with one in the pipe now. Have been doing so for a few weeks and I'm comfortable with it. You make sense about possibly not having enough time or the use of one arm.

[Bshiftbc]

I am picking up a XDs tomorrow morning! Any advice on a conceal holster?

[splitshot]

i am looking for a used xd 45.  if anyone out there has one i am in othello.  have my conceal permit.   i bought a 40 from a person on this forum and love it.   mike w

[JLS]

I am picking up a XDs tomorrow morning! Any advice on a conceal holster?

I like an inside the waistband (IWB) holster.

http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Product_Line/Bare_Asset/bare_asset.html

[Biggerhammer]

I am picking up a XDs tomorrow morning! Any advice on a conceal holster?

I used Raven & Kaluban Kydex carry holsters until I ran across the GunfightersINC Kydex. They are well built and well designed and he will do the "Ronin" carry holster for your handgun. Here is a pic of one I had him do for a Glock 22. He has several color options, you can take a look at on his web site.

http://gunfightersinc.com/

[700xcr]

I am picking up a XDs tomorrow morning! Any advice on a conceal holster?

Crossbreed make a couple of good IWB holsters.
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/AppendixCarry/tabid/127/List/0/ProductID/39/CategoryID/1/Level/1/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/SuperTuckDeluxe/tabid/90/List/0/ProductID/1/CategoryID/1/Level/1/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName

[Bshiftbc]

I have never done IWB. Seems like it would uncomfortable, but again...I've never tried one. Then again, on the outside doesn't seemed very concealed!

[washelkhunter]

Was able to finally put my hands on an XDs today. Me likey! A nice IWB slim heavy hitter. Very nice in hand.

[JLS]

I have never done IWB. Seems like it would uncomfortable, but again...I've never tried one. Then again, on the outside doesn't seemed very concealed!

I wear it all the time with jeans, oftentimes without a belt.  A belt makes it more comfortable.  I was skeptical too, but really like it.

[crazysccrmd]

I have never done IWB. Seems like it would uncomfortable, but again...I've never tried one. Then again, on the outside doesn't seemed very concealed!

It takes a little getting used to but it's not bad, especially with a slim pistol. I have used the High Noon Bare Asset holsters for several pistols, most recently my Glock 36. It is nice and simple, most comfortable for me about 4:30 behind the hip. Blade-tech belt holsters also are great at retention and keeping the pistol tight to your body.

[Jingles]

Full sized XD 45 carried IWB mid Back and get so you hardly notice it.  Put a set of Crimson trace on it and you'll enjoy the feel in the hand even more.

[mountainman]

I am picking up a XDs tomorrow morning! Any advice on a conceal holster?

Crossbreed make a couple of good IWB holsters.
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/AppendixCarry/tabid/127/List/0/ProductID/39/CategoryID/1/Level/1/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/SuperTuckDeluxe/tabid/90/List/0/ProductID/1/CategoryID/1/Level/1/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName

[Maverick]

Can't wait to get a xds 45 acp. Where'd you find one for $489?

[hillbilli]

PianoMan; if you are iffy with the loaded chamber, practice this- as you go to reholster the XD series pistol, move your thumb from the grip to the back of the slide-like you are putting your thumb over the Cocking indicater pin.. this ensures the grip safety is not pushed in while it slides into the holster, and ensures that if sonething catches the trigger on the way into the holster- you are still ok... as to carry holsters, I am fond of the Don Hume 715m (its an IWB)..