XDS 3.3 45

[dcombs]

My current EDC has been a colt double eagle officers 45. but after several back surgeries I have been looking to lighten the load but want to stay with the 45 cal... Looking at the XDS 3.3 45. any opinions ?

 

[threedhuntr]

Really like mine. Shoots very well for its size. I put Pearce grip extensions on my short mags so I could get my pinky on there.
Also fits very nice in my iwb holster.

 

[threedhuntr]

Btw ...... welcome.

 

[dcombs]

First , thank you for the welcome. and of course the info. I have decided to sell my colt to a family member and start looking for a new XDS. Excited. Been carrying this Colt for some time now, and boy am I ready to lighten the load. Thanks again

 

[sparkyfender]

I like my XDs .45.

Keep the Colt if you can, or want to. I tried to buy a buddy's Double Eagle officer's a few years ago, but it was a no go.

They don't have that great a reputation, but I wanted it anyway.

 

[jwh20]

I'm also a big fan of the XDs in .45. The only con is the limited capacity of the magazine but that's an acceptable compromise in light of how small they made this handgun. I bought mine before the recall and had it updated, I have no complaints with that either, they fixed it quickly and it works exactly how it did before.

 

[45fan]

My wife has one, and I have shot and carried it on occasion. I tend to carry either a Government 1911, a Hi-Power, or a Smith Model 60, and the XDs is a dream to carry compared to at least two of my favorite carry guns.

 

[darinb]

Im picking up one asap but I think the 4.0 model will fit me better. Ive also been seeing aftermarket parts coming out.

 

[Leggdpms]

I have the bitone xds but in 9mm and love it

 

[45fan]

Im picking up one asap but I think the 4.0 model will fit me better. Ive also been seeing aftermarket parts coming out.

If you can, try before you buy. I have thought about a 4.0, but the grip is just perfect with the 3.3 barrel. The long barrel version is just awkward, and front heavy to me. The benifit of the short grip kinda gets lost on a longer barrel.

 

[mrortega]

My current EDC has been a colt double eagle officers 45. but after several back surgeries I have been looking to lighten the load but want to stay with the 45 cal... Looking at the XDS 3.3 45. any opinions ?

Sent you a PM

 

[dcombs]

My double eagle is defiantly a Shooter.. Colt did a superb job on this one. Unfortunately it was not all that popular and too much competition at that time. Anyway, she's gotta go, I pretty much just keep one handgun, the one I carry. That Im sure sounds crazy to most, but I like to become very proficient with what I carry and that's my way of doing so. Have a Great night all

 

[dcombs]

Thank you Mike for your info... I believe I will take your advise...

 

[mrortega]

Thank you Mike for your info... I believe I will take your advise...

What? Huh?! I've been married so long I thought I'd never hear those words again. I'll savor them forever. "I...will...take...your...advice." Sigh.

 

[dcombs]

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[ginger]

I carry a 3.3 xds in .45 and I love it. The recoil wasn't near what I was expecting. The grip is a bit small, but I have rather large hands. Carry it in a Crossbreed iwb and can hardly feel it's there.

 

[Glock23od]

My friend has the smaller xds .45 and ended up trading off all his other hand guns. So I know he's happy with it.

 

[Psode27]

I like mine! I haven't had any reliability issues either with any HP ammo either. The grip is a little small (obviously) but I have no issues hanging out. I did get bored the other night and ordered some Talon rubber stick on grips for it. I haven't shot it with em yet, but I really dig how it feels. Good luck!

 

[dcombs]

Well, heres the update.... Went ahead and sold my Double Eagle. Same day bought the XDS 3.3 in 45 and a Colt pocket lite 380. I have not been out to shoot either but is very high on my priority list and cant wait.....thank you for all your feedback...time to go get proficient :-)

 

[Booya]

bumping this back up. I got handle (not shoot) a friends and decided I just had to have one of these. I was looking (as you may have seen in several classified ads) in the 4.0 9mm and ended up with the 3.3 in .45. I Love the way it feels and I'm sure I'll like the way it shoots. I've owned several XD's in the past and have always been a fan. Next move is a holster. I generally carry AIWB about 1-2 0'clock, but as thin as this is I could go 3-4 o'clock easy.

Anyone carrying an XDs have any opinions on holsters, AIWB or IWB. Some pics would be awesome!