It is definitely comfortable! Thanks for watching Jimmy!

My favorite Conceal Carry of all time..

Exactly right. And I got news for him. The Hellcat was born from the XD-S Mod 2. It's far more than reliable it's accomplished something the Hellcat can't 25 thousand rounds without a single failure. Just saying you can't zero and use a red dot just told me all I needed to know. I don't own one I own several. And don't own and won't buy a Hellcat. Why buy what came from the original. Bladtech makes both inside and outside waist band made for optics. All the ones he just named I've never found one made for optics.

You can say that until it’s a criminal with an extended mag or a drum!!!

@@bertda3rd504 He can have a thousand rounds. You only need one shot. 20 more rounds won't increase your chances. It says you can't shoot.

@@TerryWhite001 lol says a person who never been in that situation!!! Your logic is crazy as hell!!!

@@bertda3rd504 have I not. I'm a retired sheriff's deputy from the Mecklenburg County sheriff's department retired and my last 8 years I was the command master Sgt. I taught new recruits as well as led the Sheriff's ERT team and taught them how to shoot more proficiently. I won the North Carolina law enforcement open championship in 1995 and 1996. Don't believe me. Go to the Sheriff's training center in Mecklenburg County at the sheriff's academy and both are still hanging right there. So after you take your foot out of your mouth you may want to learn the first rule I taught all students. I don't care how much you think you know you will learn more in the next 3 months than you had in your entire life. We never stop learning. I learn constantly. I try to politely explain things to people and give them a chance to test what I've said or better still ask a local expert and mean a real expert. Not one that claims to be. I've saved people thousands of dollars on un-needed gear or gear they are not yet ready for. Once you can walk the walk instead of talking the talking meet me at the the range. Why people get do offended from another with far more experience trying to teach them I will never understand. Once you have fired well over 50 thousand handgun rounds through well over 60 to 70 different models then another 10 thousand for sniper training then you can tell me how stupid or wrong I am. Until that day comes and it takes many many years to accomplish then you can tell me what I do or don't know. In the mean time keep practicing and I wish you well.

Thank you so much Alex for the follow up !

I just bought the OSP without the CT in 45(it was very reasonably priced). I plan to get a couple 6 round mags. I've heard there are 7 round ones too. I also have a Commander and the triggers are very different. I prefer the Commander's trigger. That said, the XDs is a lot lighter and a bit smaller, so it's better for EDC, which is why I got it. Looking to get some HST +P for carry, but I will break it in with hardball. I have some critical duty too.

@@nokoolaid Congrats on your new piece, sir! Yeah, I found a way to get the 7-round mags, but now I'm debating that option with just sticking to the OEM's, after all this was built for immediate threat defense, so that one can neutralize or beat a safe retreat, rather than a sustained shootout, especially in .45 ACP. I say that with no criticism toward the gun or the ammo. I'm also looking to the HST (accidentally purchased the Hyra-Shok), and I have the Speer 230 Short Barrel; also looking to get the Winchester Ranger T-Series. Didn't want to go the HST +P route out of a 3.3'' barrel, as I'm not sure the full benefit of +P ammo will be experienced, but only more felt recoil. I'm willing to change that opinion if necessary. Safe shooting!

@@alexmcneal274 A lot of the 45 ammo is underloaded to whatever specs they have, so I figure go for as much as possible for the short barrel. The HSTs seem to be the most reliable in 45 in terms of velocity and expansion. The +P should be doing 850 or so in the shorter barreled gun. I have seen some folks on YT shoot 45 Super int he XDs. That seems a little much. The Winchester T did well at Lucky Gunner labs too. Another choice is Underwood. They seem to come close to published in the standard barrel lengths.

@@nokoolaid Yeah, Underwood is one of my favorite brands, and comprises most of the ammo for my firearms; looking at some 135gr. solid copper, fluted-nose cartridges. Buffalo Bore (sometimes Steinel). The point about HST's +P is strong. What about the extra wear-n-tear on the barrel? Does Springfield or anyone else offer OEM/aftermarket spares for these?

I bought my wife the Gen 1 last year. I got it on sale for $399 and thought it would be a good size for her. Bigger than a micro compact in 9mm.

@@jameshall3339 it's the one my wife is most confident with as well but I have had her working with fuller sized pistols here lately since that is what we have most of in the rotation

I thought it would handle the recoil a bit better than the smaller 9mm pistols also.

@@jameshall3339 it sucks up recoil pretty well and I use to have the same pistol in .40 S&W it had a bit of snap.

Those are great guns as well! Thanks for watching!

It will serve you well! Thanks for subscribing and for watching Alex! Check back in if you don’t mind and let us know how you like it when you get one.

@@countryboyreviews Will do, certainly! Can you clarify: are some of these XD-S models coming in DAO?! Saw that on a description somewhere. So many variations and iterations: white dot front sight, tritium front sight, fiber optic front sight, Crimson Trace red dot, OSP-ready with no red dot; and now (possibly) a DA or SA option?! I'm doing my research, and I think that description I found was inaccurate.

@@alexmcneal274 There is a model of the XDS that is DAO out there but I don’t have experience with that one. Whatever configuration you pick I’m sure it will serve you well. In my experience they are very reliable.

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching Joseph!

I actually have one of the original XDS 3.3 45 pistols and love it ! Actually have it on now lol . Thanks for watching!

Well said

Apex has an enhanced trigger for this gun (XDS 9mm Mod.2 only) that I'm tempted to try. It only lightens the weight by 1lb, but is supposed to remove a small amount of pre-travel, and slightly shorten the reset. I prefer a trigger in the 5 - 6.5lb range. The Apex sounds like a refinement of the good things about the trigger without a crazy low pull weight.

Well said.

Thanks for watching!

Congratulations on getting another XDS Scott! Thanks for watching!

Hearing a lot of good things about vedder holsters

@@ballsack8937 They are the most well crafted Kydex Holsters I've seen. I've got a many others and several from Vedder. They are very consistent and flawless. The edge work is perfectly radiused on every single edge. I still haven't found another holster maker with this high quality fit and finish. Grab a Lighttuck...you will be amazed!

It’s definitely a comfortable and reliable EDC choice! Thanks for watching Jorge!

Lol thanks for watching!

Thanks for sharing that and for watching!

Great! Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

What you need to know about it my buddy. I'm knowledge with firearms, especially this platform.. I have two in 9mm and one In 40sw.. It's basically a Glock with a grip safety... 3 pin design. Partially cocked striker.. I'd have to say it's build quality is better than a Glock. The entire sear housing is machined from forged steel along with the locking block. . I've had them all completely apart and totally familiar with the platform

@@thealarmclock9307 awsome thank you. Not a gunsmith at all. Break down and cleaning with eyes closed is no issue for me on any of my weapons. That's where I end in the knowledge of repare or replacing parts. That said, I've noticed the newer XDS is tapped for an optional sight. My mod does not. Where/how would I attach/drill for a mount? Small red dot or holo sight possibly. Holster change not a problem when needed. Thank you in advance. ✌️

Thanks for watching Daniel!

Wow it's like 440 at my local shot and I feel even that is pretty fair

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Thanks for watching!

Great EDC gun for sure! Thanks for watching!

My XDs mod2 .45 is very controllable and accurate. I use the modified weaver stance and two hand grip.

Definitely a upgrade Mitch! The original is a great gun too though so not sure I’d run out and buy one to replace the original. Thanks for watching!

Yes it is! Thanks for watching!

Definitely not . Thanks for watching!

Thanks for letting us know and for watching!

Yes he did. 👍 Thanks for watching !

If get a adapter plate for it you can’t mount a Holosun 407k/507k. That’s how I run mine and that optic is great. Chpws is the adapter plate manufacturer. The one they sell for the hellcat works for the xds

Mine just broke with light indoor range use

Still for sale at the gun shop near me. Thanks for watching!

Agreed! 👍

Good point Terry! Thanks for watching!

Mortismors, did you purchase the 4” xds? If so, how is it?

@@ghostface1417 I didn't pull the trigger on it yet. I am seriously considering it though after looking at the competition.

I think the Canik triggers as well as a few others are an exception but again that is just an opinion. I know people who only like heavy DA triggers. Thanks for watching !

As he said, Canik makes a great trigger, and if you have never shot on of the main XD or XD-M line, they do not have a traditional striker fired trigger. That's one of the main reasons XD's always beat Glocks in comparisons.

As long as it goes “bang” when I pull the trigger, and does so every time, I am happy. Apparently there is only one pistol with a good trigger out there as far as you are concerned. I’m guessing you are the kind of guy who uses the same condom over and over because it worked the first time.