TritonGlenn
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I've been wanting an XDS. I went back and forth between the 9 and .45. Tough decision. I wanted the .45 because I've never owned one. But common sense made me also look at the piles of 9mm ammo I already have for my other pistols (and the complete lack of .45 ammo) and say "be reasonable - get the 9mm".
After much deliberation, I decided to look for a used XDS-9. I finally found an XDS, but it was the .45. I decided to just buy it anyway. But the guy wouldn't ship to my FFL. He wanted a local sale only, and he said he would let me know (eventually) if he couldn't find a buyer.
Kinda glad that happened, because Springfield announced the new "4.0" (4" barrelled version) of the XDS recently. Slightly longer slide than the original 3.3" XDS.
Found the 9mm version this week for less than $500, shipped (brand new). So I came out cheaper, and I'm getting what I consider to be an upgraded version of the one I originally wanted. Can't wait to get it in my hands! I've just got a thing for Springfield pistols. This will make #8 - all different.
All the best,
Glenn
After much deliberation, I decided to look for a used XDS-9. I finally found an XDS, but it was the .45. I decided to just buy it anyway. But the guy wouldn't ship to my FFL. He wanted a local sale only, and he said he would let me know (eventually) if he couldn't find a buyer.
Kinda glad that happened, because Springfield announced the new "4.0" (4" barrelled version) of the XDS recently. Slightly longer slide than the original 3.3" XDS.
Found the 9mm version this week for less than $500, shipped (brand new). So I came out cheaper, and I'm getting what I consider to be an upgraded version of the one I originally wanted. Can't wait to get it in my hands! I've just got a thing for Springfield pistols. This will make #8 - all different.
All the best,
Glenn