Any XDS owners?

[markiver54]

I have had my Spingfield XDs for a few years now. Have not been happy with the grips;
I added two Pachmayr products recently. First one is a magazine extender for the 7 round mag. NOW there is a place for my pinky. I want to keep it as concealable as possible.
Next is the Pachmayr grip sleeve.....aaaah, what an improvement over factory. Now upon a quick purchase of the pistol,....POI has greatly improved over all, IMO.
Any thoughts !!

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[dave77]

That grip sleeve looks pretty thick, maybe that helped your grip enough to improve your accuracy. I'm sure being able to grip it with all 4 fingers would help.

[markiver54]

That grip sleeve looks pretty thick, maybe that helped your grip enough to improve your accuracy. I'm sure being able to grip it with all 4 fingers would help.

Yes Dave. The sleeve has made it feel totally different. I like this little gun a lot. I think it was a great improvement.
Not too much printing to overcome with the grip extension either.
Almost feel like I got a new gun.
BTW , the sleeve is not as thick as it may look, but sure makes it feel better...at least for my hand.

[JEBar]

the only thing that matters is how it works for you .... glad you've found upgrades that fit your wants and needs

[Hatchdog]

One caution for you, I put the same sleeve on my S&W Shield and while I loved how it improved the feel of the grip I found that while shooting and doing mag changes it would slip down and interfere with inserting a new mag. As this was a carry gun I quit using the sleeve. Hopefully your experience will be different.

[markiver54]

One caution for you, I put the same sleeve on my S&W Shield and while I loved how it improved the feel of the grip I found that while shooting and doing mag changes it would slip down and interfere with inserting a new mag. As this was a carry gun I quit using the sleeve. Hopefully your experience will be different.

Thanks for your input Hatch! Will keep that in mind.

[Sir Henry]

I carry the XD sub in 9 and it’s the best concealed carry just as it is for me. I also like the Sherpa holsters.

I have small hands and it fits me perfect.

[Stray Cat]

I had to go to an 8rd mag on my XDS9 as I couldn't shoot it well with the flush 7rd. Without a home for my pinky, my accuracy suffers greatly. I picked up some 9rd for range use but wouldn't care to carry it that way. I have considered adding a sleeve to take some bite out of the grip during range shoots.

I've had mine for several years and still have the stock trigger set from the recall. I don't care for the gritty feel of my trigger, and really don't want to modify it for a carry pistol. Once you get familiar with the trigger feel it's a good shooting pistol and mine has been very reliable.

[Sir Henry]

I had to go to an 8rd mag on my XDS9 as I couldn't shoot it well with the flush 7rd. Without a home for my pinky, my accuracy suffers greatly. I picked up some 9rd for range use but wouldn't care to carry it that way. I have considered adding a sleeve to take some bite out of the grip during range shoots.

I've had mine for several years and still have the stock trigger set from the recall. I don't care for the gritty feel of my trigger, and really don't want to modify it for a carry pistol. Once you get familiar with the trigger feel it's a good shooting pistol and mine has been very reliable.

I carry with a 7 and have two 9’s in a separate pouch.

[markiver54]

I had to go to an 8rd mag on my XDS9 as I couldn't shoot it well with the flush 7rd. Without a home for my pinky, my accuracy suffers greatly. I picked up some 9rd for range use but wouldn't care to carry it that way. I have considered adding a sleeve to take some bite out of the grip during range shoots.

I've had mine for several years and still have the stock trigger set from the recall. I don't care for the gritty feel of my trigger, and really don't want to modify it for a carry pistol. Once you get familiar with the trigger feel it's a good shooting pistol and mine has been very reliable.

That is why, for concealment reasons, I carry with the 7 round magazine, but got the pachmayr grip extender for my pinky.
Feels a lot better!
And less than $10.00 through Amazon. The sleeve, so far, is a big improvement also.

[PNWguy]

I carried a S&W M&P40c for about a decade when I decided it was too big, and bought a S&W Performance Center Shield 9mm. What a train wreck! Took it to the range and got 12" groups at 25 yards with a rest. I stripped it down and found a bulge on the barrel. Sent it back to S&W and they returned it 2 months later with a nick in the crown of the new barrel. It then got 8" groups at 25 yards.

I sold it and bought an XDS 40 and took it to the range and got sub-2" groups at 25 yards. Amazing for such a little gun with a heavy trigger.

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It was the first pistol I owned that the recoil actually bothered me with regular defensive loads. So I ended up adding the Pachmyr grip to mine.

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I ended up not being comfortable with only 6 rounds after a couple of active shooter incidents in my area, and went back to the M&P40c, and then eventually the 12-round Sig P365.

But, I just can't sell that XDS. It hurts to shoot, is low capacity, and is outclassed by the P365. But I still love that little gun.

[markiver54]

My XDS is my EDC.

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I use the large back strap which holds the grip sleeve tighter, and doesn't move.