I'm going to take a serious look at a Springfield Armory XDS (9mm single stack) soon. I have another meeting in St Chas and pass a Rural King store. RK is having a super sale on this pistol equipped w/trigger guard laser.
I've just not liked the feel of the smaller Ruger pistols but haven't had any serious thoughts about re-entering the CCW semi-auto market. With my current working situation, the KP95DC that I carried for years just doesn't fit and the SP101 leaves me wanting a few more rounds and/or faster reloads.
I shot SIL's compact XD double stack and found that while it was OK to shoot, the fat short grip was difficult for me to handle. The XDS has a slightly longer grip which can be increased with the use of longer mags/extensions and is approx 1/3 narrower allowing me better control. The "standard" mag is 7 rounds which gives a 40% increase in on board ammo vs the SP101.
We'll see if the store has one left when I get there this afternoon.
I've just not liked the feel of the smaller Ruger pistols but haven't had any serious thoughts about re-entering the CCW semi-auto market. With my current working situation, the KP95DC that I carried for years just doesn't fit and the SP101 leaves me wanting a few more rounds and/or faster reloads.
I shot SIL's compact XD double stack and found that while it was OK to shoot, the fat short grip was difficult for me to handle. The XDS has a slightly longer grip which can be increased with the use of longer mags/extensions and is approx 1/3 narrower allowing me better control. The "standard" mag is 7 rounds which gives a 40% increase in on board ammo vs the SP101.
We'll see if the store has one left when I get there this afternoon.