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What is the best part about hanging around a gun range? The people you meet and the things you can learn from them. Today I made a new friend in Ed Cohen. We were waiting our turn for a lane when we struck up a conversation about the guns I have reviewed on this blog. He suggested I try his brand new Springfield XDS. Why not?
That is it on the left. No it is not just like my S&W 9mm. The XDS is a .45! I have never seen nor shot a .45 this small. It is smaller than my 9mm and shoots like a dream. Although it has a single stack magazine that holds 5, a larger magazine is available. David Elderton, instructor with Heartland Outdoors and owner of KyTac training and gear, took some video of me giving it a try.
I wish I could say I was as good a shot with it as David.
The Springfield XDS .45 caliber is a brand new model, only available as of this year. It is small, easy to conceal, and the handling of a much smaller caliber. Accurate, easy to operate and maintain, the XDS has the punch of a much larger gun. It retails for around 500 dollars, making it VERY affordable. The only negative I can come up with is the newness of the model may make finding a holster or other accessories a problem.
Springfield XDS Positives:
-smallest .45 I have ever seen and easy to conceal.
-accurate up to 20 yeards.
-powerful .45 and a 7 round magazine is available.
-light and well ballanced
-very little kick to interfere with your aim.
-affordable price.
Springfield XDS Negatives:
-so new holsters or other accessories may be a problem.
-so popular it may be hard to find.
Special thanks to Ed Cohen for loaning the gun, and David Elderton for the tips.
P.S. . . Get into the true spirit of Halloween with Heartland Outdoors Zombie Apocalypse Match, Sunday October 28, 2012 at 6 Pm. David does an excellent job setting up a bunch of Zombies for you to kill, complete with fun effects and challenges. Participation is limited to 50 shooters. Sign up is stongly suggested so if you want to come:
KyTac
Zombie Fest
PO Box 1911
Edmond, OK. 73083
Checks made out to KyTac.
Bonus Video Blog: An example of the Zombie Match Course
