I can't help you on the XDs models C-dub. I can tell you that my XDm 9mm 3.8 is only slightly wider that the XDs .45 and holds 13 rounds in the flush mag and 19 rounds in the full size mag.C-dub wrote:Well, this is just great! I thought I was getting close to picking out my first 9mm when I caught wind of this little XDs 9mm 3.3" gem and then I saw one in a shop this afternoon. The problem is that they also had it in .45 and the 4" versions. And then I come back to this thread to read about the XDm variants. I still think I might like the XDs variants for better concealability. I've even been picking up some 9mm ammo in anticipation of getting my first 9mm, whatever it will be. Now, I'm confronted with this nice little .45 for the same price that is also lighter than the 9mm.
Do an of you wise sages have any opinions on the choices in front of me? I also hear that the muzzle energy is only 10 pounds different between the two and favors the .45. So, it sounds like the only advantages the 9mm has over the .45 is that it holds two more rounds and the ammo is cheaper.
I've been well satisfied with it as an EDC weapon.
My two cents...