Yeah man, I picked up an XDS Mod2 .45 in 2022 as one of Springfield’s Gear Up packages (5 mags & Crimson Trace red dot included). I don’t know what kind of voodoo magic they put in that gun but I totally agree- it’s VERY mild to shoot for the size/caliber plus it’s insanely accurate. I cannot recommend this firearm (in .45ACP) enough. Don’t let the capacity bother you- 6-7 shots out of a semi-auto is different than a revolver because of the quick mag change. AWESOME GUN!!!
In my opinion, for most people 5 shots is plenty, so why compromise power for capacity? 90% of people will never be able to get off more than 3 rounds in a defensive situation anyways, they happen in split seconds. I could carry a J frame with plus P .38s and I would not feel any less armed than I would with my 43X MOS, other than lack of red dot and light.
@@benknight6856 the 9mm is more comfortable to shoot. Comfort/low recoil = accuracy & fast follow up shots. I’ve owned the 45-sold it and bought the 9. Just my opinion. Good luck with your decision!
Great table-top review. Hope to see on on that model with shooting footage. I have the older XD MOD 2 in 45acp and I have loved that gun to this day. The trigger took some getting used to but once I did it is pretty amazing and I have never had a malfunction out of it at about over 2500 rounds of various ammo. The new one you show looks even slimmer which is great for concealed carry no doubt.
If you need a gun quicker I suggest this, because it's cheaper to get into than a good 357 magnum. If you don't, well then I would suggest the Smith and Wesson 686+. It is a 7 shot 357 magnum.
I shot this gun extremely well in a promotional shooting competition, love it! I had the original before the recall, it was a PRP special & the recall took out most of the options…lol great guns
How about the MOST overlooked? I tried the XD line in 9, 40 and 45 and they have always impressed me how well designed it is. If I wasn't a CZ fan, Springfield would be my baby
I am digging the new sig p365 Xmacro, but if I didn't have that it'd seriously be the hellcat pro or the echelon in my holster. I also have a non optics ready 45 xds mod 2 as a backup to my Xmacro
I have a Mod 1 in.45 and it’s great. For a 3” barrel it’s a tack driver and extremely reliable. It’s also one of the most comfortable guns to carry, and I can actually get a full grip on it with my XL size hands with a 6 round magazine.
I love XD series their the best imo I currently have the old faithful XDM in 9mm very reliable and it holds 19 😊 going to purchase this beauty for sure thanks great video
I've got the osp 9mm. It has 7, 8 or 9 rounds. I prefer the 8 rounds with one in the chamber. The size and weight of the handgun is what keeps on my hip
Great gun. Always wanted one myself. I'm like you when it comes to smaller, easier to conceal firearms. (I think I like the smallest guns a little more though, like the Baby Browningsm NAA revolvers and other guns around the same size like all the .25acp and .22 pocket guns).
I got one with the crimson trace package which I didn't mind, but I upgraded to a Holosun. I carry it to the gym on my sweat pants no issues. Great gun.
I love mine. .45 hand cannon in a 3.3 inch package, I bought a pretty great blue laser/like 1800 lumen light combo from olight for that added feature of being able to clear a house etc at night with the combination of mine coming with tritium night sights out of factory. But I do wish mine came with the slide for things like a red dot. So I’ve been trying to find a replacement slide to be able to throw a red dot on it but even without it still has been a reliable EDC firearm. And another great feature is the iron sights that come on these guns are sturdy they don’t break off that easy allowing you to rack it on a desk or potentially even your leg of your pants if you get good enough to be able to do that I’ve seen people rack these on their leg of their pants. All around these are a pretty great EDC
I had both the 9mm and the 45 acp versions. I didn’t like the limited round count and the recoil was just too much with the 45. I recently got the Shield Plus in 9mm and it seems to be a step up in all counts.
Everybody craps on Springfield but my old xd9 I had, honestly I regret selling because it shot so good and reliably. I recently got one of these xds in 45 with a range bag and 5 mags plus a ct-1500. It feels awesome and I can shoot it better than my g43. I reload some of the Lehigh 135 xd for thid thing and cant wait to test them out. I like the norma 175 mhp out of this as well becsuse they shoot really flat and hit steel really hard. Test show they don’t fully open but they do open consistently enough and get about 13-14” which is good enough for me. Keeps the weight down some but the 135s do even better with weight but I just have to function test them before carrying them.
@SPN Firearms Thanks for the video. Unrelated content suggestion - it would be interesting to discuss which non-Glocks/clones take Glock parts and mags. Give that some thought. 👍
Thank you for the video! Just buy mine yesterday earlier Bday present, quick question what holster brand do you recommend for pocket holster? Again thank you!
bought my mod 2 40 brand new and it along with my 9s are my edc's. i have shot the 45 and personally didn't like recoil at all. mine has the red fiber front. i don't mind the 7+1 as statistics show i won't need more than that. i have larger hands and everything is iwb so I'll never use the flush mags for pocket carry and i can fit all fingers on the extended mag
There are certain guns or companies that are almost popular to hate on. I still carry the shield 2.0 and don't plan on changing any time soon. I am so comfortable with it. I am pretty bummed that I started having rust problems a year after buying it.
@@bigguwop7073 no worries. Honestly they are both great choices. And if you want to use them for either a concealed carry or home defense role, both would be effective. I’m a detective and i carry a G30 at work every day. It’s a great gun; reliable and accurate. But i personally find it too big to comfortably conceal. Once I clock out, it gets locked up, and it’s either an XDS-45 or Shield Plus 9. I have a bunch of other stuff, but those are my two primary choices.
Yeah man, I picked up an XDS Mod2 .45 in 2022 as one of Springfield’s Gear Up packages (5 mags & Crimson Trace red dot included). I don’t know what kind of voodoo magic they put in that gun but I totally agree- it’s VERY mild to shoot for the size/caliber plus it’s insanely accurate. I cannot recommend this firearm (in .45ACP) enough. Don’t let the capacity bother you- 6-7 shots out of a semi-auto is different than a revolver because of the quick mag change. AWESOME GUN!!!
So the recoil pretty good?
In my opinion, for most people 5 shots is plenty, so why compromise power for capacity? 90% of people will never be able to get off more than 3 rounds in a defensive situation anyways, they happen in split seconds. I could carry a J frame with plus P .38s and I would not feel any less armed than I would with my 43X MOS, other than lack of red dot and light.
Just picked one up today! OMG what a pistol!❤
Love my springfields!
Own them in 45 and 9 both are great performing and reliable firearms
What do you think of the 9mm for new shooters looking for ccw
@@benknight6856 It is what I carry and it was also my first carry firearm. I have no complaints. It’s a safe and reliable firearm.
@@benknight6856 the 9mm is more comfortable to shoot. Comfort/low recoil = accuracy & fast follow up shots. I’ve owned the 45-sold it and bought the 9. Just my opinion. Good luck with your decision!
Great table-top review. Hope to see on on that model with shooting footage. I have the older XD MOD 2 in 45acp and I have loved that gun to this day. The trigger took some getting used to but once I did it is pretty amazing and I have never had a malfunction out of it at about over 2500 rounds of various ammo. The new one you show looks even slimmer which is great for concealed carry no doubt.
Thanks this was a timely video. I am trying to decide if i want to purchase this pistol of a 357 revolver. You just helped me make my decision.
If you need a gun quicker I suggest this, because it's cheaper to get into than a good 357 magnum. If you don't, well then I would suggest the Smith and Wesson 686+. It is a 7 shot 357 magnum.
I picked up my 45 xds mod 2 for 275 used in great shape with 3 mags
I shot this gun extremely well in a promotional shooting competition, love it! I had the original before the recall, it was a PRP special & the recall took out most of the options…lol great guns
Going to purchase this next week your video definitely confirmed this purchase for me
Damn bro I love your channel u literally have every gun I’m interested in lmao keep up the content bro
Springfield Armory is a Leader in the Industry
How about the MOST overlooked? I tried the XD line in 9, 40 and 45 and they have always impressed me how well designed it is. If I wasn't a CZ fan, Springfield would be my baby
@@redtyfoonAs a CZ fan I would say CZ is overlooked here in the states. If I wasn’t a CZ guy, Beretta would be my main squeeze.
I am digging the new sig p365 Xmacro, but if I didn't have that it'd seriously be the hellcat pro or the echelon in my holster. I also have a non optics ready 45 xds mod 2 as a backup to my Xmacro
I have a Mod 1 in.45 and it’s great. For a 3” barrel it’s a tack driver and extremely reliable. It’s also one of the most comfortable guns to carry, and I can actually get a full grip on it with my XL size hands with a 6 round magazine.
I love XD series their the best imo I currently have the old faithful XDM in 9mm very reliable and it holds 19 😊 going to purchase this beauty for sure thanks great video
Loved that thumbnail. Creative with the ammo!
Thanks SPN!
Thanks for watching! Respect
Love Springfield. I have the XDE in 45acp.
I've got the osp 9mm. It has 7, 8 or 9 rounds. I prefer the 8 rounds with one in the chamber. The size and weight of the handgun is what keeps on my hip
Great review! I just ordered one. Thanks!
I put an red dot in mine and a olight vaylkie
And Center Mass Concealment Holsters makes customs holster for the set up. 🫡
Great videos I have the discontinued xds mod2 40cal and I love it
Great gun. Always wanted one myself. I'm like you when it comes to smaller, easier to conceal firearms. (I think I like the smallest guns a little more though, like the Baby Browningsm NAA revolvers and other guns around the same size like all the .25acp and .22 pocket guns).
I got one with the crimson trace package which I didn't mind, but I upgraded to a Holosun. I carry it to the gym on my sweat pants no issues. Great gun.
Which holosun?
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I love mine. .45 hand cannon in a 3.3 inch package, I bought a pretty great blue laser/like 1800 lumen light combo from olight for that added feature of being able to clear a house etc at night with the combination of mine coming with tritium night sights out of factory. But I do wish mine came with the slide for things like a red dot. So I’ve been trying to find a replacement slide to be able to throw a red dot on it but even without it still has been a reliable EDC firearm. And another great feature is the iron sights that come on these guns are sturdy they don’t break off that easy allowing you to rack it on a desk or potentially even your leg of your pants if you get good enough to be able to do that I’ve seen people rack these on their leg of their pants. All around these are a pretty great EDC
I had both the 9mm and the 45 acp versions. I didn’t like the limited round count and the recoil was just too much with the 45.
I recently got the Shield Plus in 9mm and it seems to be a step up in all counts.
I just got this today! First hand gun. Can't wait to go to the range
Everybody craps on Springfield but my old xd9 I had, honestly I regret selling because it shot so good and reliably. I recently got one of these xds in 45 with a range bag and 5 mags plus a ct-1500. It feels awesome and I can shoot it better than my g43. I reload some of the Lehigh 135 xd for thid thing and cant wait to test them out. I like the norma 175 mhp out of this as well becsuse they shoot really flat and hit steel really hard. Test show they don’t fully open but they do open consistently enough and get about 13-14” which is good enough for me. Keeps the weight down some but the 135s do even better with weight but I just have to function test them before carrying them.
@SPN Firearms Thanks for the video. Unrelated content suggestion - it would be interesting to discuss which non-Glocks/clones take Glock parts and mags. Give that some thought. 👍
Great video and handgun!
I loved mine.
Thank you for the video! Just buy mine yesterday earlier Bday present, quick question what holster brand do you recommend for pocket holster?
Again thank you!
bought my mod 2 40 brand new and it along with my 9s are my edc's. i have shot the 45 and personally didn't like recoil at all. mine has the red fiber front. i don't mind the 7+1 as statistics show i won't need more than that. i have larger hands and everything is iwb so I'll never use the flush mags for pocket carry and i can fit all fingers on the extended mag
One of my carry rotation
Mainly work 🤫
I’m trying to find a pocket pistol and I was trying to see what you think about Lcp 22lr I already have a shield plus
Excellent pistol. I carry the 40 Shield like that, and an Shield 45 with 642 revolver. Thats my conceal carry and i dont believe in "carry rotations".
The Gen 1 was very snappy!!
Kahr PM 45 had better recoil, but obviously a longer trigger pull.
Never shot the Gen 2.
It sucks that they don't make these anymore.
I just checked gundeals and it’s still in stock with 26 different dealers.
@@Horgler well shit. Better pick one up! Curious between this and the Glock 30S for an EDC in the Lord's caliber. Both seem like great options.
They are still making it in the osp variant
They still make this model.I bought one for $400.
@@DerpASherpa117the XDS carries much better than the 30S (yes, I used to own one) and is softer shooting.
I just picked up one today at the gunshow for $435 tax included. So I left it with the gunsmith to upgrade the trigger and tune the gun.
what's the heaviest compact (pocket rocket) that you have? by feel preferably... thanks
Still my main EDC
There are certain guns or companies that are almost popular to hate on. I still carry the shield 2.0 and don't plan on changing any time soon. I am so comfortable with it. I am pretty bummed that I started having rust problems a year after buying it.
People hate Springfield because they helped write and pass anti 2A laws in their state.
@@brian_b_music I didn't know that. Thank you for the info dude . If you know the state, please let me know. I actually really interested .
@@THExDUDEx8624They seemed to oppose, and then refrained from opposing SB1657. The bill would have required arms dealers to have a state license.
@@brian_b_music that's sad man. Thanks again for the info.
@@THExDUDEx8624 No problem, yeah it is sad.
Try a Pearce pinky extension, you'll like it.
Not all the mod 2's are optics ready. Your's is the osp model.
So I have the .45 mod 2 OSP 3.3 inch single stack and I can't find any aftermarket support! Not even a Kydex IWB. Anyone have these problems??
hope you get it fix so we can get more xds videos spn!
By any chance are you able to do this vs the G36? I’m very excited about these two
Yes I will pick one up! Respect!
I’ve been looking at this and Glock 36sf but I don’t need another gun
@@spnfirearms Thank you! Love your Channel! Respect 🫡
What shoots better this or G30 SF??
Interesting, thanks for your thoughts on this one👍.🇺🇲🔪🔥🌲
Would you recommend this over the Glock 30? I’ve been thinking about getting the new Gen 5
I have both. For concealed carry I would take the XDS. For home defense I would take the 30.
@@MDR-hn2yz Thanks for this! Very helpful
@@bigguwop7073 no worries. Honestly they are both great choices. And if you want to use them for either a concealed carry or home defense role, both would be effective.
I’m a detective and i carry a G30 at work every day. It’s a great gun; reliable and accurate. But i personally find it too big to comfortably conceal. Once I clock out, it gets locked up, and it’s either an XDS-45 or Shield Plus 9. I have a bunch of other stuff, but those are my two primary choices.
My guide rod failed on this one. Mod2 in .45
Glock 30acp always on my hips and my hands
I love mine
I have my gen1 in 45, I'm thinking about buying the OSP. Does anyone have both? If so, how do they compare?
I have 2 of the OG XDS 45s....wouldn't trade them for anything..actually looking to buy another
Sorry bro but I'm taking your thumbnail idea 🤣
You’re good man, fair play!
Yes Yes gun 🔫
damn u for not using a chronograph
mine came with a red tipped sight
These feel like cheap polymer and a horrible trigger, the original was alot better
I have the Mod 1 and I love it.