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Sidearms & Scatterguns Springfield XDs 45ACP review

Jim the Plumber

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picked this up today as they had a decent price ($489.99) on them.
Went to the range and fired 60 rounds threw it with out a single problem.
I shot a mix of 185 gr MGHP reloads and 230 factory Remington FMJ's and HP's. All shots were fired off hand, standing. I'm very happy with the groups as 90% of my shooting is with a 4oz Jewell trigger and even though the XDs trigger is good, it doesn't quite feel the same...
I started at 7 yards for most of the rounds then back to 50 feet for the last mag of 230HP's.
This is my first polymer Springfield and I do like it. That says a bit as I'm a die hard Glock man.
The 230 gr rounds had quite a bit of jump, more so than I like for fast follow up shots, but not by any means uncomfortable.
The 185's were a lot more manageable and would be my choice for carry loads.
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7 yard group with 230JHP:
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50 foot group (3" )with 230JHP:
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Sight adjustment tool:
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L-R, G-34, K-CW, XDs:

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Re: Springfield XDs 45ACP review

Thanks for the review and pics, Jim.

I have one on order but I doubt it will match your price--that's a great price.

Even though I have one on order I can't logically convince myself that it's a better carry gun than either a 3" 1911 or a SP101 in .357.

I'm glad it functioned so well and the POI was not far off.