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Springfield XDS 3.3 .45acp

Post by Georgezilla » Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:21 am

SA just unveiled a new product at SHOT Show 2012, the XDS 3.3 .45acp, sub-compact single stack .45acp. Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8EsikKEa_s

I haven't been able to find the exact specs of the pistol, but in another video I saw Rob Latham noted that it measures slightly under 1" across the slide release/take down lever. The Glock 36 (single stack .45) is 1.13" slide width, the XDS is quite an improvement over that. Only downside is 5 in the mag, but the thing looks tiny in height which is great for carry. I'm excited.

I like Glocks, but if SA comes out with this model in other calibers like .40 S&W and 9mm, Glock better watch out.

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Post by bgreenea3 » Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:27 am

I like what I have seen so far it look like an excellent piece.
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Post by greener » Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:22 pm

Looks nice. Been thinking about a small .45, even when I got the LC9. Wonder how much I could get for the LC9 in trade?

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Post by bigfatdave » Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:55 pm

WANT

I've been waiting for a single-stack in the XD line for quite a while, depending on price when these come out I may be needing one.

9x19 with various magazine sizes would be even better, hopefully this will sell and SA will expand the line.

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Post by Georgezilla » Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:54 pm

Below is more info on the pistol:

http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/springfield-armory-xds/

The only drawback I see right now is the weight: 29 ounces. Pretty heavy for it's size. However, " across the slide stop for a 45" is nice!

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Post by bigfatdave » Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:28 pm

I saw a correction to 21oz somewhere, and for IWB carry with a good holster/belt 21 is perfectly reasonable.

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Post by Georgezilla » Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:59 pm

Thanks BFD, 21 ounces seems much more logical for it's size.

I thought it could be a typo, but I had also seen a photo of SA's booth at SHOT and it had 29 ounces listed as well, but I think that was also a mistake in labeling in label the booth... I was finding it hard to believe that it's significantly smaller than a Glock 22, yet weighs nearly 7 ounces more.

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Post by blue68f100 » Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:59 am

29 oz is heavier than my Al frame Kimber UCII which weighs in at 25oz. It may be the 9mm one is lighter.
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