Springfield XD-S 45ACP Compact, Single Stack

Felt recoil is less than anticipated. Almost as small as my CM9. I now have a new carry sidearm. Get one while you still can!!

By Simon Kenton from A Red State

I was nervous and excited about my first 45, and when I held this beauty I was wondering if I should get it or not, its so thin and compact. But to my sulfide it is a fantastic shooter! And with all the goodies it comes with too, this gun is now my edc with my S&W Bodyguard 380 backing it up. Grab it if you can find it!

By Seth from Utah

First impression, great value. Good looking little pistol, holster, 2mags, mag holster, lock, sight filament, and literature, all in a nice sturdy hard case. But that's just the beginning. Took it out back to shoot and this thing is spot on. Tight groups, minimal recoil (comparable to Taurus PT709 9mm), and flawless mechanics. Feels good in the factory holster. I see these reviews talking about a larger capacity magazine. This is a 45 caliber firearm. With any accuracy, you can deter 5 targets with 5 shots(heaven forbid the opportunity presented itself). All in all, I believe Springfield Armory has earned a lifetime customer. Who has two thumbs and gives this gun 5 stars?... This guy!

By Steven from Waynesville NC

Great gun Several hundred rounds through it at the range and it shoots tight groups. It will peel the skin off your thumb after 100rds, so be ready! Kicks hard with Blazer steel, but ironically shot smoother with my Gold dot 230 defense ammo. go figure...Wish it came with 3 mags so you don't have an empty slot in the mag holder that comes with the kit.

By Andy from Mesa, AZ

Evidently a reviewer has never operated a semi-auto pistol. Remove the empty mag. Then the slide operates. Doesn't work??? The operator is the one that has the problem. I can't believe you actually posted this! Would suggest some training and maybe read the instructions. Please do not go to the shooting range until you have some hands on training. Please! This is a sweet gun. Almost as sweet as my XD Service 40 cal. Oh and yes, you must have the empty mag out for the slide to work, CAM.

By Blueturtle from Mustang, OK

This one is a keeper. Ran 200 rounds, flawless. Great carry gun.

By Robert j. from West Palm beach, Fl.

I am surprised by all the hype . . . maybe it is just excitement over something new. It is good shooter (not a great shooter) at a good price. Slightly smaller and at the same price as the Glock--although you give up a round. It is the same size as the Kahr K45, P45, and CW 45, but you have one less round in the XDS. The Kahr PM45 has the same capacity and is smaller, although not by much.

By Ron from Colorado

Get one you will love it and wonder why you ever carried a Kahr or a Glock. This pistol is Sweet right out of the box. I had a set of TFO's put on mine, bc I did not like the rear sights. YES TG-TFO's will fit the slide. Don't let anyone at Springfield tell you otherwise. PS...don't buy anything from BGS, OK ?

By JRT from Charlotte, NC

I have lusted for this weapon since the first of the year. Found one at a local dealer a couple of weeks ago and snapped it up. Got it out to the range and it is everything I hoped it would be. Sweetness personified. Almost the exact same form factor as my PPS (9mm) in .45 ACP. Ate all the ammo i fed it with consistent groupings. Recoil was a barely noticeable difference from the PPS. And comfortable to wear in the included holster. I did experience the slide lock mentioned by another shooter. If you don't jack the slide all the way back or you follow the slide forward the slide will jam (no forward or back movement) until the mag is released. A non-issue after a little practice with the slide. The only reason I don't give the XDs a 5 star rating is because it really needs a 6 round mag. The 5 round is highly concealable but a little short for my hand. My pinkie can't decide whether to be underneath the clip or part on the clip. The 7 round mag sacrifices a lot of concealability. The PPS has the same issue (although Walther did provide an intermediate mag size) and doesn't ship with the lowest capacity mag. With a 6 round mag the XDs would be the perfect weapon system for CCW.

By jhawkphlyer from Phoenix, AZ

To the guy complaining about the slide locking. If the magazine is empty the slide will lock back on the magazine. Have you never operated a handgun??

By gunowner from dallas

Just bought one and it doesn't work at all. The slide will not move with the magazine inside it. I was very excited about it, but extremely disappointed with the gun now. Right now it's just an expensive paper weight. I have never bought a gun that was useless right out of the box.

By Cam from Salt Lake City, Utah

Outstandind safety. Flawless operation. Five (or seven) rounds never felt so good. It's the total package. Highly concealable with all the stopping power you can ask for. The recoil so manageable you are back on target in a blink. Added bonus is the "deal" package. 2 mags, holster, mag holder and top of the line case. Forget American Express, the XDs is what you should never leave home without.

By Case from Wichita