Anybody got any input or suggestions for any other slim frame 9mm's?
As I mentioned before I have been using the XDs as a carry for several months. I had shot it before when making my first carry choice and voted against it due to the painful grip (hard plastic). After the issues with the S&W MP9c in the S4 I decided to just buck up and learn to handle it. I also couldn't remember if the one I shot was the .45 which would be way worse on recoil.
I bought the 3.3" XDs in 9mm and went to the range.
I out shot every target with the XDs better than my MP9c. It left marks on my hand and hurt afterwards (but not during firing) but the groupings were so much better. Can't explain it but I could get rounds on target that much easier.
I'm no competitive shooter, I have heard people complain about the triggers (and people complain about the MP9cs trigger as well LOL) but I find no issues with them. My only complaint with the slim frames are ammo capacity, the XDs gets a 7 round 9mm standard with an extended capacity only going up to 9.
I love my Shield in .40 and my Walther PPS in .40.
I can't remember if it was the PPS or the PK380 but my wife and I both tried it (I want to say it was the PPS in 9mm) and the shell ejection was horrible. It kept ejecting backwards more than outwards, one time it bounced off my safety glasses. Not sure if it is designed to be ambidextrous and they just missed the mark on an upwards ejection, but that was a deal breaker for me.
On a separate note back to our carry conversation, anyone ever try these for concealed carry?
http://www.511tactical.com/holster-shirt-v-neck.html
I've gone back to my N82 holster with the SW MP9c and just can not get myself to give up that comfort to go back to the AlienGear ones. But I hate not being able to drive the S4 (or stressing about the damage to the leather which appears to not be permanent right now but I don't want to press it.) This shirt, if it works, seems perfect as I could actually carry two pistols and have a backup in case something happens to my strong arm or to the main pistol.