I'd like something a bit smaller in 9mm to replace my M&P 40c, which I just never grew to love. After a lot of looking I've narrowed it down to these two. The other ones you want to recommend just aren't comfortable. The XDs seems super simple and reliable, but the 938 has really small and a wonderful trigger. Which way should I go? I shot the 938 and liked it, and can try the XDs before buying at MFS, but I'm sure that won't be an issue. Would primarily be for IWB carry.
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Sig 938/XDs 9mm
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mikelawtown
NES Member
Glock 43 is too small for my hands. May give the XDS a try, the sights were really nice too. Save $150 as well and they have a promo for 3 extra mags. Any other stores in Mass with prices similar to FS?
cockpitbob
NES Member
If you're still open to other options, look at the Ruger LC9s. The trigger is so good no one makes a trigger kit for it. Mine is like a goat and will eat anything. For a carry gun I like the melted features.
bigpick
NES Member
May I ask what holster that is you have?
mikelawtown
NES Member
Warthog Gear but I think they are out of biz
Another vote (And pretty much the same)is the Keyhole holsters, I have one for my G26.
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bigpick
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Thanks
mikelawtown
NES Member
Not at all but with the extended mag the bottom sleeve can catch your skin
Went with the xds. Took it to the range and it was a hell of a shooter. In fact, best i’ve shot a lot of my pistols in a long time. So i know have the lcr for my pocket, xds for iwb, and mp 40c for owb, and shot them all pretty darn well today.
I recently looked at a bunch of single stack 9mm pistols, and ended up with the XDs. I switched out the large backstrap for the smaller one. I did like the 938 and wanted to go with that initially - but I tended to grip the gun too high putting the web of my hand in a bad spot. I also thought the safety was a bit too small. Just my $0.02
Jttgspring
NES Member
I like my 938 carried almost all the time. Shoot it a lot, no troubles, even likes cheap ammo. Small conceals easily, and light too (i’ve even carried with basketball shorts) full rails and metal frame, make it a soft shooter.
mikelawtown
NES Member
Get some talon grips for that
Xds and you’ll like it even more
Xds and you’ll like it even more
I use to beat on my buddy that had a full size XD for not going with Glock. It wasn't easy to come out to him as a Springfield user.
I looked at 3 different XDs when I bought mine. The first had a ridiculously stiff mag release. The second had sights with a little too much paint in them spilling out the edges, and Goldilocks told me to get the third one.
rogzballz
NES Member
Was kind of in the same boat, I had the Ruger SR9 and needed a smaller carry for the summer. At the time Springfield wasn't on the approved list so I got the 938 and have loved it since.
i was very impressed by how the XDS 9mm performed at the range. super easy to shoot. nice trigger. mags feel great. cycled smooth. looks great. it's an awesome gun with the exception of one major flaw that for me makes it a no-go: the weight. the G43 loaded with 7+1 of 147gr HST's weighs the same as an empty XDS 9mm. since the slide is machined for the 45acp barrel, the 9mm barrel has an unncessary amount of extra thickness. this adds at least 2 oz of weight right there. that being said i felt very confident shooting the XDS. it's a solid design. say what you want about springfield but I do believe the XDS series has earned a solid record and makes a fine carry.
the P938 i was never a big fan of that pistol. the P238 seemed correctly balanced. the P938 isn't built for heavy use. mine had issues that popped up the more I shot it.
those who enjoy the XDS 9 should also check out the PPS (either original or M2). there are a lot of similarities in terms of how they shoot.
the P938 i was never a big fan of that pistol. the P238 seemed correctly balanced. the P938 isn't built for heavy use. mine had issues that popped up the more I shot it.
those who enjoy the XDS 9 should also check out the PPS (either original or M2). there are a lot of similarities in terms of how they shoot.
