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BAD BOB
11-15-2014, 07:30 PM
Looking for something slimmer than my glock 30. I carry it in the waist band of my hip. Looking for something decently priced and will be reliable if not shot for a while. What y'all think and why?

schardbody
11-15-2014, 08:37 PM
I'm a ruger fan if youre comfortable with a 380 I'd go lcp. If you prefer larger the sr9c.

I'm poor so I don't have any experience with the more expensive guns.

BIRDMAN
11-15-2014, 08:47 PM
I'm a huge SA fan, so my vote goes to an XDS.

Matts94Z28
11-15-2014, 09:37 PM
I like my XD-S .45. Haven't shot anyone yet though.

gearmesh, inc.
11-15-2014, 10:05 PM
If you are a fan of .45 in your G30, the Springfield Armory XD-S in .45 is hard to beat for its slim size. A few folks I regularly shoot with have them and they rave about how manageable they are for their size.

The Walther PPS is a great shooter in a slim package, too. Another guy I shoot with shoots one in regular matches and gives a lot of guys with full size guns a run for their money. Its kind of ugly, but the ergonomics are superb. Can't argue with function, though.

For what its worth, Glock did come out with a G30S. It has the same mag capacity as the G30, but has the slimmer slide of their 9s and .40s. But I gather you may be looking for something slimmer than this.

If you stay with .45, be aware that the .45 round starts to lose a lot of its potential in barrels shorter than 4". 9mm and .40 seem to not drop off as much terminal performance in shorter barrels.

BIRDMAN
11-15-2014, 10:29 PM
Anyone heard if the XDS will be releasing a .40 yet?

blkscls1z
11-15-2014, 10:43 PM
Pretty happy with my XDS .45. Recently I saw the M&P Shield 9mm and .40 for $299 which is a hell of a deal though.

http://www.quanticotactical.com/asp/items.asp?type=M&CMN=Smith%20and%20Wesson&CMNum=142&CMSNum=732&CMSN=Shields

Bradleyrj
11-16-2014, 01:36 AM
XDS is next on my list of carry options. Bigger than my 938 but not quite my 1911. Figure it's just right.

Shane361
11-16-2014, 11:58 AM
Got a S&W M&P Shield, very happy with it.

Sean
11-16-2014, 03:08 PM
Got a S&W M&P Shield, very happy with it.
Same here. I have a few IWB holsters for it. I am a skinny guy so it works great for me. Im 2k rds through it without a problem.

PapaBear
11-17-2014, 07:51 AM
Pretty happy with my XDS .45. Recently I saw the M&P Shield 9mm and .40 for $299 which is a hell of a deal though.

http://www.quanticotactical.com/asp/items.asp?type=M&CMN=Smith%20and%20Wesson&CMNum=142&CMSNum=732&CMSN=Shields

That is a great deal if you qualify.

If not, I will have a .40 S&W shield BNIB for sale tomorrow......I'll make you a great cash deal on it Bob.......Not much more than that link above.

CoppertopT/A
11-17-2014, 10:16 AM
Another +1 for XDS, but i have it in 9mm. I use the IWB sticky holster remora. Very happy with both, they sit comfortably and don't move around even without a belt on.

TLyons90
11-17-2014, 07:17 PM
XDS also has my vote! Love the feel, shooting, and ease of carry of it.

If your looking for something smaller the glock 42s are sweet, especially considering its a single stack glock!

WWhittle
11-18-2014, 09:21 PM
That is a great deal if you qualify.

If not, I will have a .40 S&W shield BNIB for sale tomorrow......I'll make you a great cash deal on it Bob.......Not much more than that link above.

If it's close to $300 I will take it.

chrisheltra
11-19-2014, 11:40 AM
XDS here

UnaBomber
11-19-2014, 11:52 AM
i swap between my XDS45 and LCP380

depends on how i want to carry them for the day

I usually carry the LCP probably 2/3rds of the time

PapaBear
11-19-2014, 12:56 PM
If it's close to $300 I will take it.

NEW? Not a chance. That's less than my cost.

You can buy it for $299 at Quantico Tactical if you can produce documents making you eligible for their pricing (Active duty, retired, retired medically, LEO, etc).

$349 is the cheapest online price I've found.

I will have this one listed for $350 cash.

Shane361
11-19-2014, 01:40 PM
Got mine with Military discount at 329.00...so 350 is fair for those other people...lol

PapaBear
11-19-2014, 04:27 PM
It's very fair. They're $400 used all day on armslist. And people are buying them up.

WWhittle
11-20-2014, 09:06 AM
NEW? Not a chance. That's less than my cost.

You can buy it for $299 at Quantico Tactical if you can produce documents making you eligible for their pricing (Active duty, retired, retired medically, LEO, etc).

$349 is the cheapest online price I've found.

I will have this one listed for $350 cash.

I was replying to your post which implied it would be close to $300. No big deal if it's not. I know what they cost, I have 3. I can buy for the $299 online, I was just going to buy local if it was the same deal.

PapaBear
11-20-2014, 09:26 AM
I wish I could sell it for that.

Customer ordered a 9mm, they sent a 40. Instead of going through hassle to send it back, I bough it at a "discounted" price.

Sold it last night sight unseen for $375 in about 5 minutes. No worries.

I wish I liked them, they shoot well. Just too thin for my liking.

WWhittle
11-20-2014, 11:52 AM
How about the new Taurus Curve? Seen it yet? Might be the 2015 winner of ugliest gun.

PapaBear
11-21-2014, 07:47 AM
Saw it the other day on release. I like the idea behind it, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired in the looks department. I'll save my judgement until I can fondle one.

1SMKN99
11-24-2014, 08:33 AM
I have a 9mm shield and love it, budsgunshop.com has them for $309 shipped right now