Springfield XDs -vs- GLOCK 43 [ Best Concealment Handgun ? ]
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In this video we do a heads up review of the the Glock 43 vs the Springfield XDs(Both in 9mm). We want to give you as much information as possible so you can make your own mind up about WHICH IS BEST? Let us know what you thought of the video in the comment section, if you enjoyed the video please DON'T FORGET TO Like/Share/Subscribe / gy6vids
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I'd go with the XDS as well, the trigger, sights, and extra rounds make the decision easy for me.
What holds more than a 30rd Glock mag. Didn't Spring have a recall on the trigger.
Went to the range and rented both. The XDS felt better in my hand, the recoil on the XDS was better, too. I found more accuracy with the XDS and really liked the sites. I'm a Sig guy and I don't own a Glock or a Springfield so there's no bias here, but to me the XDS was a better gun hands down...
The XDS was my first handgun purchase. Years later it’s still my favorite gun I own. The gun is super crisp and after owning both the XDS and glocks, the XDS just feels more sturdy. I love it and if you can find it on sale it’s super budget friendly
Me too.. now i own 2. One in 9 and one in 40... And i dont get out the bed without one ore the other in my pocket
John said you love Mcribs
While the XDS weighs more you have to remember that weight can aid in reducing the felt recoil.
Another consideration is the grip and trigger safety on the XDS whereas the glock only has the trigger safety. Personally I like having two safeties, especially when I conceal carry.
Nice review
I dont know how the grip safety of the XDS feels, but I found it a nuisance on the full size XD when it came to rerack the slide. I have medium-large hands and found I was not reliably engaging the grip safety when racking the slide. I would like a grip safety that is a little more prominent to avoid slight changes in hand position making the weapon inoperable bc you can cant clear a round in an emergency
Phish No Good to know! Thanks!
i noticed that deal with the grip safety myself n the slide engaging without gripping that safety i thought it was just an issue with my gun so thats good to no,wat i did notice is the trigger still cant b pulled without engaging the grip safety so im assuming its more of a secondary trigger safety on the xds...
SafeArmsReview: All of the pros you pointed out in your comment is the exact reason why I recently purchased the XDs. Sweet shooter. That little weight does make a big difference in its accuracy. Great concealed carry too. Thanks
I particularly like the idea of a grip safety on this pistol because of carrying it inside a waistband and/or in the appendix position. The biggest concern for me when it comes to striker-fired guns with no manual/thumb safety is holstering, and the possibility of clothing or debris setting off the trigger. The 'trigger safety' tab won't do anything to help that really, and I know from carrying just my cel phone on a belt clip how easily a piece of shirt can get caught.
On a hammer gun, when you put your thumb over the back of the slide as you holster it, you can feel if the trigger/hammer is being affected by something inside as you holster. Not so with a Glock or M&P, or an XDS for that matter. But with the XDS when you put your strong thumb up behind the slide, it comes off the grip safety so the trigger won't set off a round even if it's pushed against.
It seems that a lot of negligent/accidental discharges with Glocks happen when holstering one way or another. I like that a grip safety helps address this differently than the extra action of a manual/thumb safety when drawing.
I love my Springfield XDS and have retired my Glocks
I love my Springfield XD also, I like Glocks, but I don't own one because there are better weapons on the market. My XD and CZ P07 are superior to any Glocks, and a big PLUS for me, is that they have either a manual safety or a grip safety. Glock's LACK of an external safety is a BIG problem for me !!!!!
2019 and still issuing plastic sights with that stupid as U shaped rear sight. smdh
I just bought the Glock 43 after having the XDS for 3 years. 2 different firearms and feels. I prefer the lightweight and smaller footprint of the 43. Again, both very very great firearms.
The XDS is by far the best single stack concealment gun I have had the pleasure of operating. Comparing to the Glock 43 and the M&P shield, it was a hands down win for me. The extra weight helped with wrist control and killing recoil. Also, once worn for a while, the XDS is hardly noticeable to me. The extra capacity and nice build of the gun make it a no brainer. I shot it parked with a glock 19 and even preferred it to the 19. I know how are not comparable guns, but after this gun, Springfield has my loyalty. Also, as he points out in the end, the steel mags and nicer mag well do make a world of difference in speed reloads vs the Glock. XD Mod 2 coming next for me.
Love the comparison! As a woman I carry the Springfield XDS 3.3 - 45 ACP.
I also have a Glock G19 9mm. As a LH shooter, I love the Gen 4 Glock.
The Glock when shooting has much more muzzle rise compared to the Springfield XDS.
Springfield did a wonderful design on the pistol. The heaver XDS does not have as much rise.
Love both guns, but for my daily carry, Springfield XDS 3.3 45 ACP is my choice...
Keep up the great work!
I think its much more about position of chamber than overall weight. Glocks have pretty low bore axis, so you can manage recoil. Dont forgot about womans grip too.
I bought an XDS in Sept. 2015 and I amamzed how accurate this pistol is right out of the box. It took 1 mag before I was knocking bullseyes consistently. Highly accurate at both distances we were shooting at indoor range, 7 yds and 15 yds. and was good at both distances with this gun. Guy I was shooting with was a compettive pistol shooter and he was highly impressed with shooting with gun. It had been 5 years or more since I had shot any and that was with my Walther P22. I am not an avid shooter, bought this gun for self defense but I do not feel you can go wrong with this gun. Came with a 7 rd and 8 mags an Springfield had an offer for buying this gun and gave me another 7 rd. mag, a 9 rd. mag, mag holster and gun bag which I really like all of the bonuses. Very good pistol with a better price than Glock as well! You can't go wrng with the XDS!
this might be your best video. Actual information and facts. Loved what you said in your summation. You see so many reviews on you tube these days that are just a simple opinion. They don't really provide hard data. This was well done. You hit all of the major points. thanks for the work. Subbed.
Xds for the win. Both very good quality guns.
Another option for the XDS which is one reason why I like it better. Is the option to have the 4inch model which has longer sight radius but doesn't effect concealability, and its the only one in that class that has a rail. If it's your only gun you can ccw all day, then come and throw a light on the rail, throw the extended mag in it, and youlle basically have a decent full size gun for home defense. It can serve more than one purpose unlike the others.
Same reasons I own one. Like the grip safety for holstering safety as well
Excellent comparison review. You have the natural ability to get right to the point with your professional firearm reviews without the unnecessary "30 min." reviewers who enjoy seeing themselves on camera. I own the XDs 9mm, and wouldn't trade for the world. Crisp trigger pull, accurate, outstanding cc. Not knocking Glock. I own the G19 9 mm, and wouldn't part with it either.
82 Luft: By the way Andrew, I posted what I think is an important comment when you compared the Glock 43 9 mm to the so called under powered Glock 42 .380. I think that it would behoove your viewers to read it. Just a thought.
I carry the Glock 43. I upgraded one of the mags with the +2 base plate and I quickly moved back to the pinky extension due to weight. I'll chose the lighter option hands down... when it's on your hip the grams/ounces make all the difference in being comfortable carrying... as if you don't even notice it.
I used to think weight carrying wise didn't make a difference, but man I was wrong. I used to carry a full size XDM 3.8 and 19+1 capacity is nice and all, but it reminded me of when I used to carry a 1911 weight wise. I traded the XDM in for a G17 because I wanted the longer barrel and it's about 4 or 5 ounces lighter. What a difference it made lol, and I only lost 2 rounds in capacity.
I wish every reviewer was as clear, concise, and knowledgeable as you.
I wish more people would take to heart your comments after the 8:48 mark. Kudos to you!
I'm with you on this. It's sad to read so many comments that just just should not be put down.
DocLaw172 AGREED!!!!!!!!!
Springfield xds win without a doubt. Fit and Fish alone beats pretty much all single stack 9mm polymer within this scope of price range.
+Kyle H easily its just such a sweet shooting gun especially in .45 crazy accurate too
Thanks for your research. I have an XDS and it's my 1st gun. I really like it, and it's nice to see experienced owners who agree because they've tried it.
Good and fair review. Your last statement, "out of the box comparison" is why I would've picked the XDs over the Glock had I not already owned the 43. I have brought my 43 up to XDs standards by redoing the grip, changing the sights and buying the extended mags. I'm still a Glock guy, but I will definitely checkout the XDs line down the road.
Awesome comparison man, keep up the great work!
I'll keep my XDs. 45 any day...
I as well.
honestly hate my xds 45
+Cass Larsen I have a Bi tone one :)
I've got the XDS 45 4.0. Bought a 1911 for $325 and traded it straight across for the XDS. Got a box of FMJ and a holster, too. Think I came out on top for sure.
I carry mine appendix for my L hand as a backup to my g17 at 4 o'clock.
I bought the XDS Mod 2 in .45. It's the biggest piece of crap I own. It was my first and last polymer pistol. Even with 4 mags that came with the gun I wish I had bought the Sig P365 or the compact P320. Needless to say it lives in a dark corner of my gun safe. If you rate it better than the Glock then I know Glock is making a POS pistol. No more poly, no more striker fired for me.
Great to see such a comprehensive review, especially mentioning trigger break and reset - something important but often overlooked.
Glad you enjoyed it
Just subscribed to your channel, have been wanting to for awhile. what you just said in this video about this being the firearm community and helping each other and not belittling one another and also the awesome firearms you review, I'm in.well done and well said. Keep'em coming chief awesome job and videos.
Bought the XDS .45 and it is one of the best feels I've ever had for a concealed carry and that says something since it's a .45.
Great input on supporting all in the gun community!
Great video. Been watching a lot on the comparison of these two and by far the best one. To the point and informative. Thanks.
When I was looking for a small single stack 9mm, I went back and forth between the G43, Shield, and XDs. Having the benefit of blue label pricing on both the Glock and S&W, which swung the advantage definitely in their favor, I still ended up going with the Springfield XDS because it just fit me better. Great video, all are great guns and it was really hard to choose just one.
Fact= It is more difficult to shoot yourself in the leg or have a negligent discharge while holstering with the Springfield. Winner= Springfield XDs.
Keep your finger off the trigger and you won't have a negligent discharge. I've carried glocks for years and never once has my gun gone off when I don't intend for it too. Your Springfield has more going on that can go wrong and prevent that trigger from being pulled when you need to use it.
GlockGuy87
Until one day your belt, shirt, holster, whatever, makes its way into the trigger guard when your holstering. I like the idea of a passive grip safety. Plus I understand them and know how they work mechanically. I have no fear of one failing,,,,,Ever.
Only idiots need idiot safety's.
Demon50
M-kay.............
Lol oh yea that makes the xds the best gun! Lol nope! Training is how you stop a negligent discharge. No polymer, stricker fired gun needs a grip safety! That's why no other stricker fired guns have them!
I've owned the XDS .45 as my carry gun for over a year. I've put about 10k rounds through it, and I just keep the grip stock. I actually like the feel of the aggressive grip. I really love this gun, and the way it feels in my hands when it fires is really comfortable. I'm very used to the gun, and know what ammo it doesn't like and which ammo it does, as it is a .45ACP but very small. Personally I also think the XDS is much more sexy than a Glock, which is also a big deal, because one must look at the gun to use it. The most important thing, when getting an every day carry gun isn't the stats, but how the gun feels to the user. The best thing to do is to find a shooting range where they will rent guns to a buyer so they can find the right gun by actually trying it out. If a gun doesn't feel right to the user, stats mean absolutely nothing. My XDS feels just right with the extended 6 round mag. I can't use it with the flush 5 round, because my pinky is required.
Just bought a Springfield XDS today. I am as green as they come with guns but the shop I went to was amazing. I was upfront about my experience and needs and I am super happy with what I walked out with. It was nice to be treated with respect and have such experienced shooters share their knowledge.
I really enjoy the quality of these videos, we all appreciate the effort you put into them.
Great video !! Great advice to the gun community as well..
Went to the gun store expecting to leave with an XDS or Shield and left with a Glock 43. Once I held all of them, it just felt perfect. All are great though!!
Thank you for your honest review. I dont own any Glocks but I do own a bunch of Springfield's pretty much for every reason you listed in your review.
XDS had a recall a couple of years ago. It took 6 months to get it back. Had to add a Rock River Arms spring kit to make it function properly. Those fixes, and it is now a very reliable weapon. Took a long time, patience, and work to gain confidence in it.
It comes down to what you will like when you shoot them. PPS, Shield, Glock, XD. How can you go wrong? Comes down to how you connect with them. I am a fan of the PPS, but I had an XDM, and loved that gun too. It was in .40 though. I am looking at a Glock 19 for now, or a 26 so I can maintain my system with my Glock 34. Walther side, I had a PPX and loved it. I had a Glock 21, and loved it. So really, pick a flavor, shoot well with it, protect your family, and have fun on the range too.
I have both Glocks and XDS and I prefer the XDS in the 9mm and 45 ACP. Reasons: feel better in my hands (big hands), extra capacity, sights, Springfield had a deal going for 3 free xtra mags and a mag pouch by mail which arrived quickly.
lots of good information. love the videos man.
you make some of the most informative visa on you tube good job keep up the good work the firearms community needs this
Thank you! That means a lot. MUCH MORE TO COME.
I like my XDS, however; practicing drawing from concealment, I have failed once or twice to get my grip high enough on the pistol to disengage the grip safety.
Glock is becoming sloppy and lazy in my opinion. Don't get me wrong they're great guns, but they should have some better features out of the box ... especially the sights.
Matt Man88 they have become too complacent, which will be the death of them. Times are changing and glocks days of being the 'go to' gun are over.
@mattman if you think Glock is going to “die” you’re outside of your mind. They intentionally are complacent, that’s the point. They sell their reliability and everyone knows what they’re getting themselves into. Glock will be a successful company longer than we will be alive
Glock is still at the top of the mountain because theyre as or more reliable than any pistol ever. But, not having higher capacity mags for the 43 is pretty bad. Its fixable though with some Taran Tacticals.
I got the Glock OEM Night Sights option when I got my G43 and they are as nice as any aftermarket sights for less but I do wish I had the option for a red front sight to contrast with the green rears. They should come with all Glocks, not just as an option.
When I read Glock, I almost fell asleep.
Awesome video.. thank you. Couldn't resist the Springfield after watching this and the free bag and mags happening now. Thanks again.
Thx for the video, like the detailed info.
Glocks are great guns but a friend bought the 43 and had severe jam issues. XDS are bad ass.
I rarely hear reviewers of the XD mention the two tactile aides: the loaded and the
cocked indicators, which I find useful in a dark environment and also I've never heard the stand off device mentioned, that sticks out front like a tack and reportedly keeps the weapon from going out of battery when pressed against skull or bone?
Regards
Great review! I tend to agree with your final analysis. Thank you.
Excellent object review. No rambling and straight to the point. Thanks for sharing.
thumbs up to your closing statements !
I love my new xds 9mm I’ve always carried a Glock and was my main carry for years until the Xds
Nice vid! Also enjoyed seeing the Nine Line shirt! Shout out to Savannah, GA
Thanks, you agreed with me. I seriously looked at SDS, Glock 43, and shield. Went with XDS based on price, feel, and actually like the grip safety.
I agree with you Andrew!
I like both guns the Springfield just seems to be the Cadillac.
That good u said cadillac but u should have specify which one like Fleetwood or CTS-V and Escalade both of those have corvette engine in them.all the rest are junk Cadillac
you mean overpriced and unreliable with "USA" logo on it but mostly built overseas?
240pixel i bought by glock for a little over 400 and my xds for about 200 lol. Doesnt seem overpriced to me
@@jiyotorres1815 actual HS guns are cheaper than Springfield marked ones. That is what I meant.
@@240pixel The XD-S is cheaper than the Glock, similarly reliable, has a better trigger, higher capacity, better sights, etc.
by the way, I've really enjoyed your videos, I've learned a lot from them. keep up your awesome work.
really appreciate the honest review .. I owned both and ended up selling the glock.. thought the grip safety might cause issues with the xds but have had no issues with it .. thanks again
Your right Xds is a better gun. over the glock 43. Ive shot bothe and Xds better trigger pull and seems better Built
Well said!
Don't know if you mentioned that the xds had a rail and the glock 43 does not? xds wins for me as well..
Is that rail standard sized?
Exactly
I love my Springfield XDS 9mm with a 4 inch barrel. The fiber optic sight picks up great in day light and even with low lighting. Not the best with no light. But the interchangeable back straps make the grip fit perfectly in my hand and the trigger feels great to me! I have two9 round mags and 3 7 round mags. It’s great that I can change the mag plate to either flat, pinky extension or full grip extensions! Very accurate and relabeled snd s great looking pistol plus they give you so many goodies that come with the pistol including green or red fiber optic front sights, several size back straps, a holster and a mag holster that holds two mags. I’m glad you said you like the xds over the Glock to give you some credibility and proved you’re not just a Glock fanboy. I would trust my life with this Springfield 100%
Nice video, first time watcher, im looking to get the XDs even more so now after watching your video, you just got a new Subscriber.
i got the xd-s .45. it's my favorite handgun.
I can't really speak on the 43 bc I haven't shot one. I have shot the XDs along with many in the XD series of pistols.
However I have compared the 5 in XD to the Glock 17 both in 9mm. Both are accurate guns right out of the box, however I can get better groups and accuracy in faster shooting with an XD. With all Glocks I shoot high due to the angle of the grip and it just doesn't work for me. I have to remember to break my wrist down whenever I shoot Glocks to hit the bullseye. To me I have to think to much when I shoot a Glock. Coming from shooting 1911s, Rugers, Sigs and Berettas as a kid the XD was just more natural for me to pick up and shoot.
I'm tired of this Glock vs Springfield vs Smith and Wesson argument. All are good guns. All are reliable guns. Some people are better with a certain gun and they fit everyone's hands differently. The fanboys just need to chill out and realize their gun is not the be all end all. Springfields jam and blow up with bad ammo, but so do Glocks. Hell I even had a Sig MK25 come in blown up. No gun is 100% impervious to bad quality ammo that is just the nature of the manufacture process
I am glad i waited and purchased the Springfield XDS mod 2 45acp. Love it!!
Thank you, especially about using the comment section to help and not belittle.
Yeah we should help educate not belittle someone who is uneducated.
agree.
Love my Springfield.
I have all 3 glock xd and shield the trigger in xd is the best and accurate out the box
Awesome video. You made several good points and observations. I have the XDs mod 2 45 and absolutely love it. I've owned several Glocks and the only one I kept is my Gen 3 Glock 23. I LOVE my 23 but my XDs 45 is my EDC and I typically keep the 23 in the car. Those are the ONLY 2 that I keep out of the safe.
thank you sir for a great video, just bought my first xds can't wait to take it to the range!
I had the 10 mm Glock... but because of a negligent discharge (gun went BANG without me touching the trigger) I got rid of it and will never own another one!!! I have a Springfield XD .45 tactical ...I've had for 8 or 9 years I've never had a FTF OR FTE ..
Whenever i ask a Glock fanboy ..why are Glocks so great? they say "because it's a Glock it's perfect"
... But then I ask them what all have you done to the gun?.. And they say... I change the sights, I change the barrel, I change the trigger, change the transfer bar, had it stippled, put in an extended mag release etc...
Then I reply if it was "perfect" why did you change every thing on the gun?
Then I usually get some sort of blank look on their face.. or the story of how nothing was wrong with it.. but they spent 3 or 4 or $500 fixing stuff that didn't need to be fixed...
I've had my XD Tactical for 8 or 9 years the only thing I've ever done to it is ...SHOOT IT.. The only thing I bought for it is ammo...
is that one fan boy or multiple?
+Garrett E
most.
Nice story. Btw, anyone who uses the word fanboy is an immature idiot in my book. Congrats. Btw, I own all sorts of brands, including Springfield Armory, so don't go there. It's just that I find it childish when people find an urge to tell everyone in the world how much better their purchase is than others.
+tscooter22
Awwww... did i hit a nerve???
thay say the truth hurts...
name calling is childish...
Harvey Martin I call bull shit .
ever tried the CZ 2075 RAMI? i would very much like to hear your opinion on it
+Xtorin “Xt” O'hern Had a RAMI as my first ccw... never really liked it. Had function issues, heavy, thick and just seemed cumbersome. The RAMI is cool but didn't perform as expected. Hope that helps.G-26 is current ccw pistol.
Great video, I have an xd m 45 and a glock 20 in 10mm, I love the grips and the safety on the xd, I'm looking to add an xds in 9 so I'm thankful for the great information you provided.
Awesome video man! Had to subscribe now 😂
Stop even talking about Stippling they make Talon Grips, I see these guys stipple glocks then try and resell them like they did some fantastic upgrade buddy you stipple a gun and you ruined it for anyone else.
Most glock owners don't sell their glocks and its popular because it's awesome, have you ever held a stippled glock done right! It kills talon grips and if you don't like it you can put talon grips on top of the stippling! Not a problem at all!
A great solution is to just NOT buy one to begin with !!!!!
@@Lilnasty-jo3dc There IS a problem !!!! Talon grips tend to drift over time. They don't stay where you want them !!!!!!
Tony Mosin you don’t train much with your guns do ya? I use to put talongrips on my guns I even wrote Talon Grips for a better solution to their grips but they said it would be difficult to manufacture it that way and after I started training with my gun and getting wet and dirty and just wear and tear, those grips start to come off pretty easy. You don’t have to worry about that with stippling.
You'd think glock would just offer a version or covers like the xds offers different grips in stock box.
This might be a stupid question, but when he says 6+1 for mag capacity, is the plus one the bullet the gun holds in the chamber?
Yes it is the round in the chamber, you would fill your mag up, chamber a round, and then top off your mag=+1 capacity. It's ok to ask questions buddy. We all learned one way or another. The only dumb question is the one not asked...how else do we learn.
GY6vids lol thanks man I'll be sure to sub I've been watching your vids, your pretty cool! Love the KSG vid.
LoNe Kid just know it's a magazine, not a clip. I got bunches of hate for saying clip.
TheChelseafc444 right
LoNe Kid LMAO
Great video, and comparison. I sold my XD-s 45 and got the G43. For me, it came down to weight. I have a really bad back and hip, due to an injury, so the weight difference was what sent me to the Glock. A few ounces don't seem like much to some, but it allows me to carry all day comfortably. I will admit, I miss the XD-s 45 at the range. It's just a fun little hand cannon to shoot.
Excellent vid! Personally, I carry the XD-S 3.3 in 9mm and have run almost 3000 rounds through it. It is a great CC option. My buddy brought his 43 to the range and we did the same comparisons that you did. We concluded that if he wasn't a "Glock Fanboy," he'd carry the XD-S too.
XDs is even better in .45
I love my .45 XDs
Greg A solid pistol. Love mine and especially in 45acp
My XDs .45 is one of the most accurate guns I shoot at close range. Love it. I thought the recoil, for such a small firearm, was going to be hell on wheels. No problem. Eats everything.
Love mine as well.
All great guns, but I think for me when considering the capacity difference between the two I'll take the capacity of the 9
Both great and reliable guns. I give an edge to the XDS for a few reasons:
-The backstrap safety is a plus for me because it adds one additional safety feature that allows you to carry with a round in the chamber without worry , the grip safety does not get in the way of the guns performance nor makes you second guess the readiness of the pistol if you need to pull it out
-optics out of the box are better
-trigger is better
-grip, purchase, and handling is much better out of the box
-handles recoil slightly better because of weight
Great vid 👍🏼👌🏼
I have a Glock 30 .45 cal now , but I am really leaning towards getting the xds for better ability to conceal and weight. Great video !!!
Buying an XDs tomorrow. Can't wait. I liked the glock when I fired it but preferred the Springfield. and 380 bucks ain't bad imo.
Jason Jaeger where you find an xds for $380!??!? Cheapest I can find is $420.
Austin J My son's friends father deals guns (legally) and I asked him how much and that's what he told me. Apparently wherever he gets em from the prices go up n down and I was lucky enough to get one when the price was down. No clue where he orders em from though. My local gun shop wanted $549.99!
Jason Jaeger that's how much I got my glock 43. 380 bucks man out the door
salvador cervantes shit, the glock msrp is higher than the Springfield. that's a hell of a deal
Jason Jaeger thanks man I live in new mexico they give good deals here during gunshows I know q guy that got a smith and wesson m&p sport 15 2 for 550 brand new
xd's rock
Thank you for your thoughts on this because I'm looking at three guns, these two and the Sig P365. I appreciate it.
Great video man!
Got to be honest, day in and day out, that weight difference is going to be a big factor.
NGMonocrom
not really. I carry mine daily and I've done a teardown comparison and the overall design is damn near the exact same just beefier in the XD pistols.
NGMonocrom Im thinking about selling my xds and go for the 43 due to the g43 is light when cc. Xds seems a little too heavy for my taste. I hate to sell my bitone xds! It looks very cool too me. hard decision. need opinio s. thanks
Hope I can help, Troy. I'd say take a serious look at the the Kahr PM9, along with the Glock 43. When both are fully loaded, the Kahr is about 1.2 ounces lighter. Capacity is the same. But the Kahr barrel is nearly 1 inch shorter. The only disadvantages Kahr pistols have are the following:
1) Stay away from any chambered in .45 ACP. Kahr makes fantastic pistols, overall. But can't seem to come up with a winning formula for chambering the .45 ACP. Their other chamberings are fantastic though.
2) The mags don't sit absolutely, perfectly flush when inserted. Literally their biggest disadvantage. In my opinion, that's like going out with a hot woman who cooks, cleans, puts out for you, is willing to do whatever she can to make you happy.... But you decide to dump her because she has a small, ugly scar, hidden behind her left ear; usually covered up by her long hair. Sound like a good reason to dump her? Well, some folks actually harp on this tiny issue with Kahr pistols. An issue that doesn't effect reliability one bit.
3) Sometimes they can be a bit finicky regarding what you feed them. To me, not much of an issue. Just select your Top 3 favorite self-defense loads in .9mm and go to town at the range for a few hours. Whichever one it likes best, (heck, maybe all three of them) that's the one you use during your daily carry.
4) This will matter to older individuals. I'm talking grand-pa age range. Owner of the company is the son of the leader of the Moonies. A religious cult very prevalent at one time. So much so that Saturday Night Live did a funny but very disrespectful sketch about them. Back in 1977. Yup, that far back. Honestly, their influence is gone. Their power is gone. I've never heard of Kahr even remotely promoting the Moonies to their customers.
Advantages:
1) Their triggers. Not just one of the best in the industry, but literally the best. Kahr puts literally every other brand to shame. Stacking, creep, long take-up, mushiness.... All things you will NOT find in a Kahr's trigger.
2) Stay away from their .45s. Experiment a bit with your chosen ammo.... And you get Glock levels of reliability. You honestly do. And that's coming from someone who likes Glocks!
3) The Kahr PM9 has the same capacity as the Glock 43. But you can get mags with a pinky extension that adds one extra round in the magazine from the factory.
4) More useable slide stop/slide release over the 43. In a real-world S.D. encounter, your shooting hand is likely to get shot. You may need to reload using your weak hand and start firing with it too. While bigger than the one on the 43, it's not so big that it gets in the way of good concealed carry. Much easier to hit with the index finger on your left hand to complete reloading the gun.
5) Ready to go right out of the box. While the stock Glock 43 is very good, it needs some aftermarket work for you to get the gun's full potential out of it. Sadly, Glock listened to the critics who said the Gen. 3 grip was too aggressive. Not of a fan of the gentler Gen. 4 grip on the gun. So, talon Grips for it are a must. And I'm sorry, but the stock plastic sights are not good enough. Thankfully metal ones are easy to find. But they're not free. The trigger just isn't as good as what's found on other Glock models. So you have to pay a gunsmith to lighten it somewhat, and smooth it out. Finally, if you prefer the pinky extension; aftermarket add-on is the only way to get a 7th round in the mag. (Look into Taran Tactical.)
Kahr has a slightly less expensive, just a bit less refined line of pistols. But if the Glock 43 is a consideration, the top-of-the-line Kahr models should be too. Either model should fit your needs. But just realize the Glock 43 in stock form is not performing at its absolute best. Hope this helped.
Where do you live? It looks like no matter the time of year, you're always suffering from the heat.
+Anton Kukoba Texas!
+GY6vids
Hey, I'm headed down to Texas this month. Air Force is sending me back home for the last few months of this enlistment.
Anyway, have you done a video of the Shield vs the G43?
+GY6vids hey I live in texas too!
I own the XDs and absolutely love it. I agree with everything mentioned in the video. I would also like to point out the grip safety. I like having more than just the trigger safety when it comes to concealed carry. This is due to the fact that I often carry in gym shorts. The extra weight of the XDs doesn't make a noticeable difference compared to my buddy's G43.
Really like the video work. Quick and to the point. Do the research yourself.
Glocks are over hyped, over priced. do they work? sure, reliable? sure..but so are alot of other guns that give you more for less. springfield, s&w etc. Not saying glock sucks, because it doesn't..but just sayin
Theyre slightly more but not by much. Plus, with Glock you have a massive aftermarket available to you. I know its not the cool thing to say among gun adicionados but I love Glocks! I love M&P, Springfield, Sig Sauer, and Walther too. But, if I could only own one pistol, it would be a Glock.
Glock is like a Ford F150. Pretty when you buy it, no options to speak of, works good. And when it wears out you just throw it out and get a new one. I don't put much faith in most polymer striker fired guns because I consider them cheap pos. But you can get a Springfield for about the same price and you'll be supporting an American company where 99% of the profits stay in this country. And you get a gun that you won't have to change out the sights and trigger as soon as you buy it as you do with the Glock. And that doesn't consider Glock selling guns to ISIS and Al qaida.
I own the xds 45. Love it.i did recently try the glock 19 and let me tell you. I HATED IT . I couldnt shoot straight with that gun nor did it feel ...real? Idk. After that I'm definelty not a glock guy. And seeing how springfield is about 50- 75 dollars cheaper than a glock. Idk why a person wouldnt chose the springfield first
Great review! Thanks!
Excellent video. You've changed my mind on what to buy next.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video, glad it helped.
So the shield wins?
Yup
+James Werner I carry the Shield on me all the time! LOVE THAT GUN!
NO Walther PPS does...
+GY6vids I love my shield
+popojoeexplode I'm with you. PPS all the way.
Any XD in general is 100% easier to take down.. I hate the ways Glocks are field stripped. Not only that but XDS comes in 3 different calibers. Lets throw in the backstrap safety and magazine capacity... XDS clear winner. Who wants less ammo ever? Come on man.
Good video by the way. Thanks!
Great video !! You talk sense too 👍🏻
GLOCK FTW!!
Glock 43 for reliability cant beat a Glock.
Yea you can, they are no more reliable then others on the market. The only reason people believe that is because of marketing and giving them away to police departments
Fanboy
+Keith Gregory your comment proved that you have little to knowledge about firearms
+Keith Gregory your comment proved that you have little to knowledge about firearms
+Vnbsm your comment proves that you don't realize you only have to comment once
I compared the 2 and bought the XDS 3.3 9mm. I paid about $450 vs $600 for the Glock. The XDS has better sights, better trigger, I liked the textured grip and since I wear XXL gloves the bigger size with switchable back straps just fit my hand better. It also came with 4 mags, a holster, and I ordered the 9 round mag from the factory and it works great. Glock mags are cheap looking and don't fit in a straight clean line like the XDS. It also came with green fiber optics and a spare red fiber optics. It was just a better gun, at a better price. You couldn't ask for more.
Thanks a lot for this. Perfect comparison. Just what I needed.
Glad it helped ya!
G43. I think grip safety is the most pointless thing ever and also not a fan of the xd or xds series
+Zane Gardner I'm 50/50 on that. I've never had it become an issue, but if you're struggling to fire a gun, and you grab it awkwardly, it may not fire. OTOH it's added reassurance for someone who was new to carrying with one in the pipe. It's also a plus for reholstering. My previous carry was a Nano, and the longer/heavier than usual pull was comforting... but it had reliability issues.
***** I guess. It's just when you pick up the gun it's automatically engaged making it just like any other gun without a safety defeating the purpose.
+Chad_83 How is the grip safety a plus for reholstering? I'm not sure why it would be, can you elaborate?
+Zane Gardner The XD series has the striker cocked all the way back when it's been chambered. The glock is like halfway cocked. When you pull the trigger on the glock you are actually loading the striker the rest of the way. With the XD you're just releasing the sear. So it's more of a single action trigger which gives you the better trigger pull. That's why it has a grip safety.
***** sounds stupid cause their triggers suck. And seeing that the XD pistols were 300 dollars before springfield bought the pistol from a over seas company and put thier label on it and charged 300 more dollars for a label. Bullshit