I absolutely love my XDS9, best shooting handgun I have ever fired. Super accurate, love the weight of the gun, feels like an actual gun vs the lightness of most polymer pistols.
I have always loved the XD line (XD, XDm, XDs) and have owned a couple. And i have never ever been a fan of Glock, period. Always hated the way they feel in hand. BUT......and a huge BUT. The G43 is a vastly different from the standard Glock. Its the smoothest shooting subcompact ive ever handled. Even over the XDs. Im really digging the G43. Although very similar in size for some reason the G43 conceals better to the XDs also.The weight is the biggest difference in the 2 by far. Glock is over 5oz lighter. 5oz might not seem like a lot but for a small CC gun 5oz is a BIG difference, especially if your carying IWB or a purse for a female. I would in this one rare case pick the Glock over the XDs. The XDs is heavy compared to many single stacks on the market. IN fact one of the heaviest if im not mistaken. Glock scored a big win with the G43.
Man great video!!! I actually own a XDs 9mm and love it but have been looking for a G43 because I've heard they are much smaller and easier to conceal carry. After this video I am glad I made the choice of getting my XDs. Thanks a lot!!
Owning an XDS9 and an M&P9c, I like both, but if you break them down, the machining on the XDS is gorgeous. Well made and beefy. Very nice polished feed ramps. Both my XD’s have never malfunctioned in two years.
I LOVED my xds 9mm ...until the feed ramp randomly chipped and began to cause failure to feeds with hollow points (especially gold dots). Sent it back to Springfield (excellent customer service) and they replaced the barrel with a seemingly used one free of charge. Ultimately traded it for a glock 26 but it was a great gun. Glock 43 was too snappy - it's significantly lighter. But they do have the blue label program....
Great comparison vid man! I carry an XDS 9mm as well, and haven't really seen any comparison vids with the g43 either. The only real advantage of the g43 looks to be that it's 4oz lighter. I'll probably just stick with my XDS. Looking forward to your shooting vid.
Good video comparison! I've wanted to see one with the XDs. I've had my XDs for about a year-and-a-half. It is a seriously awesome gun. Hard to beat dollar for dollar. I bought a Shield at the end of last year. I have to admit that I really like it...though feel that the XDs has more features with the awesome sights. I just got a G43. It feels good...and I like it. However, the XDs is more gun for the dollar. Of the three (XDs, Shield and Glock) the XDs is the best buy.
Why do people always say the lighter gun is a plus?? Less mass = more recoil. It's simple physics. The G43 kicks more,......obviously! The XDS is by far easier to shoot fast.
Great video comparison! I currently own the XDS but I did have the G43 before getting the XDS. The only thing that I'm going to miss from the G43 is the TLR6/G43 combo. That looked amazing. I know that they have a new TLR6 for the XD models, so if I'm lucky, I think it might fit my XDS. After that, I really like the XDS better. It also fits better in my hands. Also, getting the extra 4 magazines from Springfield, so that makes it a much better deal than the G43.
Pearce grip extension for the XDs makes the World of difference! I'm 6'2 300lbs with huge hands, and that allows me to get all three fingers on the weapon. I highly recommend getting one for each magazine ($9.99)
Owning both of them, the Glock is lighter, a little smaller and, you don't even realize you're carrying it, but the trigger is VERY heavy. I shoot about the same with both of them though, even with the Glock's heavy trigger. The XDS has a better trigger, and for me, I can get a better grip on it since it's a little larger. All in all though, you just can't really go wrong with either one. I kept the XDS because the Glock 43 is just a little to small for me to get out of my IWB holster and grip properly.
My XDs should arrive this weekend, so I don't have it yet, but I do own the Glock 43 and Smith-Wesson Performance Center 9mm Shield. Looks like the S-W and the XDs has a thicker/taller and heavier slide. This should give a better bore axis for the Glock. Also, the Glock feels better balanced because of the lighter weight slide. To me, the S-W seems a bit top heavy. NOT that I'm complaining! I have a feeling the XDs will feel similar in comparison to the S-W, albeit with a shorter grip like the G43. Looking forward to getting it. This time I decided for something different and bought the tactical grey frame with black slide and other bits. Comes with a Crimson Trace from the factory too.
There are +1 and +2 mag plates available right now for the G43. I think it comes down to pocketability. You can always make a gun larger, but you can't make it smaller and lighter. I got rid of my XDs9 which is not a pocket pistol in my opinion. I ordered a G43 and hopefully scaling down the size and shaving 4 ounces will make it pocketable all day. We'll see though, but that's why they designed the G43 with only six rounds-to make it a pocket pistol. The PPS, XDs, and Shield I owned/carried are just not pocket pistols in my opinion and should never have been marketed that way; they're just slightly too heavy for that. The extra ounces and barrel length should also make it more shootable than the Kahr equivalent as well. If pocket carry isn't someone's thang, all the above pistols will serve people well so long as they have the right ergos and a reliable sample. My XDS was notoriously unreliable and Springfield couldn't fix it. Cabela's actually refunded my money without a fight understanding how bad my sample was.
I have one and I love it... and at $358.95 I like that also. Just waiting on extra mags to come out. I know it comes with two but more the better. I use Speer Gold Dot 124gr. +P JHP ammo. Now my wife carries a Glock 26,She likes it better than the 43. She also uses Speer Gold Dot 124 +P ammo.
Great vid man well my two cents lol I have xds45 3.3 in bitone i love it single stack one less round than the 43 in 9mm has all the bells n whistles from factory steel guide rod ,rails,mirror polished feed ramp ,loaded chamber indicator ,great serrated metal fiber optic sight system, deep cut serrations on slide that rap around to top of slide 2 back straps palm grip safety if I want 9mm ill stick with my gen 4 g26 slightly thicker but holds 10 plus 1 and can take any 9mm doublestack glock magazine just can't beat the versatility with the 26 in my book for 9mm ccw
I had an XDS 9mm and for a subcompact it was bulky, heavy and had a mediocre trigger. Surprisingly I really wasn't a huge fan of the fiber optic front sight on the XDS. In low light I think the white dot shows up better, in daylight I didn't notice acquiring the red fiber optic of the XDS any better. I also had a Shield 9mm which I shot better than the XDS but still didn't feel great in the hand and felt the cheapest of the three to me. I now own the G43 which I shoot well, it's more comfortable to hold and conceals much better for me not too mention it seems much more well built than at least the Shield (XDS is solid in that regard). I get the argument about the polymer sights but its a utilitarian EDC tool not a show piece and I've never had a problem with them on any Glocks. The 6 rnd capacity mag on the other hand sort of baffles me. I don't know why they wouldn't go with 7 or 8 however there are soon to be higher capacity mags made for the weapon and as a matter of fact there is one or two companies already making mag extensions that add 1 and 2 more rounds (tarantacticalinnovations.com/). I think people get too caught up in reviews, use what works for you and buy what you like, who cares about the reviews. In my humble opinion the G43 works best for what I need.
I shot the g43 and xds 9mm before. G43 definitely has more recoil comparing to the xds 9mm. XDS all the way. My brother just bought xds .40, and i'm planning to get xds 9mm really soon!!!
XDs was solid while I had it, glad you like it. After carrying and shooting the G43 for 6 months my opinion hasn't changed...still the lightest, most concealable, most comfortable, longest barrel and with a couple inexpensive mods, for me it takes the cake. To each their own I suppose, in the end they are all just a tool that would likely get the job done if you are in the unlucky position of having to use it.
If you already own the xds , you'll be doing yourself no favors to swap for a Glock.. the Glock is Definitely just as Good, and you'd be well armed with it, but with everything being equal, the xds had better sights and an accessory rail for a light.
FINALLY someone who is doing a 43 vs XDS. Sure Shield is a good gun but I'm tired of only seeing it being compared to ______. Now that my rant is over, I shot the 43 last night and I loved it. Which isn't surprising for myself because I am a Glock "fan boy." Before I shot the 43, I shot the Shield. It was okay, but I did much better with the 43. I REALLY want to try an XDs before I buy though. Has anyone done the Powder River trigger springs in one??? Thanks for the review KGG - on to prt 2!
I got the best deal in history on my XDS 45 bought mine used it only been shot once came with 5 mags also qualified for the gear up deal so got three more mags for free paid 227 out the door with a bersa thunder 380 trade in.
No surprise that the G43 is lighter since Glock uses plastic on a lot of parts that are metal on other handguns. Add the sheet metal parts vs. milled or cast metal like the slide release and frame rails and there's even more weight savings.
I love the XDS 9mm. Awesome stock trigger, sights & grip. I have shot over 1,500 rounds of different ammo through my XDS and not a single jam, stove pipe, etc. I prefer it over the M&P Shied which I did buy. I hope to shoot the G43 soon. Thanks for the video.
The grip safety does not need to be completely depressed to fire. I have experimented while dry firing and it appears you only need to depress is about 50% for it to fire. It has never been an issue with me.
I have 2 XDs... One in 9mm (osp), and one in 40sw.. both mod two.. my buddy has the Glock here in desert tan... I gotta say my guns feel and look better made, and higher quality. But I like the way the Glock looks .... You'd be in good shape with either.. for what it's worth.. I wouldn't trade my XDs's for the Glock... But for no other reason than personal preference
Good video man I agree with the best comparison. Fuck the shield is much rather have either one of those guns then the shield I got the 43 and the xdm 4.5 love both. And the xdm trigger has really broken in well
I have an XDS 9mm but I carry a Ruger LC9s because it's slimmer, lighter. and more elegant than these two and the Shield. All three are built like a brick, but more importantly, 43 with only 6+1 capacity is definitely not an option for me, because I might as well carry an LCP or a revolver.
Metal sights vs. plastic. Accessory rail on the XDs. Grip safety (Glocks have more ND's than any other gun). 1 more round with flat mag on XDs. XDs available with 4 inch barrel (more power and more accurate). I say XDs is a winner, too.
I think you did a good job on the content.. so i think its unfair to downvote the video itself since this is based on your subjective opinion and you seem to put a lot of stock in 8rds over 7rds.... Here is where the Glock shines over both the XDS and the Shield... Ligher, Thinner, Shorter Grip, Lower Bore Axis, and slightly longer sight radius... All of these attributes indicate it will be easier to carry, easier to conceal, and easier to shoot {less muzzle flip}..... I have Trijicon HD's on my G27 and i would install them on a 43 as well... Street price will come down after a few months... They are already down to 459 on Gunbroker.. In a year or so should be able to pick up nice used ones for around 375.00.. Also these are Austrian produced Glocks and imo i think that country has the edge in high precision manufacturing and quality control over Croatia... The older Austrian produced Glocks are legendary for their build quality and reliability... Chuck Taylor had put 270K rounds through his personal Austrian produced G17 in 2004... I guess what im saying is.... I'll take the Glock.
Troy Truong I love my xds, i was a glock snob till I got my hands on an xDs I carry it every day. I had a g42 and it jammed all the time no matter what ammo i out threw it, love the 43 but hands down my xds takes the cake
hi, please help me. the wife needs a carry gun. she try the G43 but the kick and recoil was too much. she try the xd mod 2 but was heavy with a full mag. the xds will have the same kick and recoil as the g43?
4.5oz more in a carry gun is a HUGE difference, over a quarter of a pound. To put it in perspective the Glock 26 is 21.6 oz (10+1cap), and the Glock 19 is 23.5oz(15+1 cap). The XDS is 22.5oz? Ouch.
***** Glock, first in polymer guns, but always last to the party. Not sure why Glock decided to enter the single stack market this late with 1 less round and plastic sights. If you're going to be behind your competitors a few years you'd better come up with a superior product. Well, at least they always have their fanboys who will buy their guns.
***** I see what you mean, but at that point when you don't mind giving up some size (the XDS is noticeably bigger), and weight (4.5oz), may as well give up a little more thickness for the same weight and height to go with a Glock 19 and have even more shootability, 15+1 capacity, rail for light, etc? As far as sights, I put Ameriglo Spartan night sights on the glock 43 and never looked back. Some Talon grips, and a Taran Tactical +1 floor plate (adds virtually no length) and I have 7+1 and still smaller/lighter than an XDS with the flush mag. But then again I don't mind customizing and adding things because I usually do for all my pistols.
Shield might be the best value, and S&W's customer service is amazing.. but, That trigger is fresh garbage! I have owned 3 Shield 9mm first gen and 1 Shield 2.0 9mm and even the 2.0 had a trash trigger. The 9mm 2.0 Compact had a good trigger but my Shield 45 has a great trigger, Maybe i got lucky... I own a G43 and an XDs and the XDs trigger is better then the Glock but the Glock is WAY lighter. I like shooting the XDs better and it is more accurate and less recoil. The Xds is also made MUCH better with stainless slide and barrel and you can shoot reloads in the XDs but not the Glock. Don't get me wrong, i like the Glock and it will always be easier to sell or trade and upgrade and so on. They are comparable and it comes down to opinion and what you like. In my opinion the XDs is an upgrade compared to the Glock but i could get $100 more for the Glock. I don't like the sites on either but the XDs sites are better IMO. One gun people seem to ignore is the Ruger LC9sPro. This is the striker version of the LC9. No Mag disconnect, No thumb safety, Feels great in the hand, Same size as the Glock 43, Holds 7 rounds in the mag, Lighter then the Glock 43 also a better trigger and cheaper then most single stack 9mm guns on the market. The trigger on the LC9s or LC9sPro is SO amazing it is up there with or better then Sig Striker fired triggers. You have to feel that LC9s/LC9sPro trigger to understand. Great Videos, Thanks for sharing.
Any video involving a compact carry firearm which brings in a tape measure is going on the record for "stupid" to start the words. If you want to carry a slim firearm then all sizes matter more than "about 3/4 of an inch". Sorry but I cant finish a video starting this poor on specs of firearms that people want to know about
Taran Tactical is the name of the company and I just received two one round extensions from them and will be ordering two more two round extensions as soon as I can get a hold of a couple of extra G43 mags (not holding my breath). They are great perfect fit for my hand. I'd post a pic but it won't let me. tarantacticalinnovations.com or check out some customer photos on their fb page facebook.com/TaranTactical?fref=ts
First of all that is a ridiculous statement that the Msrp of a firearm is the means of which you should use to compare them. It's not a car. A German firearm like a Glock is always going to cost more than an American made S&W. Second of all the Smith Shield is the over all better gun between all 3 and that's coming from some one that has 0 bias and has spent time with all three. The Shield has the better feel with recoil. Is the smaller over all firearm between all three. The XDS is heavier than a glock 26 which in my opinion shows the lack of thought that went into making that firearm and the lack of thought that went into the fact that it's a ccw. It's just too heavy. The Glock 43 is also an over all fail. Why it is only 6+1 bewilders me especially considering the grip is the same size as the flush XDS, and clearly Glock knows how to make a more concealable weapon. The Glock 42 was a great example of that idea The Shield has a much shorter foot note in the slide than both, and is pretty much the exact same size in grip length as the XDS, and is 2oz lighter than the XDS and 2oz heavier than the Glock 43 but is 1 round more with the flush and 2 more with the stock extended mag. They are all single stack firearms, the real world difference in price between all three is no more than $50-$100. This time around the best overall firearm has a bonus of being the cheapest one. Lastly, it's not "weird" that a firearm's slide locks with a mag in it. That's normal. Thank you for the review, but the reason the Shield and the 43 are always compared is because the XDS just isn't as good or well designed ad either of them.
I would like to know why a Glock costs the ridiculous price they do? They have absolutely no features, crappy sights and triggers and ugly as hell. I don't like how they have Leo price and general public price either. I can tell ya I won't buy one.
plain and simple there basically slapping anthor $150 just because it has the name glock! The gun really has no features what so ever. The s&w shield is going for 350 to 380 here at my local gun stores while the xds I purchased mine for 470 out the door which is still a tad bit expensive for a single stack 9mm but you can't beat the features it comes with awesome steel sights there mags are complete quality and there free 3 mag rebate is a no brainer! Now the glock is going for the same price with only 2 mags cheap plastic sights and you get one less round smh... in that case might as well carry a revolver don't you think?
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I absolutely love my XDS9, best shooting handgun I have ever fired. Super accurate, love the weight of the gun, feels like an actual gun vs the lightness of most polymer pistols.
I have always loved the XD line (XD, XDm, XDs) and have owned a couple. And i have never ever been a fan of Glock, period. Always hated the way they feel in hand. BUT......and a huge BUT. The G43 is a vastly different from the standard Glock. Its the smoothest shooting subcompact ive ever handled. Even over the XDs. Im really digging the G43. Although very similar in size for some reason the G43 conceals better to the XDs also.The weight is the biggest difference in the 2 by far. Glock is over 5oz lighter. 5oz might not seem like a lot but for a small CC gun 5oz is a BIG difference, especially if your carying IWB or a purse for a female. I would in this one rare case pick the Glock over the XDs. The XDs is heavy compared to many single stacks on the market. IN fact one of the heaviest if im not mistaken. Glock scored a big win with the G43.
Man great video!!! I actually own a XDs 9mm and love it but have been looking for a G43 because I've heard they are much smaller and easier to conceal carry. After this video I am glad I made the choice of getting my XDs. Thanks a lot!!
Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed the video.
I am going for the XDS 9mm.
good luck heard more problems coming from xds line than glock and glock does have problems too but xds he'll of lot more
Shaka260 i own both, I prefer the xds over the glock, used to be a snob till I got this xds
Owning an XDS9 and an M&P9c, I like both, but if you break them down, the machining on the XDS is gorgeous. Well made and beefy. Very nice polished feed ramps. Both my XD’s have never malfunctioned in two years.
I LOVED my xds 9mm ...until the feed ramp randomly chipped and began to cause failure to feeds with hollow points (especially gold dots). Sent it back to Springfield (excellent customer service) and they replaced the barrel with a seemingly used one free of charge. Ultimately traded it for a glock 26 but it was a great gun. Glock 43 was too snappy - it's significantly lighter. But they do have the blue label program....
XDS9 is a sweeet little pistol. I love the way it handles.
Great comparison vid man! I carry an XDS 9mm as well, and haven't really seen any comparison vids with the g43 either. The only real advantage of the g43 looks to be that it's 4oz lighter. I'll probably just stick with my XDS. Looking forward to your shooting vid.
I bought a shield over the 43 simply because of price, but I now want an xds. I'm not used to the bore axis of the shield.
I carry my xd 40 compact and have no problems carrying it all day. Was looking into getting an xds and from this video I'm sold..lol
Good video comparison! I've wanted to see one with the XDs. I've had my XDs for about a year-and-a-half. It is a seriously awesome gun. Hard to beat dollar for dollar. I bought a Shield at the end of last year. I have to admit that I really like it...though feel that the XDs has more features with the awesome sights. I just got a G43. It feels good...and I like it. However, the XDs is more gun for the dollar. Of the three (XDs, Shield and Glock) the XDs is the best buy.
Completely agree
Thanks for the comparison. I have an xds but was very curious about the 43.
Been carrying the XDs for almost a year now, excellent carry option. I'm just not drinking the koolaid for a single stack Glock
+Johnny Appleseed is your xds trigger mushy now after the recall?
"Both these weapons are clear and safe"
Proceeds by inserting a loaded mag 0:39
Me: *patiently waiting for him to rack the XDS and pull the trigger*
Guess your still waiting...
the mag was empty!
+Troy Truong you might want to check that again. He clearly inserted a loaded mag into the xds. Very careless.
+Troy Truong you might want to check that again. He clearly inserted a loaded mag into the xds. Very careless.
I’m sure he would’ve posted it he he done that. Dolt.
Why do people always say the lighter gun is a plus?? Less mass = more recoil. It's simple physics. The G43 kicks more,......obviously! The XDS is by far easier to shoot fast.
My xds9 came with a7-8 lb trigger pull, it seriously needed the powder river trigger spring kit which lightened it to about 5 lbs, much better
Great video comparison! I currently own the XDS but I did have the G43 before getting the XDS. The only thing that I'm going to miss from the G43 is the TLR6/G43 combo. That looked amazing. I know that they have a new TLR6 for the XD models, so if I'm lucky, I think it might fit my XDS. After that, I really like the XDS better. It also fits better in my hands. Also, getting the extra 4 magazines from Springfield, so that makes it a much better deal than the G43.
Pearce grip extension for the XDs makes the World of difference! I'm 6'2 300lbs with huge hands, and that allows me to get all three fingers on the weapon. I highly recommend getting one for each magazine ($9.99)
Damn, when I looked there they were $10!
Owning both of them, the Glock is lighter, a little smaller and, you don't even realize you're carrying it, but the trigger is VERY heavy. I shoot about the same with both of them though, even with the Glock's heavy trigger. The XDS has a better trigger, and for me, I can get a better grip on it since it's a little larger. All in all though, you just can't really go wrong with either one. I kept the XDS because the Glock 43 is just a little to small for me to get out of my IWB holster and grip properly.
Love and have both. I've carried my xds for years alot better than the shield. Got my 43 brand new for 429 and my xds 459
My XDs should arrive this weekend, so I don't have it yet, but I do own the Glock 43 and Smith-Wesson Performance Center 9mm Shield. Looks like the S-W and the XDs has a thicker/taller and heavier slide. This should give a better bore axis for the Glock. Also, the Glock feels better balanced because of the lighter weight slide. To me, the S-W seems a bit top heavy. NOT that I'm complaining! I have a feeling the XDs will feel similar in comparison to the S-W, albeit with a shorter grip like the G43. Looking forward to getting it. This time I decided for something different and bought the tactical grey frame with black slide and other bits. Comes with a Crimson Trace from the factory too.
Also you got the accessory rail on the xds too... That matters. It opens the gun up to a tactical role if necessary...
Honestly this video is pretty old and both these guns are obsolte in this market with the p365, Hellcat, 43x, Shield plus, etc
Glocks rule but I respect your info....
Nice video comparison. Wouldn't trade my 2 tone xds9 for a 43 ever.
Great video. Keeping XDS but will order a Blue Label G43 this week.
There are +1 and +2 mag plates available right now for the G43. I think it comes down to pocketability. You can always make a gun larger, but you can't make it smaller and lighter. I got rid of my XDs9 which is not a pocket pistol in my opinion. I ordered a G43 and hopefully scaling down the size and shaving 4 ounces will make it pocketable all day. We'll see though, but that's why they designed the G43 with only six rounds-to make it a pocket pistol. The PPS, XDs, and Shield I owned/carried are just not pocket pistols in my opinion and should never have been marketed that way; they're just slightly too heavy for that. The extra ounces and barrel length should also make it more shootable than the Kahr equivalent as well. If pocket carry isn't someone's thang, all the above pistols will serve people well so long as they have the right ergos and a reliable sample. My XDS was notoriously unreliable and Springfield couldn't fix it. Cabela's actually refunded my money without a fight understanding how bad my sample was.
I have one and I love it... and at $358.95 I like that also. Just waiting on extra mags to come out. I know it comes with two but more the better. I use Speer Gold Dot 124gr. +P JHP ammo. Now my wife carries a Glock 26,She likes it better than the 43. She also uses Speer Gold Dot 124 +P ammo.
Weight wise I would give it to the XDS , a little heavier would help with the recoil .
Great vid man well my two cents lol I have xds45 3.3 in bitone i love it single stack one less round than the 43 in 9mm has all the bells n whistles from factory steel guide rod ,rails,mirror polished feed ramp ,loaded chamber indicator ,great serrated metal fiber optic sight system, deep cut serrations on slide that rap around to top of slide 2 back straps palm grip safety if I want 9mm ill stick with my gen 4 g26 slightly thicker but holds 10 plus 1 and can take any 9mm doublestack glock magazine just can't beat the versatility with the 26 in my book for 9mm ccw
Both great guns!
I had an XDS 9mm and for a subcompact it was bulky, heavy and had a mediocre trigger. Surprisingly I really wasn't a huge fan of the fiber optic front sight on the XDS. In low light I think the white dot shows up better, in daylight I didn't notice acquiring the red fiber optic of the XDS any better. I also had a Shield 9mm which I shot better than the XDS but still didn't feel great in the hand and felt the cheapest of the three to me. I now own the G43 which I shoot well, it's more comfortable to hold and conceals much better for me not too mention it seems much more well built than at least the Shield (XDS is solid in that regard). I get the argument about the polymer sights but its a utilitarian EDC tool not a show piece and I've never had a problem with them on any Glocks. The 6 rnd capacity mag on the other hand sort of baffles me. I don't know why they wouldn't go with 7 or 8 however there are soon to be higher capacity mags made for the weapon and as a matter of fact there is one or two companies already making mag extensions that add 1 and 2 more rounds (tarantacticalinnovations.com/). I think people get too caught up in reviews, use what works for you and buy what you like, who cares about the reviews. In my humble opinion the G43 works best for what I need.
I shot the g43 and xds 9mm before. G43 definitely has more recoil comparing to the xds 9mm. XDS all the way. My brother just bought xds .40, and i'm planning to get xds 9mm really soon!!!
XDs was solid while I had it, glad you like it. After carrying and shooting the G43 for 6 months my opinion hasn't changed...still the lightest, most concealable, most comfortable, longest barrel and with a couple inexpensive mods, for me it takes the cake. To each their own I suppose, in the end they are all just a tool that would likely get the job done if you are in the unlucky position of having to use it.
The shield sucks! I owned it for 2 1/2 days and sold it for an XDs 9. I don't see any reason to go with a g43 because of the xds9
If you already own the xds , you'll be doing yourself no favors to swap for a Glock.. the Glock is Definitely just as Good, and you'd be well armed with it, but with everything being equal, the xds had better sights and an accessory rail for a light.
You need to look into GSSF and the benefits of the blue label program for multiple reasons, 141 or so reasons.
Exactly. $358. Is unbeatable.
FINALLY someone who is doing a 43 vs XDS. Sure Shield is a good gun but I'm tired of only seeing it being compared to ______.
Now that my rant is over, I shot the 43 last night and I loved it. Which isn't surprising for myself because I am a Glock "fan boy." Before I shot the 43, I shot the Shield. It was okay, but I did much better with the 43. I REALLY want to try an XDs before I buy though. Has anyone done the Powder River trigger springs in one??? Thanks for the review KGG - on to prt 2!
I got the best deal in history on my XDS 45 bought mine used it only been shot once came with 5 mags also qualified for the gear up deal so got three more mags for free paid 227 out the door with a bersa thunder 380 trade in.
No surprise that the G43 is lighter since Glock uses plastic on a lot of parts that are metal on other handguns. Add the sheet metal parts vs. milled or cast metal like the slide release and frame rails and there's even more weight savings.
I love the XDS 9mm. Awesome stock trigger, sights & grip. I have shot over 1,500 rounds of different ammo through my XDS and not a single jam, stove pipe, etc. I prefer it over the M&P Shied which I did buy. I hope to shoot the G43 soon. Thanks for the video.
Driver Johns any problems with the grip safety, does it require a perfect grip or is that a non-issue?
The grip safety does not need to be completely depressed to fire. I have experimented while dry firing and it appears you only need to depress is about 50% for it to fire. It has never been an issue with me.
Driver Johns thanks,good info
Nice review - can you review the shield w the Magguts to give it another extra round vs the g43 and your xd s
civic2323 I don't own a Shield anymore. IT"s a great gun and I will always recommend it.
I have 2 XDs... One in 9mm (osp), and one in 40sw.. both mod two.. my buddy has the Glock here in desert tan... I gotta say my guns feel and look better made, and higher quality. But I like the way the Glock looks .... You'd be in good shape with either.. for what it's worth.. I wouldn't trade my XDs's for the Glock... But for no other reason than personal preference
Good video man I agree with the best comparison. Fuck the shield is much rather have either one of those guns then the shield I got the 43 and the xdm 4.5 love both. And the xdm trigger has really broken in well
Love my XDS 9 Bitone.. my only complaint is it's weight.
Do you think the Glock 43 mag would fit the xds 9
no not at all
I have an XDS 9mm but I carry a Ruger LC9s because it's slimmer, lighter. and more elegant than these two and the Shield. All three are built like a brick, but more importantly, 43 with only 6+1 capacity is definitely not an option for me, because I might as well carry an LCP or a revolver.
Metal sights vs. plastic. Accessory rail on the XDs. Grip safety (Glocks have more ND's than any other gun). 1 more round with flat mag on XDs. XDs available with 4 inch barrel (more power and more accurate). I say XDs is a winner, too.
There are more car accidents in Toyota camrys than Lamborghini diablos. Does that make the Lamborghini a safer car?
+rahendriks1 How can you say more power and accuracy?? The Glock has a longer barrel which helps both accuracy AND power.
I think you did a good job on the content.. so i think its unfair to downvote the video itself since this is based on your subjective opinion and you seem to put a lot of stock in 8rds over 7rds.... Here is where the Glock shines over both the XDS and the Shield... Ligher, Thinner, Shorter Grip, Lower Bore Axis, and slightly longer sight radius... All of these attributes indicate it will be easier to carry, easier to conceal, and easier to shoot {less muzzle flip}..... I have Trijicon HD's on my G27 and i would install them on a 43 as well... Street price will come down after a few months... They are already down to 459 on Gunbroker.. In a year or so should be able to pick up nice used ones for around 375.00.. Also these are Austrian produced Glocks and imo i think that country has the edge in high precision manufacturing and quality control over Croatia... The older Austrian produced Glocks are legendary for their build quality and reliability... Chuck Taylor had put 270K rounds through his personal Austrian produced G17 in 2004... I guess what im saying is.... I'll take the Glock.
rainmechanic
Good vid! I Posted a vid showing g42 sights on my 43.
Jarhead6 Nice I'll check it out.
Very nice review. I wanna soot both
PrimalFu Both are great shooters. Took them out this morning
XDS all the way.
At 3:43......pause it, & look how much thicker the barrel is on the XDS. I'm guessing the G43 isn't +P rated.
+the777 The 43 is plus P rated
I have G42. I like the size, but the trigger pull is just stiff!!! Me no like. Definitely will buy xds 9mm soon!!!
you can buy aftermarket triggers
+Nasty Nate not recommended on a carry gun.
Troy Truong I love my xds, i was a glock snob till I got my hands on an xDs I carry it every day.
I had a g42 and it jammed all the time no matter what ammo i out threw it, love the 43 but hands down my xds takes the cake
looking to by my first handgun. to carry also to shoot at the range. I was thinking about the xds but heard it sucks
caleb n its a great gun
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caleb n the xds, glock 43, glock 26,19, etc. Lots of good choices out there.
hi, please help me. the wife needs a carry gun. she try the G43 but the kick and recoil was too much. she try the xd mod 2 but was heavy with a full mag. the xds will have the same kick and recoil as the g43?
Freddy Troche similar yes.
Freddy Troche ruger sr9
Sr9
Freddy Troche You should have gotten a bigger wife!
4.5oz more in a carry gun is a HUGE difference, over a quarter of a pound. To put it in perspective the Glock 26 is 21.6 oz (10+1cap), and the Glock 19 is 23.5oz(15+1 cap). The XDS is 22.5oz? Ouch.
***** Glock, first in polymer guns, but always last to the party. Not sure why Glock decided to enter the single stack market this late with 1 less round and plastic sights. If you're going to be behind your competitors a few years you'd better come up with a superior product. Well, at least they always have their fanboys who will buy their guns.
***** I see what you mean, but at that point when you don't mind giving up some size (the XDS is noticeably bigger), and weight (4.5oz), may as well give up a little more thickness for the same weight and height to go with a Glock 19 and have even more shootability, 15+1 capacity, rail for light, etc? As far as sights, I put Ameriglo Spartan night sights on the glock 43 and never looked back. Some Talon grips, and a Taran Tactical +1 floor plate (adds virtually no length) and I have 7+1 and still smaller/lighter than an XDS with the flush mag. But then again I don't mind customizing and adding things because I usually do for all my pistols.
If you're weight conscious over 4 ounces on a modern single stack pistol. You probably need a gym membership.
You said you would put the exact dimensions down below...
Shawn Matthiessen ^ this
Why does everyone have to show me their weapon is clear and safe, as if i care?
Because there trolls lurking in the comment section ready pounce on the host for not "clearing" the gun on camera.
Xds has 7rnd there new 8rnd and 9rnd magazine you pick the size!
if glock made there sights onstead of half a square rear they should make it a complete square and a smaller front.
Xds seems good for pocket carry
XDS 45 RULES
Glock 26 is lighter than the XDS. And the grip is quite a bit shorter
You can't even tell the difference from weight. You were surprised
XDS has a MUCH better trigger.
I love my xds!!
Shield might be the best value, and S&W's customer service is amazing.. but, That trigger is fresh garbage! I have owned 3 Shield 9mm first gen and 1 Shield 2.0 9mm and even the 2.0 had a trash trigger. The 9mm 2.0 Compact had a good trigger but my Shield 45 has a great trigger, Maybe i got lucky... I own a G43 and an XDs and the XDs trigger is better then the Glock but the Glock is WAY lighter. I like shooting the XDs better and it is more accurate and less recoil. The Xds is also made MUCH better with stainless slide and barrel and you can shoot reloads in the XDs but not the Glock. Don't get me wrong, i like the Glock and it will always be easier to sell or trade and upgrade and so on. They are comparable and it comes down to opinion and what you like. In my opinion the XDs is an upgrade compared to the Glock but i could get $100 more for the Glock. I don't like the sites on either but the XDs sites are better IMO. One gun people seem to ignore is the Ruger LC9sPro. This is the striker version of the LC9. No Mag disconnect, No thumb safety, Feels great in the hand, Same size as the Glock 43, Holds 7 rounds in the mag, Lighter then the Glock 43 also a better trigger and cheaper then most single stack 9mm guns on the market. The trigger on the LC9s or LC9sPro is SO amazing it is up there with or better then Sig Striker fired triggers. You have to feel that LC9s/LC9sPro trigger to understand.
Great Videos, Thanks for sharing.
Why is this guy fighting the fact that the glock is smaller in every dimension (length?) and the reset is shorter on the glock.
The XDs is thinner .90 to 1.02
BornInfinite87 You are fake news! (just kidding)
He pro xd you can tell by the way he talk
You show it safe then load it 🤷♂️
obvious choice...xds
surprise, surprise.
Xds
Any video involving a compact carry firearm which brings in a tape measure is going on the record for "stupid" to start the words. If you want to carry a slim firearm then all sizes matter more than "about 3/4 of an inch". Sorry but I cant finish a video starting this poor on specs of firearms that people want to know about
Taran Tactical is the name of the company and I just received two one round extensions from them and will be ordering two more two round extensions as soon as I can get a hold of a couple of extra G43 mags (not holding my breath). They are great perfect fit for my hand. I'd post a pic but it won't let me. tarantacticalinnovations.com or check out some customer photos on their fb page facebook.com/TaranTactical?fref=ts
First of all that is a ridiculous statement that the Msrp of a firearm is the means of which you should use to compare them. It's not a car. A German firearm like a Glock is always going to cost more than an American made S&W. Second of all the Smith Shield is the over all better gun between all 3 and that's coming from some one that has 0 bias and has spent time with all three. The Shield has the better feel with recoil. Is the smaller over all firearm between all three. The XDS is heavier than a glock 26 which in my opinion shows the lack of thought that went into making that firearm and the lack of thought that went into the fact that it's a ccw. It's just too heavy. The Glock 43 is also an over all fail. Why it is only 6+1 bewilders me especially considering the grip is the same size as the flush XDS, and clearly Glock knows how to make a more concealable weapon. The Glock 42 was a great example of that idea The Shield has a much shorter foot note in the slide than both, and is pretty much the exact same size in grip length as the XDS, and is 2oz lighter than the XDS and 2oz heavier than the Glock 43 but is 1 round more with the flush and 2 more with the stock extended mag. They are all single stack firearms, the real world difference in price between all three is no more than $50-$100. This time around the best overall firearm has a bonus of being the cheapest one. Lastly, it's not "weird" that a firearm's slide locks with a mag in it. That's normal. Thank you for the review, but the reason the Shield and the 43 are always compared is because the XDS just isn't as good or well designed ad either of them.
If you are gonna do a video don't be bias or a fanatic. Thats like me doing a videos on your precious xds i hate them
XDS>GLOCK
I would like to know why a Glock costs the ridiculous price they do? They have absolutely no features, crappy sights and triggers and ugly as hell. I don't like how they have Leo price and general public price either. I can tell ya I won't buy one.
plain and simple there basically slapping anthor $150 just because it has the name glock! The gun really has no features what so ever. The s&w shield is going for 350 to 380 here at my local gun stores while the xds I purchased mine for 470 out the door which is still a tad bit expensive for a single stack 9mm but you can't beat the features it comes with awesome steel sights there mags are complete quality and there free 3 mag rebate is a no brainer! Now the glock is going for the same price with only 2 mags cheap plastic sights and you get one less round smh... in that case might as well carry a revolver don't you think?