Which xds .45?

[Willfd55]

I am going to purchase an xds .45 for my everyday carry. I would like opinions on weather to get the 3.3 or the 4"

[BETTERLUCKYTHANGOOD]

I personally carry the sub-compact .40 in the 3.0 and love the way it shoots, can't imagine the larger .45 in 3.3 jumping much more. I would go with as small as you are comfortable shooting. Just my .02

[CSF45]

Imo length doesn't matter as much as width, at least that's what I tell my girlfriend

[CSF45]

Joking aside, I carry the 3.3 model and love it. But I wouldn't mind having the 4". I can't see the extra 3/4" length being any less comfortable to carry

[Texas89]

Generally speaking the longer the sight radius the better. The grip is the same which is what you're trying to conceal along with the width.

[TxShooter1993]

I compared the 3.3 and the 4 about 2 weeks ago and would go with the 4. It felt way more balanced in my hand.

[Ghost Animation]

If you are carrying iwb then I would go with the 4. Hancok45 did a review if you want to watch that. Might be helpful.

[jmhartt]

I have a used 3.3 in the classifieds if you're interested.

[PSD Ryan]

I sold my XDS .45 3.3

I tried to daily carry it, but my failure rate at the range was too high for me to trust my life to it. I had a 3-5% failure rate, and it wasn't operator error, mag problems, or ammo issues. I'm not willing to take a 95% chance it works if I can carry one of my 99+% guns instead.

[clayg08]

Out of stock at the moment, but here's an option

http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/147929

[Drycreek3189]

I sold my XDS .45 3.3

I tried to daily carry it, but my failure rate at the range was too high for me to trust my life to it. I had a 3-5% failure rate, and it wasn't operator error, mag problems, or ammo issues. I'm not willing to take a 95% chance it works if I can carry one of my 99+% guns instead.

Guess I'm lucky ! No FTF with mine at all. Rides my hip daily.

[PSD Ryan]

I may have just been unlucky. I didn't feel like trying to argue with springfield to get a replacement in case mine was a lemon. I'll just continue to carry glocks and sigs.

[TICK MAGNET]

I have the 3.3 and absolutely love it! I also bought one for my boss who loves his too.

[jbarr]

Really like my 3.3

[cajuntec]

I don't think you can go wrong with either, but after holding both in my hands, I went with the 4". As previously mentioned, it just seemed to balance a little better, and I think the extra 3/4" of slide gives me a better sight picture. I think you really need to hold both in your hands to make a determination for yourself.
All the best,
Glenn