If it runs well it will probably be a big seller. I'll probably pick one up.
The XDS has run well for me in .45 and 9X19. This looks like it's a crunched down XDs.
The XDs has a spongy trigger that could be better, but otherwise, works great. I didn't care for the sights so much, or the goofy magazine and magazine bases, especially the little slippy filler block that slid up and down the magazine, had sharp edges, and that could get turned around. I have 3" and 4" pistols; I like them both, but each is capacity-limited.
This new pistol, if works as advertised, will generate a lot of attention.
September 25, 2019, 10:15 AM
Rev. A. J. Forsyth
Was in a meeting about this gun all morning. I'm sold.
I'm impressed that they went with melonite on the metal bits, and the grip texture design is definitely intriguing.
September 25, 2019, 10:25 AM
grumpy1
I have to say it looks impressive to me.
Pistol height only 4.5 inches with the extended 13 round magazine. No grip safety. Built in standoff device described at 3:08.
Originally posted by x0225095: XD's always ran for me when I shot them and I shot them very well despite my lack of preference for their ergonomics.
I'm not in the market but I am glad they are coming out with another platform.
The more the merrier.
Same here. XD and XDm are the pistols I shoot the best. I don't own any anymore and I like what I have now so I'll pass.
I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I'm not.
September 25, 2019, 10:49 AM
PASig
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Originally posted by EasyFire: Wonder if there will be a patent infringement issue?
For what? Being small?
September 25, 2019, 10:55 AM
esdunbar
Looks interesting. I’ll be curious to see the grip texture. They went right after sig on the reliability issue and the non proprietary rail. I’m not a “Springfield guy,” but I’m looking forward to renting one and trying it.
September 25, 2019, 11:04 AM
BB61
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Originally posted by PASig:
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Originally posted by EasyFire: Wonder if there will be a patent infringement issue?
For what? Being small?
^^^^^^^^^ IIRC, SIG patented their magazine on the P365. If you watch the SAI video, they claim they have patented their 11 round magazine so that issue appears to be moot. SAI also takes a thinly veiled swing at SIG, IMO, when they state they would never sacrifice reliability for capacity. I’m interested. It will be fascinating to watch real world testing of the Hellcat vs. the P365.
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September 25, 2019, 11:13 AM
Edmond
Wonder what retail price will be since MSRP is $569-599.
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September 25, 2019, 11:20 AM
smithnsig
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Originally posted by BB61:
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Originally posted by PASig:
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Originally posted by EasyFire: Wonder if there will be a patent infringement issue?
For what? Being small?
^^^^^^^^^ IIRC, SIG patented their magazine on the P365. If you watch the SAI video, they claim they have patented their 11 round magazine so that issue appears to be moot. SAI also takes a thinly veiled swing at SIG, IMO, when they state they would never sacrifice reliability for capacity. I’m interested. It will be fascinating to watch real world testing of the Hellcat vs. the P365.
Sigs patents are marketing. No way you can patent a magazine shape or contour.
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