Hello from Oregon! I just purchased my first firearm today. I am a proud owner of a XDS 9mm 3.3. I did a lot of shopping and comparisons with other guns. But the XDS just won me over. Any advice, tips, pointers, etc. would be greatly appreciated!
Greetings Citizen ! Live long, shoot often ! ! post how the break in goes. Key words in you post " my first "
Thank you, I'll be going out tomorrow to break it in. I'll be posting it for sure. My 18 year old daughter wants to give it a go as well.
Welcome to the Springfield Forum. I have an XDs in 45 cal and have been enjoying it for a couple of years now and think you will like the 9mm.
Ok, cycled about 60-70 rounds through it. Trigger felt tight (I was also shooting a .40 glock) by comparison. Oiled it after shooting and the slide seems to move easier and smoother. Should I have A. Oiled before shooting? B. Is there a trigger kit I can purchase that makes it more of a smoother pull? Or will that happen over use?
60-70 thats okay for a 1st trip, most will say 300 rds is an okay break in. Ah, yeah should have cleaned and did safety / function inspection "before" going to the range. Hate to ask . . .did you read the manual? yet . . . Everything should loosen up, the parts just need to get to know each other. Trigger should also get better, give it some cycles first. Welcome Citizen !
Yes, I read the manual but it did not say to clean or lubricate prior to use. I've spoken to some other XDS owners and they've all said the same thing. Give it some time and use. Thanks again for all the tips!
