A comparison of the Springfield Armory XDS, S&W M&P Shield, and the Taurus Slim.
Springfield XD-S Specs:
- Caliber: 9mm / .45ACP
- Length: 6.3″
- Height: 4.4″
- Grip Width: .9″
- Barrel: 3.3″ Steel, Melonite©, Fully Supported Ramp
- Slide: Forged Steel
- Frame: Polymer
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front and Dovetail Rear (steel)
- Trigger Pull: 5.5 to 7.7 lbs
- Magazine Capacity:
- 7 + 1 (9mm)
- 9 + 1 W/ X-Tension Sold Separately (9mm)
- 5 + 1 (.45ACP)
- 7 + 1 W/ X-Tension Sold Separately (.45ACP)
- Weight:
- 23 oz W/ Flush Fitting Mag (9mm)
- 21.5 oz W/ Flush Fitting Mag (.45ACP)
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm Specs:
- Caliber: 9mm
- Capacity: 7 Round & 8 Round
- Action: Striker Fire
- Barrel Length: 3.1″ / 7.874 cm
- Front Sight: White Dot
- Rear Sight: White 2-Dot
- Overall Length: 6.1″ / 15.5 cm
- Frame Width: .95″ / 2.413 cm
- Overall Height: 4.6″ / 11.684 cm
- Weight: 19.0 oz / 538.7 g
- Frame Material: Polymer
- Barrel/Slide Finish: Black Melonite® 68 HRc
- Trigger Pull: 6.5 lbs. +/-
- Sight Radius: 5.3″ / 13.3 cm
Taurus PT709SS Specs:
- Finish: Matte Stainless Steel
- Caliber: 9 mm
- Grips: Checkered Polymer
- Capacity: 7 +1
- Weight: 19 oz
- Barrel Length: 3″
- Frame: Compact
- Action: DA/SA
- Front Sight: Fixed
- Length: 6″