[Wisconman]

Yep. Picked up my Bi-Tone XD-s on Monday, and got it to the range today. Put 80 nearly trouble free rounds through it (had two light strikes in the first 10 rounds, then no problems for the next 70) Mixed ammo, some Remington 230 grain FMJ, some 230 grain reloads, and some 185 grain Gold Dots. Simply an awesome micro .45 and well worth the wait and trouble to latch on to one. Especially the stainless version.

Jim R

 

[Wisconman]

that thing is seriously small. it looks like it would suck to shoot. a 45 acp with a 2 finger grip. i dont know. might keep my .38 when i need small. but still a nice rig never the less.

also how is the reliability with it. from what i have learned from reading the publications some small .45s have cycling issues at times.

The recoil is certainly noticeable, but not at all uncomfortable or uncontrollable. Actually very easy to shoot, and for those with larger hands, you can always get a grip extension if needed. Like all ultra small, large caliber semi-autos, the XD-s can be limp wristed, causing cycling issues, but proper shooting techniques cure this readily. Properly used, small .45s (I have several) have no more problems than any other semi-auto. My XD-s, in its first outing was dead reliable after the first two "break in" mags.

Jim R