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If my reload data is correct for my 45-70, with 300 grain Nosler Partitions traveling around 2,300-2,400 fps, you're looking North of 3800 ft lbs of energy, if I'm not mistaken. I'll take what I've got.

LOVE THIS!!!

That was my carry piece for years until my hands needed a break. Traded a guy for an XDS in 9mm.

So glad I picked up my Marlin 1895 for $450. Such an amazing gun!

HUBBA, HUBBA!!!

Besides a different sight, I might add a wrap to my lever handle. https://hellhoundleatherco.com/products/marlin-lever-wrap-kit

Agreed. Not sure the OP wanted a conversation on the tactical disadvantage of open carry, but I certainly support the right to carry a firearm in any way, shape, or form.

I carried openly when I was younger. I would love to see society get more accepting of guns in the open, but I just don't see it happening.

My son has the XDS Mod 2 and I have the regular XDS and our mags are not interchangeable due to the sleeve differences. If you remove the sleeves, I think they might work, but then you have that nasty gap at the bottom of the mag.

Hate it.

I threw up in my mouth a little.

I used to own a full-sized XD 45 that came with a shortened grip. So full, 5"+ barrel and a short grip that held, I don't know, 8 rounds? It was glorious. I'd trade my right arm for one again.

My nightmares consist of me pulling out a Beretta 9000s and having it go "click" just as the bad guy is getting close enough to hurt me. After a quick tap-rack, I hit the bang-switch again and the round comes out of the barrel at 12 mph, thuds against the guy's chest, and falls to the ground...

But that is my point. The dude who did that article picked one of the ammo which not only penetrated the first gel block AND the sheetrock, but it also penetrated 10" into the second gel block. He even states, "This gel block is a member of your family." So why would I want a bullet that would...

My point exactly. I'd opt for the Hornady Critical Defense ammo so that I don't slice through a family member on the other side of that wall. Super confused by his conclusion.

Have to agree here. When I started carrying 20 years ago, it was easy. I weighed 20+ pounds less than I do now. My first carry piece? A full-sized XD 45. CONCEALED. As you increase your weight, the discomfort level of having something on/in/around your waistband increases the pressure and hurts...

My 1895 is my favorite gun.

While I would love to carry like this in the summer, I find that I require deeper concealment, most of the time, which would not allow for a shoulder holster. However, this looks like a great rig and thank for the review!

XDS? XDM? Plain old fatty XD? So many flavors....

Can't stress the medical supplies enough. I placed a scope on my Marlin 1895, which I was using for an elk hunt that year (2014). Using my own handloads, I was at the range with some friends, when one of my buddies asked to shoot the 45-70 Gov't 300 grain Nosler Partitions I had loaded. I...