Springfield Armory XD-S Essential Compact 9mm Black Melonite Slide Dark Earth Frame Pistol

A: I know my mother did not have the easiest time with the slides on these pistols. Obviously, brand new it will be a little more stiff but should smooth out. best thing to do is try and get her hands on one at a local guns shop and get a good feel for it. Or buy it for her and if she can't operate it, then you just take it, and on to the next one.

A: The 9mm is much easier then the .45 version. As long as she's over 100lbs, she should have no problem operating it.

A: If this is pistol to carry it may be a good idea to get a revolver if she has problems racking the slide. If she is determined to have a semi auto pistol the Glock is a good choice. While racking she can try the " push pull" method to make it easier. Definetly as was mentioned above, go to a range and try out a few different brands for the best fit and feel.

A: Try a sig p290rs in 380 or 9mm. You can rack the slide with 1 finger on the rear sight. I have glock 43 and it pretty easy to an more reliable

A: Hi Robert, Yes this Crimson trace Railmaster laser "Attaches to any picatinny or weaver style rail system"

A: crimson trace does not list the XD-s as a gun that will fit the railmaster they list the LG-469as the laser for the XD-S link here https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/84162/Crimson+Trace+LG469+Laserguard+633+nm+Intensity+.50+%40+50ft+ The LG-469 Laserguard® is a compact laser sight for Springfield Armory's XD-S pistol. Attached firmly to the trigger guard, the laser's slim profile matches that of the pistol, and features Crimson Trace's trademark Instinctive Activation™. The laser sight is user-installed in minutes and is adjustable for windage and elevation.

A: Yes, this laser only needs a single rail slot to mount. However I would verify with CT at Phone: (800) 442 - 2406 M - F, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PST or email contact : https://www.crimsontrace.com/company/contact

A: crimson trace does not list the XD-s as a gun that will fit the railmaster they list the LG-469as the laser for the XD-S link here budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/84162/Crimson+Trace+LG469+Laserguard+633+nm+Intensity+.50+%40+50ft+ The LG-469 Laserguard® is a compact laser sight for Springfield Armory's XD-S pistol. Attached firmly to the trigger guard, the laser's slim profile matches that of the pistol, and features Crimson Trace's trademark Instinctive Activation™. The laser sight is user-installed in minutes and is adjustable for windage and elevation.

A: Yes, a "Hard Case" is included.

A: includes hard plastic case