Any experience or opinions

I have the XDs .45, it is a pleasure to carry, either in regular holster or in a Nemesis, slipped in a cargo pocket.

I'm looking at the XDS with a 4" barrel, a little big for CC

I have one (xds 9). It's fine. I sometimes carry it in soft holster in front pocket, or OWB holster similar to one above. No issues.

Family member recently picked up a previous model XD-40 sub-compact and I have to say I'm very impressed with how well it shoots .40SW for how small it is (3" barrel). I got 4 of 5 quick shots within 3" free hand standing from 30' the very first time I tried it. The only flier of the 5 was the first shot "finding" the trigger.

They're pretty heavy for a subcompact so you'll need to wear a belt. Other than that, they conceal great.

Good single stack 45 acp option. Mod 2 coming out in 45 is double stack I hear but not much wider than single stack. Love the grip safety feature for EDC. Comes in stainless and all black. Some say muzzle flip is decent. My EDC's are 9 mm shield and glock 26. Thinking of adding to my rotation my own self.

interesting, didnt expect the 239 to be that close in size to the shield and xds

I carry one with a Desantis IWB. I like it. Carries a lot easier than my G23. I will say though that I will promptly switch to a single stack Glock 9mm IF it every becomes real.

Yes it is close in size, weight is where the BIG difference is.

Take a look at the new XD Mod 2. Ever so lightly bigger that the XDs but twice the mag capacity.