Just a follow up on this,as much as I wanted to keep my old press,I did the exchange with Hornady,sent in my old press and all my shell plates and primer tubes.Shell plates were $10.00 each plus the $200.00 for the new press,I think it's a good deal.I'm not a big fan of filling the "new" ...
Try both and decide. Make sure the XDS is post-recall so you can decide if you like the trigger. Last time I checked the Shield is less expensive so that may be a determining factor if you're on a budget.
Pre and post recall my XDS-9 never failed to shoot anything I fed it.