So, after a lot of research, information on this forum and watching many reviews, I bought the XDS 9mm Mod 2 OSP today! I went to my local gun store last week and held both the XDS and the Hellcat. The XDS just felt better in my hands than the Hellcat. I have large hands and I liked the Hellcat, but the XDS was clearly easier to hold and with the addition of the 9 round mag, it felt like a full size gun. Now I have to wait for 7 days for the background check, (Maryland law), then I will be able to take possession of my gun. These guns are very hard to find in my area, so I feel fortunate to have been able to buy one now. BTW, this was the only XDS they had in stock.