Springfield Armory XD explained

Springfield Armory XD
Origin: Croatia
Type:Semi-automatic pistol
Is Ranged:yes
Used By:See Users
Designer:Marko Vuković
Design Date:c. 1999
Manufacturer:HS Produkt Springfield Armory, Inc.
Production Date:2002–present
Variants:See Variants
Cartridge:
Action:Short recoil operated
Feed:Detachable box magazine
Sights:Fixed and illuminated night sights

The Springfield Armory XD is a series of semi-automatic pistols produced by Springfield Armory, Inc., in the United States along with follow-on variants: XD-M, XD-S, and XD-E.[1] Polymer-framed and predominantly striker-fired, the series is manufactured by HS Produkt in Karlovac, Croatia.

History

In 2002, Springfield Armory, Inc., negotiated licensing rights to the United States market for the polymer-frame striker-fired HS2000 pistol being manufactured in Croatia by HS Produkt.

Using XD (eXtreme Duty) branding, Springfield Armory subsequently expanded the series to include ten models in three different calibers and five different cartridges, seven barrel lengths, and six finishes (black, black bi-tone, olive drab, olive drab bi-tone, flat dark earth, and flat dark earth bi-tone). The XD sub-compact was named "Pistol of the Year" by American Rifleman for 2003,[2] [3] followed by the XD chambered in .45 ACP being named "Handgun of the Year" by both American Rifleman and the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence for 2006.[4]

The variant (where 'M' represents match grade) was introduced in mid-2008;[5] it won "Handgun of the Year" from American Rifleman for 2009.[6] The most noticeable differences from the original XD models are the interchangeable back-straps and match-grade barrel. The first XD-M was chambered in .40 S&W with a 4.5inch barrel, holding 16 rounds in the magazine. This was soon followed by 9×19mm Parabellum (9mm) and .45 ACP chamberings. In 2018, 10mm Auto was added.[7] The XD-M series is also produced as compact pistols in .40 S&W, .45 ACP and 9mm with 3.8inch barrels. A "competition" series is chambered in 9mm, 10mm Auto, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP with a 5.25inch barrel, remotely resembling the tactical XD pistols with 5inch barrels.

In January 2012, Springfield Armory announced a new variant, marketed as the XD-S.[8] The 'S' represents the single-stack magazine used, providing a slimmer grip.[9] While sharing many features with the original XD and XD-M, the XD-S included a new pre-set trigger and a disassembly fail-safe, neither of which were available in XD or XD-M models. The fail-safe disassembly prevents the disassembly lever from being manipulated when there is a magazine in the pistol. Conversely, when the disassembly lever is up, a magazine cannot be inserted into the pistol. This model, at only 1inches wide and initially available only in .45 ACP, is specifically designed for concealed carry.[10] The .45 ACP XD-S has a 5+1 capacity (with optional 6+1 and 7+1 magazines) and a 3.3inches barrel. In January 2013, an XD-S chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum (9mm) was introduced. It is the same as the .45 ACP model, the only difference being that the 9mm XD-S has a 7+1 capacity (with optional 8+1 and 9+1 magazines) and is marginally heavier due to a smaller barrel bore.

In 2014, Springfield Armory unveiled the XD Mod.2, increasing their XD lineup to 33 offerings. The XD Mod.2 includes ergonomic improvements, the most notable of which is the "Grip Zone"; three differently textured areas on the grip, each with their own unique texturing, in contrast to the original XD design with traditional grip texturing.[11] The pistol also has a new set of sights. Springfield Armory upgraded the front sight to a red fiber optic. The rear sight is still a two dot, though its profile has been lowered, and is still constructed of steel to facilitate its use in racking the slide.[12]

In 2017, Springfield Armory added the XD-E, with the 'E' denoting that the variant uses an external hammer; operation is double action / single action (DA/SA).[13] [14] Originally offered in 9mm, a version chambered in .45 ACP was subsequently added.[15]

In 2018, the company introduced a refresh to the XD-S, the XD-S Mod.2 variant.[16] Included in the refresh are safeties on the grip and trigger. Also introduced in 2018 was an XD-M chambered in 10mm Auto.[7]

Reception

Reception for the Springfield Armory XD has been largely positive. Many high-profile shooters and gun experts have spoken highly of the XD line, including Massad Ayoob[17] and Ron Avery.[18] Following the introduction of the XDM 5.25" model (which was designed with input by USPSA National Champion Rob Leatham) and, later, the XDM Elite series, the XD has steadily grown in popularity with the competition shooting market.[19] The XDM Elite series, with further improvements designed for professional shooters such as a flared magwell, improved sights and increased capacity, continued the XD's rise in competitive popularity.[20]

The XD-S in 9mm was named "Handgun of the Year" by American Rifleman for 2013.[21] In 2021, the XDM Elite was awarded a Reader's Choice Award by Ballistic’s Best magazine.[22]

Variants

, the XD series has been offered in four branding variants (XD, XD-M, XD-S, XD-E), with XD and XD-S also offered in second generation (Mod.2) configurations.

Variant Cartridges Barrel lengths Sub-variants Ref.
3inches
4inches
5inches 		Sub-compact
Compact
Service
Ported
Tactical 		[23]
9mm
.40 S&W<br />.45 ACP 		3inches
3.3inches
4inches
5inches 		Sub-compact
Service
Threaded barrel
Tactical
3.8inches
4.5inches
5.25inches 		(Standard)
Compact
Competition
OSP
Threaded Barrel
Elite 		[24]
9mm
.40 S&W<br />.45 ACP 		3.3inches
4inches 		— [25]
9mm
.40 S&W<br />.45 ACP 		3.3inches —
9mm
.45 ACP 		3.3inches
3.8inches
4.5inches 		— [26]
Notes:

XD

Model Cartridge Barrel length Overall length Height Weight Capacity Notes Ref.
Sub-compact 9mm 3inches 6.25inches 4.75inches 26oz 13+1 16+1 w/ extended mag [27]
.40 S&W 9+1 12+1 w/ extended mag [28]
bgcolor=pink rowspan=2Compact .45 ACP 4inches 7.3inches 5inches 29oz 10+1 13+1 w/ extended mag [29]
5inches 8.3inches 32oz [30]
Service 9mm 4inches 7.3inches 5.5inches 28oz 16+1   [31]
bgcolor=pink.357 SIG 30oz 12+1   [32]
.40 S&W 12+1   [33]
.45 ACP 5.75inches 13+1 optional thumb safety [34] [35]
bgcolor=pink.45 GAP 27oz 9+1   [36] [37]
bgcolor=pink rowspan=3Ported 9mm 4inches 7.3inches 5.5inches 28oz 16+1   [38]
.357 SIG 27oz 12+1   [39]
.40 S&W 30oz 12+1   [40]
bgcolor=pink rowspan=5Tactical 9mm 5inches 8.3inches 5.5inches 29oz 16+1   [41]
.357 SIG 33oz 12+1   [42]
.40 S&W 12+1   [43]
.45 ACP 5.75inches 13+1 optional thumb safety [44] [45]
.45 GAP 31oz 9+1   [46]
, for the XD series, the only offerings listed on the company's website are sub-compact (in 9mm and .40 S&W) and service models (in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP).[47]

XD Mod.2

Model Cartridge Barrel length Overall length Height Weight Capacity Notes Ref.
Sub-compact 9mm 3inches 6.25inches 4.75inches 26oz 13+1 16+1 w/ extended mag [48]
bgcolor=pink.40 S&W 9+1 12+1 w/ extended mag [49]
.45 ACP 3.3inches 6.5inches 13+1 w/ extended mag [50]
Service 9mm 4inches 7.3inches 5.5inches 27.5oz 16+1   [51]
bgcolor=pink.40 S&W 29.5oz 12+1   [52]
.45 ACP 5.75inches 30oz 13+1   [53]
bgcolor=pinkThreaded barrel 9mm 4inches 7.85inches 6inches 29oz 16+1   [54]
bgcolor=pink rowspan=2Tactical 9mm 5inches 8.3inches 5.5inches 29oz 16+1   [55]
.45 ACP 8.1inches 5.75inches 31oz 13+1   [56]
, for the XD Mod.2 series, the only offerings listed on the company's website are sub-compact and service models, both in 9mm and .45 ACP.[57]

XD-M

M = Match grade

Model Cartridge Barrel length Overall length Height Weight Capacity Notes Ref.
(Standard)[58] 9mm 3.8inches 7inches 5.6inches 27.5oz 19+1 2 slide finishes [59]
4.5inches 8inches   32oz 4 slide/frame combinations [60]
.40 S&W bgcolor=pink3.8inches 7inches 5.6inches 28oz 16+1 2 slide finishes [61]
4.5inches 8inches   32oz 4 slide/frame combinations [62]
.45 ACP 4.5inches 8inches 5.75inches 31oz 13+1 2 slide finishes [63]
10mm 4.5inches 7.7inches 31.2oz 15+1 1 slide finish [64]
5.25inches 8.3inches 32.8oz 1 slide finish [65]
bgcolor=pink rowspan=3Compact[66] 9mm 3.8inches 7inches 4.75inches 27.5oz 13+1 2 slide finishes [67]
.40 S&W 6.75inches 28oz 11+1 2 slide finishes [68]
.45 ACP 7inches 27oz 9+1 2 slide finishes [69]
Competition[70] 9mm 5.25inches 8.2inches 5.75inches 29oz 19+1 2 slide finishes [71]
bgcolor=pink.40 S&W 32oz 16+1 2 slide finishes [72]
.45 ACP 8.3inches 13+1 2 slide finishes [73]
OSP[74] 9mm 5.3inches 8.6inches 5.5inches 29oz 19+1 1 slide finish [75]
10mm 8.74inches 15+1 1 slide finish [76]
Threaded barrel[77] bgcolor=pink9mm 5.3inches 8.25inches 6inches 29oz 19+1 1 slide finish [78]
.45 ACP 8.4inches 31oz 13+1 1 slide finish [79]
Elite 9mm 3.8inches 6.75inches 5.75inches 28oz 20+1 Black Melonite slide [80]
4.5inches 7.6inches 29oz [81]
8.6inches 5.875inches 30oz 22+1 Tactical OSP [82]
5.25inches 8.3inches FDE slide [83]

Notes:

XD-S

S = Single stack

Model Cartridge Barrel length Overall length Height Weight Capacity Notes Ref.
bgcolor=pink rowspan=33.3-inch 9mm 3.3inches 6.3inches 4.4inches 23oz 7+1 8+1 w/ extended mag [84]
.40 S&W 22oz 6+1 7+1 w/ extended mag [85]
.45 ACP 21.5oz 5+1   [86]
bgcolor=pink rowspan=24-inch 9mm 4inches 7inches 4.4inches 25oz 7+1 8+1 w/ extended mag [87]
.45 ACP 23.5oz 5+1 6+1 w/ extended mag [88]
, the original XD-S series offerings are no longer listed on the company's website.[89]

XD-S Mod.2

Model Cartridge Barrel length Overall length Height Weight Capacity Notes Ref.
3.3-inch 9mm 3.3inches 6.3inches 4.7inches 21.5oz 7+1 9+1 w/ extended mag [90]
.40 S&W 22oz 6+1 7+1 w/ extended mag [91]
.45 ACP 6.5inches 4.66inches 21.5oz 5+1 6+1 w/ extended mag [92]

XD-E

E = External hammer

Model Cartridge Barrel length Overall length Height Weight Capacity Notes Ref.
3.3-inch 9mm 3.3inches 6.75inches 5inches 25oz 8+1 9+1 w/ extended mag [93]
.45 ACP 23oz 6+1 7+1 w/ extended mag [94]
3.8-inch 9mm 3.8inches 7.16inches 5inches 24oz 8+1 9+1 w/ extended mag [95]
4.5-inch 9mm 4.5inches 7.87inches 25oz [96]

Users

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

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  3. Springfield Armory Adds Two More Golden Bullseye Awards . springfield-armory.com . February 7, 2017 . March 26, 2020.
  4. Web site: 2006 Golden Bullseye Winners . National Rifle Association . NRA.com . 2008-10-15 . May 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20061111022136/http://www.nra.org/Article.aspx?id=5227 . November 11, 2006 . Wayback Machine.
  5. Web site: Springfield Armory XD-M 9mm Handgun Review . Rob . Garrett . tactical-life.com . June 26, 2009 . April 1, 2020.
  6. Web site: Springfield Armory XDM: 2009 Handgun of the Year. NRA Staff. 24 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129022045/http://www.americanrifleman.org/ArticlePage.aspx?id=1372. 29 November 2014. dead.
  7. Web site: Springfield Armory XDM 10mm – The 10 We Have Been Waiting For . Clay . Martin . gunsamerica.com . October 10, 2018 . March 20, 2020.
  8. Web site: Small Wonder: Springfield's XD-S . Brian C. . Sheetz . . December 13, 2012 . March 20, 2020.
  9. Web site: Springfield Armory XD-S Review . Paul . Scarlata . handgunsmag.com . September 10, 2012 . March 20, 2020.
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  12. Web site: Springfield Armory Introduces XD Mod.2. Elwood Shelton. 20 November 2014. GunDigest. 20 November 2014.
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  18. Web site: Product Review: Springfield XD–A new generation of excellence.
  19. Web site: Preview - Run and Gun with the Springfield Armory XD(M) 5.25. 7 March 2012.
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  24. Web site: XD-M® Handguns.
  25. Web site: XD-S Mod.2® Handguns.
  26. Web site: XD-E™ Handguns.
  27. Web site: XD® 3" Sub-Compact 9mm Handgun, Low Capacity.
  28. Web site: XD® 3" Sub-Compact .40 SW Handgun, Low Capacity.
  29. Web site: XD® Handguns.
  30. Web site: XD® Handguns.
  31. Web site: Defend Your Legacy Series XD® 4" Service Model 9mm Handgun.
  32. Web site: XD® Handguns.
  33. Web site: XD® 4" Service Model .40 SW Handgun, Low Capacity.
  34. Web site: XD® 4" Service Model .45 ACP Handgun, Low Capacity.
  35. Web site: XD® 4" Service Model .45 ACP Handgun, Low Capacity.
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  37. Web site: Springfield Armory Model XD 45 GAP Service Model . genitron.com . March 22, 2020.
  38. Web site: Defend Your Legacy Series XD® 4" Service Model 9mm Handgun.
  39. Web site: Springfield Armory Model XD Ported V-10 357 SIG . genitron.com . March 22, 2020.
  40. Web site: XD® 4" Service Model .40 SW Handgun, Low Capacity.
  41. Web site: XD® 5" Tactical Model 9mm Handgun, Low Capacity.
  42. Web site: XD® Handguns.
  43. Web site: XD® 5" Tactical Model .40 SW Handgun, Low Capacity.
  44. Web site: XD® Handguns.
  45. Web site: XD® Handguns.
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  48. Web site: XD® Series Handguns.
  49. Web site: XD® Series Handguns.
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  51. Web site: XD® Series Handguns.
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  53. Web site: XD® Series Handguns.
  54. Web site: XD® Series Handguns.
  55. Web site: XD® Series Handguns.
  56. Web site: XD® Series Handguns.
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  59. Web site: XD-M® Handguns.
  60. Web site: XD-M® Handguns.
  61. Web site: XD-M® Handguns.
  62. Web site: XD-M® Handguns.
  63. Web site: XD-M® 4.5" .45 ACP Handgun.
  64. Web site: XD-M® 4.5" 10mm Handgun.
  65. Web site: XD-M® 5.25" Competition Series 10mm Handgun.
  66. Web site: Springfield Armory Pistol Model XDM Compact . genitron.com . March 21, 2020.
  67. Web site: XD-M® Handguns.
  68. Web site: XD-M® Handguns.
  69. Web site: XD-M® Handguns.
  70. Web site: Springfield Armory Pistol Model XDM Competition . genitron.com . March 21, 2020.
  71. Web site: XD-M® Handguns.
  72. Web site: XD-M® Handguns.
  73. Web site: XD-M® 5.25" Competition Series .45 ACP Handgun.
  74. Web site: Springfield Armory Pistol Model XDM OSP . genitron.com . March 21, 2020.
  75. Web site: XD-M® Handguns.
  76. Web site: XD-M® 4.5" OSP™ Threaded 10mm Handgun.
  77. Web site: Springfield Armory Pistol Model XDM Threaded Barrel . genitron.com . March 21, 2020.
  78. Web site: XD-M® Handguns.
  79. Web site: XD-M® 4.5" Threaded .45 ACP Handgun.
  80. Web site: XD-M® Elite 3.8" 9mm Handgun.
  81. Web site: XD-M® Elite 4.5" 9mm Handgun.
  82. Web site: XD-M® Elite 4.5" OSP™ Threaded 9mm Handgun - Desert FDE.
  83. Web site: XD-M® Elite 5.25" Precision 9mm Handgun.
  84. Web site: XD-S Mod.2® Handguns.
  85. Web site: XD-S Mod.2® Handguns.
  86. Web site: XD-S Mod.2® Handguns.
  87. Web site: XD-S Mod.2® Handguns.
  88. Web site: XD-S Mod.2® Handguns.
  89. Web site: XS-S Polymer Frame Pistols . springfield-armory.com . March 22, 2020.
  90. Web site: XD-S Mod.2® Handguns.
  91. Web site: XD-S Mod.2® Handguns.
  92. Web site: XD-S Mod.2® Handguns.
  93. Web site: XD-E® 3.3" Single Stack 9mm Handgun.
  94. Web site: XD-E® 3.3" Single Stack .45 ACP Handgun.
  95. Web site: XD-E® 3.8" Single Stack 9mm Handgun.
  96. Web site: XD-E® 4.5" Single Stack 9mm Handgun.
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