Discontinued: XD-S Mod. The XD-S Mod. 2® is for the CCW aficionado who wants a small, powerful pistol for self-defense. Available in a range of chamberings, it has a host of updates that offer even better ergonomics and sight options than the original.
Is the Springfield XD 9mm a Glock?
The Springfield XD is a recoil-operated, locked breech, striker-fired handgun. The XD is dimensionally almost identical to the Glock 19. Both pistols are 7.3 inches long with a 4-inch barrel. The XD weighs 26 ounces with an unloaded magazine, while the Glock weighs 23.63 ounces.4 Jun 2019
What are XDS guns?
The XD-S Mod. 2® 3.3" Single Stack 9mm pistol is the deep-cover defensive pistol that goes anywhere. With an overall width of less than 1", three separate safety systems, and 9+1 rounds of 9mm onboard, this XD-S® serves alongside your cell phone and car keys as part of your daily loadout.
What is the XDS 9mm?
The Springfield Armory XD-S is a pistol that I waited for with great anticipation before its release. The photos and specs made it seem like an almost perfect carry pistol. The XD-S comes in both 9mm and . 45ACP calibers and in 3.3″ and 4.0″ barrel versions.7 Aug 2015
Is the Springfield XD good for concealed carry?
3-Inch Subcompact. The Springfield XD series are some of the most popular and most widely available handguns on the market right now, and one of the best CCW guns of the lot is the first one - the XD. It's got a grip safety (an unusual touch for a poly striker gun) plus the trigger safety lever and a drop safety.10 Feb 2017
What is the most reliable handgun to carry?
- Glock 19. When it comes to handguns, the pinnacle brand for reliability and ease of use is Glock.
- Glock 43.
- Sig Sauer P320.
- Sig Sauer P365.
- Smith and Wesson M&P.
What does S in XDS stand for?
One, the S in the model name stands for single stack, a change to the magazine design that permits a slimmer grip. For instance, the XD-S has a grip width of 0.945 inch, compared to an XD(m) grip width of 1.185 inches. The Melonite-finished slide is also 0.1 inch slimmer than an XD(m).10 Sept 2012
What does S in XD-S stand for?
All this isn't so different from other XD variants, but the XD-S offers some significant changes. One, the S in the model name stands for single stack, a change to the magazine design that permits a slimmer grip.10 Sept 2012
What's the difference between XD-S and XD-S mod 2?
With the Mod. 2 update, the XD-S has a new grip texture that looks sleeker but retains a surface perfect for a solid grip. For those that disliked the grenade pattern, the new texture is likely to please you. It is comfortable after shooting hundreds of rounds.21 Dec 2020