Jul 12, 2021 · The barrel and slide have a Melonite finish, and it is tough stuff – will hold up to the elements easily. The slide has the combat-style three-dot white sights, two on the rear sight and one on the front – very fast to pick up under stress.

Mar 25, 2008 · The XD9 and XD40 come in Service, Tactical and Subcompact - 3". However it is possible to shorten the grips on the XD9/XD40 Service and Tactical so they will use the Subcompact magazines. In effect creating an XD9/XD40 Compact.

Suddenly you see the XD-9 Tactical in a whole new light. You have strayed from the straight and narrow path of the Cooperites. You have been seduced by the Dark Side. At first glance, one would be tempted to say that the XD is a Glock knock-off.

Jul 1, 2010 · Closer examination reveals that the Springfield Armory XD-9 has taken the design to infinity — and back. The XD-9 incorporates a grip safety, a steel recoil-spring guide and (for us southpaws) ambidextrous magazine-release controls.

Oct 23, 2010 · I am ready to buy a new 9 and I am trying to decide if I want an XDM 9 or an XD9 Tactical. What you say. "It's better to die on your feet than live on your knees."

Jan 23, 2019 · The Springfield Armory XD9 is nothing special. It is not expensive, made overseas in Croatia, and features the polymer lower section to reduce weight. It has massive competition from Glock, S&W, Beretta, CZ PO9, and possibly many others.

Apr 11, 2024 · Some of the changes effective in the Mod.2 not found in the original XD9 includes, fiber optic front sight and low-profile combat rear sight. The Mod.2 is also slimmer in width by two tenths of an inch and its weight is .5 oz less w/empty magazine.

Nov 21, 2014 · The sub-compact XD is a striker-fired, semi-auto pistol that comes in 9 mm and .40 S&W versions. The Mod. 2 version of it has some grip redesigns, among other features.

Jul 6, 2020 · In this Springfield Armory XD Subcompact pistol review, I take a look at the smallest gun in the company’s Defend Your Legacy Series of handguns. While thicker than the XD-S Mod.2 pistol, it is still small enough for most people to …

Jun 16, 2023 · Springfield Armory XD-9 Sub Compact is a great choice for home defense, personal protection, competitive shooting, or just plinking. This compact handgun is lightweight, reliable, easy to maintain, and comes in a variety of finishes and configurations.