Without hesitation, he answered the Springfield XD line of handguns.
I ended up buying asubcompact Springfield XD-9that day.
That little 9mm pistol chewed up everything I fed it, even when it was filthy and dirty.
The Springfield Armory XD Mod.3 is the newest generation of XD pistols chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge. It is red dot-ready and has an amazing trigger.
I knew there was something special about the XD line of handguns.
Firstly, Springfield Armory has never been a company to rest on its laurels.
Originally offered in 9mm, theXD 40 full sizewas later added.
In this photograph, the author is shooting his .40-cal. Springfield Armory XD semi-automatic pistol.
I have one of these latter ones in my own collection.
The semi-automatic pistol has great features like a 5.5-lb.
I consider the XD in .40 a workhorse similar to the XD 9mm I owned years back.
The original XD line of handguns were — and remain — great-shooting pistols. For many people, the grip angle and trigger pull are far superior to other options on the market today.
This pistol offers XD fans a variant that has the features todays shooters want.
Elite Option
In 2020, I got my hands on a full-size XD-M Elite 4.5 9mm.
I was blown away by how well it handled and the smoothness when shooting it.
With the XD Mod.3, Springfield Armory launched the XD into the future with a wide range of features today’s shooters demand. Features include an enhanced trigger, a superior grip texture and a red dot mount.
Not long after that, Springfield Armory came up with the XD-M Elite OSP Threaded in Desert FDE.
Its the handgun that points and shoots more accurately than a guy like me deserves to.
Currently, the XD-M Elite line is offering shooters 10mm versions in both compact and full-size versions.
The Springfield Armory XD-M Elite pistol is a proven performer, and the current line-up includes models designed for the powerful 10mm cartridge.
The Springfield Echelon was built from the ground up to offer an amazing set of features.
In addition, optic choices are practically endless with the pistolsVariable Interface System.
Springfield was on the cutting-edge with the subcompact XD-S in 9mm.
While the Springfield Armory Echelon is an all-new pistol, it is built on years of engineering experience.
It ships with single-stack magazines that hold seven and nine rounds.
It was a growing trend that has only increased throughout the years.
Once again, Springfield Armory helped lead the way with the XD-S Mod.2 OSP.
For a small and thin pistol, it’s tough to beat the Springfield Armory XD-S Mod.2. A single-stack, striker-fired pistol, the XD-S is shown here chambered for the 9mm centerfire cartridge.
Although, while the Hellcat is incredible, I think theres still a market for the single-stack XD-S Mod.2.
This pistol is slim, easy to carry, optics-ready, and extremely affordable.
I think about guns like the Echelon and theHellcat Pro Comp, and I instantly smile.
The Hellcat pistol is easily one of the best self-defense pistols for concealed carry available.
Do I still love the XD-40, XD-M Elite OSP and the XD-S Mod.2?
Because they are simply great guns, and always will be.
