They call this new warrior clan the XD-M Elite.
Each pistol is optimized for a specific mission or role, though there is a great deal of overlap.
There are certain common characteristics to be found in all of them.
The XD-M Elite family is made up of a wide range of models, designed for roles from CCW to self-defense to competition to tactical.
Each of the guns also includes interchangeable backstraps and a generous extended and flared magwell funnel.
These XD-M variants include three separate mechanical safety systems.
The flat-faced trigger incorporates a blade safety, and there is an internal drop safety built into the entrails.
The XD-M Elite takes everything that is great about the XD-M and makes it even better.
The grip-to-frame angle replicates that of the esteemed 1911.
The grip also remains remarkably thin given the guns prodigious magazine capacities.
Each of these four handguns also features Springfield Armorys revolutionary META trigger system.
The Elite family features extended and flared magwells in “standard” and “short” versions. Standard magwell with 22-round magazine is shown here.
META stands for Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly.
A flat-faced trigger and integral overtravel stop round out the package.
The end result is arguably the nicest striker-fired trigger to be found on a production handgun anywhere.
The META trigger is the heart of the new XD-M Elite family, and gives you an amazing trigger pull. Note its flat face.
The next smallest version is the XD-M Elite 3.8 and features the 3.8 barrel and abbreviated slide.
This is the variant intended for concealed carry with some added firepower.
Make no mistake, this is not a pocket gun.
The new XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP features compact dimensions, the ability to accept a red dot optic, and an impressive 14+1 capacity.
Springfield Armory has other handguns for that mission, as mentioned above.
The 3.8 XD-M Elite is the EDC concealable howitzer for those who wander about where the Wild Things roam.
The stubby slide makes the gun quick to retrieve and easy to hide underneath baggy clothes.
The XD-M Elite 3.8″ pistol 20+1 concealed carry howitzer features the “short” flared and extended magwell.
The full-figured grip facilitates proper control and a breathtaking 20+1 magazine capacity.
This magazine meshes up with a short magwell and has a +1 extension over the standard XD-M 19-rounder magazine.
The gun comes standard with two mags.
This gun also comes with two 20-round magazines and features the short magwell.
The next variant is the XD-M Elite Precision.
This longslide monster sports a 5.25 barrel and elongated slide.
The XD-M Elite 4.5″ pistol is a tricked-out general utility gun with a 20+1 magazine capacity.
The slide features a generous lightening cut in the top.
The XD-M Precision comes with two 22-round magazines.
Yes, you read that capacity correctly.
The XD-M Elite Precision packs a 5.25″ barrel and longslide and is ideal for competitive shooting.
The Precision is the gun for match work, recreational target shooting or precision defensive applications.
The apex predator is theXD-M Elite Tactical OSP (Optical Sight Pistol).
This gun features a 5.28 extended/threaded barrel, suppressor-height sights and optional black or FDE finishes.
XD-M Elite Tactical OSP version shown here in FDE (black will also be available).
The Tactical variant also carries an astounding 22 rounds in its magazine.
The XD-M Elite Tactical OSP is the handgun for serious tactical applications.
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XD-MElite Series
