It is a gun that delivers todays cutting-edge defensive firearms technology in a very affordable package.
It stands for Optical Sight Pistol, and its meaning is very straightforward.
The pistol is cut with what is known as the Springfield Micro Footprint.
Direct mounting, whenever possible, is certainly the way to go.
Just as important is the fact that the elimination of the plate itself helps to lower the optic.
A red dot that sits lower has less offset to deal with and presents a smaller overall package.
This is a win for both ease of carry and simplicity of actually shooting the handgun.
As noted, the XD-S Mod.2 OSP is available with or without an optic.
The complete package includes a Crimson Trace dot (and we will dive into that in a bit.)
The optical sight cut is covered with a removable plate for a smooth traditional look.
If a red dot sight isnt for you, simply execute the irons and get to work.
The Foundation
When it comes down to metallurgy, Springfield Armory isnt here to mess around.
This pistol has a forged slide and hammer-forged 3.3 barrel.
The end result from forging is steel with increased density.
This provides an increase in overall strength.
A handguns gripping surface is always critical.
The grip is the interface between you and the pistol and it impacts everything.
The XD-S Mod.2 has a great grip in my opinion.
The size is just right for me.
The finger grooves work well for me and for shooters with both larger and smaller hands.
The texture offers plenty of area and grip to allow for recoil management.
Remember, this is a .45.
Also, the magazine release is fully ambidextrous.
No need to swap or reverse it.
We have already covered the optical sight compatibility, but the factory irons are important to consider as well.
By now it should be pretty obvious that the pistol is chambered in .45 ACP.
Now, I have to say up front here that I am a 9mm guy.
At the same time, Im all about options.
There isnt any concern about stopping a threat with forty-by-God-five.
Get your hits, and modern hollowpoint ammunition is going to do its job.
Of course, there is no free ride.
For everything you gain, there is a trade-off, especially in the9mm vs .45 debate.
That being said, the recoil is incredibly mild for a pistol this size chambered in .45 ACP.
I never felt like the gun was snappy or that the recoil was oppressive when firing it.
It was a firm push.
I can handle that.
I tested it on both the .45 and a 9mm and I had zero issues.
The good news is that if you run into problems, your irons are ready to go.
It was pleasant to shoot, accurate and reliable.
Hang with me here for a second…
When slide-mounted red dot sights started to gain traction among defensive shooters, it was a huge commitment.
If we simply look at it from a money standpoint, the concept was cost-prohibitive.
That weeded out the majority of folks.
Today, on the other hand, we have Springfield Armory doubling down on taking red dot sights mainstream.
If you want an XD-S, its gonna be an OSP.
If you skip the sight, the MSRP on this pistol is just $450.
If you want the optic on it, its just $550.
Sounds like a couple of winners to me!
