June 8th, 2019
4minute read
Ever since I was a kid, Ive been fascinated with small pistols.
Ive always thought compact guns, whether pistol or rifle, were practical firearms to own.
Ive owned an AMT Backup .45 for about 20 years.
These days my Springfield Armory XD-S 45 (the original) is my go to.
I have found my XD-S 45 to be accurate, very compact, and easy to control.
Lets discuss some of those improvements.
The Grip
The first and most visibly noticeable modification / improvement is the grip texturing.
The Sights
The XD-S Mod.2 is now available with a Pro-Glo tritium front sight from Ameriglo.
Comparing either original or Mod.2 XD-S 45s to my old AMT Backup 45 is pointless.
I believe its one of the best shoulder rigs around for concealment of a subcompact pistol.
Another accessory that is a no brainer for an automatic pistol is extra magazines.
The Ammo
The food you feed your defensive firearm is critical to its performance and lethality.
Just like the original XD-S and Mod.2, I would carry the 205gr.
Syntech and the 210gr.
Hydra-shok for defense without reservation.
Conclusions
Springfield Armory continues to improve their lineup.
JCD
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