However, it is necessary to use a punch to remove the small roll pin that holds the interchangeable back strap in position. Since I am very familiar with Springfield Armory XDs and XDMs, I had no problems operating the XD-S. Two of the three members on the test team who carry Glocks daily had difficulty shooting the XD-S without engaging the slide stop. I also prefer the fixed sights that are installed on other Springfield Armory XD and XDM pistols to the fiber optic front sight used on the XD-S. I also suggest inverting your spare magazine pouch on your belt as a way to limit the bulge or the "printing" of the magazine carrier against your clothing.Ī city police officer, who also serves as a department firearms instructor, agreed with me that the ambidextrous magazine release on the XD-S test pistol was not as easy to depress and operate as the magazine release button on other pistols including other XD and XDM variants. Regardless of how you carry a pistol like the XD-S, I also advise carrying two spare seven-round magazines. There was also no discernable difference as far as comfort under firing conditions between using the XD-S with the standard seven-round magazine and the larger nine-round magazine. And overall it was comfortable to shoot, a major concern for a lightweight sub-compact pistol with a short polymer grip. The Springfield Armory XD-S was tested with a wide variety of defense ammunition. During the second range session, I used the XD-S to deliver a succession of head shots while firing 147-grain 9mm Federal FMJ, 135-grain Hornady Critical Defense and 115-grain Hornady Critical Defense ammunition from a standing unsupported position at a distance of 30 feet. Sights: Fiber Optic Front Tactical Rack Rearīarrel: 3.Loading the XD-S with standard velocity Federal, Winchester, and Hornady FMJ and hollow-point ammunition, I was able to fire it about as fast as I have ever fired a sub-compact pistol while delivering a series of tight groups on a cardboard man-size torso target at a distance of 21 to 25 feet from a standing unsupported two-handed position. Recoil System: Dual Captive Recoil Spring w/ Full Length Guide Rod An enhanced short reset trigger makes for fast, controllable follow up shots. Coupled with the dual captive recoil spring and full length guide rod, the XD-S Mod.2 in 9mm is soft shooting and well-balanced. The XD-S Mod.2 frame positions a shooter’s grip higher on the gun, closer to the bore axis, for better recoil control and accuracy. An additional drop safety in the striker block, in conjunction with the grip safety, prevents the gun from firing if dropped. This is an amazing testament to the quality of the pistol especially when considering its small size.Ī newly designed grip safety immediately readies the gun to fire when gripped, but keeps the gun safe from firing during appendix or off-body carry. The XD-S Mod.2 in 9mm survived a grueling 25,000 round torture test without a failure. This package includes 5 magazines, a holster, mag pouch, range bag and a hard case free!īuilt upon a time-tested platform, the XD-S Mod.2 in 9mm was designed to achieve maximum concealability while maintaining life-saving reliability when you need it most. No more waiting for the gear in the mail! Get your Instant Gear Up items pre-packaged with the XDS Mod.2 for a limited time. Springfield, XDS, Mod.2 with Grip Zone, Striker Fired, Compact Frame, 9MM, 3.3″ Barrel, Polymer Frame, Black Finish, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Instant Gear Up Includes 5 Magazines, Range Bag, Hard Case, Holster and Magazine Pouch
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