Springfield XD-S

Why Consider the Springfield XD-S Mod.2 9mm?

The XD-S platform has a specific purpose: concealed carry. This is a single-stack, subcompact, striker-fired pistol that is both relatively thin and relatively light. It is made for easy concealment with everyday clothes and even with light clothing or formal wear. Like others in its class, the XD-S pistol is a carry gun for when you can’t carry a larger double-stack pistol, or maybe you just want to be less encumbered.

The XD-S model has a very good track record of reliability (except for the early recall issue in 2013 that Springfield handled quite well) and it has no major design flaws or troublesome design issues. Overall, it’s a solid platform. The Mod.2 update is mostly an exterior and aesthetic update, so it should only bring benefits. Time will tell. Here are the specs:

Springfield Armory XD-S Mod.2 3.3″ 9mm Specs:

• Caliber: 9x19mm
• Length: 6.3”
• Height: 4.3”
• Width: .975”
• Barrel: 3.3” hammer-forged, Melonite finish
• Weight: 21oz. (w/empty magazine)
• Slide Finish: Black (Melonite)
• Magazines: One 7-rd mag w/pinky extension and one 9-rd extended magazine, plus one flush base plate
• MSRP: $524 (fiber optic sight), $586 (Tritium sight), $555 (w/Fiber + Viridian laser)