Both the guns have differences of features but have similar work. Bottom line about the American-made argument: I don't buy my products based on ideology, I buy on quality and economy (that's best price for the government-educated). [7], Reception for the Springfield Armory XD has been largely positive. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Guess I'm just old fashion. Not only Euro, but former Eastern Bloc. Well, the Croation Sensation has bit the dust with the, Frenchy, very nice pix of the 45. A while back forum member Luger sent me two pictures of the XD factory in Croatia. Flat-Pack is the ultimate. I certainly have no issues with that, just something I happened to notice. In 2005 .45 GAP was added, and then in 2006 the XD-45 was unveiled in .45 ACP. Photo courtesy of Springfield Armory. But I must mention that it has been my experience that many of the ProMag brand magazines are NOT reliable. The Springfield Armory XD, also known as the HS 2000, is a polymer-framed, short recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistol introduced in 1999 by Springfield Armory, though it was originally designed by HS Produkt. Threaded barrel models: the 9mm offering has been discontinued. My new .45 says croatia right under the SA logo. I'm actually sad when I can't keep my dollars in the US. Springfield Armory's XD-S Mod.2 is a New XDS 9mm Pistol The XD sub-compact was named "Pistol of the Year" by American Rifleman for 2003,[2][3] followed by the XD chambered in .45 ACP being named "Handgun of the Year" by both American Rifleman and the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence for 2006.[4]. The XD 9 weighs more than a similar-size Glock does it comes in at 28-ounces unloaded. Just my 2cents. A forum community dedicated to Springfield Armory XD and XD-M series firearm owners and enthusiasts. Identifying the Best Training, Tools, and Tactics for the Armed Civilian! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. You can both see it and feel this indicator so you know there is a round in the chamber when that is seen or felt. Springfield Armory, Inc., consistently uses a hyphen in the names of XD-series variants, such as XD-M, in published documents such as press releases. [12], In 2017, Springfield Armory added the XD-E, with the 'E' denoting that the variant uses an external hammer; operation is double action / single action (DA/SA). To my knowledge the XD's all come from Croatia? So does a polymer mold. The XDm is really just an improved XD (it has switchable backstraps and larger capacity magazines) and is available in full size, or compact size. Springfield Armory upgraded the front sight to a red fiber optic. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Their 1911 stuff is for the most made from South American components. Truglo TFO Tritium Fiber Optic Springfield XD XDM XDS Green - eBay I honestly believe that the XD 9 is a stronger pistol than the Glock. I own a Springfield XD 4 and I bought it because I shoot it better than a Glock. The XDm is really just an improved XD (it has switchable backstraps and larger capacity magazines) and is available in full size, or compact size. A concealed-carry gun serves one purposeto save your life or the life of a loved one. When it comes to racking, this XDS 9mm has longer serrations on the slide (rear only) as well as the "tactical rack" rear sight designed to snag on clothing or surfaces to allow one-handed cycling . You tell 'em I'm coming, and Hell's coming with me, you hear? The guns themselves are fine, people mainly have an axe to grind with the company itself. You will notice the group of modern CNC Machines. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I for one appreciate the gunmakers artistry and ingenuity no matter where it originates. On the slide, left side, "XD-40", on the top, "Springfield Armory, HS produkt Karlovac, Croatia", and on the right side, "XD, Springfield Armory, USA, serial number." On the frame, I got "Springfield inc., Geneseo, Il."