Springfield Armory

The 4” XD MOD.2 is a service model, but not necessarily a full-size pistol. While one could conceivably carry it as an IWB, concealed pistol, it would be somewhat difficult to do so, owing to the full-size grip. Its primary purpose is as an OWB service model sidearm. The MOD.2 is slightly unusual in an interesting way. Unlike many service model pistols, the XD MOD.2 has a design that minimizes frame and slide width and, perhaps because of this feature, its 16+1 capacity is on the low side for a service model sidearm. While most service models have an average 4.5”– 5” barrel, the MOD.2 sports a slightly shorter 4” barrel. These features make the MOD.2 into almost a hybrid or bridge between a compact and a service model pistol. It occurs to me that with open carry coming to us here in Texas next month, the Springfield XD MOD.2 could make for an interesting and useful choice for open carry. Not everyone wants a honking 3-pound heater on their belt. The MOD.2 provides the option of a slightly smaller, slimmer, lighter-weight sidearm, but with a full-size grip and decent (if not great) capacity. Springfield Armory XD MOD.2 9mm Service Model Specs: Caliber: 9x19mm Length: 7.3” Height: 5.5” Width: 1.2” Barrel: 4” hammer forged, steel, Melonite / 1:10 twist Weight: 27.5oz w/empty magazine Slide: Forged steel, Melonite black or silver finish Frame: Black Polymer With GripZone® Texture Sights: Fiber Optic Front and Low Profile Combat Rear Capacity: 16-round magazine (2), stainless steel