Gun Review: Springfield Armory XD Mod.2 Service Model (4″ 9mm)

By Robert Farago

The Springfield Armory XD semi-automatic pistol entered the U.S. market eleven years ago. It was a leap gun for a leap year. The Croatian “X-treme Duty” handgun matched the all-conquering Austrian GLOCK 19 in never-say-die reliability, but cost less, looked better and pointed more naturally. The XD also offered shooters a grip safety, a smoother, more controllable trigger; a way cool briefcase and plenty o’ accessories. What was not to love – other than a handle harder to hide than Madoff’s millions? That was the question facing Springfield when they gave the gun a makeover . . .

The previous XD’s blocky design reflected the gun’s HS2000 utilitarian roots, presenting a profile not dissimilar to a double-decker bus. Detractors of the freshened Mod.2‘s have focused on the words GRIP ZONE on the gun’s honking handle, annoyed at Springfield’s decision to draw constant attention to a piercing glimpse into the obvious. But other than that appeal to rappers’ brandophilia the Croats have done an excellent job modernizing the gun’s graphics, cut angles and ergonomics. The Mod.2’s a much sexier pierce than the previous pistol.

<img src="http://truthaboutguns-zippykid.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Screen-Shot-2015-10-11-at-11.41.12-AM-900×362.png" alt="Springfield XD MOD.2 (left) and Springfield XD (courtesy springfield-armory.com)" width="800" …Read the Rest

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