Springfield Armory® Launches New Suppressor Ready XD(M)® Pistols

By Caleb

9mm And .45 ACP Models Silencer Ready Out Of The Box With Threaded Barrels And Suppressor Sights

GENESEO, IL, January 12, 2016 – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce two new suppressor ready XD(M)® handguns. The new 4.5-inch barrel models chambered in 9mm and .45 ACP feature extended pre-threaded barrels and extra-tall suppressor height sights that allow attachment of standard silencers with no customization required.

The new two new XD(M)® 4.5-inch Full-Size models feature flat dark earth frames matched with a forged carbon steel Melonite® slides.

“Shooters are buying suppressors in record numbers,” observed Springfield Armory® CEO Dennis Reese. “”Shooting pistols suppressed is not only enjoyable, it’s also safer for shooters and bystanders both due to the greatly reduced noise levels. It was important to us to make it as easy as possible for our customers to use a suppressor of their choice.”

The 5.28” barrel extends ¾” from the front of the slide, so no adapter is required – customers can simply attach a silencer directly to the existing barrel threads. The 9mm XD(M)® Threaded model features the standard ½” x 28 threading while the .45 ACP model is cut with a .578” x 28 threads per inch pattern. Both models …Read the Rest

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