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Review: Springfield XD Mod.4 OSP 9mm

Still carry my XD Mod.2 subcompact when the day calls for something a little more "svelte . . . (and yes, I still love that "Grip Zone!") ;)

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It is a good article, but I think by now the XD model series has played itself out. I would love if the Echelon and the Prodigy expand the lines to include .45 ACP, 10mm, .40 S&W, and bring back the .357 SIG too. Modular is the way to go, with threaded barrels, comps, ports, full size, AOS, and compact size versions. The options are endless,
 

It is a good article, but I think by now the XD model series has played itself out. I would love if the Echelon and the Prodigy expand the lines to include .45 ACP, 10mm, .40 S&W, and bring back the .357 SIG too. Modular is the way to go, with threaded barrels, comps, ports, full size, AOS, and compact size versions. The options are endless,
I liking the Hellcat and the Echelons but it is good to see that the XD line is evolving as a budget option in their lineup.
 
Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Review: Springfield XD Mod.4 OSP 9mm” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/springfield-xd-mod-4-osp-9mm-review/.

I have owned and operated a range and retail store for the past 20 years. When I was first able to start selling Springfields, the XD was my biggest seller. I fell in love with the way if felt in my grip -- way better than the "G"'s out there. We still sell as many as we can and hope to do so for many more years.
 
I have owned and operated a range and retail store for the past 20 years. When I was first able to start selling Springfields, the XD was my biggest seller. I fell in love with the way if felt in my grip -- way better than the "G"'s out there. We still sell as many as we can and hope to do so for many more years.

Stores like yours are my favorite. My local Rural King gun barn don’t understand how they are
 
I saw the mod 4 starting to show up online a few weeks back. I liked the mod 3 better and was happy to pick one up when I found one in stock. My local store couldn't get one. Luckily, I found one about 100 miles away. Now if I could just get a #2 optic plate, I'd be set. I talked to SA cust. service this morning and was told they're expecting the plates in July
 
Hi,

I have the XD3 in 9mm will not sell it or trade it. I have to say the Springfield line is my favorite. I just got the Hellcat 9mm compact. If Springfield keeps putting out handguns like this, I will keep buying.

Welcome to the forum from the Wild Wild Upper Midwest. Glad you joined us. But you and me might have to arm wrestle to settle who is the biggest Springfield fanboy. ;)


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Hi,

I have owned and operated a range and retail store for the past 20 years. When I was first able to start selling Springfields, the XD was my biggest seller. I fell in love with the way if felt in my grip -- way better than the "G"'s out there. We still sell as many as we can and hope to do so for many more years.

Welcome to the forum from the Wild Wild Upper Midwest. We might have to arm wrestle too. ;) I'm looking forward to hearing your perspectives from a retail point of view. Glad you joined us. Just be mindful, even this SA fanboy has one "G". :LOL:


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Hi,

I saw the mod 4 starting to show up online a few weeks back. I liked the mod 3 better and was happy to pick one up when I found one in stock. My local store couldn't get one. Luckily, I found one about 100 miles away. Now if I could just get a #2 optic plate, I'd be set. I talked to SA cust. service this morning and was told they're expecting the plates in July

Just FYI, I like the plates from C&H. I bought their installation kit too.



Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Hi,



Just FYI, I like the plates from C&H. I bought their installation kit too.



Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

My experience with C&H was purely a Walther PDP-F-series promo that included their EDC red dot optic. It direct mounts to my PDP F-series and I could not be happier with it. Would recommend their products and services with no qualms!
 
Well I got my Mod.4 today, haven't shot it yet, just messing with it and comparing it to my Mod.3. Externally the only differences are the slide serrations and slide profile. I have previously watched two different guys on Utube that also have both and compared and said "there is no difference between the two other than the slide serrations", said "Everything else is exactly the same". But not exactly. Between my two examples the trigger travel is a bit shorter on the Mod.4 and more noticeably the trigger reset is shorter than the Mod.3. So while the trigger "shoe" is the same they evidently have done something internally to improve it. My Mod.3 trigger feels smoother and the break feels somewhat crisper but it has approximately 350 rounds through it while the Mod.4 has none, so not really a fair comparison yet, triggers usually get better with some use. Also did a 9 pull average with the Lyman Digital trigger gauge and the Mod.3 got 5 lb 1.3 oz while the Mod.4 got 5 lb 2.0 oz,

So there appears to be a bit more than looks that separate the two. There isn't a huge difference between the two triggers but if you mess with both side by side dry firing both you can feel and see the difference. *Now this is a sample of just one of each.
 
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