{"id":2679,"date":"2020-07-16T08:52:15","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T08:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/?p=2679"},"modified":"2020-07-15T15:27:23","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T15:27:23","slug":"9mm-springfield-armory-xd-s-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/9mm-springfield-armory-xd-s-review\/","title":{"rendered":"9mm Springfield Armory XD-S Mod 2 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Springfield Armory XD-S Review<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subcompact 9mm pistols are a popular category of self-defense handguns. They offer good concealment, are chambered for a duty-level cartridge, and are reasonably comfortable to shoot. The problem is there are a lot of them on the market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you choose between them?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently here at the School of Guns, Kevin took a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/compact-9mm-single-stack-showdown\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 single stack, compact 9mm pistols<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are a lot of good pistols in that evaluation, but I offer another for your consideration that Springfield updated in 2020. Let&#8217;s dive in and get to know the new Springfield Armory XD-S Mod.2 through an in-depth review.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9mm Springfield Armory XD-S Mod 2 Specs<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/springfield_xd-s.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-magnific_type=\"image\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2684 size-medium\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/springfield_xd-s-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Armory XD-S\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/springfield_xd-s-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/springfield_xd-s-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/springfield_xd-s-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/springfield_xd-s-1536x1110.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/springfield_xd-s-610x441.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/springfield_xd-s-1080x780.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/springfield_xd-s-627x453.jpg 627w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/springfield_xd-s.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Manufacturer: Springfield Armory<\/li>\n<li>Importer: Springfield Armory<\/li>\n<li>Action: striker-fired<\/li>\n<li>Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n<li>Capacity: 7 and 9<\/li>\n<li># of Magazines Included: 2 (one 7-round, one 9-round)<\/li>\n<li>Grip\/Frame Material: Polymer<\/li>\n<li>Sights: fixed three-dot<\/li>\n<li>Trigger Pull (Average of 4 Pulls): 6.6 pounds<\/li>\n<li>Length: 6.3 inches<\/li>\n<li>Width: 0.9 inches<\/li>\n<li>Height: 4.4 inches<\/li>\n<li>Weight (unloaded): 21.5 ounces<\/li>\n<li>MSRP: $524<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for concealed carry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/xd-series-handguns\/xd-s-mod-2-handguns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the XD-S line of pistols<\/a> are thin handguns: about 0.9\u201d across at the grip. Yet, they are large enough to pack in seven 9mm rounds in a flush fitting magazine. That\u2019s eight rounds before a mandatory reload. Should you anticipate a greater need, the company also includes a 9-round magazine with the pistol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you believe that self-defense calibers should begin with the number four, the company also offers versions chambered for the .40 S&amp;W and .45 ACP. As you might expect, the larger rounds take up more space at the cost of reduced magazine capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sighting options vary, though it appears the company is consolidating the line to a tritium front sight with a U-notch rear. The tritium front sight is outlined by a photoluminescent ring to improve visibility in brighter and transitional lighting conditions. However, the .40 S&amp;W version is also available with a fiber optic front sight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can attach a white light or laser to the XD-S using the integral accessory rail located under the barrel. Although it is short, there are a range of weapon lights that will fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_grip_safety.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-magnific_type=\"image\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2686 size-medium\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_grip_safety-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield XD-S Grip Safety on the back side of the firearm's grip\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_grip_safety-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_grip_safety-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_grip_safety-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_grip_safety-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_grip_safety-610x413.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_grip_safety-1080x732.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_grip_safety-627x425.jpg 627w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_grip_safety.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Earlier XD-S pistols used an aggressive, grenade-like pattern on the grip. While I found the original offered excellent resistance to slippage during recoil, the newer Mod.2-type grip is more comfortable in the hand. This will be a welcome change for some shooters. In my testing of the gun, I found no appreciable difference between the two textures when it comes to actual performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand (Off) And Deliver<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possibly the least known aspect of the XD-S Mod.2 is the built-in stand-off feature. Don\u2019t know what a stand-off is? Let me explain. If you press a semi-automatic pistol against a surface, you will possibly push the gun out of battery. This means the slide is slightly pushed back, and it may not fire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we don\u2019t normally think about it, a self-defense shooting can be quite ugly. You may be forced into a position where you have no choice but to jam your pistol into the ribs of your attacker and pull the trigger. I know of at least two coworkers who had to do just that to save their partner\u2019s life or their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The unique recoil spring assembly of the XD-S protrudes slightly from the bottom of the gun to help prevent the slide from being pushed out of battery. So, in a horrible situation where someone is on top of you or a loved one and the only shot you can make is a contact shot, the XD-S is more likely to go \u201cbang\u201d instead of \u201cclick.\u201d No system is foolproof, but I appreciate the added margin of success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Range Time with the Springfield XD-S<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My primary concern for a self-defense pistol is reliability. The gun has to work every time I pull the trigger. Otherwise, I simply won\u2019t carry or recommend it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In my experience, the XD-S is completely reliable. I shot 300 rounds of ammunition through the XD-S 9mm for this article, plus other, additional shooting that I\u2019ve done previously with the pistol. The handgun was infallible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One concern that some people have is that the grip safety may not disengage when the gun is gripped. I\u2019ve never had that problem with any pistol \u2013 XD, 1911, or Smith &amp; Wesson Shield EZ. The XD-S has an improved grip safety that should eliminate any problems, real or imagined.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Springfield Armory XD-S Ammo Test Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/9mm-luger-federal-ae-115-grain-fmj-100\"><strong>Federal American Eagle 115 gr FMJ<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nAverage Velocity: 1127 fps<br \/>\nAverage Group Size: 1.5 inches<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/9mm-luger-pmc-bronze-115-grain-fmj-50\"><strong>PMC Bronze 115 gr FMJ<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_accuracy.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-magnific_type=\"image\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2685 size-medium\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_accuracy-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"XD-S pistol and target used for accuracy tests as part of our review\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_accuracy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_accuracy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_accuracy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_accuracy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_accuracy-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_accuracy-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_accuracy-627x418.jpg 627w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/xd-s_accuracy.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Average Velocity: 1,092 fps<br \/>\nAverage Group Size: 1.7 inches<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/9mm-luger-wolf-wpa-military-classic-115-grain-fmj-50-rounds\"><strong>Wolf Military Classic 115 gr FMJ<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nAverage Velocity: 1,110 fps<br \/>\nAverage Group Size: 2.1 inches<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the bottom of the grip safety, Springfield Armory built up the lever so that it will be deactivated with even the limpest of grips. During my shooting, I had no problems whatsoever with the grip safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understandably, the grip on the XD-S is relatively short. The pinky extension on the flush fitting magazine allows me to get a full hand on the pistol to control recoil. Consequently, the recoil was controllable. The gun had a fair amount of muzzle flip, but no more than any other subcompact pistol I\u2019ve shot recently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have large hands, you may find the extended magazine is a better choice for you. It allows for a full grip no matter what your hand size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another area of concern in a defensive firearm is accuracy. For this Springfield Armory XD-S review, the pistol performed within my expectations. A subcompact pistol with its increased recoil, smaller grip, and shorter sight radius can be difficult to shoot well. Nevertheless, you still need to achieve an acceptable level of accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The potential accuracy of a pistol is always greater than the human holding it. Using a rest, we can increase our own potential for accuracy and precision. I used a sandbag to brace the pistol while I was testing the ammunition. Immediately, the firearm&#8217;s accuracy impressed me.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I achieved good groups with all of the ammunition I shot. I found the pistol did very well with the American Eagle 115 gr FMJ. That ammunition provided the best five-shot group of a hair over 1.5\u201d at 15 yards. Other ammo turned in a similar performance, but none quite as good as the American Eagle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Parting Shots &#8211; Springfield XD-S Review<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selection of a handgun for self-defense is a highly personal one, so just my seal of approval through this Springfield Armory XD-S review is likely not enough for you to have your mind made up. What may work well for me may not be ideal for you. You are in a great position, however, as the modern firearms world offers many good choices for personal protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The XD-S is one of the firearms you should consider if you are seeking a single stack, subcompact pistol. Based on the testing I have done, the gun is reliable, accurate, and won\u2019t beat you up during a range session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Springfield Armory built the gun with a number of features conducive to personal defense and managed to keep it at a reasonable price. As far as small guns go, the XD-S is also fun to shoot. That aspect of shooting cannot be underestimated. A gun that is enjoyable to take to the range is one you are likely to practice with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Springfield Armory XD-S Review Subcompact 9mm pistols are a popular category of self-defense handguns. They offer good concealment, are chambered for a duty-level cartridge, and are reasonably comfortable to shoot. The problem is there are a lot of them on the market.\u00a0 How do you choose between them? 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