 | Springfield-Amory XD Custom Tactical 9mm |
| Springfield-Amory XD Custom Tactical 9mm |
| FACTS | ||
| Brand | ||
| Make | Springfield Armory | |
| Model | XD Tactical + Custom | |
| Method of operation | ||
| Semi Automatic | Browning action and full length guide rod | |
| Trigger | 1 Stage Single Action | |
| Feeding System | Double Stack box magazine | |
| Technical | ||
| Weight | 30 ounces | |
| Height | 5.5" | |
| Overall Length | 8.3" | |
| Barrel Length | 5" | |
| Functionality | ||
| Bolt position when fired | Closed | |
| Bolt upon last round fired | Open | |
| Magazine capacity | 16 | |
| Decocking or Dry fire | Dry Fire | |
| Field Stripping | ||
| Tools required | No | |
| Small parts retained or loose | Retained | |
| Ammunition | ||
| Caliber | 9mm NATO | |
| Energy @ Muzzle | ~358 | |
| Velocity @ Muzzle | ~1,140 | |
| Grains | 124 | |
| Opinions | ||
| Method of operation | ||
| Browning recoil type of operation with duel captured springs and full length guide rod. | ||
| Functionality | ||
| Price | moderate | |
| Availability | Good | |
| Modularity / Accessories | Good | |
| Accuracy | Good | |
| Reliability | Good | |
| Ease of field Stripping | ||
| Very easy to field strip and clean, No tools required, no extra buttons on the frame. Its very slick to operate and clean. | ||
| Ergonomics | ||
| The grip angle is similar to that of the 1911. The controls are for right handed and not interchangeable. | ||
| Sighting System (Optics) | ||
| Springfield Custom fiber optic sights (red front, green rear) | ||
| Ammunition | ||
| Price | Fair | |
| Availability | Very Good | |
| Punch | Fair | |
| Links | ||
| http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?version=98 | ||
| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Armory_XD | ||
My ramblings (Over all feelings; Why this Gun; is it worth it):
| This pistol was special ordered and took over 6 months from Springfield Armory's custom shop. The customizations are as follows: Combat action job (4-4.5 lb. pull) Reduced over travel on trigger Springfield Custom fiber optic sights (red front, green rear) Extended magazine release Stainless steel full length guide rod I also added M3 Tactical illuminator, 16 round magazines, XD GEAR™ Magazine Loader, XD GEAR™ Belt Slide Holster, and XD GEAR™ Belt Slide Double Magazine Pouch. Its a very good pistol and I know I have shot over 800 rounds through it without issue. I like the longer tactical versions because of the increased sight radius and has a longer barrel allowing it to be more accurate. However the reduced trigger pull, reduced travel and addition of a full length guide rod have increased an already stable platform. | |
