SPRINGFIELD ARMORY XD SUB 9MM REVIEW/FIELD STRIP

Here's my review of the Springfield Armory XD sub-compact 9mm. This is a great high capacity, compact gun. You can pack in 13 rounds in the flush fit mag and 16 in the extender mag. I love this gun. Great trigger, good sights, comfortable grip.

WEBSITE- http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?version=67
STREET PRICE- Around $475-$520
RATING- Awesome handgun a solid 10
ROLE- This is a great ED/CCW handgun. It's fun to shoot at the range and the XD would be a solid home protection gun.

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[weddin00]

@one54cm Do you think this would make a good first gun? Buying my first gun soon and I really like the safety features and gun itself. Also I'm torn between the XD 9mm or XD .40 versions of this subcompact, any thoughts?

[one54cm]

@weddin00

It would be a great first gun. Go for the 9mm as your first gun. .40 is a bit snappy hand harder to control in the subcompact platform. Just my opinion.

[bagman234]

So the safety turns on and off as you grip it, and the holster covers the trigger pretty well so I wont need to worry about it going off in my waistband or jacket, looks like a winner to me. I will be 21 next summer and I am looking for a good self defense handgun, would you reccomend the 4" or 5" model for concealed carry? I just feel that 3" is a little small for my first gun.

[one54cm]

@bagman234

Being someone who has carried for some time now, I can tell you smaller is better. Everyone wants a big gun at first, but once you have to carry it around for long periods and have discomfort because of the size and weight, you may just start lo leave the gun at home or in your car. If it's compact and comfortable, you'll always carry it. What is better the full sized gun in your car or the subcompact that is on your person?

[JoeDurobot]

Great review, I cant wait to see more of your videos.

So the grip safety is a drop safety to prevent the gun from firering if you dont press it while pulling the trigger?

The only problem I have with that its that its one extra thing that can fail make the gun useless.Do you press that lever anytime you hold the gun or is it possible that if you grab the gun in a hurry without a perfect grip it wont fire because of that safety?

[one54cm]

@JoeDurobot

No, your hand would have to touch the back strap. Even if you gripped it low or high, you would still disengage the grip safety. It's funny, I never hear anyone say anything bad about the 1911 grip safety. It's proven and not just short term, it's worked for 99 years.

[MyIvank]

Great review, keep up the great work.

[silkywares]

How does it feel like a 1911? Just because it has a grip safety? The grip angle is different on a 1911 and its a lot heavier. The grip on the xd is bigger than a 1911 with standard grips.

[mungi79]

Made in Croatia

[ringageek]

great video! keep up the good work im buying a xd 9mm 

[ewindsor10]

just bought this gun for 450 in SC and it feels and shoots amazing.

[dallasprepper]

price? ish

[TuscaniPassion071]

mine comes in 2mrw!

[greygoosevodka1]

amazing gun and awesome video!

[jesternova76]

Good video. I'm in the market for my first gun and i was leaning towards the glock 27. I shortly realized that i should have a gun with a little bit more of a safety to it, than glocks. So i looked at the XDs, and i like the way they feel. Im more of a small frame guy but have slightly larger than normal hands and the backstrap just fits great. Is this a realistic gun for "first time buyer" or should i be looking at something else? i like the new XDM 3.8" and 4.5".

[m4a4r4c]

Did you get the pearce grip extension for it.???