Did Springfield XD copy Glock?

The Springfield XD series could rightly be considered something of a copycat of Glock’s line of pistols. While undeniably true, it is also true HS Produkt/Springfield has embraced features Glock won’t, such the grip safety and removable backstraps.

Are XDM reliable?

The Springfield Armory XD(M) Competition Series is a seriously great set of guns. It’s highly accurate, extremely reliable, and its streamlined design allows for a balanced, lightweight hold. Whether you are looking for a home defense weapon or need a new competition piece, definitely try out the XD(M).

Did Springfield discontinue the XD-M 10mm?

I went to Springfield’s website and filtered by 10mm and it only shows the 3.8″ versions. You can find the old pages for the 5.25″ and 4.5″ models and it says they’re discontinued.

Are XD-M reliable?

Why did Springfield Armory closed?

In 1968, citing budgetary concerns, the U.S. Government closed Springfield Armory. Now the walls of Springfield Armory would house historians, paying homage to the past rather than those with an eye to the future.

Did Springfield Armory discontinued models?

Since the launch of the base model in 2017, the XD-E has been the only slim subcompact 9mm on the market that’s also double action/single action. However, in December 2021, Springfield Armory officially discontinued the XD-E series. That’s a retail lifespan of less than four years.

What does XD-S stand for gun?

In 2012, one decade after Springfield Armory introduced its XD line of handguns, the company launched the XD-S, with the “S” in the model designation meaning “single-stack.” This slim and compact version of Springfield’s “eXtreme Duty” pistols set the standard for compact handguns firing a full-power cartridge.

Where is the Springfield XDM made?

Karlovac, Croatia
The Springfield Armory XD is a series of semi-automatic pistols sold by Springfield Armory, Inc., in the United States along with follow-on variants: XD-M, XD-S, and XD-E. Polymer-framed and predominantly striker-fired, the series is manufactured by HS Produkt in Karlovac, Croatia.