Compact and Concealed .45 from Springfield Armory: Guns & Gear|S7

Published on October 7, 2015
Duration: 2:49

This video reviews the Springfield Armory XD Mod 2 in .45 ACP, highlighting its suitability for concealed carry and self-defense. Key features discussed include the 'Grip Zone' for enhanced control, its compact size for a .45 caliber firearm, and impressive magazine capacities. The review also demonstrates the pistol's simple field stripping procedure and praises its shootability at range.

Quick Summary

The Springfield Armory XD Mod 2 .45 ACP is a compact pistol designed for concealed carry and self-defense, featuring a comfortable and controllable 'Grip Zone'. It offers impressive magazine capacities of 9+1 or 13+1 rounds and demonstrates exceptional shootability, capable of hitting targets at 50 yards.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction: Compact Pistols for Self-Defense
  2. 00:17Introducing the XD Mod 2 .45 ACP
  3. 00:38The 'Grip Zone' and Ergonomics
  4. 00:58Magazine Capacity: Flush vs. Extended
  5. 01:14Simple Field Stripping Procedure
  6. 01:28Shooting Performance and Accuracy
  7. 02:09Favorite Feature: The Grip Zone
  8. 02:22Demonstration: Shooting with Small Magazine

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Springfield Armory XD Mod 2 .45 ACP?

The Springfield Armory XD Mod 2 .45 ACP features a highly praised 'Grip Zone' for comfort and control, a compact design with a 3-inch barrel, and impressive magazine capacities of 9+1 rounds with the flush magazine and 13+1 with the extended magazine.

How easy is it to field strip the XD Mod 2 .45 ACP?

Field stripping the XD Mod 2 .45 ACP is described as very simple. It involves rotating a lever, dropping the slide, and dropping the striker, allowing for easy separation of the slide, barrel, and recoil spring assembly.

How does the XD Mod 2 .45 ACP perform at the range?

The XD Mod 2 .45 ACP is considered an 'overachiever,' shooting phenomenally well. It can accurately hit a full-size silhouette target at 50 yards repeatedly, demonstrating excellent shootability for its size.

What is the magazine capacity of the Springfield XD Mod 2 .45 ACP?

The flush mount magazine for the XD Mod 2 .45 ACP holds 9 rounds, giving a total capacity of 10 rounds (9+1). The extended magazine increases this to 13 rounds, for a total of 14 rounds (13+1).

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