Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled "Review: Springfield Armory XD 3” Sub-Compact" and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/review-springfield-armory-xd-3-sub-compact/.
Review: Springfield Armory XD 3” Sub-Compact
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Good write up Mike, thanks!Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled "Review: Springfield Armory XD 3” Sub-Compact" and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/review-springfield-armory-xd-3-sub-compact/.
Backup's for the back up? Main drawback seen is ships with only one mag? Real costs?
Two should be standard in case the one magazine is damaged, malfunctions or is lost.
HayesGreener
Ronin
I had a student come through one of my intermediate courses with one of these a year or so ago, I was impressed with how accurate this little gun is. A fine pistol.
wmg1299
Professional
My XD's are all Mod.2 models (I was a little late to the game), but I assume the Legacy models are just as reliable and accurate. I'm sure the Subcompact is a great gun, but I would advise potential buyers to compare the Subcompacts to the 4" Service models prior to purchase (if you can find either of them in stock anywhere).
With my build, I found that the thickness of the XD models was a bigger obstacle to concealment than grip or barrel length. It turned out that I could conceal the 4" Service models just as easily as I could the Subcompacts. I shot the Service models more accurately and enjoyed the full grip and added capacity. You can't go wrong with either model. If you can easily conceal the Subcompact, then I would go for it. However, shooters built like me may find the Service Model to be just as easy to carry.
You may not even have to choose. With what the XD's sell for, you could probably buy both models for the price of one Glock. That's how I wound up owning enough of them to do a full comparison.
With my build, I found that the thickness of the XD models was a bigger obstacle to concealment than grip or barrel length. It turned out that I could conceal the 4" Service models just as easily as I could the Subcompacts. I shot the Service models more accurately and enjoyed the full grip and added capacity. You can't go wrong with either model. If you can easily conceal the Subcompact, then I would go for it. However, shooters built like me may find the Service Model to be just as easy to carry.
You may not even have to choose. With what the XD's sell for, you could probably buy both models for the price of one Glock. That's how I wound up owning enough of them to do a full comparison.
RipTownTech
Alpha
I have a Springfield EMP 1911 9MM. Great gun but it struggles with some of the cheaper ammo, whereas I notice Glock and M&P Shields do not have a problem. anyone know how this model handles different ammo brands, namely TSA: https://www.targetsportsusa.com/target-sports-9mm-luger-ammo-124-grain-fmj-tsts9fmj-p-110587.aspx
I have been EDC my XD Mod 2 subcompact in 9mm for the past couple of months. While it is nice to have either 13 or 16 rounds available depending on flush or extended mag, the thickness and weight is a detriment. I am seriously considering going to the Hellcat platform soon with it's 11 and 13 round choices. Heck, they even have a 15 round choice available now. Smaller, thinner, lighter..........seems to be the ticket.
Joe
Joe