I had a similar impression. I love shooting the Mod.2, but it just doesn't conceal well. I bought the Compact version, but I wasn't as accurate with it and it wasn't as fun to shoot. I'm hoping Springfield hasn't given up on the double-stack polymer 45's, because the 4" Mod.2 in .45 acp is such a great shooter.
I have the full size service model and it conceals very well in the right holster. I use a Clinger No Print Wonder (OWB). It disappears under an unbuttoned shirt or light jacket.
WOW! a CCP compliant 45. What a lucky find! Nearly every company IN America has sold out to the CCP.Who quit making them?
There's eight of the Rock Island Armory GI Standard MS 51417 models (4.25" barrel) on Gunbroker right now.
One vendor has seven at a Buy-it now-price of $549.95 + shipping & if you use a cc.
CA compliant
The last one is on a bidding line.
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It is not that hard to figure out why they quit making thee best handgun ever make. America is being sold out.
Well, considering that the XD always has been made in Croatia…seems you’re a little late to the party in that assessment.
So far all his posts on the forum have been the same thing. I’m not sure what it is he wants us to do about it.
all the time.
Huh.
He just wants to argue about everything.
Not everything, just this one thing.
Firearm manufacturer’s make changes to their line up all the time just like vehicle manufacturer’s. I think we as consumers believe that what is very popular will last forever.Not everything, just this one thing.
For the record I am as perplexed as he is about the decision to discontinue that line. It's the only SA firearm I own and it is a damn good one.
Yep and how often does it happen that something you thought was great is discontinued ? It happens all the time and not just with firearms.
Exactly. I sent you a PM on this subject.
Ahhh, no, they still make "4-inch pistols", they just don't call them four-inchers any more. I tend to prefer the 5-inch ones though, since that was the barrel length the round was developed for.
Get a S&W Performance Center Shield (yes, I have oneNot everything, just this one thing.
For the record I am as perplexed as he is about the decision to discontinue that line. It's the only SA firearm I own and it is a damn good one.
), it’s a 4” barrel plus the extra capacity with nice fiber optic sights And a very good trigger. (I have 4 of the 3.1” Shields in different calibers too). I do know you like your Shield Bob. 
I like both of my Shields. The little M2.0 .45 is very very accurate.Get a S&W Performance Center Shield (yes, I have one
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Unfortunately, there are very few things in my house made in USA. I bet the Croatians have nice hand guns, wish they would share.
I can not find any Glocks either, hope they are just sold out. I am waiting for my first Glock.