XD-S Putting a 4"Longslide on a 3.3" Frame

[Sign216]

I like the long-barrel version of the XD-S. Could I take a slide from a 4" version and put it on my 3.3" frame?

(In my state (Mass) only the 3.3" pistols are available.)

Joe

 

[Sld1959]

If that's all that is legal where you live, that is what you should stay with.

I doubt anyone here will advise you on how to do something illegal where you live.

 

[Sign216]

Sld, the laws here are not like that. For a gun to be "on the state's list" the manufacturer must submit it for evaluation. Any variation requires a new submission by the manufacturer. I.e. a nickel finish instead of blue, 4" instead of 6" barrel, etc.

However, once legally in the state, the owner can modify it without a problem. Change barrels, get a new cylinder, etc. Anything, except something like an auto-sear, or hi-cap mag.

My question; can I change slides to a different length, or does the XD-S have some weirdness that would cause a functioning problem?

 

[SimonRL]

Can a 4 in barrel be considered a Long Slide? Perhaps a Longer Slide.

 

[835mag]

To answer your question, yes the frames between the 1st gen 3.3 and 4.0 XDs are identical.

 

[Sign216]

To answer your question, yes the frames between the 1st gen 3.3 and 4.0 XDs are identical.

835mag,
Thanks for that info. I'll start my search for a 4.0 slide.

Joe