Is Springfield XDS discontinued?
Emma Johnson Is Springfield XDS discontinued?
Discontinued: XD-S Mod.
What was the recall on the XDS 45?
3.3 XD-S™ SAFETY RECALL Springfield has determined that under exceptionally rare circumstances, some 3.3 XD-S™ 9mm and . 45ACP caliber pistols could experience an unintended discharge during the loading process when the slide is released, or could experience a double-fire when the trigger is pulled once.
Is the Springfield XDS any good?
Pros: The XDS is priced competitively and for that reason will be in budget range for most people looking for a CCW pistol. Self defense ammunition cycled well and no reliability issues were noted during firing. Based on the overall weight and frame size, recoil management is fairly simple.
Why 45 is better than 9mm?
45-caliber round is the bigger bullet, so it has the “knock down power” to neutralize any adversary with one shot; while pistols that fire 9mm rounds are generally more accurate and can carry more bullets.
Does Springfield still make XD-S 45?
Discontinued: XD-S Mod. 2® 3.3″ Single Stack . 45 ACP Handgun w/ Tritium Sight.
What replaced the XD-S?
The XDS And XDM Have Changed A Lot. The base model (XD), a middle tier (XD Mod. 2) a single stack subcompact (XDS) and the XDM, which was the Match model. The original XDS has been phased out in lieu of the XDS Mod.
Why was the XDS recalled?
Springfield has determined that under exceptionally rare circumstances, some 3.3 XD-S™ 9mm and . 45ACP caliber pistols could experience an unintended discharge during the loading process when the slide is released, or could experience a double-fire when the trigger is pulled once.
Does Springfield XDS have a safety?
The XD-S features a chamber-loaded indicator on the top of the slide and there are two external safety mechanisms. The trigger safety is identical to that which you’ll find on a Glock. The second is a grip safety, which must be depressed for the trigger to release the firing pin.
What does the S stand for in Springfield XDS?
One, the S in the model name stands for single stack, a change to the magazine design that permits a slimmer grip. For instance, the XD-S has a grip width of 0.945 inch, compared to an XD(m) grip width of 1.185 inches.
