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It's unusual for a firearm manufacturer to start with a .45-cal. version of gun and later size down to a 9 mm, but that's exactly what Springfield Armory did with its XD(S). Watch this "Rifleman Review" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV to learn more about this compact striker-fired pistol.
For more on the Springfield XD(S), please enjoy the following articles:
At the dawn of mechanized warfare, the U.S. Military contended with the reality that infantrymen would need an effective arm to defeat tanks. Their idea? Bring more gun.
For nearly 25 years, Springfield Armory has offered its affordable and reliable XD series of handguns, and for 2026, that design has now entered its fourth generation with the Mod.4 OSP.