Like its "big brother," the XD-S 45, Springfield Armory's 9mm XD-S 9 makes a first impression. The model I received for review wasn't a striking two tone (like the .45 model I reviewed previously), but the all-black pistol has a sleek, but rugged, aesthetic. Even the neat black case looks like something M would slide across his desk toward 007. Having previously reviewed its … [Read more...]
What's your favorite pocket pistol? The Springfield XD-S line has quickly risen in my list of preferred concealed carry pistols due to their small frame, with surprisingly manageable recoil. I've reviewed both the 3.3" barrel XD-S pistols in 9mm and .45 cal. However, in the past year, Springfield has released new options for their single stack pocket pistols, the XD-S 4.0. … [Read more...]
Last week, Springfield Armory issued a voluntary recall for both the 9mm and .45 ACP model XD-S pistols (note: no XD or XDM pistols are included in the recall, only the 3.3" single stack XD-S pistols). If you, or someone you know, has an XD-S, here's some more info on the Springfield XD-S recall to determine what guns are being recalled, and what to do with them. What's … [Read more...]
