Is Springfield XD 40 a good gun?
Rachel Hickman
Published Mar 06, 2026
Is Springfield XD 40 a good gun?
With the XD 40, you get a bit of the best of both worlds. So, it’s a very basic pistol with a few nice touches. It has one of the most logical safety systems on any handgun. It’s definitely accurate, and shoots rather pretty easily for a .
Does Springfield Armory make a 40 caliber pistol?
40 Caliber.
What caliber is XD 40?
Springfield Armory XD(M) 40 S&W Pistol -The XD(M) pistol from Springfield Armory sets the standard for what a polymer pistol can be….Specifications.
| Action | Pistol |
|---|---|
| Sights | 3-Dot Dovetail |
| Weight | 30oz |
| Cartridge | 40 S&W |
| Type | Centerfire |
Is the Springfield XD 40 Compact?
Springfield Armory XD(M) 40 S&W Compact Pistol -The XD(M) 3.8 Compact has a 3.8 inch barrel mated with a shortened compact frame.
Can a XD 40 shoot 9mm?
Basically XD-40/357 magazines will naturally and with no permanent modification reliably feed 9mm ammo. Although now the flush fitting XD-40 Subcompact magazines, since they were smaller than the full sized frame only held nine 40sw rounds. These Nine round XD-40 Subcompact could naturally hold 13 rounds of 9mm ammo.
What kind of pistol is the XD 40 SW?
The XD® 4″ Service Model .40 SW Stainless Low Capacity pistol offers unrivalled environmental resistance along with a 10-round magazine for those localities with capacity restrictions.
Why customize a Springfield XD-9 pistol?
Customizing a pistol like the Springfield Armory XD allows a shooter to make it unique and improve his or her performance. In a past article and video, we upgraded the basic Springfield Armory XD-9 pistol with Springer Precision custom parts. On the first pistol we added the following:
What kind of magazine does the XD pistol have?
A bilateral pushbutton magazine release rounds out the package. The stainless steel slide ensures that this pistol resists the effects of a harsh environment. A 10-round magazine keeps this XD® legal in restrictive locales. The premium hammer forged 4″ barrel strikes a splendid balance between accuracy and wear resistance.
What kind of Trigger Kit do you use for the XD?
For our project, we used the Springer Precision XD Trigger Kit. This easy-to-install kit will give the shooter a shorter, lighter and crisper trigger pull. A Springer Precision XD Trigger Kit was installed in the XD .45 ACP pistol. As with any upgrade, make sure you thoroughly test the part after installation.
