New Product Highlight: Springfield Armory XD MOD.3
Springfield revamped their XD series of pistols once again to bring more modern features to shooters at a shockingly affordable price.
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It wasn’t that long ago that I thought Springfield Armory might let the XD line of pistols ride off into the sunset while the innovative Echelon carried on the brand’s torch.
I was wrong because there’s a brand-new evolution of that series’ lineage on the scene, and I suspect it’s going to sell fast.
The Springfield Armory XD MOD.3 breathes new life into the XD name with updated features, better ergonomics, and – I can’t believe I’m writing this – an MSRP of $325.
Just imagine what retail prices are going to be!
Springfield Armory XD MOD.3 Specs & Features
Specs
- Caliber: 9mm
- Action: Striker-fire
- Capacity: 16+1
- Barrel Length: 4”
- Overall Length: 7.3”
- Weight: 27 oz
- Optic Ready: Yes
- MSRP: $325
Features
- RMR, DeltaPoint Pro, and Noblex adapter plates
- Steel sights (fiber optic front, white dot rear)
- Updated grip texture
At its core, this new pistol is a polymer-frame, striker-fired 9mm pistol that’s versatile enough to handle CCW and home defense jobs reasonably well. In terms of size, think of it as a Glock 19.
Updates include a flat-faced trigger and a loaded chamber indicator that’s tactile as well as visual.
Ergonomically, you’ll get updated grip texture on the frame and slide serrations that look a lot like what’s on the higher-end Echelon.
The XD MOD.3’s fiber optic front and white dot rear sights are a welcome improvement over the XD MOD.2’s more basic sights.
It uses the same 16-round magazines as the old XD9, which means they’re affordable and easy to come by.
As with existing XD pistols, this one is optic-ready and uses Springfield Amrory’s OSP adapter plate system. It supports red dots with the RMR, DeltaPoint Pro, and Noblex mounting footprints.
The XD MOD.3 offers a nice contrast to the Echelon.
Don’t get me wrong; several of us here at Pew Pew Tactical have experience with the Echelon, and it got solid marks in our hands-on Echelon review, but it’s more pistol than entry-level or casual shooters need.
Hacking the MSRP in half with a cleaver is a pretty good way to welcome those people into the fold.
What do you think of the new Springfield Armory XD MOD.3? Let us know below. For more affordable gear, check out our guide to the Best Pistol Red Dot Sights.