Springfield Armory XD-9 Tactical Pistol
First Reviewed November 16, 2010
Found in Pistol Reviews, Springfield Armory, Springfield Armory Tactical Pistols, Springfield Armory XD Pistols, Tactical Pistols
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The XD-9 Tactical pistol from Springfield Armory is nearly identical to the shorter barreled service model. The extra length works to increase the muzzle velocity of the bullet when it leaves the 5” barrel which provides an flatter shot trajectory and increased accuracy at longer distances. These factors combine to make the gun a superior performer at competitions and in tactical law enforcement/military work where accuracy at distances greater than 20 yards becomes a game-changing issue.
Differences is the Tactical XD-9 are primarily limited to the longer barrel, slide, and corresponding recoil spring assembly. The lower receiver of the gun as well as the internal single-action, striker-fired trigger setup components remain identical to the original XD-9.
Safety systems remain the same on this gun. This includes the grip safety, trigger safety, and both internal safety systems. The striker status indicator which provides both a visual and physical indication that the gun is cocked and ready to fire remain intact on this gun. Other crossover elements are the integrated rail system, grip texture, 3-dot combat sights, and ambidextrous magazine release.
Springfield Armory ships the XD-9 Tactical pistol with two 16 round magazines. It would seem logical that 30+ round high-capactiy magazines would be made available, but as of November 2010, the company was not making them and if they are made by aftermarket companies, they are not easy to find.
Springfield Armory Tactical XD-9 Pistol
Reviews of the Springfield Armory Tactical XD-9 pistol are found below with the newest reviews further down the page. Please feel free to write a review of your own but be sure to include reviews of only the Tactical XD-9 with the 5” barrel here (black or green frame are both fine) as the traditional XD-9 service pistol, and the Tactical XD-40, and Tactical XD-45, Tactical XD-357, and the Tactical XD-45LE with the .45 GAP round all have their own review sets. If you have a photo of your gun, please send it to pictures@gunreviewspot.com and we'll be sure to add it to the Tactical XD-9 photo gallery once your review is approved and goes live on the site.
US $21.24
I just purchased a Springfield XDM Compact 3.8 and I gotta say I should have bought one of these sooner, even if it was a standard XD-SA.
This is one of the most solid looking/feeling guns that I own. In my opinion it is more solid than a Glock. Everything on this gun is tight, even the magazines were a bit hard to load without the supplied speedloader ! The mechanism is a striker fired action similar to Glock except that when breaking the weapon down there’s no need to pull the trigger. As much of the same as the XDM is similar to a Glock, it is different. The trigger is different and better than Glock’s in that it’s smoother, lighter and crisper. The striker system is slightly different and the outside exterior of the striker is recommended that it not be oiled by the manufacturer. The frame is a nice looking and strong polymer, slide a nitride salt bathed melonite finished curvy beauty with nice lines and nice set up mechanism underneath, barrel is match grade and solid with traditional rifling . The Melonite finish is strong and good looking.It is applied thick. It is a more matte finish where a Glock is more of a satin. id say that Glocks tennifer has a slight edge but not much of a difference to decide against an XD[M] ! Shooting at the range the gun produced the best groups with Winchester 180 gr PDX-1 and White Box Bonded Hollow points, and also with Hornady Critical Defense in 165 gr. Both avereging about 2.25. Pretty good out of a gun with a sub four inch barrel. I probably could have done better but I was a bit out of practice, LOL !
All-in-all I love the XDM series and im already eyeing up the XD Tactical 45 with the dark earth and black slide finish. Until then I’ll save my pennies and dream.