Springfield Armory started a major-league hit- ting rally two years ago, with its home-run hit he XD(M). Demand for the initial .40CAL and
9MM models was extraordinarily high, and for good
reason: people want quality. Consumers looking for reliability, functionality, and accuracy in their handgun,
Yet the clamoring continued, as we were flooded by
demands for something in a
bigger and more powerful caliber. We listened, and the
45ACP was born.
buyer may already have at home will be easily mounted
to the triple-position Picatinny rail.
Leave it to Springfield Armory to show the industry
just how much meaning and value can be packed into
a single letter. The (M)odel contour frame is based on
the XD, but with enhanced and refined contours that
ensure a grip that will feel more natural than your cus-
tomers could ever imagine. A choice of three (M)ould-
tru backstraps allows increased comfort and customi-
zation. Add to that the (M)ajor grasp slide serrations
and (M)ega-lock grip texture, as well as the ultimate
in (M)aximum reach magazine release and (M)ega ca-
pacity (no less than 13 rounds) mag, and all that buyer
needs to do is handle the model for a few seconds before
feeling a nearly insepa-
rable bond—almost lit-
erally—between him-
(or her-) self and the
XD(M) 45ACP.
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
New XD(M) 45ACP; Bigger is Better
Not only does our newest
XD(M) family member share
all of the great features of its
older siblings, we worked hard
to keep the size under control.
The result? “It’s the highest
capacity 45ACP in the small-est polymer frame pistol out
there,” Rob Leatham recently
told The Outdoor Wire. “It’s actually smaller than the
XD model in . 45.” In fact, at a casual glance most observers would be challenged to discern a difference in size
from the original 9MM/40CAL versions.
Customers who may balk at upgrading from their
original XD can rest assured that they need not be concerned, as their XD magazines (in . 45) will transfer readily to the new polymer model. For that matter, lights,
lasers, and additional accessories that the prospective
And that (M) just
keeps going. How
about functional and
technical characteristics? The (M)atch-grade
barrel represents cutting-edge technology in
precision barrel design
and manufacturing; the
(M)inimal reset trigger’s shorter travel and
reset allows for easier,
faster, and more accurate follow-up shots;
and the (M)elonite finish resulting from a salt bath nitriding process represents the latest in rugged, wear- and impact-resistant
finishes. Cleaning and repair are a snap as well, with
(M)inimal error assembly and disassembly in which
trigger pull is simply unnecessary.
And (M)ore. The (M)ain-focus sights are characterized by their low profile, which is friendly to ‘(M)ost
any holster yet with no loss in speed of target acquisition. The entire package is complemented by a durable
(M)ulti-use carry case, made to withstand abuse and
with sufficient size to carry a second firearm or any
number of personal items. There can be little wonder
as to why this unique product earned the 2009 NRA
American Rifleman Golden Bullseye Award for “
Handgun of the Year,” and now it can be in your—and your
customer’s —hands in 45ACP.
