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Springfield XD(M) in .45 ACP Gallery

by SI Staff - Monday, April 11, 2011

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The Springfield XD(M) chambered in .45 ACP is 7.75 inches long and weighs 31 ounces.

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With 13 rounds of .45 ACP, the newest XD(M) packs plenty of firepower. Witness holes in the magazines help confirm fully loaded magazines.

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Like all XDs and XD(M)s, the .45 ACP version is easy to field strip for cleaning and maintenance. It is equally simple to reassemble.

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A relatively long reset on the XD(M)’s trigger did not cause any difficulty on the range, nor did it adversely affect accuracy.

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It’s easy to see this XD(M) is not like the others—the business end unsubtly reveals its .45 ACP chambering and the added punch therein.

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Molded into the polymer frame, a section of Picatinny rail allows shooters to mount a light or laser.

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Despite its beefier chambering, the gun retains roughly the same grip size as the smaller-caliber offerings in the XD(M) line.

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In addition to its chambering, the XD(M) .45 ACP’s grip safety will be familiar to XD and 1911 fans alike.

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Boasting a 4.5-inch ramped barrel and a steel guide rod, the XD(M) .45 ACP performed flawlessly in testing.

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Boasting a 4.5-inch ramped barrel and a steel guide rod, the XD(M) .45 ACP performed flawlessly in testing.

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The only thing that gives away the latest XD(M)’s chambering is engraving on the slide and breech portion of the barrel.

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The latest pistol in Springfield’s XD(M) line is not a surprise, but it is nonetheless a welcome addition to the popular series of handguns.

Now available in America's most popular personal-defense chambering, we can expect to see even more Springfield XD(M) in the holster of CCW licensees.

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