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Springfield Armory Releases XD(M) Compact .45

Submitted By: Chris | Date posted: 11.07.2011 (7:16 PM) | Write a Comment

Springfield Armory added a new addition to the XD(M) family.  Can’t wait to try to get one on the range soon.

 

It’s finally here!

Requests have been pouring in, and now the XD(M)® 3.8 Compact is available in .45ACP.

Since we introduced the XD(M)® Compact in 9mm and .40, our Customer Service department has been swamped with requests for a .45 version. So, we’ve been frantically developing an amazing product that combines concealability and high capacity, with a big bullet, that, like all XD® and XD(M)® models

focuses on Point & Shoot Ergonomics™. 

The genius of the XD(M)® Compact design is that it doubles as a full-size frame model with the use of the XD(M) Gear® Mag X-Tension™ (US Pat. 7191556) that offers a full-capacity back-up magazine. It’s also a great range option for people that don’t want to have to buy both a CCW, and a range pistol.

For more information about the XD(M)® Compact .45ACP, along with all XD(M)® models, please visit  www.The-M-Factor.com

Sincerely,

Springfield Armory®

800-680-6866

www.SpringfieldArmory.com

XD(M)® COMPACT 3.8” .45ACP 

CALIBER:

.45ACP

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CAPACITY: 9+1RDS W/O MAG X-TENSION™

13+1RDS W/ MAG X-TENSION™ (USPAT.7191556)

WEIGHT:

27oz W/ EMPTY 9 RD MAG

29oz W/ MAG X-TENSION™ (USPAT.7191556)

Length:

7” 7”

HEIGHT:

4.55” w/ compact mag  5.55” w/ X-tension™ (USPAT.7191556)

BARREL:

3.8” Steel, Melonite®, Fully supported ramp

Slide:

Forged Steel

frame:

Black Polymer

Sights:

Dovetail front and rear (steel) 3-Dot

Trigger Pull:

5.5 to 7.7lbs 

COLOR:

Black and Bi-Tone

XD(M) Gear™:

Included in (m)ulti-use carrying case: two mEgazines™, belt holster, mag loader,

double mag pouch, three interchangeable backstraps and three magazine x-tensions™

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Magazines: 2 Stainless Steel

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High-capacity magazines may not be available in some states.

The Springfield Armory 2011 Duel has Their Newest Pistols Face-Off

Submitted By: Chris | Date posted: 04.27.2011 (4:56 PM) | Write a Comment

Springfield Armory® is calling for a duel, the Springfield Armory® 2011 Duel, between their two newest pistols: the XD(M)™ Compact and the Range Officer™. They will be holding a competition for gun enthusiasts to vote for their favorite pistol and hundreds of daily prizes.

Dueling begins at 12:01 a.m. April 29. Daily prizes range from Springfield Armory® gear to the competing pistols themselves. Participants may cast their vote every hour through midnight May 28, 2011 and earn up to 720 entries. The person with the most entries overall wins both dueling pistols. Voting takes place at www.springfieldduel.com.

 

Gun experts across the country are getting involved with the Springfield Armory® Duel (www.springfieldduel.com/contenders). Some have written why they like the XD(M)™ Compact and Range Officer™. David Williams, 2006 Pistolsmith of the Year has this to say about the Range Officer™, “It’s hand-built with selected components to give the customer the most ‘bang for the buck,’ but still be upgradeable for future enhancements.” Roy Huntington, Editor/ Publisher of American Handgunner says the XD(M)™ Compact is, “The perfect choice for new shooters, or for anyone wanting an easy-to-use, safe handgun.”

Even some Springfield Armory® employees have weighed in, and shared some reasons they like the XD(M)™ Compact and Range Officer™. All participants of the competition are encouraged to share why they voted in the forum section.
To learn more about the contenders:

The XD(M)™ Compact [www.springfieldduel.com/contenders]

The Range Officer™ [www.springfieldduel.com/contenders]

See these new pistols up close and personal by visiting the Springfield Armory® Booth #1537 at the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meetings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania April 29 – May 1.

Will you challenge your readers to a duel? Visit www.springfieldduel.com on April 29 to enter the 2011 Duel and cast your first vote, and enter every hour to increase your chances to win.

Have Fun,

Springfield Armory®

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. All laws apply. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. SEE OFFICIAL RULES FOR DETAILS.

All Rights Reserved. © 2011 Springfield Armory®. 420 West Main Street, Geneseo, Illinois 61254 • www.springfieldarmory.com

 

Springfield Armory Employee Recognized with National Honor

Submitted By: Chris | Date posted: 04.19.2011 (12:09 PM) | Write a Comment

Geneseo, Il— At 9:00am April 8th, 2011, Robert Schwieder, a volunteer for theEmployer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), presented Larry Collinson,Springfield Armory Production/ QA Manager, with a certificate of appreciation forhis role as a “Patriotic Employer.”

(ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency that seeks to develop and promotea culture in which all American employers support and value the military serviceof their employees with ESGR as the principal advocate within DoD. It does soby advocating relevant initiatives, recognizing outstanding support, increasingawareness of applicable laws, and resolving conflict between employers andservice members.

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