How do you make the most concealable full-power pistol even better? Offer it in all major self-defense calibers, that’s how.
When the Springfield Armory® XD-S® arrived on the scene in 9MM and .45ACP , its svelte profile quickly made it the pistol to beat for concealed carry. The thin, single-stack design allows it to melt into the body when carried, yet it’s shockingly easy to control. Even those with larger hands can get most of three fingers on the grip.
Practice is everything, so rather than go for uncomfortably and uncontrollably small, we aimed to create a handgun that’s easy and pleasurable to shoot while still offering amazing concealment. You’ll enjoy your range time with the XD-S® and become a better shooter as a result.
For 2016, we’re introducing the XD-S® in the ever-popular .40SW , so you can choose the mix of power and capacity that makes you comfortable. Like the originals, the new XD-S® .40SW comes with both flush (six-round) and Mid-Mag (seven-round) magazines, so capacity of the new .40SW model sits right between that of the 9MM and .45ACP XD-S®.
We’ve designed the XD-S® to fit you – not the other way around. Interchangeable backstraps customize grip circumference. We even include matching magazine sleeves so the Mid-Mag (7 Round) fits seamlessly too. To make the XD-S® durable, yet portable, we used the right materials for the job. The black polymer frame saves weight while the forged stainless steel slide and Melonite® hammer forged barrel put strength where it’s needed most. The sights are designed for speed with a fiber-optic front sight that leaps into the sight picture. Don’t like the color? That’s OK , we include green and red tubes – take your pick. The rear combat-profile sight offers a simple notch so there are no distractions to divert attention from the front sight.
Put it in your holster, and you’ll find that it’s Noticeably Unnoticeable™.
Caliber
.40Sw
Recoil System
Dual Spring w/ Full Length Guide Rod
Sights
Fiber Optic Front & Dovetail Rear (Steel)
Weight
22 oz
Height
4.4" w/ Compact Mag, 5" w/ Mid-Mag X-Tension™
Slide
Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish
Barrel
3.3" Hammer Forged, Steel, Melonite® / 1:10 Twist
Length
6.3"
Grip Width
.9"
Frame
Black Polymer
Magazines
1 - 6 Round Flush Fitting, 1 - 7 Round With Mid-Mag X-Tension™, Stainless Steel
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
Designed by Winchester and introduced by Winchester and Smith & Wesson in 1990, the 40 S&W was designed as a "compromise" semiautomatic pistol cartridge that would offer more performance than the 9mm Luger (9x19)…but would produce less recoil and allow higher magazine capacity than the 45 ACP. Few compromises in the firearms world have ever worked as well. From a manufacturing standpoint many pistols designed for the 9mm could be re-engineered to handle the larger cartridge; in a short time it has become a standard issue in the law enforcement community. Using a .400-inch bullet of from 135 to 180 grains from a .850-inch cae, the .40 S&W produces up to 1205 fps, and although recoil is greater than the 9mm, it is easier to shoot than the 45 ACP, and its greater velocity and smaller bullet diameter aid penetration.
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Craig Boddington
