I was in Bosnia and Croatia when I was in the Army for a year 97-98. Awesome people,beautiful Country, and have no issues in buying a product made there. Those people have been through hell the likes of which most of you can't imagine. I plan on getting a Springfield pistol as sion as I can afford to.
People complaining about the Grip Zone tag LOL. There you have it Springfield, people are moronic enough not to buy this product due to a label. Never mind how awesome it shoots and how reliable it is, nor how long Springfield Armory has been around -- it's all about the "Grip Zone" SMH.
Frank Kramer Then you would obviously love the normal XD because Springfield has already stated that there are no internal differences between this and the original XD/HS2000. The only difference is the way the outside looks
I had an XD 40 (4inch) for years and never had any issues with it.. so it only made sense to get the Mod2 sub compact 9mm.. I LOVE IT!!! I take all my tactical classes with it and it never let me down.
I just love this pistol, it looks a work of art, definitely would be my EDC if it were legal here in the UK but i still want one none the less, Springfield mod 2 for me thank you, best wishes America from the UK.
You will love the beretta 92 fs then. Those are just so comfortable to hold and shoot and there’s the safety of having the 1st shot being double action which is good for if you have to go to court
I purchased this gun about a month ago. Wow! Totally agree with you. Love it! The feel of this gun in your hand makes shooting even more fun! The Grip Zone logo on the side never bothered me since my hand is usually over that part anyway. I agree with you; the feel of the grip in your hand is just something that has to be experienced for yourself. Take a look at this weapon! You won't regret it!
Amen! My XDM .40 is such a great gun! After nailing the the first 6 targets without missing I actually stopped and looked at the gun as if something was wrong...!! Nothing wrong, just shocked at how easily accurate it was right out of the box!!
I had one malfunction in 2,500 rounds and it was when my friend shot it one-handed with a limp wrist after we had already put about 1,500 rounds through it that same day. Failed to eject and caught the round as it was coming out of the slide. Other than that, it ran perfectly through the other 2,499 rounds with almost no cleaning in between.
I agonized for a long time -- Glock, M&P, FNS, Sig, Walter, I now own both the Springfield subcompact and 4" mod 2 bi tone Models. Ready to go right out of the box. I don't need upgraded sights (unless I want night sights), upgraded trigger or springs. Excellent quality throughout and a fun shoot. Feels great in my hand. I don't notice the palm grip or the "Grip Zone." I have over 500 rounds through each. No issues whatsoever. These pistols are a superb value.
This is my go to gun.. Fires ever time no jams no f.t.f or f.t.e. I have the original HS2000 9×19 and the mod 2 the grip and sights are spot on.. Eats all ammo like a double stack Pez dispenser.
I got the XD Mod 2 3" 9mm on my dealer's recommendation. I was looking for something high capacity yet concealable. Honestly I can't find anything to not like about the gun - it's an absolute joy to shoot! The grip safety gives me an added layer of comfort when carrying it chambered. I carry it in a Galco Summer Comfort at 4:00, and printing is very minimal for the 13 round magazine. I don't care what it says on the grip - I just love this gun!
This was a great review. I was having a hard time trying to see which firearm to buy next. I had the XD-9 Mod 2 in mind but after watching this review it was an easy decision. I currently already have an XDM .40 Caliber and I love this weapon. I constantly take it to the range. Thank you for this really in depth review.
I never thought I would own this gun. I did some research and I didn’t like the mixed reviews and after shooting a glock, m & p shield, Walter, ruger, and a Taurus I ended up liking the XD mod 2 the best.
I've had this pistol for about a year now, and I can say it's my favorite striker fired pistol I have owned. Flat shooting. accurate. and feels great in the hand. The trigger isn't bad at all either. The new grip is leaps ahead of the models that came before it. The only rival as far as feel is the PPQ, but it doesn't match the accuracy for me. As far as the grip safety... If you pick the gun up and hold it... IT'S OFF. "Holy crap is it that easy???" ... Well... Yes... It is... Just saying. No different than a 1911. That argument is now invalid. Great review Sootch. I know it's an old review, but after almost 4k rounds through my MOD 2 I had to go back to this one. I have had ONE failure to fire. That was with a reloaded round a buddy made. Put it back in and it fired. Would buy two more if the wife would let me.
Accurate, reliable, high capacity, easy to shoot, simple to maintain, extra safe to carry without being fussy. I keep trying to beat this handgun for all-around utility and can’t do it.
After researching a lot for my first firearm, I eventually decided to get this pistol in the .40 S&W version. Best decision ever, great firearm, highly recommend. I am now 3000 rounds in and not one single failure.
Im croatian and am so proud my country makes this gun. My husband is from brazil and he worked for imbel and was so proud making the slides and frames for the 1911 trp. Even the custom shop professional model has the frame and slide made in brazil. WE ONLY OWN SPRINGFIELD ARMORY!!!!
+TurboB18C1DC2 Croatia sucks...just the Chicago Police Department alone could kick Croatia's entire military. Crappy soldiers. However this is a awesome gun.
Turbo, I apologize for the hateful replies here. I have the original XD9 and it is a fantastic pistol - other than the trigger - which I replaced with the PRP Drop-In Trigger Kit. Now it is perfect for my uses. I like the newer XD9 Mod 2.0 that I'm getting one for my daughter so that she will give my XD9 back to me after "borrowing" it for the last few years. It looks like the "Grip Zone" will fit her small hand better than my XD9 and that the trigger won't need the PRP kit. For what it's worth, I like the XD9 much more than my Glock 17 and my M&P 9. It just "fits" me better.
@@frankyou9397 I don't see where she was talking about Croatia military, she was talking about gun...Croatia as a small country has a strong military and it is member of NATO so your comment was stupid in many ways.(I know i am late 2 years on response..don't care)
@@frankyou9397 well those crappy soldiers defet Europes trhird army JNA at that time and belive me I know I am Croatian and I know I was there.. There was also some american brothers fighting with us against the comunism in the middle of Europe but I don't expect you to know that, you are just a dummy behind the computer..
I agree with just about everything you said brother. I've got the 3" XD9 Mod.2 and when I take it to the range I use the 16-round magazine with the extension and it's just such a pleasure to shoot. I love the damn gun, and the 3" version carries fairly well with the 13 round flush magazine. The grip safety is a non-issue on this weapon. It's almost impossible to put your hand on the gun and NOT depress the grip safety.
I just bought this model two months ago. I added the Talon rubberized grip material. It is very comfortable and shoots great. I liked it so much I just bought another one just like it yesterday. It was on sale for a great price with three mags, just like the other one. I highly recommend this pistol.
I'm a petite size female and when shopping for new EDC for myself, I seriously considered a XDM. I also loved the feel of the grip. Fit my small hand really well. I ended up with S&M Shield. The weight factor of the gun won out over all and I did not like the grips on the XDS. Easier to conceal the single stack. When I have the funds, I will be purchasing a Springfield Mod. Just have to figure if I will go with another 9mm or the 40. I will warn that if your wife ever shoots your XDM, you might end up loosing it to her.
If you have not held the 2.0 XD either it's subcompact or service model 4.0 you don't know what you are missing. Yes there credits out there about the XD. The grip and feel is what my wife and I carry.
@@semiauto3148 Actually my husband ended up getting an XDS 45 which is his EDC. I recently got an Shield EZ as my second pistol. Okay, maybe my third or forth LOL. A girl has to be able to accessorize. Right?
I have one as my home defense weapon. Its really smooth and easy to carry. I have taken my 15 year old daughter to the range and it fit her hand just right. Great choice and good review.
Another winner from Springfield. Love the features. GRIP ZONE? I thought it was a marketing ploy for young shooters. OK by me. LOL. I like the grip safety being a horseman and hunter. We don't all live on a shooting range or in a paved city. Lots of brush and limbs and snags out in nature that could enter the trigger guard. I like the tactile indicators awesome idea for the dark of night. And in the country it's dark! Thanks for a great review.
This is the second gun I went out and bought after watching your review, and I couldn't be happier with it. Keep that great info flowing. I had a deep concealment holster made from Multi Holster and I can't believe how well this gun carries for the size. I can carry this and an extra magazine wearing nothing more than jeans and a tee shirt and you can't see it at all. I got it for more of a bedside/full size backup defense gun, but I now carry it all the time. Something about the way it's shaped(I'm sure body type effects this as well), it just hides extremely well. It actually prints less than my Glock 19 and the grip is definitely longer on the Mod 2. They need to put this out in a .45. They have the sub compact in .45 but not the full size yet. I'll be the first in line when/if that hits the shelf.
I HAD the subcompact Mod 2 3". I sold it and bought the 4" service model. It's even more accurate than the sc. The grip feel is so good on this pistol that it's right up there with my CZ PCR in feel. That's saying something, as CZ is widely known for "feel" with its metal/alloy guns. Good job, S'field!
GREAT vid, Sootch. I've had mine for roughly a month and a half. I love this pistol. For me, it's the best feeling of the polymer pistols (Glock, M&P, XDm, H&K, Walther, Ruger, FN). I love the sight picture (which is borrowed from the XDs, right?). Mine came with a case like the old Sig cases (from the early 2000s)...and has the holster, mag holder and loader.
"The engineers at Springfield Armory studied the hand....they did a lot of research to come up with this grip." Pretty sure you mean the engineers at HS Produkt.
@@barfo281 Who said that they did?... But it is Springfield that imports it from Croatia (HS-Croatia hand guns)...Thats why it's called the Springfield XD's...Okie Dokie?👍😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.
i love the XD series. I have 4 of them. But i don't get that "Grip Zone" marketing. Springfield, we know where to hold the gun. You don't have to label it. Great review Sootch
I really enjoy your reviews. Unlike others who 'review' you do so without trash talking and that goes a long way. Hickock45 is the only other reviewer I watch. You and Hickock45 are on par. I bought my XD9 Mod.2 Service Model last week and took advantage of the Gear Up deal and got three 16 round magazines and a range bag. If I were still an LEO it would definitely be my duty weapon. Looking forward to your next honest and trashless review. My XD9 is so accurate out from 10 yards, 15 yards to 25 yards. I have no problem knocking over steel plates at those distances. Wow! I love this pistol and to hell with the Glock fanboys who have nothing better to do than to talk smack about a good pistol.
@@dps6198 I like the xdm it holds 19 rounds and that's something I like so I want to know which one to buy cause I like the xd mod.2 as well. I want a gun to go to the range to shoot and get better lol
my carry gun..love it..feels balanced and shoots great with zero hiccups..The front sight glows nice..Comes w three stainless mags..Mine is 45 acp.I carry 230 ball ..nuff said
So far I have in my arsenal the XDm9 and the XDs9 sub Compact. Both high quality, superior pistols. Now I guess it's time to ad the XD9 mod 2 as per sootch00's way thumbs up. Great review (as always) by the way.
This is truly a great pistol. People really need to stop knocking the grip zone UNTIL THEY HAVE HELD AND SHOT this pistol. Sure its a marketing tool....but once you experience this pistol, well enough said.
I'm buying this because it says "Grip Zone". If I ever have to pull this weapon on someone, I'm going to flash that Grip Zone handle to them for an added degree of fear....they will know that I'll be in firm control of this weapon!! That should deter them even more!
I just put 400 rounds in one I just bought. Excellent and no failures except I'm riding the slide release a lot. It's not a big deal to me. I shoot Glocks a lot so I might have to change my grip up a bit.
I like the look and feel but if I were to pick one up, I would have to stipple the "Grip Zone" branding right off it. It is entirely a visual aesthetics thing but I have held and used firearms for decades now, I am well versed on where to hold a gun. Just like "HOT" plastered on a coffee machine, I don't need an ever present reminder branding or instructional, I don't need it. They could have put it on the gun/box as a sticker to promote it for a new buyer instead of molding it into the gun as if it was a billboard. I do like the XD's, HS Produkt makes a good gun, I have a 4.5" XDm as one of my USPSA Open Division guns and it is a good shooter.
Like Mike Campbell above mentioned the safety stampings, I just don't like arbitrary crap on my guns. Part of the reason I like older firearms, that and build quality and fit & finish is usually better. I know some like the "Grip Zone" moniker is marketing and other stuff is all lawyer induced like the safety warnings, both of which we are stuck with in the real life idiocracy movie. I know i'm just being a grouchy ole codger shaking my finger from my soapbox but I would just rather stipple that garbage away with my own indelible mark. I would go with a hard bordered panel that looks factory. The Talon grips are okay but I would rather it be good without stick-on stuff.
Just to be clear... this is the service model being reviewed. A full size 4" bbl duty model 16+1 round (free states) in 9mm, and not like the 1st out 3" bbl model or "sub-compact" Mod.2 13 rounds, for CCW and 16 rounds w/extended mags in 9mm. Though both are awesome firing pistols, and despite the "Grip Zone" on the grip it is not as noticeable as it appears on camera, and for me personally is a non issue. Thanks for the review +sootch00... great as usual. Tube On!
I have this in stainless. It's the softest shooting 9mm I've shot. I have the same issue running ammo through it fast. Hit a 10" plate at 150 yrds. Yes, it took me a full mag to do so, but still. Have a friend who owns the tactical 9mm and he competes with it. Good stuff brother. And mine doesn't have "GRIP ZONE" on it either. Must be a newer model.
I was messing with one at a gun show this past weekend. The grip zone actually feels way better than my XDm. I was surprised. I hate the Grip Zone marking too, but I am considering getting one. I was going to get a G19X. Now I have to reconsider.
I have this. It's a form of protection. If you're showing it off I guess it could be a thing. I care only that it may save my life one day, and this thing performs man. I hope you get a gun that gets you that nod of aesthetic approval. Good luck and stay safe
Can't do the XD series. How much higher could they make the barrel above the grip? At least Sig's are all steel so the higher bore isn't really much of an issue. If Springfield's goal was to make a more complicated Glock with more muzzle flip and un-necessary safety, they succeeded (and no I'm not a Glock fan boy). Also I know where the grip is. I don't need a label. . Also gotta love the big.....SPRINGFIELD ARMORY USA...on the slide.... tribute to the great American Springfield brand. With the little made in croatia on the other side.
Lol looks like a garage gun? Which means you've never shot it. Sound like the anti-gun people who says guns scare them, but then tell you they've never shot or held one
Thalium - fyi, there are many more factors that go into recoil and muzzle flip than the bore ht. Most people can only see the bore ht so the rest is way above their analysis capability. I have G19, sigs, cz, etc and can attest that shootability goes far beyond just a measurement of bore height !! I agree with Sootch, this gun is VERY nice to shoot!!
EXCELLENT review, you covered almost everything, BUT, like most everyone else, you skipped the "Muzzle Protector"... that hefty recoil spring assembly sticks-out and prevents the slide going out of battery when you jam the gun into a suspect's back!! This has some possible applications, not a deal-breaker/maker BUT shows WHAT INCREDIBLE THOUGHT AND DETAIL WHET INTO THIS DESIGN!!! LOL
Good review. Just picked up the sub compact today and am loving it . This is the only gun I have rented as accurate as my glock 26 which I have shot thousands of rounds. with . Expect it to be my new carry gun soon. Thanks for the channel , keep up the good work.
Between you and Hickok45 you 2 are literally the best firearm reviewers in the world
I was in Bosnia and Croatia when I was in the Army for a year 97-98. Awesome people,beautiful Country, and have no issues in buying a product made there. Those people have been through hell the likes of which most of you can't imagine. I plan on getting a Springfield pistol as sion as I can afford to.
People complaining about the Grip Zone tag LOL. There you have it Springfield, people are moronic enough not to buy this product due to a label. Never mind how awesome it shoots and how reliable it is, nor how long Springfield Armory has been around -- it's all about the "Grip Zone" SMH.
I agree people are idiots
I hate the grip zones, waaaagh😭😭😭😭
Leo Scarpoli Did you ever hold and shoot this gun? Once your hand is around the grip, guess what? The Grip Zone logo is gone lol.
Get some Talon grips to cover it up!
the written reviews i've read all talk about the occasional failure. What is so reliable?
The "Grip Zone" embossed into the frame was pretty goofy but it is a nice grip. I think the XD series is one of the most underrated pistols.
I don't care what's printed on the grip, it shoots great.
Frank Kramer amen
Frank Kramer
Then you would obviously love the normal XD because Springfield has already stated that there are no internal differences between this and the original XD/HS2000. The only difference is the way the outside looks
@@mikecrabtree8200 Outside looks look WAY better then first Gen XDs. And the grip zone grip feels so good.
I dont care what’s printed in the grip either, but for all the cry babies out there the company already took the grip zone writing on the new ones.
Yessss Sirrrrr 👌🏼👌🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥
I was going to get the Ruger American Pistol, but the lady at the gun shop directed me to this one. feels great, and super accurate!
Still get you the Ruger American I have one but I also plan on getting the XD
Put your hands over the grip zone and you wont see it anymore... like magic!
I had an XD 40 (4inch) for years and never had any issues with it.. so it only made sense to get the Mod2 sub compact 9mm.. I LOVE IT!!! I take all my tactical classes with it and it never let me down.
I absolutely love the Mod 2
My 1st gun, 3 years later, still my favorite.
I have the sub compact version. I absolutely love it.
I still have not found a gun I like better than XD 9 mod 2
I just love this pistol, it looks a work of art, definitely would be my EDC if it were legal here in the UK but i still want one none the less, Springfield mod 2 for me thank you, best wishes America from the UK.
You will love the beretta 92 fs then. Those are just so comfortable to hold and shoot and there’s the safety of having the 1st shot being double action which is good for if you have to go to court
I'd want one if legal in CA. I shot the original XD in 4 inch barrel and it's AMAZING!
I purchased this gun about a month ago. Wow! Totally agree with you. Love it! The feel of this gun in your hand makes shooting even more fun! The Grip Zone logo on the side never bothered me since my hand is usually over that part anyway. I agree with you; the feel of the grip in your hand is just something that has to be experienced for yourself. Take a look at this weapon! You won't regret it!
3 yrs past. What do u think now
@David Hagen can you update us your XD9, performance and reliability.
How is the accuracy?
Glad to see the relieved the grip more than the XD series
I just got this gun a few weeks ago. It’s my first gun. I love it.
You Did Good Buddy! Happy New Year!
How much did you pay?
My daughter held my Springfield XD mod 2 for the first time and automatically she said I want it all because of the grip it fits her hand perfect
I just purchased one of these. My first gun ever. Thanks rioters!
Overall, What do you think about it so far? I own an XDM 9mm and only held a mod 2 not own one.
Curious what you truly think about your new Mod 2!
@@nisfornoble4861 i still havent shot it :P
Dick now I can’t get one during the real throw down in november
Make sure you get some training and get out and fire it a fair amount. Vote Trump 2020 to protect your right to bear arms
I'm about to get one thanks to insanity, and this is what my friend in Texas recommended. He has 28 guns.
the original XD grip was still leagues better than any generation Glock's. One of the reasons I went with the XD 40 over the G23
Amen! My XDM .40 is such a great gun! After nailing the the first 6 targets without missing I actually stopped and looked at the gun as if something was wrong...!! Nothing wrong, just shocked at how easily accurate it was right out of the box!!
word. 100%. It outglocks the GLock.
I like the grip safety when putting the gun in my holster, it prevents accidental discharge. Good review!
As someone who has small hands, I can say unequivocally that I have not found better fitting double-stack pistols than the Springfields.
I had one malfunction in 2,500 rounds and it was when my friend shot it one-handed with a limp wrist after we had already put about 1,500 rounds through it that same day. Failed to eject and caught the round as it was coming out of the slide. Other than that, it ran perfectly through the other 2,499 rounds with almost no cleaning in between.
I shot an XD Mod2 Subcompact 9mm about a year and a half or so ago. It was the most comfortable grip I have ever felt on a polymer frame gun.
I agonized for a long time -- Glock, M&P, FNS, Sig, Walter, I now own both the Springfield subcompact and 4" mod 2 bi tone Models. Ready to go right out of the box. I don't need upgraded sights (unless I want night sights), upgraded trigger or springs. Excellent quality throughout and a fun shoot. Feels great in my hand. I don't notice the palm grip or the "Grip Zone." I have over 500 rounds through each. No issues whatsoever. These pistols are a superb value.
Totally agree I love my Walter PP9 , but they over did the Walter branding they made like the NASCAR of firearms with their logo
This is my go to gun.. Fires ever time no jams no f.t.f or f.t.e. I have the original HS2000 9×19 and the mod 2 the grip and sights are spot on.. Eats all ammo like a double stack Pez dispenser.
I got the XD Mod 2 3" 9mm on my dealer's recommendation. I was looking for something high capacity yet concealable. Honestly I can't find anything to not like about the gun - it's an absolute joy to shoot! The grip safety gives me an added layer of comfort when carrying it chambered. I carry it in a Galco Summer Comfort at 4:00, and printing is very minimal for the 13 round magazine. I don't care what it says on the grip - I just love this gun!
It's proud to be croatian when I read your so positive comments about gun engineered in Croatia.
I went with an XD 40 Mod 2.0. I love it. Probably my favorite and best shooting pistol
Springfield armory is that perfect line between price and quality
A lot of Springfield haters in here. I think the pistol very nice. Thinking of buying one.
+Mr223wssm
You won't regret it. I've owned three over the years, and aim to pick up a Mod 2 at some point.
ikr, for me this pistol looks so beautiful
Just bought one on my lunch break - 299.99
Get a Glock.
Ransom Butler I have one. It sucks. Love my Springfield though
I bought this gun not to long ago and I've put about 500 rounds down range and Im thoroughly impressed.
I think he likes the grip, not sure though.
Grip zone
Lol
This was a great review. I was having a hard time trying to see which firearm to buy next. I had the XD-9 Mod 2 in mind but after watching this review it was an easy decision. I currently already have an XDM .40 Caliber and I love this weapon. I constantly take it to the range. Thank you for this really in depth review.
I never thought I would own this gun. I did some research and I didn’t like the mixed reviews and after shooting a glock, m & p shield, Walter, ruger, and a Taurus I ended up liking the XD mod 2 the best.
It's a Beauty. It's a nice pistol.
Out of the box at 50 ft. I was hitting head shots on the siloette with little recoil. My new favorite weapon.
I've had this pistol for about a year now, and I can say it's my favorite striker fired pistol I have owned. Flat shooting. accurate. and feels great in the hand. The trigger isn't bad at all either. The new grip is leaps ahead of the models that came before it. The only rival as far as feel is the PPQ, but it doesn't match the accuracy for me. As far as the grip safety... If you pick the gun up and hold it... IT'S OFF. "Holy crap is it that easy???" ... Well... Yes... It is... Just saying. No different than a 1911. That argument is now invalid. Great review Sootch. I know it's an old review, but after almost 4k rounds through my MOD 2 I had to go back to this one. I have had ONE failure to fire. That was with a reloaded round a buddy made. Put it back in and it fired. Would buy two more if the wife would let me.
Your videos are great. I just bought my first gun and now thanks to your gun reviews I'm looking at buying more guns.
This XD9 is a sweet firearm.
Accurate, reliable, high capacity, easy to shoot, simple to maintain, extra safe to carry without being fussy. I keep trying to beat this handgun for all-around utility and can’t do it.
After researching a lot for my first firearm, I eventually decided to get this pistol in the .40 S&W version. Best decision ever, great firearm, highly recommend. I am now 3000 rounds in and not one single failure.
Check the drive pin on top i heard it likes to creep out...
Im croatian and am so proud my country makes this gun. My husband is from brazil and he worked for imbel and was so proud making the slides and frames for the 1911 trp. Even the custom shop professional model has the frame and slide made in brazil. WE ONLY OWN SPRINGFIELD ARMORY!!!!
+TurboB18C1DC2 Croatia sucks...just the Chicago Police Department alone could kick Croatia's entire military. Crappy soldiers. However this is a awesome gun.
Turbo, I apologize for the hateful replies here. I have the original XD9 and it is a fantastic pistol - other than the trigger - which I replaced with the PRP Drop-In Trigger Kit. Now it is perfect for my uses. I like the newer XD9 Mod 2.0 that I'm getting one for my daughter so that she will give my XD9 back to me after "borrowing" it for the last few years. It looks like the "Grip Zone" will fit her small hand better than my XD9 and that the trigger won't need the PRP kit.
For what it's worth, I like the XD9 much more than my Glock 17 and my M&P 9. It just "fits" me better.
@@frankyou9397 I don't see where she was talking about Croatia military, she was talking about gun...Croatia as a small country has a strong military and it is member of NATO so your comment was stupid in many ways.(I know i am late 2 years on response..don't care)
@Di Bo Chet how you see that?? That is so stupid comment...
@@frankyou9397 well those crappy soldiers defet Europes trhird army JNA at that time and belive me I know I am Croatian and I know I was there.. There was also some american brothers fighting with us against the comunism in the middle of Europe but I don't expect you to know that, you are just a dummy behind the computer..
Just got this exact gun a few months ago. The box yours came in is much nicer. Mine looks more like the glock box. Absolutely love this gun
Great video, I literally purchased one of these 2 days ago and love it!
Its been couple of yrs now. How do u like it after 2 yrs
I agree with just about everything you said brother. I've got the 3" XD9 Mod.2 and when I take it to the range I use the 16-round magazine with the extension and it's just such a pleasure to shoot. I love the damn gun, and the 3" version carries fairly well with the 13 round flush magazine. The grip safety is a non-issue on this weapon. It's almost impossible to put your hand on the gun and NOT depress the grip safety.
These are great pistols. I had a previous compact version in .45 acp with a 4 inches barrel and regret I sold it. Keep these videos coming Bro.
I got the 5" 45 ACP and love it. It is so well made it feels like I am shooting a 9mm.
every time I watch another gun review I fall more in love with my G19.
I just bought this model two months ago. I added the Talon rubberized grip material. It is very comfortable and shoots great. I liked it so much I just bought another one just like it yesterday. It was on sale for a great price with three mags, just like the other one. I highly recommend this pistol.
I dropped my Glock 19 for this XD. Great gun...awesome factory grip and trigger.
made in CROATIA first product call HS2000 official gunfor Croatian military and police it was development in war first name was PHP
One of the best polymer nines out there, to me better than a Glock.
I'm a petite size female and when shopping for new EDC for myself, I seriously considered a XDM. I also loved the feel of the grip. Fit my small hand really well. I ended up with S&M Shield. The weight factor of the gun won out over all and I did not like the grips on the XDS. Easier to conceal the single stack. When I have the funds, I will be purchasing a Springfield Mod. Just have to figure if I will go with another 9mm or the 40. I will warn that if your wife ever shoots your XDM, you might end up loosing it to her.
If you have not held the 2.0 XD either it's subcompact or service model 4.0 you don't know what you are missing. Yes there credits out there about the XD. The grip and feel is what my wife and I carry.
DaelithTN I know this has been a long time. But did you ever get a second pistol ? If not .....You should check out the hellcat...it’s awesome
@@semiauto3148 Actually my husband ended up getting an XDS 45 which is his EDC. I recently got an Shield EZ as my second pistol. Okay, maybe my third or forth LOL. A girl has to be able to accessorize. Right?
DaelithTN hahaha. Yeah... I’ve got quiet a few my self. But it’s the guy thing with me
I have one as my home defense weapon. Its really smooth and easy to carry. I have taken my 15 year old daughter to the range and it fit her hand just right. Great choice and good review.
Another winner from Springfield. Love the features. GRIP ZONE? I thought it was a marketing ploy for young shooters. OK by me. LOL.
I like the grip safety being a horseman and hunter. We don't all live on a shooting range or in a paved city. Lots of brush and limbs and snags out in nature that could enter the trigger guard. I like the tactile indicators awesome idea for the dark of night. And in the country it's dark!
Thanks for a great review.
Its HS product u dumbass
This is the second gun I went out and bought after watching your review, and I couldn't be happier with it. Keep that great info flowing. I had a deep concealment holster made from Multi Holster and I can't believe how well this gun carries for the size. I can carry this and an extra magazine wearing nothing more than jeans and a tee shirt and you can't see it at all. I got it for more of a bedside/full size backup defense gun, but I now carry it all the time. Something about the way it's shaped(I'm sure body type effects this as well), it just hides extremely well. It actually prints less than my Glock 19 and the grip is definitely longer on the Mod 2. They need to put this out in a .45. They have the sub compact in .45 but not the full size yet. I'll be the first in line when/if that hits the shelf.
That is one nice firearm! haven't heard of this model till now. Thanks for this review sootch! Awesome job as always 👍
I have the Mod 2.0 in .45 acp, absolutely love the grip and the gun. Shoots extremely well and accurate.
ive got the subcompact. absolutely love it
I HAD the subcompact Mod 2 3". I sold it and bought the 4" service model. It's even more accurate than the sc. The grip feel is so good on this pistol that it's right up there with my CZ PCR in feel. That's saying something, as CZ is widely known for "feel" with its metal/alloy guns. Good job, S'field!
I have the XD Sub compact model. Absolutely love it!
GREAT vid, Sootch. I've had mine for roughly a month and a half. I love this pistol. For me, it's the best feeling of the polymer pistols (Glock, M&P, XDm, H&K, Walther, Ruger, FN). I love the sight picture (which is borrowed from the XDs, right?). Mine came with a case like the old Sig cases (from the early 2000s)...and has the holster, mag holder and loader.
I own a Springfield XDM 3.8 in 40. I bought it in 2014 for a few dollars over the $700 mark with a box of rounds.
"The engineers at Springfield Armory studied the hand....they did a lot of research to come up with this grip."
Pretty sure you mean the engineers at HS Produkt.
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Same handgrip Angle as the 1911 models 👍.
@@ellissmithjr6599 Springfield had no input in development of XD pistols.
@@barfo281
Who said that they did?...
But it is Springfield that imports it from Croatia (HS-Croatia hand guns)...Thats why it's called the Springfield XD's...Okie Dokie?👍😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.
i love the XD series. I have 4 of them. But i don't get that "Grip Zone" marketing. Springfield, we know where to hold the gun. You don't have to label it. Great review Sootch
I really enjoy your reviews. Unlike others who 'review' you do so without trash talking and that goes a long way. Hickock45 is the only other reviewer I watch. You and Hickock45 are on par.
I bought my XD9 Mod.2 Service Model last week and took advantage of the Gear Up deal and got three 16 round magazines and a range bag. If I were still an LEO it would definitely be my duty weapon.
Looking forward to your next honest and trashless review.
My XD9 is so accurate out from 10 yards, 15 yards to 25 yards. I have no problem knocking over steel plates at those distances. Wow! I love this pistol and to hell with the Glock fanboys who have nothing better to do than to talk smack about a good pistol.
Is it safe to keep 17 bullets inside it or just keep the original 16 rounds
@@trevantesturrup 17
@@dps6198 I like the xdm it holds 19 rounds and that's something I like so I want to know which one to buy cause I like the xd mod.2 as well. I want a gun to go to the range to shoot and get better lol
DPS I like the preacher in God Family Guns too. He is very good.
@@trevantesturrup I have mine fully loaded with 17, no issues.
my carry gun..love it..feels balanced and shoots great with zero hiccups..The front sight glows nice..Comes w three stainless mags..Mine is 45 acp.I carry 230 ball ..nuff said
Just picked up a brand new mod 2 .45acp in 5 inch. $359
My first pistol was a XD40. Still have it and carry it everyday..
Is it bad that I want one that also labels trigger zone and danger zone on the barrel with "sighting device" in front of sights?
I carried this on my duty for 2 years , perfect full size duty pistol.
right side slide release would be great
Dude is a warrior shooting around those barrels looking BA with his hat on backwards with his fishing glasses
I really enjoy your channel, you make awesome videos that are very detailed and helpful...keep up the good work bro.
CV Tech
absolutely love this handgun.. as a 1st time gun owner i believe i made the best choice for 1st time owner.. thanks for making this vid
Springfield didn't design nothing on this gun. They just bought the licence. The gun is developed in Croatia, HS factory.
Some special police forces in my country use this gun and it is called HS-9
Is there an updating version to incorporate a silencer for the XD-9?
The most trutworthy person in the gun reviewing industry.Great personality. Keep the good work unbiasdely.Thumbs up.
So far I have in my arsenal the XDm9 and the XDs9 sub Compact. Both high quality, superior pistols. Now I guess it's time to ad the XD9 mod 2 as per sootch00's way thumbs up. Great review (as always) by the way.
P.S. Gun Buyer: $411. Out of stock at the moment.
Pick one up Friday, 200 rounds on Saturday good shooter. Have a Xds 9, 3 inch for carry.
Guess I am a Springfield fan, love em both.
This is truly a great pistol. People really need to stop knocking the grip zone UNTIL THEY HAVE HELD AND SHOT this pistol. Sure its a marketing tool....but once you experience this pistol, well enough said.
RedboneCH so true i love it its so comfortable
when i went to gander, i held about 10 pistols. held the Springfield and said i want this within 4 seconds. love it
Wish they would lose the grip zone advertisement on the handle. It's not a vacuum cleaner.
hahah! Thats a good one.hahaha!
really guys its not that bad,lol
1900stratoliner get a dremmel and carve it out
This is my first gun I purchased. I love it. super easy to use always ready .
I'm buying this because it says "Grip Zone". If I ever have to pull this weapon on someone, I'm going to flash that Grip Zone handle to them for an added degree of fear....they will know that I'll be in firm control of this weapon!! That should deter them even more!
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Should I buy 3 of their guns
I just put 400 rounds in one I just bought. Excellent and no failures except I'm riding the slide release a lot. It's not a big deal to me. I shoot Glocks a lot so I might have to change my grip up a bit.
I like the look and feel but if I were to pick one up, I would have to stipple the "Grip Zone" branding right off it. It is entirely a visual aesthetics thing but I have held and used firearms for decades now, I am well versed on where to hold a gun. Just like "HOT" plastered on a coffee machine, I don't need an ever present reminder branding or instructional, I don't need it. They could have put it on the gun/box as a sticker to promote it for a new buyer instead of molding it into the gun as if it was a billboard. I do like the XD's, HS Produkt makes a good gun, I have a 4.5" XDm as one of my USPSA Open Division guns and it is a good shooter.
+mytmousemalibu Just get talon grips and you won't see it
Like Mike Campbell above mentioned the safety stampings, I just don't like arbitrary crap on my guns. Part of the reason I like older firearms, that and build quality and fit & finish is usually better. I know some like the "Grip Zone" moniker is marketing and other stuff is all lawyer induced like the safety warnings, both of which we are stuck with in the real life idiocracy movie. I know i'm just being a grouchy ole codger shaking my finger from my soapbox but I would just rather stipple that garbage away with my own indelible mark. I would go with a hard bordered panel that looks factory. The Talon grips are okay but I would rather it be good without stick-on stuff.
Just bought the mod 2 a couple days ago. So far I really like it. My only issue is trying to put 16 rounds in the clip without destroying my thumbs.
the 'Grip Zone' thing on the pistol is really cheesy looking
Imagine if they left that off... someone might grip the slide instead.
+MillerLite179 Dude very dangerous indeed if that wasn't on there
...that's like somebody labeling the steering wheel in a car.
+The Russian Bear picked up a mod1 instead because of it lol
+The Russian Bear - You have to have a mullet to buy an XD anyway so cheesy is required.
Just to be clear... this is the service model being reviewed. A full size 4" bbl duty model 16+1 round (free states) in 9mm, and not like the 1st out 3" bbl model or "sub-compact" Mod.2 13 rounds, for CCW and 16 rounds w/extended mags in 9mm. Though both are awesome firing pistols, and despite the "Grip Zone" on the grip it is not as noticeable as it appears on camera, and for me personally is a non issue. Thanks for the review +sootch00... great as usual. Tube On!
I'm all confused now. XD this and XDS, XDM that. I'm schooled now. I think. Sorry Glock fanboy. BUT IM OPEN MINDED at least with guns.
Just bought me one of these brand new as my first firearm ever ! Imma have some fun shooting it really soon !
how did you like it man just bought mine today?? any issues or anything I need to look out for
JESUS HURTADO it’s a good shooter. Fits really good it my smaller hand and shoots really well. I haven’t had any issues with it.
@@reycangri cool man thanks for the response
Nice gun!!
I have this in stainless. It's the softest shooting 9mm I've shot. I have the same issue running ammo through it fast. Hit a 10" plate at 150 yrds. Yes, it took me a full mag to do so, but still. Have a friend who owns the tactical 9mm and he competes with it. Good stuff brother.
And mine doesn't have "GRIP ZONE" on it either. Must be a newer model.
I reckon mend that everybody buy a Springfield armory xd mod.2 45acp
What's the difference between 9mm 40mm and the 45acp
@@trevantesturrup it 9mm 4s&w and 45 acp. The 40s&w and 45 acp are bigger and hit harder. 40 s&w has snappy recoil 45acp is easy to shoot .
@@andrewgates7508 I want this pistol to be my very first gun
Just put granulated Talon Grips on a regular XD and your fine. No reason to bump up in price for the Mod 2 version with newer style grips.
??? Am I experiencing deja-vu? lol
+pharmdr Kim I made an error in the original so this is the new and improved edition : )
***** cool!
I've had the original XD MOD 2 in 45 acp since they first came out and i've loved it.
Made in Croatia
Them fellas there make a mighty fine handgun. Hats off to them.
I was messing with one at a gun show this past weekend. The grip zone actually feels way better than my XDm. I was surprised. I hate the Grip Zone marking too, but I am considering getting one. I was going to get a G19X. Now I have to reconsider.
Great firearm, but "Grip Zone" on the sides of the grip is kinda cheesy.
Optimus PotatoHead who cares...this firearm kicks ass...
I have this. It's a form of protection. If you're showing it off I guess it could be a thing. I care only that it may save my life one day, and this thing performs man. I hope you get a gun that gets you that nod of aesthetic approval. Good luck and stay safe
***** Exactly
John Galt haha wow
Awe GRIPE ZONE waaah waaah my pussy hurts
Just won this gun for $40 on a Facebook drawing! Won a Ruger LCP 2 last week! Can't wait to shoot it
Can't do the XD series. How much higher could they make the barrel above the grip? At least Sig's are all steel so the higher bore isn't really much of an issue. If Springfield's goal was to make a more complicated Glock with more muzzle flip and un-necessary safety, they succeeded (and no I'm not a Glock fan boy). Also I know where the grip is. I don't need a label.
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Also gotta love the big.....SPRINGFIELD ARMORY USA...on the slide.... tribute to the great American Springfield brand.
With the little made in croatia on the other side.
he addressed that. its very minimally higher than the block.
John Galt shut the fuck up.
Lol looks like a garage gun? Which means you've never shot it. Sound like the anti-gun people who says guns scare them, but then tell you they've never shot or held one
Thalium - fyi, there are many more factors that go into recoil and muzzle flip than the bore ht. Most people can only see the bore ht so the rest is way above their analysis capability. I have G19, sigs, cz, etc and can attest that shootability goes far beyond just a measurement of bore height !! I agree with Sootch, this gun is VERY nice to shoot!!
EXCELLENT review, you covered almost everything, BUT, like most everyone else, you skipped the "Muzzle Protector"... that hefty recoil spring assembly sticks-out and prevents the slide going out of battery when you jam the gun into a suspect's back!! This has some possible applications, not a deal-breaker/maker BUT shows WHAT INCREDIBLE THOUGHT AND DETAIL WHET INTO THIS DESIGN!!! LOL
The fact it says "grip zone" on gun makes me wonder who would design something that tacky! lol
Good review. Just picked up the sub compact today and am loving it . This is the only gun I have rented as accurate as my glock 26 which I have shot thousands of rounds. with . Expect it to be my new carry gun soon. Thanks for the channel , keep up the good work.