Springfield Armory soon purchased the rights to market the HS2000 in the States. Don't act so surprised. The XD is no longer produced in .40 S&W but you can probably find one if you do a search on the net. I liked it that much! It is very hard to find much ammo, and I find myself using my own personal stash of ammo for my review articles so you know Im limiting how much shooting I do in my articles. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. so springfield pistols may be made all over the place. and many of the Glocks and Hks are made here now although they are foreign based companies. Too bad, I still believe the .40 S&W is a better stopper than the 9mm is. Please support this website by adding us to your whitelist in your ad blocker. The XD under review for this article is the original version, and it is simply called the XD 9 and it is chambered in 9mm Parabellum. We can't sell our cars outside of the country because they don't pass other nations minimum emissions tests or mpg requirements! As of March2020[update], for the XD series, the only offerings listed on the company's website are sub-compact (in 9mm and .40 S&W) and service models (in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP). Hmmm, I didn't even realize this. A couple of months ago I bought a Steoger Cougar .40 made in Turkey very nice gun. Re-branding the handgun as the X-treme Duty 9x19mm Parabellum or the XD-9 the handgun began to catch the interest of the American market. Heck, Springfield started out with the XD, then started importing completed 1911s from Brazil, and still imports some parts from there. The late Todd Louis Green popularized a protocol of 2,000 rounds without cleaning or lubrication to test a handguns reliability. Rebranded bySpringfield Armory, it became known as the XD9. What were the writings of Amado Hernandez? The XD-S is made in Croatia by Springfield manufacturing partner HS Produkt, which is best known for developing that country's service pistol, the HS2000. For what it's worth, BATFE regulations require that the country of origin as well as the name of the importer (if applicable) be displayed conspicuously upon the weapon. Are XD pistols really made in Croatia, and moreover, who makes them? A concealed-carry gun serves one purposeto save your life or the life of a loved one. The length of the gun is 7.3-inches and height is 5.5-inches. National Guard Marksmanship Training Center. [47], As of March2020[update], for the XD Mod.2 series, the only offerings listed on the company's website are sub-compact and service models, both in 9mm and .45 ACP. I think S&W and Ruger got enough of my money so I spread it around a little. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Springfield never really hid the fact that the XD comes from Croatia. The Springfield Armory XD, also known as the HS 2000, is a polymer-framed, short recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistol introduced in 1999 by Springfield Armory, though it was originally designed by HS Produkt. In 2014, Springfield Armory unveiled the XD Mod.2, increasing their XD lineup to 33 offerings. It now reaches more than 320,000 unique visitors weekly. [18] Following the introduction of the XDM 5.25" model (which was designed with input by USPSA National Champion Rob Leatham) and, later, the XDM Elite series, the XD has steadily grown in popularity with the competition shooting market. This is an interesting thread, so being a new XD-9 owner I had to get my XD out and check the markings. I love my XD45. I find nothing wrong with the "Made in the USA" mindset, but many countries in Europe and Asia have a rich history of arms making that pre-dates America. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Springfield Armory upgraded the front sight to a red fiber optic. The gun would fail to eject 1-2 out of 3 rounds of various factory ammo, NEW! Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! [13][14] Originally offered in 9mm, a version chambered in .45 ACP was subsequently added. Polymer-framed and striker-fired, the series is manufactured by HS Produkt (formerly I.M.HS2000. Proud some more of US dollars went to some other country, instead of staying here in America? Moving down to the frame, you will see a single Picatinny rail that only has one cut one position for installing a light or laser. Like everyone else, Im really hit with the ammo shortages. The XD Mod.2 includes ergonomic improvements, the most notable of which is the "Grip Zone"; three differently textured areas on the grip, each with their own unique texturing, in contrast to the original XD design with traditional grip texturing. I carried an early-production XD chambered in .40 S&W for two full years. The XDsc is the sub compact model of the XD and is smaller than the compact XDm. What with it engraved on the top of the slide and all. I was not asking for advise I'm a very knowledgeable gun owner. James Wesley, Rawles (JWR) is Founder and Senior Editor of SurvivalBlog, the original prepping /survival blog for when the Schumer Hits The Fan (SHTF). I'll let you know more on carry option later. It is an outstanding and very well-built 9mm handgun that should last you a lifetime with a little bit of TLC. On the slide, left side, "XD-40", on the top, "Springfield Armory, HS produkt Karlovac, Croatia", and on the right side, "XD, Springfield Armory, USA, serial number." On the frame, I got "Springfield inc., Geneseo, Il." Where does the Springfield Armory XDM come from? Why does my XD-40 from 7/05 not have anything on it about being made in Croatia? Given the choice of similar products I will always buy American made. You will also notice there is a tiny hole in the rear of the slide, and when the XD 9 is cocked and there is a round in the chamber there is a tiny protrusion. Threaded barrel models: the 9mm offering has been discontinued. Your email address will not be published. Profit is not supposed to be a dirty word. A $3/month subscription. But I must mention that it has been my experience that many of the ProMag brand magazines are NOT reliable. Their 1911s are made by Imbel (although the higher end ones like the TRP line is fit and finished stateside), their XD line is made in Croatia, and the M1A is an amalgamation of foreign parts. Springfield Armory's XD series combat pistols have been popular in the US for nearly a decade. I for one appreciate the gunmakers artistry and ingenuity no matter where it originates. Since there are many new XD owners now in the XD talk forum I thought I again would post the pictures. It would be nice if they were made in USA but sadly not many are today. Learn how your comment data is processed. Hell's coming with me! I don't have a holster yet "There is no other subject on which the average mind is so much. It is stainless steel and coated inside and out, for easy insertion into the magazine well, These mags are easy to load to capacity, too another nice touch. On Springfields official website the company invites all owners of these guns to carefully empty them return them for free back to the factory, where they will incorporate the revised parts of security structure within 10-12 weeks. When I see made in Germany I think precision. Apart from general sloppiness in manufacturing and spotty quality control, the XD has a number of design faults. A forum community dedicated to Springfield Armory XD and XD-M series firearm owners and enthusiasts. Here are some specs: Caliber: 45 ACP; Weight (with empty mag): 23.5 ounces (24.5 with X-Tension magazine extension) . So, this gun is very similar in sized to many other polymer, striker-fired handguns. As of March2020[update], the XD series has been offered in four branding variants (XD, XD-M, XD-S, XD-E), with XD and XD-S also offered in second generation (Mod.2) configurations. I believe that this was the longest period of time that I ever carried one particular handgun in my entire life. It's like having two cars. There really is not a comparably priced 100% american made alternative to the M1A though. The Springfield Armory XD(M) Competition Series is a seriously great set of guns. I did some research into these prior to purchasing and understand the Croatians are very proud of their factory and HS2000/XDs. Polymer-framed and predominantly striker-fired, the series is manufactured by HS Produkt in Karlovac, Croatia. Farther out it gets nervous. It may interest you to learn that, although Springfield Armory is an all-American name, this pistol is made in Croatia. Of course, thats no longer the case all handgun ammo is priced too high. I'm more likely to buy an eastern European gun than a western European one (Glock, Sig, Beretta). Free shipping for many products! Thank you! It's funny you should mention that. Thats only $0.10/day for some of the finest Survival/Prepping content around! This sidearm, initially created by industrial parts manufacturer I. M. Metal, was first produced in 1991. It isn't exactly a secret. Photo courtesy of Springfield Armory. Limited-capacity magazines are available for states with a, Capacities in the below tables reflect magazine capacity "plus one", for a round in the. The Springfield XD was first known as the HS2000 and was/is manufactured by HS Produkt. Made in Croatia, they were available only in 9mm, .40 S&W and .357 SIG. I always try and buy American and even pay more for some items but it just cannot always be done. I stopped using that ammo years ago obviously, very poor quality control. Them's the rules! That's why me n the family have stayed alive since deer camp. When I see made in Germany I think precision. But in 2002, Springfield Armory, Inc., acquired the licensing rights to the HS2000. My first two slow-fire mags indicated that gun size isn't everything. The XD 9 weighs more than a similar-size Glock does it comes in at 28-ounces unloaded. 1991 In the generation that I bought, the XD9 only came with one 16-round magazine. Now, you practically need a program to keep up on what they have to offer, and all of it excellent. Some years ago, there was a 9mm pistol coming into the States, called the HS2000. At 25-yards, with the XD9 resting on a rolled-up sleeping bag, I could easily get 3.5-inch groups, however, with the Black Hills HoneyBadger load, I got a group right at 3-inches. Not only Euro, but former Eastern Bloc. We also have the slide release on the left side of the frame, as well as the take-down lever, which is rotated up and instead of down, in order to remove the slide. You tell 'em I'm coming, and Hell's coming with me, you hear? I shopped around and found spare factory magazines for as little as $20 each and I have a good supply of them along with a few 32-round ProMag extended magazines. If it is important to buy a gun made in the US, then this one is probably not for you. The XDsc is the sub compact model of the XD and is smaller than the compact XDm. Are XDs really made in Croatia. Heck even Chevys arent all 100% made in the USA. It looked very similar to the Glock line of handguns. It was (and is) being made in Croatia, and when it was first marketed here in the USA, the importer just didn't quite market it in the right way. Of course, before this latest, and ongoing ammo drought that I believe will last for years to come 9mm ammo was a lot less expensive than the .40 S&W and .45 ACP. And I know the gun will do every better, I didnt want to waste too much ammo in my accuracy testing. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Nov 29, 2011. As many readers will surely know, Springfield Armory, has a full line-up in the XD line these days, from the original XD, to he XDm, the XDs and many other XD handguns and each time around, Springfield improved on the newer models. There is a dual captive recoil spring guide and one of the first things you may notice is that the recoil spring sticks out past the barrel ever so slightly. A while back forum member Luger sent me two pictures of the XD factory in Croatia. [21] In 2021, the XDM Elite was awarded a Reader's Choice Award by Ballistics Best magazine.[22]. Springfield Armorys XD series combat pistols have been popular in the US for nearly a decade. Yep, new XD45ACP, "Made in Croatia" right on the frame. Springfield Armory soon purchased the rights to market the HS2000 in the States. The XDs is the new compact single-stack . Drawing and presenting, the XD-S pointed quite naturally. Check out all the features of the new . Keep in glove compartment. Both are really good guns and both have been proven to be extremely reliable. Competition models: the .40 S&W offering has been discontinued. Have over 1,200rds so far, qualified many times and still no jams.ever. The polymer frame has checkering in all the right places too, for a sure hold under any weather conditions. The gun comes with both mags. Sorry to disappoint ya, but yes, ALL XD/m's are made in Croatia. Brazil, Hungary, Croatia, and the U.S. All springfield xds are made in Croatia. There are two main problems with the XD: It was designed wrong, and it is built wrong. Some of my shooting was functioning tests, shooting at large rocks and tree branches out to 50-yards or so and I always hit what I aimed at without any trouble at all. If you are in a situation where you have the muzzle of the gun pressed up against a bad buys body, the slide wont come out of battery and the gun can still be fired. On the slide, left side, "XD-40", on the top, "Springfield Armory, HS produkt Karlovac, Croatia", and on the right side, "XD, Springfield Armory, USA, serial number." On the frame, I got "Springfield inc., Geneseo, Il." Weird, huh? It is priced right at $399 and thats a lot less than a Glock. The excellent trigger and enhanced ergonomics makes the XD-S accuracy at "gun-fighting" distances well within the "minute of bad guy" standard. Sent it back and they put in a new extractor and polished the chamber which had deep tool marks. So what's the deal with that? I do buy some made in US products, and I even sometimes buy environmentally friendly products, but it is because they are excellent products sold at a good price. Its my daily carry gun shoots holes in the holes at 7 and 15 yards. Also nice to see. There are slide serrations front and read, on both sides of the slide and they are deeply milled into the slide, for a sure grip. It was made by a Croatian company (I. M. Metal) and originally called the HS 2000. I think that bothers me more. Did a google search and found out this is a common problem with the M&P series. CZ USA, Canon USA, FN USA Toyota USA, etc. Most of the Gun News That is Fit to Print! So does a polymer mold. Both the guns have differences of features but have similar work. All XD, XDM & XDS are made by HS Produkt in karlovac Croatia. How many different calibers does Springfield Armory have? The HS2000 is still a good gun if it fits your hand. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I also had some Black Hills Ammunition 9mm 115-gr FMJ, 124-gr JHP and their 124-gr JHP +P and some of their HoneyBadger 100-gr all-copper solid +P load needless to say, the Black Hills ammo was used as little as possible. My second SC has the "Made in Croatia" removed from the frame but it has it on the logo on the top of the slide. A "competition" series is chambered in 9mm, 10mm Auto, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP with a 5.25-inch (133mm) barrel, remotely resembling the tactical XD pistols with 5-inch (130mm) barrels. World War 2 Historian, Relic Hunter and expert in identification of WW2 relics. On the slide, left side, "XD-40", on the top, "Springfield Armory. Not sure if others have noticed this or not. Most of the time, Im only firing about 100-rounds. We greatly appreciate your support to help keep this blog up and running! With a resurgence in the 10mm Auto cartridge, the Springfield Armory XD-M 10mm with 5.25-inch barrel is an excellent option to carry the 10mm. Whether you are looking for a home defense weapon or need a new competition piece, definitely try out the XD(M). unlike the guys next to me using 1911s. Its highly accurate, extremely reliable, and its streamlined design allows for a balanced, lightweight hold. I believe most of that comes from the fact that the FBI, switched back to the 9mm chambering, and many police departments followed suit as did a lot of civilians. The XD, CZ, Mauser, FN, etc. Manufactured in the city of Karlovac, Croatia, by HS Produkt, the pistols are licensed and sold in the United States by Springfield Armory, Inc. XD stands for eXtreme Duty, while M is for the match-grade barrel and trigger. Springfield Armory was licensed to sell them in the US and changed the name to XD. His survivalist novel Patriots: Surviving the Coming Collapse, is a modern classic that reached #3 on the New York Times bestsellers list. Not to worry, Springfield knew when they saw a good thing, and knew allot about marketability. SIEGE STOVES: ultra-versatile & durable, US-made. Dont restrict yourself just because a product isnt made here or there. Welcome to the Forum Frankie from Texas! I plan to get several more of them, since we have a gun-grabby new Administration, in DC. There was a time, decades ago, when Springfield Armory had two, maybe three products in the lineup. My Springfield 1911 MC says made in Brazil underneath the barrel. In January 2013, an XD-S chambered in 919mm Parabellum (9mm) was introduced. A forum community dedicated to Springfield Armory XD and XD-M series firearm owners and enthusiasts. SA is only an importer who has the distribution rights in North America. Most people are missing my point. If I had the money, I'd be tempted to get one, for "history.". When Springfield secured U.S. licensing . They're just different divisions of the a company that . Prominently marked on the side of each slide are the words: Made in Croatia. OSP models: these have threaded barrels and a removable plate on the. [15], In 2018, the company introduced a refresh to the XD-S, the XD-S Mod.2 variant. American emission standards are some of the strictest in the world. An elite marksman. Using XD (eXtreme Duty) branding, Springfield Armory subsequently expanded the series to include ten models in three different calibers and five different cartridges, seven barrel lengths, and six finishes (black, black bi-tone, olive drab, olive drab bi-tone, flat dark earth, and flat dark earth bi-tone). I love my XD45. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Moyie Springs, Idaho 83845. JWR is a journalist, technical writer, and novelist. Standard models: the .40 S&W chambering with 3.8-inch barrel has been discontinued. Also found the same complaints on the M&P forum and Smith&wessonforum.com. The gun weighs in at 26-oz when unloaded with the 9-round mag, and it weighs 27-oz with the 13-rd mag with sleeve on it. JavaScript is disabled. What does XD stand for in Springfield Armory? I too find it strange they would remove the "Made in Croatia" marking; in fact, the "Made in XXXX" marking is required by law. Ads are what helps us bring you premium content. Both XD and XDM pistols are produced by Springfield armory, XD is the main model and XDM is a sub model. A CNC machine tool works just as well in Croatia as in Austria. [10] The .45 ACP XD-S has a 5+1 capacity (with optional 6+1 and 7+1 magazines) and a 3.3-inch (84mm) barrel. The HS2000 (Hrvatski Samokres, English: Croatian pistol) is a series of semi-automatic pistols. I am not purposely raggin on 1911s (they are pretty sexy), but I cant afford to have jams on the street or on duty. You can both see it and feel this indicator so you know there is a round in the chamber when that is seen or felt. Founded in 1974 by Bob Reese, the company produces rifles such as the M1A and imports handguns such as the XD series and Hellcat.Springfield Armory, Inc. Most semiauto handguns will allow the barrel to come slightly out of battery, and you wont be able to fire simple as that. Springfield USA became the importer and had them change the name to HD. Their hottest seller these days is the Hellcat, and while not exactly an XD, you can see the family resemblance in the Hellcat. And with that reasoning in mind, some defensive-minded people want to shoot a pea with as much stopping power as possible and the .45 ACP fits that bill nicely in the XD (M) "Compact" with a 3.8-inch barrel and a 9+1 capacity. Springfield Armory, Inc., consistently uses a hyphen in the names of XD-series variants, such as XD-M, in published documents such as press releases. then the pistol itself is stamped made in croatia? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Mission Ready, Qualified & Competent, On Time Execution! The Daily Web Log for Prepared Individuals Living in Uncertain Times. Springfield Armory XD-S 4.0 Single Stack 45 ACP, Bi-Tone . Why does my XD-40 from 7/05 not have anything on it about being made in Croatia? Two of his other novels have also been best New York Times bestsellers. They closely resemble their predecessor, the HS2000 series, known in the United States as the Springfield Armory XD. This model, at only 1 inch (25mm) wide and initially available only in .45 ACP, is specifically designed for concealed carry. The barrel on the standard XD 9 is 4-inches long perfect for concealed carry in the right holster as well as open or duty carry, too. The Springfield Armory XD is a series of semi-automatic pistols sold by Springfield Armory, Inc., in the United States along with follow-on variants: XD-M, XD-S, and XD-E. Polymer-framed and predominantly striker-fired, the series is manufactured by HS Produkt in Karlovac, Croatia. Read the rest in my column at the XD forums. The Springfield Armory XD is a series of semi-automatic pistols sold by Springfield Armory, Inc., in the United States along with follow-on variants: XD-M, XD-S, and XD-E. [1] Polymer -framed and predominantly striker-fired, the series is manufactured by HS Produkt in Karlovac, Croatia . To my knowledge the XD's all come from Croatia? 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