Springfield Armory XD

Specifications

Caliber

.40 S&W

Barrel length

5"

Capacity

10

Category

Handgun

Overview

The Springfield Armory XD is a handgun chambered in .40 S&W, offering a standard capacity of 10 rounds and featuring a 5-inch barrel. This configuration places it within the family of full- or long-slide XD variants, which are typically distinguished by their extended barrel length compared to compact or subcompact versions. The .40 S&W caliber is a widely recognized cartridge known for its balance of capacity and cartridge dimensions. With a 10-round standard magazine capacity, this model reflects a baseline configuration that may be influenced by regional magazine capacity regulations. The 5-inch barrel length is generally associated with improved sight radius and slide travel compared to shorter-barreled variants within the XD lineup.

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