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Springfield XDModel: Springfield XD (HS2000)
The Springfield XD is the more commonly-known American marketing name for the Croatian HS2000 handgun manufactured by HS Produkt (Springfield Armory, Inc. produces the XD as a licensed version). The original HS2000 was based on the PHP service pistol that was plagued with various quality issues due to the ongoing Croatian War of Independence. Upgrades continued until the release of the HS2000 in 1999, which continues to be used as the standard Croatian military and police handgun. In 2002 Springfield Armory negotiated licensing rights and began to market their own copy, the Springfield XD (Xtreme Duty).

Both the HS2000 and Springfield XD have polymer frames with steel inserts for strength and lightness, an ambidextrous magazine release, a trigger safety similar to the Glock, a grip safety similar to a 1911, and for the .45 ACP models an optional ambidextrous thumb safety. The .45 ACP model can be found as a compact model and the .40 and 9mm models can be found in subcompact versions, perfect for concealed carry.



Specifications:
Weight:
 Varies
Length:
 Varies
Barrel Length:
 3 - 5 in (76 - 127 mm).
Cartridge:
 9x19mm Parabellum
.357 SIG
.40 S&W
.45 GAP
.45 ACP
Action:
 Short recoil
Muzzle Velocity:
 Varies due to caliber.
Effective Range:
 50 yd (45 m).
Feed System:
 Detachable box magazine. 9 to 19.
Sights:
 Front post, rear notch. Illuminated
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Where to find

The Springfield XD is a popular competitor to the Glock and 1911 in the modern markets, making it a very common sight in gun stores. The roughly $500 price tag often seen is competitive with the most popular handgun models, such as the Glock and Beretta 92.


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Complexity

The XD is all around an extremely reliable handgun, known for being accepting of a wide variety of ammunition types and qualities. The optional thumb safety on the .45 ACP models gives owners a chance to have a bit more safety than the other designs.
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Controls
  • Safety: Located on both sides of the receiver behind the trigger; push up for SAFE, down for FIRE. Only available as an option on the .45 ACP models.
  • Magazine release: Located behind the trigger on both sides.
  • Slide stop: Located on the left side of the frame below the slide.

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Loading

Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
Note: .45 ACP with thumb safety only.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Push the safety up to activate it.
  3. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
  4. Pull the slide all the way back and let it snap forward to chamber a round.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.

  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
  3. Pull the slide all the way back and let it snap forward to chamber a round.

Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.

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Unloading

How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Press the magazine release and remove the magazine.
  3. Pull the slide back and examine the chamber for any ammunition.
  4. Push down on the slide stop to let the slide snap forward.
  5. Pull the trigger.

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Field Stripping

How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Unload the weapon as described above.
  3. Pull the slide back and lock it with the slide stop. Rotate the disassembly lever under the slide on the left side of the frame all the way up until it's vertical.
  4. Pull the slide slightly back to release it and slowly move it forward. While holding the trigger back, push the slide forward off the frame.
  5. Remove the recoil spring assembly and barrel from the front of the slide.
Reverse to reassemble.



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