Springfield XD 4" .45 ACP

The Springfield XD 4-inch .45 ACP is the current factory-supported big-bore option in the XD family for shooters who want a straightforward service pistol rather than a 1911 manual of arms. At $565 MSRP, it keeps the old XD value proposition intact: a polymer frame, forged slide, hammer-forged barrel, grip safety, trigger safety, loaded chamber indicator, striker-status indicator, ambidextrous magazine release, and a standard accessory rail.

The 4-inch barrel length makes it easier to carry or stage than a 5-inch tactical .45 while still preserving a full service-pistol sight radius and weapon-light rail. The XD's steel three-dot sights are basic, but they are durable and easy to replace, and the passive grip safety adds a layer of mechanical reassurance without asking the shooter to manage a separate manual safety.

For shooters who want modern striker-fired simplicity rather than 1911 manual-of-arms or DA/SA training requirements, the XD 4-inch .45 ACP delivers a practical defensive feature set at a lower price than most full-size .45 alternatives. The grip safety is the distinctive XD characteristic, a feature some shooters find reassuring and others find awkward. The aftermarket is smaller than Glock's, but holsters, magazines, and basic support parts remain available through Springfield and common accessory makers.