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Springfield Armory

Springfield XD 4" .45 ACP

Service-size polymer .45 ACP with grip safety, forged slide, hammer-forged barrel, and current factory support

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Key Highlights

  • Service-size .45 ACP frame
  • Forged slide and hammer-forged barrel
  • Grip safety plus trigger safety

Specifications

Price
$565
Weight
1 lb 14 oz
Calibers
45 ACP
Rail Type
picatinny

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: handgunframe: xdinterface: picatinny-pistol

Overview

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.

Key Features

  • 4-inch service-size .45 ACP configuration
  • Forged slide and hammer-forged barrel with Melonite finish
  • Steel three-dot sights
  • Passive grip safety, trigger safety, loaded chamber indicator, and striker-status indicator
  • Ambidextrous magazine release
  • Accessory rail for lights and lasers

Pros

  • +$565 MSRP keeps it approachable for a service-size .45
  • +Current Springfield factory support
  • +Grip safety provides passive retention without manual thumb safety
  • +Accessory rail for weapon light
  • +Forged slide and hammer-forged barrel

Cons

  • No factory optic cut on the current XD 4-inch .45 listing
  • Smaller aftermarket than Glock platform
  • Grip safety feel divisive among XD platform shooters
  • Lower-capacity configuration than older full-size XD-M .45 options

Detailed Specifications

caliber
.45 ACP
Barrel Length
4.0 inches
Overall Length
7.3 inches
weight
30 oz
capacity
10+1 low-capacity listing
trigger
Striker-fired, ~5.5 lb pull
barrel
Hammer-forged steel, Melonite finish
msrp
$565

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