What does Springfield OSP mean?

The OSP (Optical Sight Pistol) variant features a milled slide to accept the smallest, most popular micro red dot optics on the market.

What is OSP for a firearm?

OSP means “Optical Sight Pistol.” The XD(M) OSP 4.5-inch barrel pistol comes in two configurations, both fitted with a mounting bracket for optics.

What is tactical OSP?

The Springfield Armory® XD(M)® Elite Tactical OSP Semi-Auto Pistol is an enhanced version of the standard XD. pistol that improves ergonomics and accuracy. 3 interchangeable backstraps allow shooters to customize the XD(M) Elite's grip to the size of the individual's hand.

Why is everyone boycotting Springfield Armory?

It all stems from the Gun Dealer Licensing Act in Illinois. The act would require that all Illinois firearms dealers be licensed at the federal level as well as at the state level. Currently, federal level licensing is already required.

What comes with the XDM elite OSP?

Springfiel XDM OSP Red Dot Mounting

What caliber is the XDM elite?

Springfield Armory XD-M Elite OSP 9mm Pistol.

Is the XDM elite semi automatic?

SPRINGFIELD XDM Elite 9mm 4.5" Barrel 20Rd Semi-Automatic Pistol (XDME9459BHC)

How good is the Springfield XDM?

The Springfield Armory XD(M) Competition Series is a seriously great set of guns. It's highly accurate, extremely reliable, and its streamlined design allows for a balanced, lightweight hold. Whether you are looking for a home defense weapon or need a new competition piece, definitely try out the XD(M).

Is Springfield XD 9mm a good gun?

The 9mm XD Service pistol is an excellent example of a modern combat handgun. It is well built with excellent accuracy and an easy-to-learn trigger. The sights are clear and fast to use in all lighting conditions. When you hold and shoot this gun, you quickly realize why so many people are happy owners of it.

How many rounds does a Springfield XDM elite hold?

The XD-M® Elite features increased-capacity magazines for unrivaled round counts of up to 22+1.

Whats the difference between the Springfield Hellcat and the Hellcat OSP?

The main difference is their size; the Pro model now comes with a longer grip and a longer hammer-forged barrel. The Pro has a barrel length of 3.7” and a height of 4.8”. The Hellcat Pro OSP weighs 21 oz. and comes standard with a flush 15-round magazine, offering a larger capacity than any other gun in its size.

Is a Springfield Hellcat OSP a good gun?

The Springfield Armory Hellcat is a reliable accurate pistol that would be great as a CCW option and we recommend it without hesitation. However, it still feels like a gun made in Croatia (because it is) in that it feels like a solid “value” gun that has a LOT going for it.

What does OSP mean on a Hellcat gun?

Offering up to an amazing 13+1 rounds on tap, the Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP™ (Optical Sight Pistol) has its billet-machined rear slide deck cut to accept a micro red dot sight. Premium features like a 3" hammer-forged Melonite®-coated 1:10"-twist barrel and svelte 1" grip width define the Hellcat® line.

Is the XD-M discontinued?

Discontinued: XD-M® 5.25" Competition Series Handgun.

What's the difference between Springfield XD and XD-M?

The Springfield XD has a standard grip, while the XDM has interchangeable grips. 3. The Springfield XD has a smaller magazine release, while the XDM has a longer ambidextrous release.

Which XD pistol is the best?

Do police use Springfield XD?

GENESEO, IL, May 4, 2016 – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce that effective April 7, 2016, a special edition of the XD-S® 9mm was approved by the New York City Police Department. Off-duty uniformed officers are now able to select the XD-S® 9mm pistol as their carry gun of choice.

Why did Springfield Armory close?

1968. In 1968, citing budgetary concerns, the U.S. Government closed Springfield Armory. Now the walls of Springfield Armory would house historians, paying homage to the past rather than those with an eye to the future.

Why you shouldn't carry a 1911?

Carrying a handgun with the hammer cocked to the rear is intimidating for some people. Even though some striker-fired guns effectively have the striker 'cocked' because they can see the hammer, it psychologically scares them. So much so that people have gone to carrying their 1911 without a round in the chamber.

Is Springfield Armory anti Second Amendment?

On May 3, 2018, Springfield Armory posted a Facebook message saying it was parting ways with the sporting goods franchise. The message explained that Springfield was “announc[ing] its decision in response to Dick's Sporting Goods' attempts to deny Second Amendment freedoms.”

Are Springfield Armory guns made in Croatia?

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.