Is Springfield XD Mod 2 a good gun?

The grip is very comfortable, it is small-hand friendly, and the entire frame has ergonomic appointments many will enjoy. The trigger, while perhaps a bit long, is very smooth. The sights are of good quality and easy to pick up. The slide serrations, especially at the rear, make this an easy-to-rack pistol.

Is XD-S Mod 2 a subcompact?

2 9mm Subcompact Pistol -Springfield Armory, the same company that brought Point & Shoot Ergonomics to the market in 2001 is proud to announce the latest evolution of the polymer pistol The XD Mod. 2 Sub-Compact in 9mm and . 40SW.

How many rounds does the XD Mod 2 hold?

To start, the Mod. 2 has a 3.3-inch barrel in . 45 ACP, which holds nine rounds in the stubby magazine. A supplied full-size magazine carries 13.

Which is better a 40 cal or a 9mm?

The heavier bullet of the 180 gr HST by Federal Premium gives more penetration and expansion than the 9mm alternative. Bigger bullets = more expansion opportunities. The standard weight for a .40 S&W is 180 grains, but he 40 cal round’s weight can vary from 115 to a very chunky 200 grains depending on the bullet type.

Which is the best 9mm for concealed carry?

This controllable recoil combined with its shorter case and potential for higher magazine capacity in a smaller overall frame also makes the 9mm a popular choice for concealed carry. The .40 S&W is a 40 caliber cartridge that Smith & Wesson designed with Winchester at the request of the FBI after the 1986 Miami shootout.

Is the M & P 40 S and W the same as the 9mm?

The M&P 40 Shield M2.0 is the same great S&W Shield platform as the 9MM version, with a slightly reduced capacity – taking the 9MM’s 7 or 8 +1 down to 6 or 7+1. On the upside the .40 S&W version drops almost a full ounce, so you get a little more bang in a lighter package.

What kind of bullet is a 40 S and W?

The.40 S&W is a 40 caliber cartridge that Smith & Wesson designed with Winchester at the request of the FBI after the 1986 Miami shootout. The FBI wanted a cartridge that had the same power as a 10mm cartridge but with a bullet design that could fit into a medium-frame 9mm handgun.