GENESEO, ILL. (05/25/22) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest addition to the popular XD-M® Elite series — the XD-M® Elite 4.5″ OSP™ 10mm. This highly capable 10mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from a modern, striker-fired firearm.
The XD-M Elite 4.5″ OSP 10mm combines impressive capacity with powerful performance. The 4.5″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel maximizes ballistic performance, and the highly ergonomic frame houses a double-column stainless steel magazine that provides a 16-round capacity in the two included magazines.
As an Optical Sight Pistol (OSP), the new XD-M Elite 4.5″ 10mm features a removable seamless cover plate that reveals a mounting interface for the optic of your choice, such as the HEX™ Dragonfly™ red dot or a wide range of other popular red dot optics through the use of available mounting plates. The pistol is also offered packaged with a HEX Dragonfly.
To facilitate quick reloads, the XD-M Elite 4.5″ OSP 10mm also features a removable extended and flared “short” magwell. While compact and unobtrusive, the magwell speeds rapid reloads of the 16-round magazines. The magazines themselves feature slightly extended baseplates to provide the impressive 16+1 capacity of the 10mm pistol and match up nicely with the short magwell.
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At the heart of the pistol is the Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly (META™) system, a superbly refined trigger designed to wring out the most from the pistol’s most important interface with the shooter. Featuring a flat face and integral overtravel stop, the META system delivers the finest trigger pull available on a production polymer-framed pistol.
The XD-M® Elite 4.5″ OSP 10mm includes an ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release, ensuring that it can be run easily by either hand. Additionally, improved slide serrations with enlarged grasping grooves provide enhanced ergonomics and slip-free purchase. Topping off its forged steel slide is Springfield Armory’s excellent Tactical Rack U-Dot™ rear sight. It features a u-shaped white outline and works in concert with the high-visibility fiber optic front sight.
“This newest addition to the XD-M Elite line of pistols gives shooters and outdoor enthusiasts a great option for a powerful and capable defensive pistol,” says Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “Features like its optics capability, fully ambidextrous controls and a funneled, removable magwell make the XD-M® Elite 4.5″ OSP 10mm ideal for anyone serious about self-defense.”
If you need a capable and powerful 10mm pistol that combines ultra-refined performance with impressive power and capacity, then look no further than the new XD-M® Elite 4.5″ OSP 10mm. MSRP of the pistol is $653. MSRP for the pistol packaged with the HEX Dragonfly red dot optic is $837.
XD-M Elite 4.5″ OSP 10mm | XDME94510BHCOSP
XD-M Elite 4.5″ OSP 10mm with HEX Dragonfly | XDME94510BHCOSPD
To learn more, visit Springfield-Armory.com.
About Springfield Armory®
In 1794, the original Springfield Armory began manufacturing muskets for the defense of our young, free Republic. The Armory functioned as a firearms supplier for every major American conflict until 1968 when the government sadly closed its doors. In 1974, nearly two centuries after its inception, Springfield Armory Inc. in Geneseo, Ill. revived the iconic heritage of the Armory to carry on its legacy.
We strive to honor this responsibility as guardians of the original Springfield Armory legacy by manufacturing the highest quality firearms to enable responsible citizens to preserve their right to keep and bear arms in the defense of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
With an unmatched emphasis on craftsmanship, performance and exceptional customer service, our mission is to forge superior firearms and provide the tools necessary to defend individual freedoms and equality for those who embrace the rights and principles secured by our Founding Fathers. For more information, please visit us at: www.springfield-armory.com.
only problem is they sold a pistol with a dot sight and standard rise iron sights. guess what? one more screw up for springfield. if you’re going to sell a dot sight included, put a set of high rise sights in the package. jeeze, is the CEO’s 10 year old son running this?
that being said, the XDm Elite in 10mm is probably the best pistol i’ve ever owned. finally springfield got it right. it beats glock, S&W, colt, you name it. all in a croatian pistol paterned off a hi power