{"id":108069,"date":"2019-04-09T13:05:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T17:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=108069"},"modified":"2019-04-09T13:05:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:26:00","slug":"springfield-xd-defender-unboxed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfield-xd-defender-unboxed\/","title":{"rendered":"Springfield Armory XD Defender Series Unboxed at the Gun Counter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k-9-9IOFzzU\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/h2>\n<h2>Springfield XD Defender Series<\/h2>\n<p>The Springfield Armory Defender Series offers their proven, reliable guns at a discounted rate for a limited time. The first pistols available in the Defender Series are the XD 4\u201d Full Size and XD 3\u201d Sub-Compact both in 9mm at a jaw-dropping MSRP of $339!!!<\/p>\n<p>Each comes packaged with a trigger lock, lubricating oil, and one magazine, a 16-rounder for the full size and a 13-rounder for the sub-compact model. There is an optional <a href=\"https:\/\/store.springfield-armory.com\/Shop\/pc\/9MM-16-ROUND-HIGH-CAPACITY-SUB-COMPACT-MAGAZINE-WITH-GREEN-X-TENSION-trade-p74.htm\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-xd-defender-unboxed\" title=\"Springfield Armory XD Defender Series Unboxed at the Gun Counter\">X-Tension 16-round magazine available<\/a> for the sub-compact series.<\/p>\n<p>Even though the XD is being offered at a discount, all the features and benefits of the original XD pistols remain. The hammer-forged steel slide is topped with steel 3-dot sights. Front and rear slide cocking serrations make it easy to manipulate the slide in all conditions. It measures 7.3\u201c long (6.25\u201d for sub-compact), and has a Melonite finish for nearly maintenance-free service.<\/p>\n<p>With Springfield\u2019s loaded chamber indicator, you can visibly see and feel if there is a round in the chamber eliminating the need for a press-check. A striker status indicator protrudes slightly from the back plate when cocked allowing users to see and feel for striker readiness.<\/p>\n<p>There are three safeties on XD pistols. There is a grip safety that should be familiar to those who own a 1911\u00a0and it operates the same way. If you\u2019re not depressing the grip safety correctly, the gun will not operate. Same goes with the trigger blade safety. The final safety is an internal firing pin safety which prevents misfires from impacts.<\/p>\n<p>The XD shares a similar grip angle as the 1911 making it ergonomic and comfortable. Light texturing on the frame, front, and back strap provide positive grip feedback without being overly aggressive. A wide flat-faced trigger aids the shooter in consistent trigger pull. An ambidextrous, over-sized magazine release allows for quick magazine changes. The frame has an integrated rail for weapon or laser light attachments.<\/p>\n<p>Act fast as these will not be around forever. MSRP for both models is $339 but you can usually find them for less on GunsAmerica.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?Keyword=springfield%20defender\" campaign=\"Springfield_XD_Defender_Pistol\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">***Shop GunsAmerica for XD Defender Series Pistols***<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Springfield Armory Defender Series offers their proven, reliable guns at a discounted rate for a limited time. 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A former professional sponsored 3-Gun and Multigun competitor with multiple championships and titles, True\u2019s shooting career began in long-range and tactical sniper matches\u2014and he still burns powder in precision competitions, now branching into Hunter NRL. A certified firearms instructor who has trained over 10,000 students face-to-face, True has also served on both sides of the courtroom as an attorney and currently as an elected Prosecuting Attorney. He has prosecuted and defended high-profile self-defense and firearms cases, giving him a unique, real-world perspective on the Second Amendment. Outside the courtroom and off the range, True is a true western outdoorsman. A lifelong hunter and rancher, he rides and hunts off his own string of horses and pack animals, chasing elk, mule deer, wolves, coyotes, and anything else in season. He\u2019s a longtime reloader, producing both precision rifle ammo and, back in the day, handloading over 40,000 rounds of 9mm and 5.56 annually for competition. He\u2019s also a thermal and night vision expert, known for his obsession with high-end optics, and is rarely found without a camera or a guitar nearby. Whether he\u2019s glassing a distant ridge, reviewing cutting-edge gear, or deep in legal research, True brings passion, precision, and grit to everything he does. Experience: \u2013 Professional Shooter \u2013 Sponsored 3-Gun &amp; Multigun competitor with multiple titles and a foundation in long-range and sniper\/tactical matches.\u2013 Firearms Instructor \u2013 Certified instructor with over 10,000 students trained face-to-face.\u2013 Elected Prosecuting Attorney \u2013 Attorney with real-world experience defending and prosecuting self-defense and gun-related cases.\u2013 Hunter &amp; Rancher \u2013 Horseback hunter with a working ranch, passionate about elk, deer, predator, and backcountry hunting.\u2013 Reloading &amp; Ballistics Expert \u2013 Precision reloader and former high-volume competition handloader.\u2013 Optics Authority \u2013 Known for his deep knowledge and unrelenting standards in optics, thermal, and night vision gear.\u2013 Outdoor Creative \u2013 Avid photographer, guitar player, and outdoorsman with a sharp eye for gear and storytelling.\u2013 2A Advocate \u2013 Committed to protecting the Second Amendment and educating Americans about their rights and responsibilities.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/true1911"],"url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/author\/true-pearce\/"}]}},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/XD-Defender-Cover-Image-150x100.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108069","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/83"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108069"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108069\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":185162,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108069\/revisions\/185162"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/108071"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108069"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108069"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108069"},{"taxonomy":"featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured?post=108069"},{"taxonomy":"hunt365","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hunt365?post=108069"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}