New: Springfield XD Threaded Barrel

Springfield Armory has announced the arrival of the Springfield XD Threaded Barrel for XD(M) 4.5 in. full size 9mm handguns. As they tell it,

The XD(M)® 4.5” Full Size/Threaded Barrel (9mm) still has everything you want and need in a pistol – superior ergonomics, reliable performance, and intuitive usability. And now you can make it a little quieter.

This version of the polymer XD(M) 4.5 in. full size pistol  is railed and currently available only in a flat bi-tone Flat Dark Earth (FDE) finish. It ships with suppressor-height 3 dot sights, interchangeable backstrap, ambi mag release, USA Ultra Safety Assurance Action Trigger System and of course Springfield XD Threaded Barrel. In addition to the recently announced 9mm version you can purchase the weapon chambered in .45ACP.

Specs

Caliber 9mm
Recoil System One Piece Full Length Guide Rod
Sights Dovetail Front and Rear (Steel) 3 – Dot ; Suppressor Height
Weight (with Empty Magazine) 29 ozs.
Height 6″
Slide Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish
Barrel 5.28″ / 5.34″ w/ Thread Protector, Hammer Forged, Steel, Melonite®, Threaded (.5″ x 28) / 1:10 Twist
Length 8.25″
Grip Width 1.18″
Frame Flat Dark Earth Polymer
Magazines 3 – 19 Round, Stainless Steel

From Springfield Armory:

Since its introduction, the XD(M) 4.5” Full Size has been the perfect pistol for those who are looking for full-size performance, sight radius and handling. Now with a 1/2” x 28 TPI extended threaded barrel, it’s the perfect pistol for those who prefer to shoot with the benefits of a suppressor. Specially equipped with suppressor-height 3 dot sights, this XD(M) is ready to accept the muzzle-mounted accessory of your choice. You’ll still find all the original features that make the XD(M) an industry standout – interchangeable backstraps, Mega-lock texturing and a match-grade barrel.

They're online here and on Facebook at /SpringfieldArmoryUSA/. You can explore the full XD(M) series of Springfield Armory pistols right here. They offer a 3.8 in. compact model in three calibers, a 3.8 in. model in 9mm and .40, a 4.5 in. in the same three calibers, a 4.5 in. threaded barrel model in 9mm and .45 ACP and a 5.25 in. competition series in three calibers.

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