{"id":1034,"date":"2023-05-02T09:05:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T09:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=1034"},"modified":"2023-05-02T09:05:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T09:05:48","slug":"springfield-armory-xd-m-threaded-barrels-in-9mm-10mm-and-45-acp-first-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=1034","title":{"rendered":"Springfield Armory XD-M Threaded Barrels in 9mm, 10mm and .45 ACP: First Look"},"content":{"rendered":"


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By Will Dabbs, MD<\/a><\/p>\n

Springfield Armory now offers threaded barrel options for the XD-M<\/span> line of pistols. Designed as a drop-in replacement for the 4.5\u201d model handguns, Springfield is offering threaded barrels for the 9mm, 10mm and .45 Auto cartridges. Will Dabbs had a chance to test the new barrels and offers his thoughts on the installation and use of these in his review today. He also gives us a sneak peek at an interesting new Hellcat threaded barrel as well.<\/em><\/p>\n

L<\/span>et\u2019s be honest. Threaded barrels are just simply cool. They not only offer the ability to fit out your pistol with a suppressor or even a compensator, but they also make up your pistol\u2019s \u201cwow\u201d factor. But, they can often be expensive, and you might not be sure they will work right with your gun. But how about a threaded barrel available direct from the original manufacturer at a great price? Springfield Armory has done just that.<\/p>\n

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Adding a suppressor or compensator to your Springfield XD-M<\/span> pistol is easily accomplished when you add one of these new threaded barrels in 9mm, 10mm or\u00a0.45\u00a0ACP.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The XD-M<\/span> Elite line of handguns is the flagship defensive pistol among Springfield Armory\u2019s expansive pantheon of top-quality smoke poles. If I\u2019m counting correctly, they currently offer 15 different models of the pistol. Each one incorporates superlative engineering and workmanship along with combat-proven features. They come in compact, standard, longslide and \u201ctactical\u201d versions, and in many cases with or without an included red dot optic.<\/p>\n

Now, Springfield Armory is offering threaded barrels for 9mm, 10mm and .45 ACP as an option for those who already own the standard-length 4.5\u201d handguns in those chamberings. These barrels are a drop-in fit for not only XD-M<\/span> Elite pistols, but all applicable XD-M<\/span> models as well.<\/p>\n

The barrels feature a black Melonite coating for rust-resistance and lubricity. The barrels come with included thread protectors.<\/p>\n

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The author upgraded his XD-M<\/span> and XD-M<\/span> Elite pistols with the factory threaded barrels now offered by Springfield Armory. This one is fitted with the SilencerCo Osprey\u00a0suppressor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rate of twist of the XD-M<\/span> barrels is 1:10\u201d for 9mm, and 1:16\u201d for both 10mm and .45 ACP. The 9mm barrel weighs 4.04 oz., the 10mm barrel 4.45 oz., and the .45 ACP barrel 3.66 oz. The 9mm barrel feature 1\/2\u00d728 threading, while the 10mm and .45 ACP barrels sport .578\u00d728 threading.<\/p>\n

Why should these being available matter to you? Suppressors have steadily become very mainstream. There are several reasons for this. The biggest is inflation. The $200 transfer tax that is levied every time you transfer one of these delightful devices was enacted back in 1934. That was around $3,500 in today\u2019s inflation-adjusted money, effectively shutting down commerce in sound suppressors.<\/p>\n

However, over time, inflation took the teeth out of that $200 tax. Nowadays, $200 is hardly chump change, but it isn\u2019t the onerous impediment it once was. Once typical American shooters tasted the joys of sound-suppressed guns, there was no going back.<\/p>\n

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Springfield Armory includes a thread-protecting cap with every XD-M<\/span> barrel kit. These caps ensure the threads are not damaged when you do not have a muzzle accessory\u00a0attached.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As of 2021, according to data I was able to locate there were 2,664,775 sound suppressors registered in the NFRTR (National Firearms Registry and Transfer Record). And that number is growing daily. If you bought your XD-M<\/span> pistol with a flat snout and now you\u2019d like to add a can, Springfield Armory has your gear. Adding this capability to your favorite pistol is quite literally painless thanks to this new offering from Springfield Armory.<\/p>\n

Installing an XD-M<\/span> Threaded Barrel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you can fieldstrip your handgun for cleaning, you can easily install one of these threaded barrels. Adding one of these threaded tubes could not be easier. To start with the XD-M<\/span> barrel installation, strip the pistol down as you might for routine maintenance. You can see our XD-M<\/span> field stripping video here<\/a> as a guide.<\/p>\n

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If you can clean your pistol, you can easily install a threaded barrel into your XD-M<\/span>\u00a0pistol.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Next, remove the factory barrel from the pistol slide. Now, remove the thread protector from the threaded barrel. This will allow it to fit inside the slide. After installation, you can reattach the thread protector. Slide the new threaded barrel in place. You can now reassemble the gun. Easy peazy. There really is nothing else to it.<\/p>\n

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Once installed, the threaded barrel runs just like the stubbier sort. These tubes all come with thread protectors. With very few exceptions the threaded guns fit the same holsters. I have packed these guns both ways and cannot tell a difference with either the carry or the draw.<\/p>\n

Why Go to the Trouble?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sound suppressors will absolutely ruin you to noisy guns. If you haven\u2019t had the pleasure, they don\u2019t make the gun silent, not by a wide margin. A can just makes shooting way more pleasant.<\/p>\n

For recreational training on a range, that means attenuated muzzle blast and more neighborly shooting. A properly-executed sound suppressor does not adversely affect the host gun\u2019s reliability, and it also diminishes both recoil and muzzle flip. A decent can will often actually enhance accuracy as well. The addition of a threaded barrel really doesn\u2019t have a downside. You can thread on the suppressor when appropriate and leave it off when it isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

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Springfield\u2019s new threaded barrels work in both the XD-M<\/span> and XD-M<\/span> Elite pistols. Shown above are the author\u2019s XD-M<\/span> (top) and XD-M<\/span> Elite\u00a0(bottom.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The transfer process for a sound suppressor is undeniably onerous. You have to be fingerprinted, and the paperwork is convoluted. Additionally, the wait times can be absolutely insane. While the process could be done better, most of this is due simply to volume. In 2022 the NFA Branch of the BATF processed 709,508 forms. That\u2019s 2,728 forms per workday. They make the rules, we only abide by them.<\/p>\n

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The Springfield Armory threaded barrels are match quality parts ensuring optimal accuracy with all kinds of\u00a0ammunition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now, that being said, buying a sound suppressor has recently been made much easier. Silencer Central will let you purchase and transfer a suppressor without leaving your home, which is pretty darn cool. The BATF e-Forms system also cuts a good deal of time off of the processing. My first e-Forms application took me three hours to input. My last one took me eleven minutes. Like most things, it is function of familiarity. The e-Forms site is tough to use, but once you get used to its quirks things go more smoothly. (To learn how to purchase a suppressor, please see our article on Silencer Central here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Trigger Time<\/h2>\n

I outfitted my threaded Springfield Armory XD-M<\/span> Elite 9mm pistol<\/a> with a SilencerCo Osprey sound suppressor. This unconventional can features an offset bore and rectangular cross-section. That helps you clear the sights. To install the can, you just snug it down tight, press the brake button, rotate the can around to the right position, and release the button. It literally couldn\u2019t be easier. The Osprey is also one of the most effective pistol cans I have ever fired. When run outdoors with subsonic 9mm ammo, the gun is comfortable on my ears without hearing protection.<\/p>\n

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The author tested the new XD-M<\/span> threaded barrels on the range with suppressors. The guns ran exceptionally well with the new\u00a0parts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The XD-M<\/span> Elite pistol feeds from a 22-round magazine and includes such sweet stuff as a magazine funnel in the grip, bilateral controls and an awesome grip safety that renders the gun inert until you grab it. The slide is cut for an optical sight if desired, and the polymer frame has all the bells and whistles. The gun is also available in either OD green, flat dark earth, or basic black.<\/p>\n

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The author performed some simple accuracy testing with the new barrels and suppressors. The groups were tight. These were fired at 12 meters with the ammo\u00a0shown.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the Osprey installed the XD-M<\/span> Elite is indeed a thoroughbred on the range. Follow-up shots are fast and smooth, and the controls and trigger are perfect. So long as I did my part the gun grouped magnificently. The standard XD-M<\/span> Elite is great. The same gun suppressed is even greater.<\/p>\n

Ruminations<\/h2>\n

I think Springfield is onto something here with these new threaded barrels for the XD-M<\/span>. Rugged, accurate, controllable, and cool, a sound-suppressed Springfield Armory XD-M<\/span> Elite pistol is rarefied iron indeed. Once you thread a can on that snout you\u2019ll never look at noisy guns the same way again.<\/p>\n

Also, the company is offering a cool upgrade for your 3\u201d Hellcat as well \u2014 a threaded barrel kit with a 3.8\u201d threaded barrel along with a Self Indexing Compensator and a thread protector. This drop-in barrel features a black Melonite finish on the barrel for rust-resistance and lubricity. The compensator, included with the kit, is made from 8082 aluminum and is anodized matte black. Rate of twist of the barrel is 1:10\u201d, and it weighs 2.72 oz. The Self Indexing Compensator weighs 0.7 oz.<\/p>\n

So there you have it, so great options for some of Springfield\u2019s most popular polymer-framed pistols. Be sure to check them out at the link below.<\/p>\n

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