#XD-MElite3.8"CompactOSP

The concealed carry market is, in my opinion, the most diverse in the industry. Everybody is different, and due to their differences in physical geometry, preferences, and circumstances, many different types of firearms are needed. For me, I live in a place where I’m mostly concerned with two-legged predators, but I also don’t spend too much time away from home. A medium-sized, single-stack 9mm is what you’ll usually find inside my waistband. However, that pistol isn’t necessarily suitable for all situations. One of my jobs includes traveling around the state. This lands me in remote areas, as well as some…less desirable parts of the city. In these cases, something more capable is my preference. It doesn’t get more capable than a compact, high-capacity, heavy caliber pistol with a red dot. That’s exactly what this review is about. The Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP holds as many rounds of .45 ACP as it has words in its name, and I’m here to give you my take on its viability as a concealed carry option.

Springfield Armory is introducing the brand new XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP. This is a small striker-fired, optics-ready pistol with a capacity of 14+1 rounds of 9 mm. It works together with their new HEX Dragonfly or Wasp Red Dot as well as other brands of optics. There is also a removable extended and flared “short” magwell. One of the benefits of a removable magwell is that you can convert your gun to a full-size frame with a 19+1 capacity.