New for 2024: Springfield XD Mod.3 OSP

For the past 23 years, Springfield Armory has sold the eXtreme Duty (XD) series of pistols with a polymer framed firing mechanism. The lineup expanded with updated versions such as the XD-M and XD-S and led to the development of other Springfield products such as the Hellcat and Echelon. New for 2024: Springfield returns to its XD roots with the Mod.3 OSP, a pistol based on the original XD architecture that is feature-rich and affordable.

The Springfield XD Mod.3 OSP is the latest version of the original XD design with modern features and an affordable price.

As the “Mod.3” in the name suggests, the XD Mod.3 OSP is the third variation of the original XD series. It is based on the same trigger mechanism with the Springfield Ultra Safety Assurance trigger system (USA) with a passive grip safety and a polymer frame. The firing pin tail protrudes from the slide when the pistol is cocked and serves as a striker condition indicator, and the extractor rises when the round is loaded to provide a visual and tactile indicator of a loaded chamber. The slide and barrel are forged steel and feature a Melonite system. The magazines are stainless steel, have a 16-round capacity, are compatible with original XD9 magazines, and are included with each pistol.

Mod.3 updates include updated rail and frame profiles, an additional rail slot for accessories, and a rail with support for OSP optics.

The XD Mod.3 OSP, chambered in 9mm Luger, has “compact” dimensions of 7.3″ overall length, 4″ barrel, and 5.5″ height. It weighs 27 ounces. Updates to the Mod.3 include a redesigned frame with new texture, an undercut trigger guard, and an extended beavertail. The flat face trigger replaces the curved design of the original XD. The front and rear sliding teeth have been redesigned for better grip. Steel sights use a fiber optic insert in the front post and a dot on either side of the rear notch. The accessory guide integrated into the frame’s dust cover has an additional groove to provide greater flexibility when installing accessories.

The steel sights have a fiber optic insert in the front post and two dots on the serrated rear notch.

As the OSP (sighted pistol) part of the name indicates, the XD Mod.3 OSP comes from the factory ready to accept electronic sights. The slide is milled to accept the company’s OSP mounting plate system, and the pistol comes with a cover in case a red dot sight is not installed.

With a retail price of just over $300, the XD Mod.3 OSP is a competitively priced pistol with optics out of the box.

The Springfield XD Mod.3 OSP is available in two versions: one with a full-capacity 16-round magazine and a limited-capacity version with a 10-round magazine. Both have a suggested retail price of $325, which is a very competitive price that is well below any other pistol in the company’s lineup. For more information see the company website.