Unlike a manual thumb safety, which requires conscious thought and deliberate action to deactivate (neither of which are easy in a deadly encounter), the simple act of gripping the XD(M) make it instantly ready to fire. If the thought of carrying a loaded handgun without a safety is unnerving, then the Springfield will bring peace of mind.

The sights track well and are suppressor height, 3- dot tactical configuration that are dovetailed into the slide. The frame has a molded-in Picatinny rail for the addition of tactical accessories such as lights or laser sights.

Cleaning is painless with the pistol’s easy take-down system. Once the slide is locked to the rear, a downward turn on the release lever allows the gun to be quickly disassembled without the need to be dry- fired, as with its predecessor the XD.

Overall, the Springfield XD(M) is a reliable, versatile .45ACP pistol that offers excellent firepower power and is easy to conceal.