The Springfield Armory XD Mod.2 Service is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Luger, built around a full-size polymer frame with a forged stainless steel slide. It covers personal protection, shooting sports, and prepping use cases without any single-purpose compromises. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Springfield Armory 
• Model: XD 
• Series: Mod.2 Service 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Barrel Length: 4 inches 
• Weight: 1.75 pounds (28 ounces) 
• Capacity: 16 rounds 
• Frame Material: Polymer (Gray Finish) 
• Slide Material: Forged Stainless Steel (Gray Finish) 
• Safety Features: 
  • Grip Safety 
  • Trigger Safety 
  • Firing Pin Safety 
• Sights: 
  • Front: Fiber Optic 
  • Rear: Low Profile Combat 
     

Features 

 
The polymer frame keeps total weight at 28 ounces loaded-empty, and the textured grip surface holds up in wet conditions. Three independent safeties (grip, trigger, and firing pin) operate without dedicated manual levers, so the draw stroke is clean. 
 
Fiber optic front sight paired with low-profile combat rears gives a clear sight picture in most lighting. The hammer-forged steel barrel has a black Melonite finish that resists corrosion and wear over long round counts. 
 
At 4 inches, the barrel length puts this in Service territory rather than true sub-compact, which helps with velocity and sight radius without making concealment impractical. 
 

Who It Suits 

 
The 16-round capacity makes it more useful for home defense and competitive shooting than for deep concealment. New shooters benefit from the grip safety and predictable trigger; experienced shooters get a pistol that runs reliably across a wide ammunition selection. 
 

Common Uses 

• Concealed carry where a service-size grip is acceptable 
• Home defense with a 16+1 capacity advantage 
• IDPA or similar handgun competitions 
• Firearms training courses where manageable recoil helps build fundamentals

Owner feedback on the XD Mod.2 9mm in gray clusters around a few consistent points.

The grip gets mentioned often. The texture and angle work well for a range of hand sizes, and most owners find it comfortable for extended range sessions. The multiple safeties reassure newer shooters without getting in the way of experienced ones.

The trigger pull comes up regularly. Most find it smooth enough for accurate shooting, though a minority find the reset less crisp than competing platforms. Smooth is the majority verdict.

On the critical side, the service-size frame is noticeably bulkier than dedicated sub-compacts, which matters to people who want maximum discretion. Magazine availability and aftermarket accessory selection are occasionally flagged as narrower than Glock-pattern equivalents.

On balance, the 9mm XD Mod.2 in this configuration has a satisfied owner base that values its reliability and ergonomics, with size being the most common trade-off people cite.