Description

Springfield XD .45 ACP Service Model Black Essentials Package

Name: Springfield XD .45 ACP Service Model Black Essentials Package
SKU: sg-springfield-xd-45-acp-service--442a86
Availability: InStock

The Springfield XD .45 ACP Service Model Black Essentials Package delivers a proven platform for personal defense and range use in a comprehensive, value-driven configuration. Built on Springfield Armory’s renowned XD (Xtreme Duty) system, this full-size .45 ACP pistol combines a rugged polymer frame with a corrosion-resistant black Melonite slide. The Essentials Package strips away non-essential accessories to focus on the core firearm and critical components, offering an accessible entry point into the XD series without compromising on the mechanical reliability that defines the line. Whether you are equipping a duty holster or stocking a home defense safe, this model provides the stopping power of .45 ACP with the ergonomic consistency expected from a modern service pistol.

Overview

As a full-size service pistol, the Springfield XD .45 ACP Service Model Black Essentials Package features a 4-inch barrel and a 13+1 round capacity, offering substantial firepower in a balanced frame. The Essentials Package includes the firearm, two stainless steel magazines, a cable lock, and a padded carrying case. The grip safety, trigger safety, and loaded chamber indicator are standard XD safety features, providing multiple passive layers of protection. The black Melonite finish on the slide resists holster wear and environmental corrosion, while the polymer frame incorporates Springfield’s signature grip texture for positive control during rapid firing strings. This model is chambered in .45 ACP, a cartridge known for its terminal performance and manageable recoil in a full-size platform.

Features & Specs

The Springfield XD .45 ACP Service Model Black Essentials Package integrates a hammer-forged barrel with a fully supported feed ramp for reliable chambering of a wide variety of .45 ACP ammunition. The trigger system delivers a consistent pull weight with a short reset, facilitating faster follow-up shots. The slide features a loaded chamber indicator that provides both visual and tactile confirmation of a round in the chamber.

Caliber: .45 ACP with 13+1 round magazine capacity, utilizing a double-stack magazine design for optimal grip circumference.
Barrel length: 4 inches, hammer-forged steel with a 1:16-inch twist rate, paired with a full-length recoil guide rod assembly.
Overall length: 7.3 inches; height: 5.5 inches; width: 1.2 inches; unloaded weight: approximately 27.5 ounces.

The Essentials Package includes two stainless steel magazines, each holding 13 rounds, with a polymer base pad and a removable floor plate for cleaning. The rear sight is a low-profile combat notch, and the front sight features a white dot for rapid acquisition. The trigger guard is undercut and squared at the front, allowing for a high grip and support hand indexing.

Finish: Black Melonite on slide and barrel; black polymer frame with molded-in integral accessory rail (Picatinny standard).
Sights: Steel dovetail front and rear, with the rear sight drift-adjustable for windage.
Safety systems: Grip safety, trigger safety, striker status indicator, and loaded chamber indicator.

Who It’s For

The Springfield XD .45 ACP Service Model Black Essentials Package is suited for shooters who require a full-size .45 ACP pistol for defensive or training purposes without the added cost of premium accessory packages. It appeals to those transitioning from compact or subcompact platforms who want a larger grip and longer sight radius for improved accuracy. Law enforcement personnel, security professionals, and civilian shooters who prioritize magazine capacity and caliber power will find the 13-round capacity and .45 ACP performance advantageous. This model is also appropriate for shooters who prefer a consistent trigger system and ambidextrous magazine release compatibility, as the XD platform uses a reversible magazine catch. The Essentials Package allows the buyer to allocate budget toward ammunition or holster selection rather than accessories they may not require.

Shipping & FFL

This Springfield XD .45 ACP Service Model Black Essentials Package is classified as a firearm and must be shipped to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder for transfer. Upon placing your order, please provide the shipping address of your preferred FFL dealer. We will require a valid copy of their FFL license on file before shipment. We recommend contacting your chosen FFL prior to purchase to confirm they accept transfers and to understand any local fees or policies. Shipping is restricted to states and localities where the possession and ownership of this firearm is legal. It is the buyer’s responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We do not ship to P.O. boxes for firearm deliveries. Please allow standard processing and transit times for FFL shipments.