# New Product Highlight: Springfield XD Mod.4 OSP

Springfield’s XD line of pistols may not be the flagship line anymore – it’s been supplanted by the awesome Echelon – but it still has a place.
The new **Springfield Armory XD Mod.4** is the latest version of the manufacturer’s most affordable pistol. While most of the spec sheet looks the same as it did for the third-generation pistol, there’s one critical ergonomic upgrade.
Is this the budget blaster you’ve been waiting for? Let’s see!
Springfield XD Mod.4 OSP Specs & Features
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**<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Specs</span>**
- **Caliber:** 9mm
- **Action:** Semi-automatic, striker
- **Capacity:** 16+1
- **Optic Ready:** Yes (adapter plates)
- **Barrel Length:** 4”
- **Overall Length:** 7.3”
- **Weight:** 27 oz
- **Country of Origin:** Croatia
- **MSRP:** $399
**<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Features</span>**
- Improved slide serrations
- Grip and trigger safeties
- Loaded-chamber and striker-status indicator
- Fiber-optic front sight
 **Springfield XD Mod.4**
So, what’s changed compared to the outgoing [**Springfield XD Mod.3**](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/new-product-highlight-springfield-armory-xd-mod-3/)?
The big change is improved front and rear slide serrations. It sounds mundane, but a little extra machining offers much better grip when you’re running a pistol fast, with gloves, or in bad weather.
These new cuts look more similar to those on the Echelon than the Hellcat series of pistols. Since I have extensive time on both, I can vouch for this upgrade’s merit.
Other third-gen updates remain. You can choose to use the factory iron rear sight and fiber-optic front sight, or use an adapter plate to mount the [**red dot**](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-pistol-red-dot-sights/) of your choice. It still has a flat-faced trigger, grip safety, and updated grip texture.
You still get one 16-round magazine (or a state-compliant 10-round mag), and more are available for $30.99 from the Springfield store.
“The original XD established a new standard for striker-fired pistols at its launch 25 years ago,” Steve Kramer, vice president of marketing for Springfield Armory, said in a company release. “With this new XD Mod.4 OSP, you have a thoroughly modern and capable update of this proven platform that offers an outstanding level of value for the shooter.”
Springfield lists an MSRP of **$399 for the XD Mod.4**.
In addition to the budget-friendly XD Mod.4, Springfield is recently launched the **Echelon x Aimpoint COA** collaboration. That’s big news, because this [**enclosed-emitter red dot**](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-enclosed-emitter-pistol-optics/) was initially only available on [**select Glock pistols**](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/glock-45-aimpoint-coa-review/).
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Aimpoint uses a proprietary mounting footprint for this optic, so owning a COA is kind of joining an exclusive club.
At launch time, the Aimpoint COA is available on three pistols: the compact [**Echelon 4.0C**](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/springfield-armory-echelon-4-0c-compact-review/), full-size [**Echelon 4.5F**](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/springfield-armory-echelon-review/), and crossover [**Echelon 4.0FC**](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/new-product-highlight-springfield-echelon-40fc/).
 **Springfield Armory Echelon x Aimpoint COA**
Springfield lists an MSRP of **$1,119 for the Echelon x Aimpoint COA**. That means you’re essentially getting a premium enclosed-emitter optic for $409. Not too shabby!
**What do you think of the new Springfield Echelon Alpha and Echelon COA? Let us know below. Curious about how these pistols shoot? Check out our original** [**Springfield Echelon Review**](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/springfield-armory-echelon-review/)**!**