Description

Springfield XDM .45ACP 4.5 Black Essentials Package With Threaded Barrel

Overview

The Springfield XDM .45ACP 4.5 Black Essentials Package with Threaded Barrel delivers a full-size defensive handload platform engineered for precision and adaptability. Chambered in .45 ACP, this model combines a 4.5-inch hammer-forged barrel with a factory-threaded muzzle for suppressor or compensator compatibility. The Essentials Package strips back to core components—magazines, a paddle holster, double magazine pouch, and a lockable case—ensuring a cost-effective entry point without sacrificing Springfield Armory’s performance standards. The polymer frame features the XDM interchangeable backstrap system, allowing shooters to tailor grip circumference to hand size. A factory nitride finish on the slide and barrel resists corrosion while maintaining a low-profile black aesthetic. This package is suited for range use, home defense, or as a suppressor host platform.

Features & Specs

The Springfield XDM .45ACP 4.5 Black Essentials Package with Threaded Barrel is built around a forged, carbon steel slide and a stainless steel barrel with 1:16 twist rate. The threaded barrel extends 0.6 inches beyond the slide and uses a standard 5/8×24 thread pitch. The trigger system is a single-action with a 5.5 to 6.5-pound pull weight, featuring a tactile reset and a pre-travel reduction over earlier XD models. The grip angle matches the classic 1911 profile at 18 degrees, and the frame includes an integrated accessory rail for lights or lasers. Sights are a low-profile three-dot system with a steel front post dovetailed into the slide. The loaded chamber indicator and striker status indicator are visible from the rear. The Essentials Package includes two 13-round magazines, a paddle holster, double magazine pouch, cable lock, and a padded zippered case.

• Caliber: .45 ACP; magazine capacity: 13+1; overall length: 8.3 inches; height: 5.75 inches; weight unloaded: 30 ounces.
• Barrel: 4.5-inch hammer-forged carbon steel with 5/8×24 factory threading; includes thread protector cap.
• Frame: Black polymer with three interchangeable backstraps; integral Picatinny rail; ambidextrous magazine release.

Who It's For

This package is intended for shooters who want a full-size .45 ACP handgun with suppressor-ready capability at a reduced accessory count. It suits handgun owners who already have a preferred holster system or who plan to mount a sound suppressor and do not require the full gear bundle of the standard XDM packages. The Essentials Package is also appropriate for law enforcement officers requiring a duty-sized .45 with threaded barrel for specialized operations, or for competitive shooters in USPSA Single Stack division who need a reliable platform with aftermarket sight upgrades. The interchangeable backstrap system makes it adaptable for shooters with smaller or larger hands, and the 13-round magazine capacity provides a balance between firepower and grip length for concealed carry under a jacket or vest.

• Home defense users who want a suppressor-ready .45 ACP with minimal recoil impulse.
• Range shooters seeking a durable, full-size polymer handgun with factory threading for muzzle devices.
• Collectors or upgrade-oriented buyers who prefer to select their own holster and accessories separately.

Shipping & FFL

This Springfield XDM .45ACP 4.5 Black Essentials Package with Threaded Barrel will ship to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer of your choice. All handguns are shipped in a locked hard case via a carrier requiring an adult signature at delivery. You must confirm that your chosen FFL dealer accepts shipments from individuals or online retailers, and that they are licensed to receive handguns in your state and local jurisdiction. Some states and municipalities impose additional restrictions on threaded barrels, magazine capacity above 10 rounds, or handgun purchase waiting periods. It is your responsibility to verify all applicable laws before ordering. We will not ship to PO boxes or APO addresses. A copy of the receiving FFL's license must be on file before shipment is initiated. Please allow 3-7 business days for processing and shipping after all documentation is received. Return of any firearm is subject to the manufacturer's warranty policy and applicable federal regulations.

• Shipping is to a licensed FFL dealer only; no direct-to-consumer handgun shipments.
• Adult signature required at delivery; no delivery to unattended locations.
• Buyer must comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding threaded barrels and magazine capacity.