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Ring's Debuts Springfield Armory XD Mod.2 Sub-Compact Bluegun

The new Springfield Armory XD Mod.2 Sub-Compact training pistol replica from Ring's Manufacturing is molded from solid blue polyurethane to differentiate it from a live weapon.

April 7, 2015
Ring's Debuts Springfield Armory XD Mod.2 Sub-Compact Bluegun

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The new Springfield Armory XD Mod.2 Sub-Compact training pistol replica from Ring's Manufacturing is molded from solid blue polyurethane to differentiate it from a live weapon.

Springfield Armory's XD Mod.2 Sub-Compact is available in 9mm and .40SW. Equipped with the GripZone, the XD Mod.2 Sub-Compact polymer pistol's grip is designed to optimize interaction between the human hand and the pistol. Within the GripZone, there are three distinct textures, each engineered for a specific purpose. The re-contoured, slimmer frame and slide add up to a far more natural grip feel that has nearly twice the magazine capacity and is only 2/10 of an inch thicker than single-stack conceal carry models, according to the company. The no-snag trigger guard minimizes possible unintended contact with a holster or clothing. These features help the pistol naturally and comfortably stay positioned in your hand.

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Blueguns' Springfield Armory XD Mod.2 Sub-Compact training pistol is a 1:1 exact replica of the original Springfield Armory XD Mod.2 Sub-Compact allowing officers to train in safe realistic tactical scenarios without the need to use their duty firearms. All Blueguns are 100% manufactured in the USA.

About Ring's Manufacturing Blueguns

Blueguns allow officers to train in realistic tactical scenarios without the need to use their duty firearms. It also protects their live weapons from accidental damage during training exercises and provides a safe training aid. The "Blueguns" are realistic 1:1 replicas of actual firearms in a range of popular handguns, sub-machine guns, lights, knives, pepper sprays, and radios.

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