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Springfield XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP vs Glock 19 Gen5 MOS

Springfield’s XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP (SKU XDME9389CBHCOSP) is the optics-ready compact in the XD-M Elite line. We set it against the optics-ready Glock 19, the G19 Gen5 MOS, because both ship with a slide cut for a red dot. Springfield’s page marks this model “Discontinued,” so treat this as a spec comparison, not a buying guide. Specs are quoted from each maker’s page, read on November 5, 2026.

At a glance

SpecXD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSPGLOCK G19 Gen5 MOS
Caliber9mm9x19 mm
Capacity(2) 14-round magazines (“14+1”)Standard: 15; optional 17 / 24 / 10
Barrel3.8" hammer forged steel, Melonite finish, 1:104.02 inch / 102 mm
Length6.75"7.28 inch / 185 mm (overall)
Height4.58"5.04 inch / 128 mm (incl. magazine)
WidthGrip width 1.2"Overall 1.34 inch / 34 mm; slide 1.00 inch / 25.5 mm
Weight27.5 oz (Springfield does not say whether this includes a magazine)Without magazine 21.34 oz / 605 g; with empty magazine 23.81 oz / 675 g
Slide / frameForged steel, Melonite finish, optics ready / black polymerMOS-cut slide with adapter plates
SightsFiber optic front, Tactical Rack U-Dot rear—
Source (checked Nov. 5, 2026)springfield-armory.com XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSPus.glock.com G19 Gen5 MOS

Springfield’s page labels the model “Discontinued: XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP 9mm Handgun” and does not state what its height or weight include; Glock labels each weight and says height includes the magazine, so the rows are not like-for-like. Springfield’s copy says the removable magwell lets you convert the pistol from compact to a full-size frame with 19+1 capacity (extended magazines sold separately). The Glock page is a law-enforcement listing.

Which to pick (on paper)

We have not range-tested these; facts above are from the makers.

Related: Glock 19 Gen5 vs CZ P-10 C, CZ P-10 C OR vs Glock 19 Gen5 MOS, G19 Gen5 MOS vs G19 V MOS, M&P9 M2.0 Compact vs Glock 19 Gen5, Walther PDP Compact vs Glock 19 Gen5, Hellcat vs Hellcat Pro, Mossberg MC2c vs Glock 19 Gen5, all comparisons.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Springfield XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP still made?
Springfield's product page labels it "Discontinued" as of November 5, 2026.
What capacity does the XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP list?
Springfield lists two included 14-round magazines and describes the capacity as 14+1. Glock lists a standard capacity of 15 for the G19 Gen5 MOS.

Sources

  1. Springfield Armory: XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP 9mm specifications
  2. GLOCK: G19 Gen5 MOS specifications

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