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the defender is the new name for the original xd series guns so it is the same as the XD 9mm

Reggie, no difference Sir. The only difference is the magazine capacity. Most manufacturers including Springfield make firearm packages that have 10rd magazines so their pistols can also be sold in state that have magazine capacity restrictions. The pistols are exactly the same but just have 10rd mags included. The pistols will also accept any standard capacity magazines just fine.

Reggie, Very astute observation. These are the exact same gun. No difference.