It shoots great. I have the 4.5 in .40 and the 5.25 in 9mm with the 4.5 with the drop in and the really light one (extreme?) Im right-handed, so I dont have much of an issue with or without ambidextrous controls, but I always prefer to have them just in case. Either is a great choice in 10mm. Ive been a Glock guy historically in 9 and 10 mm but wanted to try the XD platform for 45 and Ive not been disappointed so far. I would think that a 9mm in this size would be even more pleasant. Each XD(M) barrel is hand-fitted to each individual pistol, so the parts fit flawlessly and work smoothly to produce fast, accurate shots each time you fire. Ragged hole after ragged hole, and I got my groove back. But I did change to special barrel ($150) to handle the heavy bear loads of Buffalo Bore 220gr slug. This is a competition gun, so its designed to take low-velocity rounds, but it can handle any ammo suited to the caliber. The XDS is wonderfully accurate and the length and weight increase from the 3.3 to the 4 length makes it a pleasure to shoot. The striker status indicator and loaded chamber indicator will let you know if there is a round in the chamber and the gun is ready to fire, while the grip safety will stop you from being able to fire until you have squeezed the grip properly. Did a full slide disassembly and found that the striker needed to be replaced (after replacing the broken striker retainer pin) and so I've got one in the mail. I have an XDM 10mm OSP. The gun actually has three safety features: a loaded chamber indicator on the top of the gun, a striker status indicator at the rear of the slide, and a grip safety. I love my XDS 4 in 45, and the XDM in 3.8 or 4.5 in. It would be different if it had more than a box of shells thru it. Fast forward to just a few months ago, May to be exact, Springfield released the 4.5 version. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Also offered in 10mm is the XD-M Elite compact with a 3.8-inch barrel. I have the Glock-20, love it. About 30 more rounds in to my range day the pistols trigger locked up. The XD(m) is not immune to abuse though as I found by carrying a Remington 700 in an X-Ray chassis next to it for the duration of the Bushnell Brawl. Id hoped that the trigger would break in a bit, but after 500+ rounds, there wasnt any improvement. Both would be good teaching guns and useful for home defense. Ive owned an XDM 9 for 5 years and do agree the trigger is heavyhowever, with proper press, it shoots quite accurately and Ive managed to score very well with it in Bullseye big bore shoots, my open sights vs. competitors guns fitted with optics. The low-profile, reduced-glare rear sight and the fiber-optic front sight allow for fast and accurate target acquisition and the 5.25-inch barrel provides an increased and more accurate sight picture. Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. The nits I have around accuracy are really pretty small. As a sidenote, the video above does a good job of showing how practically accurate the XD(m) is. WebThe new XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact OSP 10mm combines potent power with cutting-edge performance and provides concealed carry users with an outstanding defensive pistol option. Yeah, I'm sure it will be fine when I get it back but man, this is extremely disappointing. There may not be a thumb safety, but that doesnt mean there arent any safety features. Jul 17, 2021. This is the one we have been waiting our entire lives for. VERY accurate, i have been having some problems with the mag dropping out of it during shooting recently, but thats the only issue i have had. In the real world, that extra pound and a half might as well be a million. It could use a set of suppressor-height sights Where the Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8-inch Compact OSP 10mm Failed This XD-M has good iron sights, but with an optic, theyre useless, even as quick backups. Own several of their kits (in varying levels of parts replaced) and installation on the XDMs is about as straightforward as it gets. Here's a brief unboxing: To prove the quality and reliability of the new XD-M 10mm, 10,000 rounds of Federal Premium Hydra-Shok ammunition was fired through the gun with EVERY round documented on video. If Id experienced this problem with any other pistol, there wouldnt be another category, but this is the only gun Ive ever had this problem with. Using my trusty food scale, I pegged the unloaded weight of the 4.5 at 25.15 oz or a touch over a pound and a half. is a looker. You wont be disappointed. Sounds like you got one with a quality issue for real. http://www.chuckhawks.com/sig_p232_stainless.jpg. They take Sig sights, and as I mentioned in a previous post, are notoriously difficult to remove (you will see the same in SA forums). You could have been dealing with some sort of hand strain before you went and mildly damaged something, if you are already suffering from tendonitis it's not hard to do. The new XD-M Elite 4.5 OSP 10mm combines all the refinements of the Elite series with the impressive power of the 10mm cartridge. 9mm Pistol, Gun Review: Taylors & Company TC9 1873 SA Single Action Revolver, Classic Gun Review: Marlin Model 39 .22 Lever Action Rifle, http://www.chuckhawks.com/sig_p232_stainless.jpg, http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/Beretta81L.jpg, http://www.springfield-armory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/XD9621HCSP06_1200x782.png, Recoil System: One Piece Full Length Guide Rod, Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear (Steel) 3 Dot, Barrel: 4.5 Steel, Melonite, Hammer Forged. As a competition gun, it was paramount that SA produce a gun that a competitor can rely on consistently to fire low-velocity competition ammo. Thats my only complaint. The larger carry is a Browning BDA, also 917, which bears a PB logo on the right side of the slide just below and forward of the ejection port, and is a Model 84BB with a closed slide and a slide mounted decocker produced for Browning about 1980-2000. The XDm in 10mm weighs in at 31.2 oz unloaded and has a 4.5-inch Bbl. And thanks to the well-positioned mag release, the 10mm loads quickly and efficiently. 9 MM 10 MM .45 ACP. After a long awaited range session with my new xdm 10mm, the pistol failed in less than 60 rounds. I was digging it. Take your rucks off, lads. I scrolled through the test video; didn't notice they had to chase the front sight FO rod, or replace the striker retainer pin which seems to be what folks talk about. I called Springfield yesterday to check on the status of my pistol. I love both of those guns, but your complaint is the same as griping your Ruger GP100 doesnt shoot as well as your S&W Performance Center .357. In case the stock ergos dont work for you, the XD(m) ships with three replaceable backstraps so that you can fit the gun to your paw. Its reliable. Like its little brother, nothing I threw at it including a distinct lack of maintenance slowed it down. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. For the rest of us, its a grippy affair, nuff said. Here are a couple of each Id recommend for this gun. A forum community dedicated to survivalists and enthusiasts. Apr 11, 2020. It's had a lot of problems with soft strikes and some other odd issues. Maybe out just got a hold of a bad barrel. Jul 17, 2021. The gun is definitively minute of bad guy accurate, and as you can see in the video above, head shots at ten yards at a decent little clip are well within the realm of a mediocre operator. I didn't have much luck with my G20.4 I just wanted to see if the 10mm xdm elites compacts have been having issues or if I got a complete dud. Here is the before pic. SA also includes three exchangeable backstraps for adjustable grip comfortlike the Glock 19 Gen 4. MSRP $609 - $837. 9 MM .45 ACP. The test round they used is basically a .40 S&W round. Being 6-3 and north of 300 pounds, allows me to carry either my summer gun (Glock 17) or my winter gun (1911-A1) without them printing. Inside the soft pistol case is where youll find the handgun itself and a magazine. I bought a Springfield XDm in .45 from LGS about 9 weeks ago. Get your hands on one if you havent. XDM 10mm, available in 4.5 and 5.25-inch slide lengths At long last, the perfect auto caliber gets the perfect platform. Advantage Arms .22 Conversion Kit for Springfield XDM 9/ 40. When squeezing the trigger, it becomes increasingly easier to fire off follow up shots. The slide is forged carbon steel with a Melonite finish, which is tough stuff. Ive done it with sloppy thumb work on a 4006. I bought a Springfield XDm in .45 from LGS about 9 weeks ago. This new XD (m) is an eye opener. XD-S Mod.2 OSP Handguns. I use to have a few before the boating accident. Its a weird world out there once you start carrying the XD(m) 4.5 chambered in 9mm. In a marketdominated by tiny handguns, theres a certain bravado that comes with not only owning, but carrying a pistol that weighs over two pounds loaded, and packs twenty rounds at the ready. This is especially handy for one handed racking of the slide on tables, belts, shoes, or whatever you find closest. The new CZ P series trumps them all. In the interest of not creating another split category, Ill say this about that: mechanically, the gun is very accurate. They are hammer fired, awesome trigger, safe as heck with the DA first pull, fit in your hand like a glove and accurate and controllable as any pistol out there if not more. Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5 OSP 10mm: Hands-On Review [2023]. This gun is roughly the same weight wise that I am used to. Ive found XDs to be about $100 cheaper than XDMs, but once youve shot an XDM, its hard to justify saving the money knowing that something better is out there. The MSRP for the base model XD-M Elite 10mm retails at $653 while the Hex Dragonfly Red Dot equipped version (the precise model being reviewed here today) punches in at $837. Thats my only complaint. I pulled it out and I realized it was the spring that keeps tension on the indicator. NO ISSUES. I dont use the same grip as you, so I dont have any problems with the slide lock. Advantage Arms .22 Conversion Kit for Springfield XDM 9/ 40. It's had a lot of problems with soft strikes and some other odd issues. your email below and we will send them straight to your inbox! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. It is a decidedly full sized handgun. Also offered in 10mm is the XD-M Elite compact with a 3.8-inch barrel. Granted, even an XD is minute-of-bad-guy accurate at 25 yards, but my groups were much tighter. JavaScript is disabled. Either is a great choice in 10mm. Just bear in mind: more PRP parts generally = lighter break. They had it over 3 weeks without a word to me with what was wrong with it. Mine came with the small backstrap, and it fits my hand nicely. I find it helps with my reloads, so Ive decided to keep it on. As unfortunate as it is, you'll probably be fine when Springfield gets you the replacement. I have tested the XDMs back to back with XDs and found them to be noticeably more accurate, especially at longer ranges. My 10mm's are Colt DE's. I've fired well over 1000 rounds with mine and had zero issues. The idea of 20 rounds seems quite attractive, but the 7 1/2 lb trigger is a definite turn off. my 5.25 is NOT ported, but the slide has a cutout to lighten the slide, All 5.25s have that feature. In fact, it beats the feel of the Glock grip hands down. After about 50 rounds of hornady critical defense (factory ammo) I had an odd round that made my whole hand sting. The slide is forged carbon steel with a Melonite finish, which is tough stuff. Apply some superglue to appropriate areas and its been fine. The slide stop is just big enough to manipulate easily without getting in the way, while the mag release is textured enough to find quickly. Length: 7.6. The beavertail profile is a nice addition, too. Not my video. I have an XDm 5.25 and its been a great gun. is the next acquisition. Throw it in a ransom rest or another similar jig, and this gun is going to spit bullets hot, cold, dry, or wet. A larger, heavier gun makes recoil more manageable, and lets face it: with so many different caliber options for concealed carry in urban environments, the 10mm better fits open carry for wilderness situations. Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Tactical Rack U-Dot Rear. Due to the way I had the rifle slung, my pistol and my rifle spent all of Sunday fighting with each other. For a stock trigger, Ive enjoyed it so far. It also does not like the white box. in the video above, head shots at ten yards at a decent little clip (not magazine) are well within the realm of a mediocre operator., I almost went striker fired when I held the 5.1 but I was set on having a Cz P09 ,zero failures so far at 1000 rounds, have you tried the Cz yet ? I havent had any issues with it, but I like to be preventative. It has a nice crisp break and the reset is defined. Smith & Wesson also made sure to include optic height iron sights and various mounting plates, so youre good to go once you choose your optic. Barrel Length: 4.5". I pulled it out and I realized it was the spring that keeps tension on the indicator. XD-S Mod.2 OSP Handguns. Loaded with features from top to bottom, the XD-S Mod.2 is a slim single stack pistol perfect for concealed carry. 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