Ordered a Springfield Armory XDm 10mm 4.5" through the IOP and just picked it up out of jail, where it was thoroughly cooled off. The rotational inertia is what makes the slide stop to engage. Springfieldor HSapparently doesn't know how to make extractors. Your mileage may vary, and feel is subjective, but the XD pistols have always felt right to me. Good enough for me; I doubt I'll be feeding it a steady diet of 200s at 1200FPS. Here are a couple of each Id recommend for this gun. After a long awaited range session with my new xdm 10mm, the pistol failed in less than 60 rounds. It is a decidedly full sized handgun. Hearty agreement on the PRP! 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. I put Talon Pro grip tape and Ameriglo night sights on my 4.5; just a preference of mine. In practice, it becomes a non issue as any reasonable grip is enough to disengage the safety and allow you squeeze the trigger. I have no doubt that in the same ransom rest, this thing would continue to stack bullets one atop the other. I like your style, Roscoe. The slide is forged carbon steel with a Melonite finish, which is tough stuff. 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. I look at Glocks, Springfields, and M&Ps all the same way basic and reliable guns that are begging for aftermarket mods and improvements. You grow even more concerned with their desire to try to get a good grip with but a few fingers when they could easily maintain a two-handed kung fu gripwith the gun you carry. No work was done to the pistol, outside of a recoil spring change and oil at 2,000 round intervals. I didnt have to make any modifications to it for it to be reliable and accurate. For a little concealer I own a .380 in the form of the Sig P232 which holds 7+1 and just about fills my hand. Im interested that you have issues with the slide lock on this pistol but not the 3.8? The gun seems very balanced in my hand and shoots pretty dang accurate. With fifteen rounds in the magazine, one in the chamber, and fifteen more on each reload, the XD-M in 10mm is going to be handy when trouble arrives. The Glock 20 may not have all of the bells and whistles like the XD-M Elite, but there is a reason its one of the most popular 10mm handguns on the market. Most folks only change it once, so it isnt the end of the world to use a punch and a hammer to make the swap. After purchasing the pistol it didnt take long to realize that I had made the best choice. Its good to hear the truth not every gun works in every hand. I'd handled one in an LGS next to the Glock 20, RIA 1911, and EAA Witness. For all I know, I may be the only person who has induced that particular failure. I pulled it out and I realized it was the spring that keeps tension on the indicator. Dont blame the gun. The slide is forged carbon steel with a Melonite finish, which is tough stuff. 9 MM .45 ACP. Ive got an xd 45 5 tactical and an xdm 9 competition (5.25). The XD(M) features a one-piece recoil system with a full-length guide rod. I just checked the Wolff site and they don't show anything for 10mm. Color: Black. it holds 16 rounds in the mags and thats the .40 S&W round were talking about. Its flat face helps to keep consistent trigger finger placement when needing quick follow-up shots. Mine came with the small backstrap, and it fits my hand nicely. I was obviously very surprised but kept on shooting. 10mm In September of 2021, Springfield Armory released the XD-M Elite in 10mm, which featured a 3.8 barrel. This is the one we have been waiting our entire lives for. She's Down We finally broke it. #7. Jul 17, 2021. XD-S Mod.2 OSP Handguns. JavaScript is disabled. I fitted some glue on night sight dots over the factory painted dots & found that helped the sight picture tremendously. This was the first gun I ever bought and its still one of my favorites. As you can see in the video above, I have a nasty habit of riding the slide lock with my meaty palm which forces the slide to lock back on every second or third round. I dont understand how anyone can be comfortable with a handgun that doesnt fill their hand. This isnt to say that the XD (M) cant handle a wide variety of ammo, though, because it performs with equally well with range ammo like Tula 115 gr, Remington UMC. Apr 11, 2020. Its well built. Its well built. I was obviously very surprised but kept on shooting. They may be a little bit on the pricey side, but lets face it, you get what you pay for. Its frame is black polymer with three interchangeable backstraps. The grip texture manages to provide substantial control without feeling like sandpaper. I dont use the same grip as you, so I dont have any problems with the slide lock. 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. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. Nice review! Springfield customer service. Ive had the opportunity to shoot Glocks, M&Ps, 92Fs, and XDMs, and founds the XDMs easiest to shoot. It also would have been nice to have taller sights, so you could use them in tandem with the red dot. 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. WebXDM Elite 10mm 3.8" FAILURE! At least the XD extractor isn't so long that it strikes the forward extractor groove bevel. I can't seem to locate the after pic. 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. I expected the 4.5 to be every bit as accurate with the hope that it might give me more, but I was sadly disappointed. Back then, the starting point was the Norma load, with a 200-grain bullet at a book velocity of 1,200 fps. The XD(M) is designed specifically for competition shooting right out of the box, so it comes as no surprise that this gun is extremely accurate. 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. Thanks for the review, I have not had a bad experience shooting my regular 5.25" XDM 10mm. Whereas a GLOCK feels like a brick that shoots bullets, the XD(m) feels like it belongs in my hands. The trigger still broke at seven and a half pounds after much stacking. I love my XDS 4 in 45, and the XDM in 3.8 or 4.5 in. This new XD (m) is an eye opener. I didnt see anything wrong with the pistol and reassembled. With this being my only 10mm firearm currently, I dont necessarily stockpile the corresponding ammo. Hide Products Springfield Armory XDM 10mm Auto Pistol 4.5 with Box, Backstraps, 2 Mags $800 USD 2 comments Products in Guns However my factory Glock barrel (still have it) cycles fine the Underwood 200gr slug bear load. 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). Two stainless steel magazines, both holding 16 rounds, come standard with the XD-M Elite. When squeezing the trigger, it becomes increasingly easier to fire off follow up shots. 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. It carries 15 rounds in the mag so the grip is bigger than a 1911 but it is not at all awkward. Get your hands on one if you havent. I think you made an excellent choice. I found myself unable to detach from the Springfield armory xdm 9 4.5 . But put it in my hands with a high support grip, and the slide lock engages almost immediately. I have an XDM 10mm OSP. With an overall length of 8.3 inches and a weight of thirty-two ounces, the XD(M) is a surprisingly light and comfortable pistol. Id hoped that the trigger would break in a bit, but after 500+ rounds, there wasnt any improvement. The XD(M) handles like a dream. Compact yet powerful, the pistol packs in 11+1 rounds of the powerful 10mm and features fully ambidextrous controls, the excellent META trigger and much more. Id rather bulge a little on concealment than only partly fill my hand with half a handshake. I field stripped and checked everythings out. The accuracy was so disheartening that I truly thought there might be something with me. If someone noticed something different, let me know. While that test is cool. I have always only acquired handguns with a substantial enough grip to fill my hand without any dangling fingers or palm. It seems to have caught a case of NYPDitis as it tripped my scale at a very consistent seven and a half pounds. Both the 4.5 and 5.25 have been used for 3 gun. Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Tactical Rack U-Dot Rear. Still not stellar, but slightly better than what I did unsupported. Springfield Armory XD-M 10mm Discontinued Jump to Latest Follow Products in this Thread Discover products that SIG Talk members are discussing products that are mentioned will automatically appear here. Im in love with this piece and Im certainly going to be getting the compact version soon. Length: 7.6. Theres really no skirting the fact. You could point out you arent an evil, devil-handed southpaw like me, but then, if you were a lefty, would you have given it only 2 or 3 stars for accessories because the holster that comes with the gun is RH only? If youre interested in an enhanced/better trigger, Id recommend checking out Powder River Precision. Color: Black. I feel like an ass now, I forgot that it was a 5.25 inch barrel, I Dont know anyone personally that has one but I hear they are A LOT more accurate than their other models. Southpaws shall rejoice that the XD(m) features a magazine release thats ambidextrous with no need to fix anything out of the box. to products or services on this site. XD-M 10mm 10,000 Round Torture Test - The Armory Life, A 410, 40 S&W & 22 Mag fan from, New England. But I did change to special barrel ($150) to handle the heavy bear loads of Buffalo Bore 220gr slug. WebFeaturing a superbly refined trigger, the XD-M Elite represents the pinnacle of performance in modern striker-fired pistols. I'd handled one in an LGS next to the Glock 20, RIA 1911, and EAA Witness. This is not a mechanical failure so much as an ergonomic one in my mind. But make no mistake, it is svelte in all the right ways too. Glocks are supposed to be reliable but I apparently bought a lemon. S Superzuki Ive done it with sloppy thumb work on a 4006. Maybe its due to being well broken in but after comparing the stock trigger on my XD9 with a fairly new FNS 9 a couple of days ago, I decided I liked the XD trigger better after all. 9 MM 10 MM .45 ACP. There is an accessory rail located in front of the trigger guard that can accommodate any standard light or laser. It handles great and the lightweight slide makes the gun feel balanced. The upside for 1911 extractor problems is that there are a number of companies that make excellent after-market extractors. One of the last loads worked up in its short barrel was a 220 cast (closer to 230) Honest 1150 fps. Although the body of the magazines are metal, they have polymer base plates and polymer followers. Looks to be a similar issue, his trigger also locked up. Started by Kenk. Discover now the best deals and amazing prices. Hide Products Springfield Armory XDM 10mm Auto Pistol 4.5 with Box, Backstraps, 2 Mags $800 USD 2 comments Products in Guns A 4.5 10mm just makes sense. The Dragonflys housing is made from 6061-T6 Hardcoat anodized aluminum and comes with anti-glare lenses and simple -Mark Twain, I installed a 22lb recoil spring which in turn slowed the slide velocity down and the problem went away. Ryan Domke is a freelance writer, photographer and social media consultant with a passion for guns and tactical gear. It shoots great. We made it. The firing pin and spring can be removed if you like, but after 500+ rounds, I found minimal grime around the firing pin, so routine field stripping and cleaning should be adequate. The mag release, slide lock, and takedown lever are all easy to operate. 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. Specifications: Springfield Armory XD(m) 4.5 9mm. I've been hoping for years to see an M&P 10mm hit the market, so I will definitely be grabbing one of those. In September of 2021, Springfield Armory released the XD-M Elite in 10mm, which featured a 3.8 barrel. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Man, if you like G17, you will love the P09. Started by Kenk. The XDm in 10mm weighs in at 31.2 oz unloaded and has a 4.5-inch Bbl. Springfield Armorys customer service representatives can answer your questions/concerns Monday through Friday 8:30 to 4:30 CST via phone at 1-800-680-6866, International: +1-309-944-5631 or email at sales@springfield-armory.com. Perhaps someday the Commonwealth will lighten up and let us licensees experiment with modern large capacity polymer framed handguns. Its accurate with factory loads and reloads. (By the way, I found your post when I was googling for this gun at site:reddit.com to see if there had been any more recent reviews. Not sure what the difference is between that and the 45/10 as they look the same. Accessories * * * * * Youll also notice a magwell at the bottom of the grip. Caliber: 10mm. I bought a Springfield XDm in .45 from LGS about 9 weeks ago. Then a couple weeks ago this video came out. As a rule, other than the P232 and the Cheetah, I prefer to carry either mid-sized handguns like the CZ PO1 or the Sig P229, or larger. Length: 7.6. After a long awaited range session with my new xdm 10mm, the pistol failed in less than 60 rounds. Which made me think that it needed to break in a bit. 1 Replies 175 Views February 03 2023 10:38:47 AM MST by Graybeard: Glock 20 questions. Im a total convert. The article I linked to explains it in much more detail. Speaking of grips, keen eyed observers will notice that the XD(m) sports a rather large grip safety. It was my plainclothes duty weapon back in the day and with full pressure loads like those from doubletapammo is completely reliable. It also does not like the white box. It may not be as popular as a GLOCK, but parts and accessories are no harder to find than for any other pistol on the market. XD-S Mod.2 OSP Handguns. 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. It sounds like you were unfortunate enough to get a lemon. 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