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'd handled one in an LGS next to the Glock 20, RIA 1911, and EAA Witness. If this model was having issues I'm sure someone here would chime in. Caliber: 10mm. When using the rear sights, it feels really good when you reset for another shot. The gun is smooth as silk with no kick what so ever , its like shooting a .22!! WebBroken XDM Elite 10mm 3.8" UPDATE: They said it's good to go. I have shot a LOT of S&B through my Xdm 10mm and never had a problem with the ammo or gun. If youre a competition shooter or just interested in a fun new toy, read on to check out the other amazing attributes of the XD(M) series. Jul 17, 2021. If you have found any PD rounds which feed and chamber reliably in your Beretta, I would be glad to learn of them. Thats still very good accuracy, but the 3.8 always delighted me by chewing up the black dot time after time with its smooth almost double action style pull. I was torn between three, I was looking at the CZ 85B The P09 and the XD 5.25, but i am extremely happy with Cz. I was digging it. Its a dream to shoot as all that weight and size absorbs what little recoil 9mm puts out. Started by Graybeard. I think you made an excellent choice. The XD(M) is already a low-recoil handgun, and with its fast cycle-through you barely even notice a hitch, especially with reduced-power loads. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. I too have a Springfield XDM 4.5 - 10mm. Changing them out isnt as simple as that of the M&P or GLOCK, but the roll pin that secures the whole thing inspires a great deal of confidence. Reason I'm asking is because accuracy was all over the place. #1. The controls are very easy to get to, and the ambi mag release is a definite plus. The accuracy alone makes gunslingers around the world sit up and take notice. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He sent his gun to Springfield (although in his case they will probably try to blame his reloads). I found myself unable to detach from the Springfield armory xdm 9 4.5 . Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Add a magazine and 20 rounds of 115 gr ammo and the number jumps to 36.60 oz. Speaking of grips, keen eyed observers will notice that the XD(m) sports a rather large grip safety. The rotational inertia is what makes the slide stop to engage. Although the body of the magazines are metal, they have polymer base plates and polymer followers. I like your style, Roscoe. Height: 5.75. Five stars are for perfect guns, and the XD(m) 4.5 comes up just a touch short. If it were a gun Id fallen in love with, it would have gotten an upgraded set of sights and a trigger enhancement. Copyright 2023 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved. It isnt the lightest and most comfortable thing to carry, but like I said, theres a certain calm that comes with carrying twenty rounds with you every day. I dont see much here that amounts to an advantage over my 5 XD9 version 1.0 except maybe 3 more rounds of capacity. Throw it in a ransom rest or another similar jig, and this gun is going to spit bullets hot, cold, dry, or wet. For the rest of us, its a grippy affair, nuff said. I'm not going to dive into the pistol as I want Springfield to do the digging. This is especially handy for one handed racking of the slide on tables, belts, shoes, or whatever you find closest. Its frame is black polymer with three interchangeable backstraps. I recently had the opportunity to put a brand new Springfield XD(m) 5.25" 10mm through its paces. I havent shot this gun in wet conditions to see how the grip fares, but I wouldnt think any huge issues would arise. I pulled it out and I realized it was the spring that keeps tension on the indicator. Im not shy about the fact I love 10mm. Ive had the opportunity to shoot Glocks, M&Ps, 92Fs, and XDMs, and founds the XDMs easiest to shoot. The notched all-terrain grip and high-profile beavertail allow for a tight, secure grip. Hearty agreement on the PRP! Guns For Beginners: Paranoia Is Your Friend. So, while I havent put as many rounds through it as I would if it was say, a 9mm or .22LR, Ive still managed to put 260 flawless rounds through it in the last few months. Its frame is black polymer with three interchangeable backstraps. Where I found the 3.8 to be a joy to shoot, and very accurate given the slightly shorter barrel length, the 4.5 was the older brother that never quite lived up to his potential. Even shooting the admittedly snappy .40S&W, fast, accurate follow up shots were a breeze. The 10mm cartridge has evolved since the first ones appeared. As long as you practice basic firearm safety, having the additional indicators and grip safety wind up making this a rather safe gun for most shooters to use. The XD(m) slide lock is a fairly aggressive little tab of metal which makes it great for releasing the slide one handed (which I dont do), but struck me as particularly cumbersome due to the funk Ive developed in my support hand grip. Question of the Day: Where Do You Stow Your Carry Gun? It shoots great. The XDm in 10mm weighs in at 31.2 oz unloaded and has a 4.5-inch Bbl. The Springfield Armory XD(M) Competition Series is a seriously great set of guns. You stare at your friends salivating over the GLOCK 43 and ask why theyd want to carry a third(ish) the ammo you do. The XD(M) series runs at about $775 MSRP. Sounds like you got one with a quality issue for real. All three guns have been great. The mag release, slide lock, and takedown lever are all easy to operate. 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. In fact, it beats the feel of the Glock grip hands down. Back then, the starting point was the Norma load, with a 200-grain bullet at a book velocity of 1,200 fps. Im not much of a pistol guy, but I can consistently hit head shots at 30 yards (90) with my 4.5 XDM .40. Last go round I had with them was back in the early 2000's with my SOCOM. There may not be a thumb safety, but that doesnt mean there arent any safety features. The XD(M) handles like a dream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdWOrNlREEM. They were going to change the recoil spring at 6000, but I didn't actually seem them do that; just wiped it out. Not my video. MSRP $609 - $837. I think the larger size XD with the stainless (two-tone?) 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. If someone noticed something different, let me know. 4 Replies 457 Views September 27 2022 12:41:12 PM MDT by Kenk: 1911 10mm mag question. I used to have similar issues with support hands and slide locks. WebModel: XDM Elite. Color: Black. http://www.springfield-armory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/XD9621HCSP06_1200x782.png JavaScript is disabled. Maybe youre clearing a building and need a free hand to open a door, or maybe youre reloading and dont want to lose sight of your target. And thanks to the well-positioned mag release, the 10mm loads quickly and efficiently. 9 MM 10 MM .45 ACP. Really guys You need to Know what your speaking about here. It shoots great. I had the emblem fall off my one DE within the first fifty rounds. The stock rear sight has a very stylish rearward slant that looks great but renders it fairly useless for any of the aforementioned activities. Not only did I stop having slide lock issues, it also made a big improvement to recoil management. Looks to be a similar issue, his trigger also locked up. Maybe out just got a hold of a bad barrel. This does not affect the What advantage does it give you (compared to not locking the slide every third shot)? I know everyone puts out a lemon once on a while, that's why I posted here. I was obviously very surprised but kept on shooting. I found it just a tiny bit troubling that you apparently have one grip style that you expect to work on all handguns and you dont adjust to whatever you are shooting. Coming from someone who loves to modify their guns, this one left me not wanting to do much of anything to it. I have found different brands that it shoots with better accuracy. 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. All these amazing features make it one perfect casual outerwear to get compliments from your fashion friends. From what I can see it looks like the trigger spring is dislodged. While I enjoyed shooting it, I remember thinking how nice it would be to have a full-size grip and a longer barrel/slide combo to help absorb some of the recoil. WebTimney Alpha Competition Trigger for M&P 10mm? 9 MM .45 ACP. I also have small hands, but am a lefty and release it with my index finger for fast mag changes. 4 Replies 457 Views September 27 2022 12:41:12 PM MDT by Kenk: 1911 10mm mag question. Spend the same amount of cash on your XDM, to include one of the above-mentioned trigger jobs, after market sights, and/or a mini-RDS dovetail and sight, and youd have a comparable gun. She's Down We finally broke it. With this being my only 10mm firearm currently, I dont necessarily stockpile the corresponding ammo. Thanks for the review, I have not had a bad experience shooting my regular 5.25" XDM 10mm. Bottom of the Dot on front post on target (post covers whole target @ 100 yd.) 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. Either is a great choice in 10mm. 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. Whereas a GLOCK feels like a brick that shoots bullets, the XD(m) feels like it belongs in my hands. The gun seems very balanced in my hand and shoots pretty dang accurate. Due to the way I had the rifle slung, my pistol and my rifle spent all Though the grip holds a magazine with nineteen at the ready, it seems barely larger than the double stack magazine that rides inside it. It carries 15 rounds in the mag so the grip is bigger than a 1911 but it is not at all awkward. Those sights. S Superzuki My wife has the XDM 9mm and its accurate enough for 30yd head shots as well. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Disassembly and cleaning is an easy affair and can be done without pulling the trigger like some of the Austrian pistols on the market. As you can clearly see in the picture, the XD(m) is coated in a liberal amount of stipling and grip serrations on both the frame and the slide. After my first few magazines, I was able to maintain fist-sized or smaller groupings out to roughly 30 feet or 10 yards. The idea of 20 rounds seems quite attractive, but the 7 1/2 lb trigger is a definite turn off. No work was done to the pistol, outside of a recoil spring change and oil at 2,000 round intervals. This is a competition gun, so its designed to take low-velocity rounds, but it can handle any ammo suited to the caliber. Where did you get the 22lb spring? I just wanted to see if the 10mm xdm elites compacts have been having issues or if I got a complete dud. 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. While I enjoyed shooting it, I remember thinking how nice it would be to have a full-size grip and a longer barrel/slide combo to Thanks for the review, I have not had a bad experience shooting my regular 5.25" XDM 10mm. The 3.5-MOA red dot Dragonfly is the larger of Springfields two red dot optics and is perfectly proportioned for full-size handguns. You can read all about it here, but this is the first pistol that has not agreed with my high handed support grip. The 10mm cartridge has evolved since the first ones appeared. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It is easily capable of head shots at 10 yards. *. 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. The polymer parts help to keep the weight down, but are still durable. Ragged hole after ragged hole, and I got my groove back. Accuracy is outstanding and its so comfortable in your hand. All of the controls work as they are supposed to. I reduced and reshaped the claw "A" and got it touching or nearly touching at "C" depending on the brass manufacturer. Color: Black. Plus, as much as people dislike the grip safety, (a) its on the 1911, (b) it was good enough for John Browning, and (c) when your raincoat string gets caught in the trigger when holstering, it keeps you from perforating your foot. Havent compared yet. 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. XD-S Mod.2 OSP Handguns. I have always only acquired handguns with a substantial enough grip to fill my hand without any dangling fingers or palm. Started by Graybeard. I find many times I wind up going back to the old trusty TLR-1 HL, but Ive also been hearing some positive feedback on the SureFire X300. Here are a couple of each Id recommend for this gun. 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. No more dents in the brass, less felt recoil, case ejection distance cut from 30' to 12-15'. EGW being one of the best. Re grips that fill the hand, I like the XDm very well, but also own an XDsI ended up putting Hogue grips on it to better fill the hand. It features 3.5 MOA red dot, a three-year run time, and is IPX7 waterproof. Ultimately, as much as I love them (and M&P), Im now INTIMATE with my CZ P09 (and P07 Gen2). #1. I've been hoping for years to see an M&P 10mm hit the market, so I will definitely be grabbing one of those. And the 5.25 is incredibly accurate. Now, I don't know about you all but this is the first brand new firearm I've had basically fall apart in my handsand I shoot a lot of S and B. In the aftermarket, there are plenty of companies making trigger upgrades, sights, and holsters for the XD(m). WebXDM Elite 10mm 3.8" FAILURE! Hes experienced no degradation in reliability using that cleaning schedule and the cheapest steel case 9mm he can get his hands on. Never been happier with a gun !! I was pleased to find a flawless finish on both the outside and inside of the XD(m). 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. After about 50 rounds of hornady critical defense (factory ammo) I had an odd round that made my whole hand sting. The magazines are chromed and slide home easily and freely. Dont blame the gun. The extractor is just a little aggressive, that's all. The Dragonflys housing is made from 6061-T6 Hardcoat anodized aluminum and comes with anti-glare lenses and simple The XDms really fit my hands well, probably the best out of any guns Ive ever experienced. Thats my only complaint. Still Love my CZ, both are very competitive with each other. 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. is a looker. I never cleaned it during the testing, and while it was downright filthy at the end, it still continued to run. The XDm in 10mm weighs in at 31.2 oz unloaded and has a 4.5-inch Bbl. Springfield customer service. 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. No work was done to the pistol, outside of a recoil spring change and oil at 2,000 round intervals. I had S&W try to do that to me once. Im not shy about the fact I love 10mm. I have the Glock-20, love it. These come in handy when your can only get a less than ideal purchase on the gun. Winchester white box. When using the rear sights, it feels really good when you reset for another shot. I havent had any issues with it, but I like to be preventative. From a value perspective, it will be hard to beat the XD-M Elite 4.5 10mm. 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 ? For the times when you arent actively releasing a magazine, the button is unobtrusive, and nearly impossible to trip accidentally. Great info in this thread! The one downside to these classics is that I have not yet found personal defense rounds which will feed reliably, so continue to depend upon FMJ and shot placement, just as in the service. I always buy a box of factory ammo with new guns just in case. After the first 2 magazines I noticed this little wire protruding from the loaded chamber indicator. FEATURES. No work was done to the pistol, outside of a recoil spring change and oil at 2,000 round intervals. I was goofing off one day And hit 7s and 8s on full size silluette targets at 100 yards. 4 Replies 457 Views September 27 2022 12:41:12 PM MDT by Kenk: 1911 10mm mag question. They are totally functional provided you arent attached to the white dots. I love mine. No matter the situation, this gun will not let you down. I also have the XDM 4.5 in .45ACP and the trigger pulls at more like 6 lbs, so havent experienced that issue really. Im sure youre not the only one who has inadvertently lock a slide back by hitting the slide release. Started by Graybeard. Height: 5.75. Never admit you had an over pressure load. As far as I can tell, there are no problems with failure to feed, failure to eject, or misfire. I typically do sights myself, but the XDM front sight is an extreme poa, due to the slide contour. Advantage Arms .22 Conversion Kit for Springfield XDM 9/ 40. 9 MM .45 ACP. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The 3.5-MOA red dot Dragonfly is the larger of Springfields two red dot optics and is perfectly proportioned for full-size handguns. I find it helps with my reloads, so Ive decided to keep it on. I'm wondering if those 16 rounders will fit my older XDM? Left-handed shooters, youre in luck. SA did, however, improve on the trigger assembly when they released the XD(M) Elite; the Elite series features a new flat-faced trigger with overtravel stop theyve named the Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly (META) System. I pulled it out and I realized it was the spring that keeps tension on the indicator. WebBroken XDM Elite 10mm 3.8" UPDATE: They said it's good to go. But put it in my hands with a high support grip, and the slide lock engages almost immediately. Springfield customer service. Not a fan of the XD's, they just don't fit my hand well and I honestly have a mental negativity toward them because I had a FFL in the 90's when the design came out of Croatia. As unfortunate as it is, you'll probably be fine when Springfield gets you the replacement. If you have achieved operator status, sleep well at night on the pointy end of the spear knowing that you can still get a firm grip on your gun with your hands covered in blood, mud, and grease. 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