Im not much of a pistol guy, but I can consistently hit head shots at 30 yards (90) with my 4.5 XDM .40. The XDM 10mm is out today, in both 4.5 and 5.25-inch slide configurations. A forum community dedicated to Springfield Armory XD and XD-M series firearm owners and enthusiasts. it holds 16 rounds in the mags and thats the .40 S&W round were talking about. The magazines are chromed and slide home easily and freely. M&Ps are probably next on the list. The gun seems very balanced in my hand and shoots pretty dang accurate. Height: 5.75. Dont blame the gun. If youre looking for a new pistol, I suggest you check the XD-M Elite out for yourself and see how fun shooting 10mm can be. A cubicle-dwelling technology sales professional by day, he is an avid starter of projects, purchaser of speciality tools, and aspiring chef outside the office. Loaded with features from top to bottom, the XD-S Mod.2 is a slim single stack pistol perfect for concealed carry. Barrel Length: 4.5". in the 5.25. There were no visible machining marks, assembly marks, scuffs, or otherwise when I pulled it out of the box. Barrel Length: 4.5". Advantage Arms .22 Conversion Kit for Springfield XDM 9/ 40. Copyright 2023 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved. price you pay and your purchases through our links help support Man, i can just hammer away with that thing. Either is a great choice in 10mm. After about 50 rounds of hornady critical defense (factory ammo) I had an odd round that made my whole hand sting. I sent it to a gunsmith called XD Man in AL, who did great work. Along with the rest of this sleek design, the Lightning Cut on the slide goes a long way to trimming down the fat. I havent had any issues with it, but I like to be preventative. No work was done to the pistol, outside of a recoil spring change and oil at 2,000 round intervals. 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. About 30 more rounds in to my range day the pistols trigger locked up. Unlike the competition, all XD(m) pistols come with a holster, mag carrier, mag loader, and hard sided travel case. 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. And never admit you were shooting reloads. WebFeaturing a superbly refined trigger, the XD-M Elite represents the pinnacle of performance in modern striker-fired pistols. 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. This is a competition gun, so its designed to take low-velocity rounds, but it can handle any ammo suited to the caliber. This is not a mechanical failure so much as an ergonomic one in my mind. Im not shy about the fact I love 10mm. I use to have a few before the boating accident. I think you made an excellent choice. 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. 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 I've never heard of this type of issue. The XD-M Elite 10mm I tested came packaged with Springfields Hex Dragonfly optic. It will never shoot as accurate as my Sig P-220 but not many pistols will. I have found different brands that it shoots with better accuracy. 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. The idea of 20 rounds seems quite attractive, but the 7 1/2 lb trigger is a definite turn off. Good enough for me; I doubt I'll be feeding it a steady diet of 200s at 1200FPS. I would think that a 9mm in this size would be even more pleasant. XD-S Mod.2 OSP Handguns. 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 ? Springer makes an aftermarket extractor for the 9/40. It's had a lot of problems with soft strikes and some other odd issues. Mec-Gar magazines with finger extenders keep all of my fingers on the Walther grip, and the frame of the Browning is just long enough to accommodate my medium sized hand. Then a couple weeks ago this video came out. It shoots great. I have the XDM 3.8 in 9MM and LOVE IT. Ive had the opportunity to shoot Glocks, M&Ps, 92Fs, and XDMs, and founds the XDMs easiest to shoot. Not sure what the difference is between that and the 45/10 as they look the same. Take your rucks off, lads. Amazon.com. JavaScript is disabled. The least they could do is do it for 1/2 price, hell they wouldnt lose any money at that. 28,272. If you have found any PD rounds which feed and chamber reliably in your Beretta, I would be glad to learn of them. Theres really no skirting the fact. The article I linked to explains it in much more detail. Really guys You need to Know what your speaking about here. Its good to hear the truth not every gun works in every hand. Looks to be a similar issue, his trigger also locked up. advice. Length: 7.6. I can use the same craptastic grip on an M&P or GLOCKwith no such problems. Also offered in 10mm is the XD-M Elite compact with a 3.8-inch barrel. WebFeaturing a superbly refined trigger, the XD-M Elite represents the pinnacle of performance in modern striker-fired pistols. Even when you add an accessory to the rail, the XD(M) seems to counterbalance the weight and allow for easy maneuverability. *. WebBroken XDM Elite 10mm 3.8" UPDATE: They said it's good to go. The 10mm cartridge has evolved since the first ones appeared. Pachmayr full wrap replacement grips vastly improve the control of both pistols. FEATURES. Oh, and until it broke it ran like a champ. So I pulled out my RDS equipped M&P 9 and started chewing up the center dot. Found the channel while looking for reviews. I recently had the opportunity to put a brand new Springfield XD(m) 5.25" 10mm through its paces. Those sights. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Once again, the superb mechanics and sleek construction of this gun have bumped the XD(M) up the ranks of quality handguns. 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. 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. Just bear in mind: more PRP parts generally = lighter break. She's Down We finally broke it. (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. All these amazing features make it one perfect casual outerwear to get compliments from your fashion friends. My XD(m) is a .40 and thats where the weight becomes a beneficial aspect of the pistol. 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. WebBroken XDM Elite 10mm 3.8" UPDATE: They said it's good to go. Never ever. 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) 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. I was goofing off one day And hit 7s and 8s on full size silluette targets at 100 yards. Started by Kenk. Coming from someone who loves to modify their guns, this one left me not wanting to do much of anything to it. 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. 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. 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 havent shot this gun in wet conditions to see how the grip fares, but I wouldnt think any huge issues would arise. The new M2.0 line boasts a 15+1 capacity, optics-ready slide, and a flat face trigger. Give Springfield another chance here's a quick way you can contact them. No work was done to the pistol, outside of a recoil spring change and oil at 2,000 round intervals. With the small backstrap, these are perfect. I contacted Springer about this 10mm extractor and received a reply saying they don't make one. In September of 2021, Springfield Armory released the XD-M Elite in 10mm, which featured a 3.8 barrel. He sent his gun to Springfield (although in his case they will probably try to blame his reloads). Question of the Day: Where Do You Stow Your Carry Gun? 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. It reminds me of the Glock 29 I bought that couldnt get through a magazine without jamming. And thanks to the well-positioned mag release, the 10mm loads quickly and efficiently. You wont be disappointed. They may be a little bit on the pricey side, but lets face it, you get what you pay for. After the first 2 magazines I noticed this little wire protruding from the loaded chamber indicator. A gun that goes boom every time is worth at least three stars, especially when it comes to EDC or competition guns. I field stripped and checked everythings out. I was obviously very surprised but kept on shooting. 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 3.5-MOA red dot Dragonfly is the larger of Springfields two red dot optics and is perfectly proportioned for full-size handguns. No work was done to the pistol, outside of a recoil spring change and oil at 2,000 round intervals. The Dragonflys housing is made from 6061-T6 Hardcoat anodized aluminum and comes with anti-glare lenses and simple A couple of various-sized rear backstraps, an extra magazine, a couple of magazine base plates, and a soft zippered pistol case are all in the box. 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. Apr 11, 2020. Also offered in 10mm is the XD-M Elite compact with a 3.8-inch barrel. 6024729_02_sig_sauer_p220_elite_10mm_sao__640.jpg, Wilderness Survival, Hiking and Camping Forum. 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. In the real world, that extra pound and a half might as well be a million. It also would have been nice to have taller sights, so you could use them in tandem with the red dot. He had several videos gushing about how it shot everything he put through it (as opposed to the M&P 10mm that had multiple failures with all kinds of ammo). Back then, the starting point was the Norma load, with a 200-grain bullet at a book velocity of 1,200 fps. JavaScript is disabled. At a hair over two and a quarter pounds, thats a lot of weight to strap to your body and schlep around. Full disclosure, I'm a steel gun guy. Due to the way I had the rifle slung, my pistol and my rifle spent all of Sunday fighting with each other. I fitted some glue on night sight dots over the factory painted dots & found that helped the sight picture tremendously. Small handed individuals like yours truly have no trouble reaching the trigger with an appropriate amount of index pad on the trigger shoe. Ive experienced zero malfunctions, and the ammo consisted of Blazer Brass 180-grain FMJ and Hornady 180-grain JHP. They were going to change the recoil spring at 6000, but I didn't actually seem them do that; just wiped it out. Im in love with this piece and Im certainly going to be getting the compact version soon. Last go round I had with them was back in the early 2000's with my SOCOM. We made it. WebXDM Elite 10mm 3.8" FAILURE! The SA XDm 10mm is a far better gun than the Glock, sturdier & better ergonomics. I bought new a Springfield XDM 10mm. Personally, I want to drive my handguns when I shoot, not hang on for the ride. Sounds like you got one with a quality issue for real. The nits I have around accuracy are really pretty small. After the first 2 magazines I noticed this little wire protruding from the loaded chamber indicator. This gun is roughly the same weight wise that I am used to. http://www.springfield-armory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/XD9621HCSP06_1200x782.png http://www.chuckhawks.com/sig_p232_stainless.jpg. I dont see much here that amounts to an advantage over my 5 XD9 version 1.0 except maybe 3 more rounds of capacity. Even shooting the admittedly snappy .40S&W, fast, accurate follow up shots were a breeze. Fit & Finish * * * * * He works with some of the largest manufacturers in the firearms industry, allowing him the opportunity to continuously learn from and knowledge share with the 2A community. 3.8 has dangerously close to 1k through it, 4.5 close on its heals with 700+. I didnt see anything wrong with the pistol and reassembled. 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. Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. I thought maybe the XD(m) trigger would be better but I dont think so. Optic cut, suppressor sights, 4.5" slide with a 5.3" threaded barrel. I just checked the Wolff site and they don't show anything for 10mm. 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. It would be different if it had more than a box of shells thru it. A forum community dedicated to survivalists and enthusiasts. They had it over 3 weeks without a word to me with what was wrong with it. Is It? I'll never buy another Springfield. Believe it has something to do with OAL (too long/out of spec), but never cared quite enough to figure out the why of it as I have seen too many overall issues with WWB to consider it a pistol issue. After owning an XDM 10mm and attempting to remove the front sight, it is hard for me to believe this is a design flaw with these pistols. 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