By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I reduced and reshaped the claw "A" and got it touching or nearly touching at "C" depending on the brass manufacturer. Either is a great choice in 10mm. 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. Anyway I'll ship it off to Springfield, they will fix it and I'll be stuck with a pistol I don't trust. Now that Ive had a few months and several range trips with the XD-M Elite, Ill go over my personal experience with it and the many impressive features it has. It handles great and the lightweight slide makes the gun feel balanced. Here's a brief unboxing: Came in cardboard, not the nice "pelican" as its found typically; think that's an IOP thing. MSRP $609 - $837. MSRP $609 - $837. The only issue I had was with the dragon fly red dot. Due to the way I had the rifle slung, my pistol and my rifle spent all FACTORY Gen 3 gun. YMMV, +1 for prp. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 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. Barrel Length: 4.5". XDM 10mm, available in 4.5 and 5.25-inch slide lengths At long last, the perfect auto caliber gets the perfect platform. I have no reservations when it comes to durability with these. 4 Replies 457 Views September 27 2022 12:41:12 PM MDT by Kenk: 1911 10mm mag question. Optic cut, suppressor sights, 4.5" slide with a 5.3" threaded barrel. After a long awaited range session with my new xdm 10mm, the pistol failed in less than 60 rounds. Question of the Day: Where Do You Stow Your Carry Gun? It has a nice crisp break and the reset is defined. The accuracy alone makes gunslingers around the world sit up and take notice. Either is a great choice in 10mm. 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. Maybe it wasnt SA's fault, but I am pizzed that they want to charge full price to fix it. WebXDM Elite 10mm 3.8" FAILURE! It reminds me of the Glock 29 I bought that couldnt get through a magazine without jamming. I use to have a few before the boating accident. If youre interested in an enhanced/better trigger, Id recommend checking out Powder River Precision. I field stripped and checked everythings out. Never been happier with a gun !! It shoots great. I was having problems with mounts fitting on their rail and the stock not holding up. Color: Black. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. The 3.5-MOA red dot Dragonfly is the larger of Springfields two red dot optics and is perfectly proportioned for full-size handguns. FEATURES. Jul 17, 2021. Its frame is black polymer with three interchangeable backstraps. This is great news to those of you who like to change out your recoil springs. The XD(M) features a safety blade trigger with a clean break and a noticeable reset. Too long 1911 extractors are a bear to fix for a kitchen table, amateur 'smith. Even shooting the admittedly snappy .40S&W, fast, accurate follow up shots were a breeze. Also offered in 10mm is the XD-M Elite compact with a 3.8-inch barrel. Very nice!!!!!! WebFeaturing a superbly refined trigger, the XD-M Elite represents the pinnacle of performance in modern striker-fired pistols. Id like to get the laser max guide rod laser so it still fits in any holster. I have the Glock-20, love it. Throw it in a ransom rest or another similar jig, and this gun is going to spit bullets hot, cold, dry, or wet. 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. His work has appeared in large publications like The Armory Life, Daily Caller, American Shooting Journal, and more. I was in the market for a full size 9mm and spent several months researching everything i could get my hands on. 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. The 3.5-MOA red dot Dragonfly is the larger of Springfields two red dot optics and is perfectly proportioned for full-size handguns. This new XD (m) is an eye opener. FEATURES. Here is the before pic. "As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods; They kill us for their sport.". 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. Still not stellar, but slightly better than what I did unsupported. The optic has to be manually turned on, but does have a 16-hour auto-off feature. I also have small hands, but am a lefty and release it with my index finger for fast mag changes. 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. 10k rounds to "test" is quite a substantial test. 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. For lack of a better term, the XD(m) is just a big gun. I didnt see anything wrong with the pistol and reassembled. Ah yes. Accessories * * * * * I dont see much here that amounts to an advantage over my 5 XD9 version 1.0 except maybe 3 more rounds of capacity. 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. Take your rucks off, lads. Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. I agree that the XDM doesnt do much that the basic XD wouldnt, except look a bit cooler and cost more. The XDm in 10mm weighs in at 31.2 oz unloaded and has a 4.5-inch Bbl. Im not much of a pistol guy, but I can consistently hit head shots at 30 yards (90) with my 4.5 XDM .40. 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. Those sights. Once again, the superb mechanics and sleek construction of this gun have bumped the XD(M) up the ranks of quality handguns. Im of the camp that likes a rear sight with a flat face on the front or even a slight forward cant. After the first 2 magazines I noticed this little wire protruding from the loaded chamber indicator. Having a light mounted on your handgun can come in handy in many different scenarios. WebBroken XDM Elite 10mm 3.8" UPDATE: They said it's good to go. I managed an average of 1.5-inch groupings at fifteen yards, no problem. It could use a set of suppressor-height sights The only issue I've read or heard about with the 10mm XDMs is the occasional 'ejection' of the factory fiber-optic front sight. I love my XDS 4 in 45, and the XDM in 3.8 or 4.5 in. Glocks are supposed to be reliable but I apparently bought a lemon. 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. Caliber: 10mm. to products or services on this site. 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. This resulted in some pretty nasty gouges in the X-Ray chassis and some minor scratches in the polymer frame and a scratch or two in the slide. Springfield customer service. The 10mm cartridge has evolved since the first ones appeared. 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. I like your style, Roscoe. I didn't have much luck with my G20.4 However, I can't stand a grip safety. JavaScript is disabled. Not only is the front sight fiber optic, but the U rear sight is wider than the front post to help with quick target acquisition. It carries 15 rounds in the mag so the grip is bigger than a 1911 but it is not at all awkward. For carry I got the compact, but its hard to go wrong with this model as a range or bedside gun. I own an SA but will think twice before buying another one. All I've seen on the XD side of things is Powder River and Springer Precision. The grip angle on the Glock was wrong for me, the M&Ps had bad triggers (in my opinion), and the 92F carried its weight in such a way that I had trouble keeping the front sight on target (actually felt too light). Here's a brief unboxing: Came in cardboard, not the nice "pelican" as its found typically; think that's an IOP thing. BTW, I too own an XD, the XD-.45 Tac. Springfield paid close attention to the details of this gun and loaded it up with features. The XD-M Elite has an ambidextrous slide stop and an ambidextrous magazine release. The slide is forged carbon steel with a Melonite finish, which is tough stuff. Gear Up Bundle Includes: A total of (6) 16-round magazines are included. I was digging it. Inclusive of HST 230+P and the Lehigh machined cavernous copper. Im a little late to the party here but I have 2 cents to toss in. About 30 more rounds in to my range day the pistols trigger locked up. The XDms really fit my hands well, probably the best out of any guns Ive ever experienced. Perhaps someday the Commonwealth will lighten up and let us licensees experiment with modern large capacity polymer framed handguns. They were going to change the recoil spring at 6000, but I didn't actually seem them do that; just wiped it out. 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. 9 MM 10 MM .45 ACP. Before, the brass was getting scraped up a bit by the claw and I did has some failure to return to battery but only with old beat up brass. 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. To go along with the match grade barrel, Springfield also adds their META (Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly) trigger to improve accuracy potential further. I could check this weekend when I have some time. Aside from the typical literature and gun lock, youll find some welcomed extras come with your XD-M Elite. I know everyone puts out a lemon once on a while, that's why I posted here. Springfield customer service. 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. 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. Never admit you had an over pressure load. Man, if you like G17, you will love the P09. Ive done it with sloppy thumb work on a 4006. 3.8 has dangerously close to 1k through it, 4.5 close on its heals with 700+. A gun that goes boom every time is worth at least three stars, especially when it comes to EDC or competition guns. If this model was having issues I'm sure someone here would chime in. These come in handy when your can only get a less than ideal purchase on the gun. Im sure Springfield will either fix or replace it for you. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! They stare back, hollow eyed. Its well built. 9 MM .45 ACP. 1 Replies 175 Views February 03 2023 10:38:47 AM MST by Graybeard: Glock 20 questions. http://www.chuckhawks.com/sig_p232_stainless.jpg. This is the one we have been waiting our entire lives for. I considered the Sig saur , Glock 17 , Smith and Wesson m and p etc etc. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Joe Try a CZ P09 (i prefer the FDE with Tritium) or a P07 gen 2 if you want to go a little smaller. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Especially if you like 1911. I'm wondering if those 16 rounders will fit my older XDM? The gun is smooth as silk with no kick what so ever , its like shooting a .22!! The Springfield Armory XD(M) Competition Series of handguns has been getting a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. FEATURES. It carries 15 rounds in the mag so the grip is bigger than a 1911 but it is not at all awkward. Take your rucks off, lads. They may be a little bit on the pricey side, but lets face it, you get what you pay for. In the interest of not creating another split category, Ill say this about that: mechanically, the gun is very accurate. Nice review! Given some of the issues with Frontier factory ammo (Hornady/Lake City collaboration) blowing up people's guns and Hornady blaming "out of spec" guns rather than entertaining any notion that the ammo is bad, they don't exactly have a stellar reputation for customer service right now. Id like to remind you Im not the best shot in the world to begin with, especially with 10mm, but I was pleasantly surprised with the XD-M Elite. It's had a lot of problems with soft strikes and some other odd issues. 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. I definitely want to test the gun with other loads as time goes on. The XDM 10mm is out today, in both 4.5 and 5.25-inch slide configurations. Here's a brief unboxing: Came in cardboard, not the nice "pelican" as its found typically; think that's an IOP thing. Ryan Domke is a freelance writer, photographer and social media consultant with a passion for guns and tactical gear. I bought new a Springfield XDM 10mm. I was obviously very surprised but kept on shooting. 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. Overall * * * * I typically run square-notch rear sights on my handguns, but I really have been enjoying the U-notch sights that came on the XD-M Elite. I'm wondering if those 16 rounders will fit my older XDM? I've been hoping for years to see an M&P 10mm hit the market, so I will definitely be grabbing one of those. As unfortunate as it is, you'll probably be fine when Springfield gets you the replacement. 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. When I got home I immediately called Springfield. is a looker. I have ran a good bit of hot ammo through it as well and no issues. Like its little brother, nothing I threw at it including a distinct lack of maintenance slowed it down. Hold each, see which feels better, lines up better in your hand. I have the Glock-20, love it. 14 of 16 shots were 7s or 8s two misses. Good review. However, I can't stand a grip safety. Good enough for me; I doubt I'll be feeding it a steady diet of 200s at 1200FPS. Also offered in 10mm is the XD-M Elite compact with a 3.8-inch barrel. The idea of 20 rounds seems quite attractive, but the 7 1/2 lb trigger is a definite turn off. The beavertail profile is a nice addition, too. However my factory Glock barrel (still have it) cycles fine the Underwood 200gr slug bear load. They had it over 3 weeks without a word to me with what was wrong with it. Color: Black. The new CZ P series trumps them all. NOT EVEN swelled cases. As for the slide lock, its you. It was the softest-shooting .45 I had ever experienced. 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. WebModel: XDM Elite. 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. The rotational inertia is what makes the slide stop to engage. Both the 4.5 and 5.25 have been used for 3 gun. It could use a set of suppressor-height sights This is a competition gun, so its designed to take low-velocity rounds, but it can handle any ammo suited to the caliber. You must log in or register to reply here. Its flat face helps to keep consistent trigger finger placement when needing quick follow-up shots. My wife has the XDM 9mm and its accurate enough for 30yd head shots as well. Where did you get the 22lb spring? The Hex Dragonfly that comes with the XD-M Elite is a nice optic, but there are many other quality optics to consider as well. I'm curious, did your xdms take a bit for the barrel and slide to wear in and seat? I've put rounds through a Rock Island 1911 10mm so this was a chance to do a compare and contrast. Fast forward to just a few months ago, May to be exact, Springfield released the 4.5 version. No more dents in the brass, less felt recoil, case ejection distance cut from 30' to 12-15'. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. At it including a distinct lack of a better experience, please enable in! To test the gun is very accurate ran a good bit of ammo. Had was with the dragon fly red dot optics and is perfectly for. 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