If that isn't a good deal, I don't know what is. The 'S' represents the single-stack magazine used, providing a slimmer grip. Conversely, when the disassembly lever is up, a magazine cannot be inserted into the pistol. Out of the box you will not find a better trigger pull or accuracy in my honest opinion. Now they are all I shoot and here in 2017 there are plenty of accessories for the xdm to get that up to a 5/5. You’ll be seeing a few comparisons to the Glock in this review. For that, we have to take a trip to Croatia. Privacy Policy and XD/XDM Extended Magazine Release - Production/ESP. Wonder if it’s like the Glock where I just have to nudge it back a bit?  I don’t know if it was their intention but that’s a nice, passive safety feature. Can we, like, have it and stuff? The balance and weight of the gun lets even a novice shoot accurately. $90.00 View Product ... View Product Springer Precision. So I don’t know if this was a change or if our dealer snagged one. Accurate, well built, ergonomic grip and a case full of goodies. The fact that this was the first .45 I was ever able to fire that didn’t have me flinching from the get-go tells me that there’s something special about this gun. Glock? Now, one thing I love about renting guns is that you get to see what a gun is like after it’s been used and abused beyond all measure.  It was primarily used by the Croatian military and the 9mm version was also exported to the US by a company called Intrac. Not all possible combinations of the above listed parameters have been offered. 1.0 9MM … ProMag Glock 17, 19, 26 9mm 25-Round Magazine (11) $19.99. While sharing many features with the original XD and XD-M, the XD-S included a new pre-set trigger and a disassembly fail-safe, neither of which were available in XD or XD-M models. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"a53e5b09676aeeee7698054e47057966d60bb7de-1614080702-1800"}; Springfield rebranded it the XDm, short for the highly poetic and creative “X-Treme Duty More” and its popularity skyrocketed. The XD-M® Elite features increased-capacity magazines for unrivaled round counts of up to 22+1. Was very impressed. And that includes a threaded barrel and an optics ready platform. Open the box and you’re good to go. Excellent fit. Like the Glock, the XDm is a polymer, semi-automatic pistol with a striker fired action and double stack magazine and retails for about the same price as a Glock. I always thought my Glock was the way to go. Springfield Armory XDM (X-Treme Duty, the M is for the match grade barrel and match grade trigger). That’s because, as it stands, the XDm is Glock’s direct competitor right now.  I mean, match grade barrel and holsters right out of the box doesn’t leave much room for other things. I traded in my Smith & Wesson 9mm and was able to get this gun for a steal. In January 2013, an XD-S chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum (9mm) was introduced.  So to review: lock slide, twist lever, slide forward, pull out barrel and spring assembly. Articles written by TheNoob from GunNoob.com before its acquisition by Pew Pew Media in 2016. She almost out shot me.  The particular model I used in my test was a standard XDm chambered for .45 caliber.  Now when someone asks, I will say “I would go with an XDm, hands down.”  I will certainly be added an XDm .45 to my personal collection as soon as I can. This are a series of semi-automatic pistols that are polymer-framed and striker-fired, for tighter tolerances and custom-fitted for better accuracy and to make the pistol "competition ready". Let the Glock handle the workload and wear and tear of your EDC and have your fun with the XDm. Product Line: XDM Caliber: 9mm Barrel Length: 3.8" Overall Length: 6.93" Weight: 27 oz Capacity: 14+1 Magazines Included: 2 Finish: Black. Equally dependable, better grip shooting angle/fit. We’ve built dozens of AR’s and we’ll cover all the best AR-15 upgrades such as handguards, triggers, BCGs, gas blocks, and more. You can also get Talon Grips for them, if you like that sandpaper stuff. The first was for a SSpringfield Armory XDM Elite with the threaded barrel. It also has a loaded chamber indicator on the top of the gun and an indicator on the back that tells you if it’s cocked and ready. Agree, i carried a glock 21 for a duty weapon and like glocks but i prefer the xd platform. So...that said, I was looking at an American 9mm. Almost. The second sentence should be broken up into two separate sentences. The M1 wasn’t adopted by the military until 1936.  For starters, it has a very nice, hard shell case. When someone asks me to recommend a gun, I’ve always said “Glock is a great way to go but I’ve heard a lot of good things about the XDm”. I know I usually prefer 9mm and I still recommend that for beginners but the fact that it was .45 is quite significant as you’ll find out later in….the tests! Not totally opposed to Glock, have a G36 and love it, though there is virtually no bling to be had for it. TheNoob was dedicated to passing on knowledge to beginners that he learned along the way. I was also an expert marksman in 2 branches of the military. [7] The XD-M series is also produced as compact pistols in .40 S&W, .45 ACP and 9mm with 3.8-inch (97 mm) barrels. Using XD (eXtreme Duty) branding, Springfield Armory subsequently expanded the series to include ten models in three different calibers and five different cartridges, seven barrel lengths, and six finishes (black, black bi-tone, olive drab, olive drab bi-tone, flat dark earth, and flat dark earth bi-tone).  Inside the case, you’ll find 3 magazines, a loading assist tool, a cleaning brush, extra backstraps and the obligatory gun lock. In January 2012, Springfield Armory announced a new variant, marketed as the XD-S. If you buy the full size XDM, you only get two mags. This model, at only 1 inch (25 mm) wide and initially available only in .45 ACP, is specifically designed for concealed carry.  It makes it easier to scrub down. I used to swear by the beretta 9mm for accuracy until shooting the 5.25 45 xdm.  It is truly that good. This page was last edited on 3 January 2021, at 10:01. The XD sub-compact was named "Pistol of the Year" by American Rifleman for 2003,[2][3] followed by the XD chambered in .45 ACP being named "Handgun of the Year" by both American Rifleman and the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence for 2006.[4]. In 1777, the M1 Garand did not exist. Wait, I see a notch in the slide towards the front.  Springfield saw the weapon and said “Hey, we like this! G17 9MM Magazines; G18 9MM Magazines; G19 9MM Magazines; G26 9MM Magazines; G34 9MM Magazines; G43 9MM Magazines; G43X/G48 9MM Magazines; G45 9MM Magazines; G22 .40 S&W Magazines; G23 .40 S&W Magazines; G27 .40 S&W Magazines; G35 .40 S&W Magazines; G20 10MM Magazines; G29 10MM Magazines; G40 10MM Magazines; G21 .45 … Leaning hard towards the xd-m. And it can be had for well under 5 bills if you shop around. The XD-M variant[a] (where 'M' represents match grade) was introduced in mid-2008;[5] it won "Handgun of the Year" from American Rifleman for 2009. OSP models: these have threaded barrels and a removable plate on the. EXTENDED MAGAZINE. Its a great review. The first XD-M was chambered in .40 S&W with a 4.5-inch (110 mm) barrel, holding 16 rounds in the magazine. The fourth full paragraph reads poorly. A *hat tip* to you, good sir. My buddy, who was shooting guns for the first time, was able to hit one heck of a group with it. [17] Included in the refresh are safeties on the grip and trigger. In 1777, the M1 Garand did not exist. Whenever I recommend the Glock, it’s because of the legendary reliability of the weapon. I have the XD9 and love this gun. XD/XDM Reduced Power Trigger Spring. It is the same as the .45 ACP model, the only difference being that the 9mm XD-S has a 7+1 capacity (with optional 8+1 and 9+1 magazines) and is marginally heavier due to a smaller barrel bore.  I remember my thought process well…first thing, try just twisting the lever. Compact models: these have been discontinued. Just took my wife to the range for the first time today and rented her an XDm 9mm.  For that, this gun gets a 4 out of 5 hats…for now. What a fine piece of engineering! Competition models: the .40 S&W offering has been discontinued. I think it only comes in the case when you purchase a new pistol. Springfield Armory XDm Beginner Gun Review. I own the xdm40 and also a kimber 1911 45 cdp and I have to say while the kimber is prettier girl, the xdm40 is an incredible shoot. But hey...to each his own. All I know is that I was trained by the US Army with the M1911A1 and M9A1 and the XDm was so much easier to use and maintain that it make shooting at the range fun again. In 2018, 10mm Auto was added. Sexy looking pistol for sure, I like it. My brother just got a pistol permit so I took him to the range with a number of my guns.  Most recently, they’ve come out with the XDm 5.25 series which are specifically made to be competition ready right out of the box, courtesy of Rob Letham (The Superman of pro shooting). The Springfield Armory XD is a series of semi-automatic pistols sold by Springfield Armory, Inc., in the United States along with follow-on variants: XD-M, XD-S, and XD-E.[1] Polymer-framed and predominantly striker-fired, the series is manufactured by HS Produkt in Karlovac, Croatia. I seem to remember someone a while back saying that “the biggest problem with the XDm is that it shoots so well that you’ll think it’s because of your skill.”.  In my research, I haven’t seen any valid complaints of stovepipes or failures to feed. In 2006, HS Produkt decided that their gun wasn’t extreme enough so they updated it a bit. The particular model I used in my test was a standard XDm chambered for .45 caliber. I may earn a small part of the sale from links to any products or services on this site.  This gun’s ease to break down gives it a solid 5 out of 5! Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. Like the Glock, the XDm is a polymer, semi-automatic pistol with a striker fired action and double stack magazine and retails for about the same price as a Glock. We bought our first handgun back in October of 2012 and it was a 9mm XDm.  If it were a girl, you would not be introducing this thing to your parents…and you’d probably want a tetanus shot after touching it. Since I’ve shot the XDm, I’m having a moral crisis. Not only do the longer barrel and sight radius and fiber-optic front sight endear it to better accuracy, but its striker-fired system offers a crisp trigger that nearly mimics a single-action trigger pull. My wife hadn't shot a handgun since she was 12 years old, her very first shot with the 3.25 at the range was a dead on bullseye.  You wind up with 5 parts: the lower, the barrel, the spring, the rod and the slide (whereas on a Glock, the rod and spring are one piece). I own a XDm .40 with the 4.5 barrel and it's fantastic. XD-M Elite 22-Round Magazine – 9mm.  Seriously, this thing was so dirty that I couldn’t even distinguish the dot on the front sight. You do not pay anything extra and your Even with all this abuse and the cheap and nasty range ammo, this thing performed like a champ. [16], In 2018, the company introduced a refresh to the XD-S, the XD-S Mod.2 variant. Excellent fit and finish. As I said before, I like range guns because you’re not reviewing some pristine piece of engineering straight off the factory floor. I then go over the reason why I recommend those two and, at some point during the explanation, their eyes will glaze over and they’ll start daydreaming about bunnies. XD-M Elite 20-Round Magazine – 9mm. Standard models: the .40 S&W chambering with 3.8-inch barrel has been discontinued. Get Our Top Shooting Drills and Zeroing Targets ($47 value - but FREE for a limited time). XD Trigger Bar. They added a match grade barrel, interchangeable backstraps and made a couple of aesthetic changes (like extra slide serrations, different handle texture and such). And I've learned to deal with the trigger. That's why this is such a great sport. The gun is ugly, bulky, heavy in my opinion and is inferior to a Glock.  You can swap out the sights to whatever style you like. I tried holding it so lightly that if I gripped it any lighter it would have flown out of my hand. We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. $34.00. In 2002, Springfield Armory, Inc., negotiated licensing rights to the United States market for the polymer-frame striker-fired HS2000 pistol being manufactured in Croatia by HS Produkt. As of March 2020[update], for the XD series, the only offerings listed on the company's website are sub-compact (in 9mm and .40 S&W) and service models (in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP). You also get a OWB holster for the gun and a magazine holster that holds 2 magazines!  I’ve seen the phrase “The XD will set you free” on too many forum posts and signatures to count. [43], As of March 2020[update], for the XD Mod.2 series, the only offerings listed on the company's website are sub-compact and service models, both in 9mm and .45 ACP. I got the XDm 4.5 9mm with the carry case, holster, magazine holster and not 2, not 3, but 5 magazines!!!!!!! The XD-M® Elite 3.8" Compact pistol’s magazine holds an impressive 14 rounds of 9mm, giving you unparalleled self-defense firepower in a very compact package. It’s like being a kid on Christmas morning when you buy one of these! The XD-S in 9mm was named "Handgun of the Year" by American Rifleman for 2013.  There’s still that striker assembly that’s going to have to be cleaned at some point.  Considering the nature of the design, that’s not surprising. Smith & Wesson M&P Comp Combos. Threaded barrel models: the 9mm offering has been discontinued. $34.00. Copyright © 2021 Pew Pew Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Thanks Dave, glad you're loving your XDm! Hello, I believed if you buy the XDM compact version it comes with two compact mags and an extended mag (3). Features The Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact packs all the advanced features of the Elite line into a CCW-ready package with a compact slide and short, concealable frame. Check out our beginners guns video course. We need to know about switched magazine release buttons, extended mag release buttons, suppressor height sights and other such modifications. If someone could post a link or two leading me to the right place I'd appreciate it! . After shooting the XD9 he was hooked. I'm a huge Ruger fan, my RPR .308 will do sub 1/2" MOA at 100 yds with handloads right out of the box. 🤓 Hakim & Rasheed Carbine [Review].  No further accessories are needed! I haven't had a chance to shoot this bad boy yet, but I already love everything about, more so than I did my Smith & Wesson 9mm. I actually didn’t have a manual to refer to and, due to a complete lack of foresight, had not looked at one online before I went to test. purchase helps support my work in bringing you more awesome gun and gear articles. But that has nothing to do with the birth of the XDm….sort of. //]]>, We’ve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. Can anyone direct me to where I can buy the XDM starter kit advertised in this article? Purchased the holster for a Springfield XD-M Elite OSP. The M1 wasn't adopted by the military until 1936.  So easy a Noob could figure it out!  Then they say “yeah right. I have a Glock 19 and an XDm 9mm (and a .45 too) and I wholeheartedly agree with this review.  I bet I can lock it back and twist the lever…success!  Founded in 1777, it was located in Springfield, Massachusetts and it was the primary factory for the workhorse of the military at the time: The M1 Garand. Being a novice he had no idea what he wanted in a gun for his house. But i have yet to find a better overall out of the box option than the xdm. [CDATA[ I would honestly be surprised to find a recently designed/manufactured gun that doesn’t score well in this area. Limited-capacity magazines are available for states with a, Capacities in the below tables reflect magazine capacity "plus one", for a round in the. Even limp wristing, this thing shot like a champ. [10] The .45 ACP XD-S has a 5+1 capacity (with optional 6+1 and 7+1 magazines) and a 3.3-inch (84 mm) barrel. Having to lock the slide back has the added bonus of forcing you to check to see if there’s no bullet in the chamber.  This case can be used for the life of the gun. The rear sight is still a two dot, though its profile has been lowered, and is still constructed of steel to facilitate its use in racking the slide. [53], As of March 2020[update], the original XD-S series offerings are no longer listed on the company's website. [11], In 2014, Springfield Armory unveiled the XD Mod.2, increasing their XD lineup to 33 offerings. ProMag Sig Sauer P938 9MM 10-Round Magazine ... Mec-Gar CZ 75B 9mm 19-Round Extended Magazine (12) $29.99. Enter the SA XD-M. Glock fan boys know why. $34.00.  Now seriously, what should I get?”. //