Springfield XD-M Review

[Big Bad Bob]

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Got to run a couple of boxes through the new Springfield XD-M in 40 S&W this weekend. For starters I am not a fan of polymer handguns, more personal than practical i have smaller hands and the bulky frames of double stack mags i dont feel i have as solid grip as single stacks. A little background, I have grown up shooting both rifles and handguns and recently re-qualified expert with the Beretta M9 for my annual qual for the SC Army Guard. The new XD-M is good improvment on the initial model. If i were to buy a polymer gun this would be the one.

Likes:

-includes two 16 round magazines
-better sights, three dot; not illumnated but a major improvment over the previous model.
-egronomic texturing to the grip
-interchangeable backstraps, include 3 sizes
-Angular slide
-includes paddle holster as well as larger box
-extended guide rod
-1911 type grip safety

The trigger in my mind leaves more to be desired but it is crisp, and has no creep. It is a vast improvement over other polymer guns i have shot, most notably the main competitor of the XD, the Glock series.


Shot very tight groups at 7, 15, 25 yards using Remington 180 gr. JHP. Of the 200 + rounds put through it, I did not experience a single stoppage.


Overall, this a solid improvemet over the original XD given the improvements in sights and ergonomics. And given the price my brother paid for it of $575 and change, if your looking for an overall carry gun with some nice features to it, this maybe one to consider over the competitors.

[wildcat]

I was looking at one on Saturday, Its too big I looking for a small concealable, I like the small .40 glock.

But still a very nice pistol, I want the earth colored one.

[Beowulf]

I've been wanting to get my hands on one of these for a while...if I move back to a carry state I'll probably get one...

I don't have the money for a kimber...

[wildcat]

I've been wanting to get my hands on one of these for a while...if I move back to a carry state I'll probably get one...

I don't have the money for a kimber...

How to you conceal something that big, I tried my Glock 21, it just shows too much.

[Beowulf]

How to you conceal something that big, I tried my Glock 21, it just shows too much.

I'm used to concealing big equipment....

[Laconian]

I'm not a fan of the XD series, but that's a nice review.

[Gunge]

thanks for the review
i was thinking of getting one in .45 ACP
but heard of maint issues, like it had to be sent to the factory
for alot of minor adjustments/repairs.
i'm thinking about the taurus 24/7 oss
but still havent decided

[orionhawk]

good review. I am a huge fan of the XD's. I have a subcompact (3" barrel) in .40S&W, and I had a Tactical-5" in .45ACP for a while. I carry the 3" almost daily. its reliability has been excellent, I have had no maintenance issues.

the XD-M is not currently offered in .45, IIRC. there is a full line of regular XD's in that caliber, though, including a compact model.

I'm particularly fond of the XD-series' trigger. I have not found a better on in a polymer-frame gun.

[LaoSexMachine]

I'm not a fan of the XD series, but that's a nice review.

Same here but it's good for the money.

[Solomin]

I don't have extensive experience with handguns, but I shot a few clips out of a XD 9mm, and an XD 45 a few months ago. Man, I could not stand that trigger. It's some sort of safety feature I think, but it gave me some terrible trigger pull compared to the H&K USP 9mm I shot right before.

[LaoSexMachine]

I don't have extensive experience with handguns, but I shot a few clips out of a XD 9mm, and an XD 45 a few months ago. Man, I could not stand that trigger. It's some sort of safety feature I think, but it gave me some terrible trigger pull compared to the H&K USP 9mm I shot right before.

*loud gasp* No you didn't.

[Solomin]

*loud gasp* No you didn't.

Oh jeez, once upon a time I asked a Sergeant who had served in the 82nd what the difference between a clip and magazine was. He told me he thought clips held pistol ammunition and magazines held rifle ammunition. He also told me that no one who mattered would give a **** because everyone knew what I would mean.

I'm sorry I made a mistake, but I will get back to you as soon as possible with the answer...

EDIT: "The term clip is commonly but erroneously used to describe a firearm magazine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magazine_%28firearm%29). A clip is used to feed a magazine, while a magazine or a belt is used to load cartridges into the chamber of a firearm.[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clip_%28ammunition%29#cite_note-0)"

[bearfirefighter]

I carry concealed, and use blackhawk serpa holster, and it is really comfortable, when comapred with fobus holsters. Alot of the guys at work really like the XD. Myself included.

[orionhawk]

I carry mine in a Blade-Tech paddle holster.

usually. sometimes a Blade-Tech Ultimate Concealment Holster or Galco Matrix.

[TacoDelRio]

I'm used to concealing big equipment....

ZING!

Beowulf, ladies and gentlemen...

[ekranoplan]

Hmmm... I'll have to ask around how much would this cost here in Croatia... I like it.

[Pete031]

I have an XD 9mm. It works well. Good for the money. There are a lot of better pistols out there, but if you want a clean, easy to operate and reliable gun, the XD is GTG.

The design is Croation, based on the H2000 or something like that.

[D-gin]

I'm not a fan of the XD series, but that's a nice review.


Same here but it's good for the money.
X2. I like my XD .40 but I always find myself grabbing my Glock or 1911. Still a great pistol for under $500.00.


I still want to get some time on the XD-M.

[Solomin]

Hmmm... I'll have to ask around how much would this cost here in Croatia... I like it.

It's funny you should ask. The two I shot said "Made in Croatia" on the side.

[Beowulf]

ZING!

Beowulf, ladies and gentlemen...

haha. Thanks. I was afraid it went unnoticed.

[scrybe]

haha. Thanks. I was afraid it went unnoticed.

Just got here, but... *high five*

[ekranoplan]

It's funny you should ask. The two I shot said "Made in Croatia" on the side.

Yeah well, the factory where they make them is 50km from where I live. There are ways to get them directly from the factory for a really good price.