My New FDE Springfield OSP 10mm w/RMR

[Mike D]

Instead of getting the new threaded barrel and the slide cut for a sight on my 4.5" XDm 10mm to make it more deer hunting friendly, I went ahead and just got a new gun.
My teenage son talked me into getting the "baller" FDE color, and it has kinda grown on me.
The RMR was a Christmas present from my lovely bride.


The trigger is a little nicer on this gun and honestly, I think this one is also a bit more accurate than my first XDm.
Here's a 25yard, 5 shot target I did last weekend (the blue tape is 2" wide)
180g Montana hard-cast lead w/GC
12.7g AA#9, all touched off with WLP primers.


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I find that I am much more accurate with an RDS on my pistols than the regular 3 dot sights.

This is from my Glock 20 long slide with a Trijicon RMR and my suppressor attached. 15 rounds free hand at 15 yards.




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[Graybeard]

Thanks Guys!
The cool thing is that the same load works just as good with 180g Hornady XTP projos.
The same load actually does pretty well with the Sierra 180g JHP too, but that one groups just slightly larger.

One thing I wish was that it was easier to find heavier recoil springs for the XDm guns.
I tried the Wolff 22# ones out, but they don't work like they should (long story, I went round and round with the factory on them and they didn't seem to understand that their shorter, but heavier wire gauge springs for the 4.5" XDm don't seem give the rated weight they are advertised to.)
Unfortunately even Springfield doesn't have anything heavier available either.
When shooting with a suppressor and full house loads, the recoil is pretty brutal. I don't want to hurt the gun

Here's the solution to putting a heavier recoil spring in your XDm. https://shop.springerprecision.com/SP-Solid-Stainless-XDm-Guide-Rods-1911-Springs-SP0173.htm It allows for the use of 1911 springs in your XDm. The bushing and guide rod fit perfectly in mine, true drop in part.

I had to clip 2 coils off of the 24, 26, and 28lb Wolff 1911 springs to match the stacked height of the factory setup. My Xdm 4.5 ran just fine with mild to hot ammo with the 28lb spring, but it was pretty hard to get it off of slide lock. The 26lb spring seems to be just about perfect. It has made a huge difference in muzzle flip and felt recoil in mine.

[Texashogman]

Except I do all this via phone not computer

The Tapatalk app is your friend for this. Super easy to upload pics. You can even pic the size of the pic when you upload.


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Used to use it, then realized how much tracking/data collection they do-- guess I'm just sol, used to also use photobucket untill they took ransom on all pics, due to that issue I'd never use another photo hosting site either

Anyway to reduce the file size on an android once the pic has been taken? I know you can change file soze before you take it, just unaware of how/if you can alter/change file size after its taken

[Mike D]

Except I do all this via phone not computer

The Tapatalk app is your friend for this. Super easy to upload pics. You can even pic the size of the pic when you upload.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Used to use it, then realized how much tracking/data collection they do-- guess I'm just sol, used to also use photobucket untill they took ransom on all pics, due to that issue I'd never use another photo hosting site either

Anyway to reduce the file size on an android once the pic has been taken? I know you can change file soze before you take it, just unaware of how/if you can alter/change file size after its taken

Oh the irony of an Android user being paranoid about tracking. [emoji16]

I had not heard of them tracking. I use the Pro version so I see absolutely zero ads.

I try to limit my online footprint but there's only so much you can do.


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[Alabusa]

I have one just like it except I have a Vortex Venom 3moa on mine


Here is a link to Red River holsters. They have a nice one and even allows for a rmr cut.

https://rrtholsters.com/product/advanced-cut-holster-owb-only/

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[Alabusa]

Thanks Guys!
The cool thing is that the same load works just as good with 180g Hornady XTP projos.
The same load actually does pretty well with the Sierra 180g JHP too, but that one groups just slightly larger.

One thing I wish was that it was easier to find heavier recoil springs for the XDm guns.
I tried the Wolff 22# ones out, but they don't work like they should (long story, I went round and round with the factory on them and they didn't seem to understand that their shorter, but heavier wire gauge springs for the 4.5" XDm don't seem give the rated weight they are advertised to.)
Unfortunately even Springfield doesn't have anything heavier available either.
When shooting with a suppressor and full house loads, the recoil is pretty brutal. I don't want to hurt the gun

Here's the solution to putting a heavier recoil spring in your XDm. https://shop.springerprecision.com/SP-Solid-Stainless-XDm-Guide-Rods-1911-Springs-SP0173.htm It allows for the use of 1911 springs in your XDm. The bushing and guide rod fit perfectly in mine, true drop in part.

I had to clip 2 coils off of the 24, 26, and 28lb Wolff 1911 springs to match the stacked height of the factory setup. My Xdm 4.5 ran just fine with mild to hot ammo with the 28lb spring, but it was pretty hard to get it off of slide lock. The 26lb spring seems to be just about perfect. It has made a huge difference in muzzle flip and felt recoil in mine.

Sir,

What length springs did you order? I am assuming it would need commander length, correct?

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[Graybeard]

I ordered standard 5" springs. I was assuming that I would need to clip some coils.

[Bruno747]

I wish they would make one without the cowitness/supressor height sights. Id love to have an RMR on a xdm 10mm, but seems like that giant front blade would snag on everything.

[Texashogman]

Info on the spring I used
Wolff #54222- description says xd(m) series 4.5" 9mm, 45, 40s&w for use with factory or wolf guide rod-- extra power spring-- 22.0 lbs.

I bought it from prp when I bought my drop in trigger kit.
I have not measured it but it does make the slide harder to rack and the brass does not eject near as far so it must be stronger than the stock spring.

Hope that helps 

[Kenk]

a way better situation, my RIA 10 flings brass 20-30'

[50BMG]

Sorry to revive a dead thread here guys but I thought others may be interested in this too.

TexasHogMan,
I found those Factory Kydex Springfield XD holsters if you are still in need?

There's a site called DVOR. It is a branch-company of Optics Planet.
They currently have the minimalist Springfield OWB holsters which work great with optics on the gun and they are cheap ($15.50).
Unfortunately their site does the sales like an "auction" so, while you won't be bidding against anyone, they only have limited quantities and you only have about 11 more hours from now to get one of these.
Here's the link:

https://www.dvor.com/springfield-armory-xd-gear-holsters.html

Yes, you'll have to create an "account" to buy from them, but it's not a big deal and sometimes, they really do have some awesome prices on different things (search their "Brands" list while you are there; save on shipping if you find something else too).

[Kenk]

Nice shooten Mike!