XDM 10mm

will965 · December 28 2018 09:29:53 PM MST

I actually like the stock grips much better than the glocks, glock finger grooves are not my favorite, my mitts are too big for them. My 4.5 came with 2 mags but hey had the gear promotion where ya get three more mags free and a gear bag...very nice. I love the 4.5 and it has replaced my glock as my edc. nice set of night fision night sights, stoner inside the pants holster, nice ceracote on the slide and im rolling! ${$default_grin_smiley}$

mr.revolverguy · January 01 2019 07:58:50 AM MST

As for the magazine question I did the rebate thats going on right now and got a nice bag and 3 additional magazines. So I have 5 magazines with this pistol now. Even though I am still trying to make up my mind on what to do about this stinging trigger.

blaster · January 01 2019 08:19:38 PM MST

I finally got my XDM! ${$default_grin_smiley}$ ${$default_grin_smiley}$ got it New Years Eve. great way to end the year. today I started the New Year by putting about 250 rds through it. what a nice shooting pistol!

Bongo Boy · January 01 2019 08:39:50 PM MST

Congratulations!!! What ammo were you able to put through it? I'm really looking forward to making one of those my next firearm soon.

blaster · January 02 2019 06:05:13 AM MST

all my re-loads. 180 gr HST & Gold Dots over 10.5 gr. Blue Dot, 180 gr. plated f.p.(x-treme bullets) over 10.5 gr Blue Dot, 200 gr plated (x-treme) and 200 gr. cast t.c. (Berrys bullets) over 9.5 gr. Blue Dot. all shot and functioned flawlessly except for one round that was not crimped down enough to chamber. (a reject that slipped through when I was adjusting my dies.)

will965 · January 04 2019 07:47:34 PM MST

i love mine, it is my new edc in a stoner inside the waist band holster, i drive from the country to the busy city so i carry a mag of silver-tips for city work, and a mag of either 180 Fed Trophy Match or Underwood 180/200g XTP for rural stuff. Added night sights and a little cerecote...see below

https://i.imgur.com/KNyRjsw.jpg

Bruno747 · January 04 2019 08:12:28 PM MST

I haven't taken to carrying mine very often but I too love my 4.5". It fits nicely in them same holster I use for my 227 which is actually a 226 holster.

I'm thinking of getting a miami classic shoulder holster for it.

50BMG · January 07 2019 01:05:39 PM MST

DAMMIT!
Now I have to get one too!
I wish they offered the 4.5"bbl length with the adjustable rear sight though...
I'd like to carry it AND be able to hunt with it too.....

Do they come with "the case full of goodies" like most of the XD lineup (hard case, kydex holster, mag carrier/a couple/few mags, etc...)?

blaster · January 07 2019 07:29:27 PM MST

50BMG- the reason I didn't get the 5.5 in. XDM was because of the adjustable sight. I really wanted the longer barrel for my hunting pistol and I do like adjustable sights but the target rear sight that comes on the pistol is about useless in a low light hunting situation. I called Springfield and asked about it and the slide cut and found out that it is proprietary and there are no other sights that will fit it. the slide cut on the 4.5 in. is compatible with a lot of other sights. the combat style fiber optic sight that came on my XDM , while not adjustable, is very easy to see in the semi dark or daylight. it looks so good that I'm going to leave it on and if I ever do want an adjustable sight it can easily be switched. now I'm waiting for Lone Wolf or Storm Lake to make a longer bbl. to fit the 4.5 in slide and I'll be happy.

50BMG · January 09 2019 05:25:35 PM MST

Quote from: blaster on January 07 2019 07:29:27 PM MST
50BMG- the reason I didn't get the 5.5 in. XDM was because of the adjustable sight. I really wanted the longer barrel for my hunting pistol and I do like adjustable sights but the target rear sight that comes on the pistol is about useless in a low light hunting situation. I called Springfield and asked about it and the slide cut and found out that it is proprietary and there are no other sights that will fit it. the slide cut on the 4.5 in. is compatible with a lot of other sights. the combat style fiber optic sight that came on my XDM , while not adjustable, is very easy to see in the semi dark or daylight. it looks so good that I'm going to leave it on and if I ever do want an adjustable sight it can easily be switched. now I'm waiting for Lone Wolf or Storm Lake to make a longer bbl. to fit the 4.5 in slide and I'll be happy.

I hear ya Blaster... That's what I intend to do too...
There are also aftermarket adj. Rear sights available which fit w/no slide machining:
https://shop.springerprecision.com/Dawson-Precision-Adjustable-Rear-Sights-fit-XD-and-XDm-DPARS.htm

Springer says their rear will require their front sight too (their rear is probably higher than the factory one?) and the front adds another $40 to the cost. But, for being able to carry the gun 4.5" gun a bit easier than the 5.25, it's probably worth it.. They have fiber inserts front and rear too if you want.

On the barrels, I have a threaded Storm Lake on my XD.45 and it mates up very nicely with my Rugged Obsidian can.
I personally had a problem with a Lone Wolf barrel in a Glock with the same can (misaligned; damaged the can's end cap) so personally, I'd stay away from the LW if I were you. YMMV of course.....