XDM 10mm

[Kenk]

Great report, Thanks Azrckcrawler!

[Overkill338]

3 mags is not extra, it is standard for a lot of service type  pistols ...think I should went glock. I hope this ting runs the full power stuff, if not I'm gonna be really disappointed

You should have. They only decided to produce a 10mm because everyone else is. I love my Glock 29SF and my 20SF. I cant wait to get a Glock 40 MOS with a 7" barrel. That has got to be fun!

Glock has been loyal to 10mm fans the whole time. But Springfield sees the 10 making a big comeback and throws the first thing they could come up with in the ring.

[Overkill338]

Not sure how anyone could complain about the value.  Gen 3 Glock 20SF with 2 mags is $545 on Grabagun.  For the extra $5 I paid I got a match grade barrel, better trigger, changeable backstraps and real sights on the XDM.  Not even going to count the 3 mag rebate deal.

For me this is the polymer 10mm benchmark. Looking forward to the next range session.

Those are definitely opinions and not facts. Because it says "Match" doesnt make it so. I can write Match on a turd if you want to buy it. Next, XD triggers are long, spongy and gritty. Gen4 Glocks had changeable back straps long before Springfield did it. Now sights, I guess we can agree there. But helping in my friends gun shop afford me the luxary of being able to take any new gun out and shoot it all I want.

I will say it's very accurate . I actually shot a little better with it than I do my G20, but I've never been a bullseye shooter with my Glocks. The XD-M with the large back strap, points as natural as a 1911 for me. I do very much like the fiber optic sight. If I were to carry it for SD I'd probably put TFO's on it. I wish they had made it 5" to match a 1911, the extra 1/4" seems redundant. If they made it with a 4" barrel, I'd just have to work on the trigger, because I'd love to have one closer to Commander size.

I shot Underwoods training ammo through it, along with some S&B, and 20 Winchester Silvertips I found laying around. The grip does a great job mitigating recoil too. The impulse doesnt have that sharp edge to it, same as you mentioned.

I have to apologize to you guys. I had forgot about this website or I would have posted pictures the day I was putting it through its paces.

[Tibetan]

Mini Range report

4.5 XDM 10mm (stock)

200 rounds downrange no problems: FTE,FTF,

ejection 4-6 feet over, behind right shoulder

all brass had dot imprint in primer-no dragging, no severe case bulging

Hornady 10mm 155  grain XTP
Hornady 10mm 180 grain XTP
Hornady 10mm 200grain XTP
Sig Sauer 10mm 180 grain JHP  1250 fps

This stuff did not feel like watered down 40SW ammo

Seemed like a tad less muzzle rise than the glock 20 gen4

Had far less recoil than the DW Valor (that sucks bought the Valor)- and put in 22 pound spring--26 wouldn't cycle well

both mags drop free easily

grip adequate- they could put more effort into that like the SW M&P new grip

FUN!  just a lunch report--160 plus rounds

[Overkill338]

Mini Range report

4.5 XDM 10mm (stock)

200 rounds downrange no problems: FTE,FTF,

ejection 4-6 feet over, behind right shoulder

all brass had dot imprint in primer-no dragging, no severe case bulging

Hornady 10mm 155  grain XTP
Hornady 10mm 180 grain XTP
Hornady 10mm 200grain XTP
Sig Sauer 10mm 180 grain JHP  1250 fps

This stuff did not feel like watered down 40SW ammo

Seemed like a tad less muzzle rise than the glock 20 gen4

Had far less recoil than the DW Valor (that sucks bought the Valor)- and put in 22 pound spring--26 wouldn't cycle well

both mags drop free easily

grip adequate- they could put more effort into that like the SW M&P new grip

FUN!  just a lunch report--160 plus rounds

The rounds you listed are some of the hottest factory loadings for 10mm. Well excluding Underwood and BB.  I'm glad you're happy with the XD. I guess I've drank too much Glock Kool-Aid lol

[sqlbullet]

I went and fondled both the 4.5 and the 5.25 version at my local gun store last Friday.  I was surprised they had them in stock, and was sorely tempted to get the 4.5" version.  But I resisted.

I think it is great to have another solid, great performing, polymer option in 10mm.  Kudo's to Springfield for making this happen.  I will have to review my post history as I may have something unpleasant to eat.

And, if I were looking for a 10mm handgun right now, this would be a very strong contender, and would probably edge out the Glock.

But, I already have a G20 and a G29.  I am comfortable with my ability to shoot them both, and have holsters, mags, gear invested in the glock-verse.  That is a lot of momentum for me to overcome.  It's not that I am a fan-boi, but just that they were late to the party and I have already filled up on other snacks.

One of my kids turns 18 and cleans out my Glock 20 and a bunch of magazines, I very likely may replace it with an XDm.  But unless that happens, I doubt I will get one.

Unless I do....

[Overkill338]

I went and fondled both the 4.5 and the 5.25 version at my local gun store last Friday.  I was surprised they had them in stock, and was sorely tempted to get the 4.5" version.  But I resisted.

I think it is great to have another solid, great performing, polymer option in 10mm.  Kudo's to Springfield for making this happen.  I will have to review my post history as I may have something unpleasant to eat.

And, if I were looking for a 10mm handgun right now, this would be a very strong contender, and would probably edge out the Glock.

But, I already have a G20 and a G29.  I am comfortable with my ability to shoot them both, and have holsters, mags, gear invested in the glock-verse.  That is a lot of momentum for me to overcome.  It's not that I am a fan-boi, but just that they were late to the party and I have already filled up on other snacks.

One of my kids turns 18 and cleans out my Glock 20 and a bunch of magazines, I very likely may replace it with an XDm.  But unless that happens, I doubt I will get one.

Unless I do....

I am a fan boi as you call it. I'm a Glock fanatic. As I said, SD shooting with them, I am great. But if we start bullseye shooting at 25 yards, I'd rather have a 1911 or my old Ruger P93.

SQL, do you have any extra barrels for your G20? How about chrono numbers?

I'm debating on a G40, but if a G20 with the 6" barrel can shoot just as accurate, and match speeds (which it should), then I may just get a 6' barrel for my 20.

Sorry for the hijack.

[will965]

Mine came in!!!! Picked up my new XDM-10 4.5In barrel. Seems really nice and I forgot how comfortable the grips are. it looks it looks fantastic right out of the box the only came with two mags but I got that gear deal going so I think I'll get three more mags for it. I said it right next to my Glock M40 and it definitely more concealable. Although I do have an inside the pants holster for the 40,lol. I'm kind of spoiled by glock so I'm really hoping this pistol is as reliable and easy to shoot as all my other clock models have been. The XDM right out the box feels like it has a really nice trigger. Ee better than stock Glock trigger. I don't know if I'm crazy about the fiber optic sights I may throw those out for the night sights on it. And also looking at inside the waistband holster from a couple different places. This week I'm going to do a review with a ton of different ammo all hot full power stuff and we'll see exactly how it shoots so far I'm very pleased but I haven't pulled the trigger yet

[Azrckcrawler]

My comparison was for the same cost Glock that comes with 2 mags.  Yes the gen 4 has backstraps and 3 mags but they also costs more.  I prefer rifled barrels to polygonal since I reload hard cast led.  Springfield says it is a match barrel which could mean tighter tolerances and a tighter bore. If you have evidence that says otherwise feel free to share.  I have no reason to doubt them.

My XDM trigger is not long, spongy or gritty. If I had to compare to my 10mm stable it is more GP P40ish but as my pictures show the XDM has a much shorter trigger reach.

Not sure how anyone could complain about the value.  Gen 3 Glock 20SF with 2 mags is $545 on Grabagun.  For the extra $5 I paid I got a match grade barrel, better trigger, changeable backstraps and real sights on the XDM.  Not even going to count the 3 mag rebate deal.

For me this is the polymer 10mm benchmark. Looking forward to the next range session.

Those are definitely opinions and not facts. Because it says "Match" doesnt make it so. I can write Match on a turd if you want to buy it. Next, XD triggers are long, spongy and gritty. Gen4 Glocks had changeable back straps long before Springfield did it. Now sights, I guess we can agree there. But helping in my friends gun shop afford me the luxary of being able to take any new gun out and shoot it all I want.

I will say it's very accurate . I actually shot a little better with it than I do my G20, but I've never been a bullseye shooter with my Glocks. The XD-M with the large back strap, points as natural as a 1911 for me. I do very much like the fiber optic sight. If I were to carry it for SD I'd probably put TFO's on it. I wish they had made it 5" to match a 1911, the extra 1/4" seems redundant. If they made it with a 4" barrel, I'd just have to work on the trigger, because I'd love to have one closer to Commander size.

I shot Underwoods training ammo through it, along with some S&B, and 20 Winchester Silvertips I found laying around. The grip does a great job mitigating recoil too. The impulse doesnt have that sharp edge to it, same as you mentioned.

I have to apologize to you guys. I had forgot about this website or I would have posted pictures the day I was putting it through its paces.

[Overkill338]

My comparison was for the same cost Glock that comes with 2 mags.  Yes the gen 4 has backstraps and 3 mags but they also costs more.  I prefer rifled barrels to polygonal since I reload hard cast led.  Springfield says it is a match barrel which could mean tighter tolerances and a tighter bore. If you have evidence that says otherwise feel free to share.  I have no reason to doubt them.

My XDM trigger is not long, spongy or gritty. If I had to compare to my 10mm stable it is more GP P40ish but as my pictures show the XDM has a much trigger shorter reach.

Not sure how anyone could complain about the value.  Gen 3 Glock 20SF with 2 mags is $545 on Grabagun.  For the extra $5 I paid I got a match grade barrel, better trigger, changeable backstraps and real sights on the XDM.  Not even going to count the 3 mag rebate deal.

For me this is the polymer 10mm benchmark. Looking forward to the next range session.

Those are definitely opinions and not facts. Because it says "Match" doesnt make it so. I can write Match on a turd if you want to buy it. Next, XD triggers are long, spongy and gritty. Gen4 Glocks had changeable back straps long before Springfield did it. Now sights, I guess we can agree there. But helping in my friends gun shop afford me the luxary of being able to take any new gun out and shoot it all I want.

I will say it's very accurate . I actually shot a little better with it than I do my G20, but I've never been a bullseye shooter with my Glocks. The XD-M with the large back strap, points as natural as a 1911 for me. I do very much like the fiber optic sight. If I were to carry it for SD I'd probably put TFO's on it. I wish they had made it 5" to match a 1911, the extra 1/4" seems redundant. If they made it with a 4" barrel, I'd just have to work on the trigger, because I'd love to have one closer to Commander size.

I shot Underwoods training ammo through it, along with some S&B, and 20 Winchester Silvertips I found laying around. The grip does a great job mitigating recoil too. The impulse doesnt have that sharp edge to it, same as you mentioned.

I have to apologize to you guys. I had forgot about this website or I would have posted pictures the day I was putting it through its paces.

We will kindly agree to disagree. I'm glad you are enjoying your new gun. If we all like the same thing, Hi-Points wouldnt sell lol I should have videoed the trigger though, it is gritty.

Since you already have it, chrono some ammo through it. I'm curious how it does vs a Glock 20.

[sqlbullet]

A gritty trigger out of the box is pretty common on the entire XD series.  They smooth out very fast.

I think part of it is that they ship with preservative oil, not a good lubricating oil.  Add a good lubricant and run a box or two of ammo and it will be a lot different.

[Overkill338]

A gritty trigger out of the box is pretty common on the entire XD series.  They smooth out very fast.

I think part of it is that they ship with preservative oil, not a good lubricating oil.  Add a good lubricant and run a box or two of ammo and it will be a lot different.

The stuff on them reminds me of cosmeline at times.

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