Springfield XDM Test drive

[Colorado Osprey]

So I was shooting with a friend and a guy named "Mike" pulls up next to our shooting stand and is Test Driving some XDM's for his LE Office.

He saw that we were proficient shooters and asked us to join in on the XDM shoot. Best part- Didn't have to pay for ammo... so we didn't say no.

So he pulls out these 11 cases with 11 slightly shot XDM's.

Long story shortened considerably:
All shot reliably- Zero malfunctions but we were not shooting high volume. Just 2-3 mags each gun. (not even ammo malfunctions)
All shot very accurately. We were shooting from 10-75 yards. X-rings at 10 yards were easy. 8-10" Balloons at 100 yards were very possible.
With the different adjustments they all fit everyone's hands.
The Comp models have a noticeable recoil reduction due to the longer barrel.

All in all great pistols except my personal preferences (see below)

Personal notes-
FWIW- I was told not to dry fire the XD series guns as the striker will break.
Didn't like the Fiber Optic Front Sight on the Competition models- found it distracting. (I know you are supposed to focus on the front site- but lost situational awareness) For close range combat shooting it might be a plus though... but the Comp guns are the largest/longest and probably not going to be anybody's CCW or duty weapon with a 5.25" barrel. It seems more like a race gun design.... hence the competition designation
Last note- although the guns can be shot accurately the triggers are awful on the XDM (better than the XD), but the XDM Comp is a lot better.


Anybody have a different experiences?

[DEAGLER]

Can't go wrong with XDMs. But the .45 3.8 compact has a big kick.

[sellersm]

Can't go wrong with XDMs. But the .45 3.8 compact has a big kick.

I don't find the recoil on mine too bad. YMMV.

I like the fact that it eats anything I give it.


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[muddywings]

I shoot the 5.25 Comp model. love it. no issues with the front sight but to each their own...
no malfunctions, eats everything, good trigger.

I do want to try the XDs in 9mm.

[Planner]

Personal notes-
FWIW- I was told not to dry fire the XD series guns as the striker will break.
Didn't like the Fiber Optic Front Sight on the Competition models- found it distracting. (I know you are supposed to focus on the front site- but lost situational awareness) For close range combat shooting it might be a plus though... but the Comp guns are the largest/longest and probably not going to be anybody's CCW or duty weapon with a 5.25" barrel. It seems more like a race gun design.... hence the competition designation
Last note- although the guns can be shot accurately the triggers are awful on the XDM (better than the XD), but the XDM Comp is a lot better.


Anybody have a different experiences?

Dry firing the XDm is no worse for the gun than dry firing a Glock or M&P. The firing pin retaining pin can be damaged after thousands of dry fires if you do not use a snap cap, but with a snap cap, change it every 5k trigger pulls and you'll be fine.

I shoot an XDm 9 4.5" for USPSA Production. I've got a Springer Precision trigger job, 16lb recoil spring with a stainless guide rod, and warren Tactical fiber optic front/u-notch rear. Hands down, better (for me) than the other three pistols I tried in competition.

[stenz]

Ive dry fired my XD thousands of times and no issues.

[GunsRBadMMMMKay]

I love mine, and it's been problem free in what minor abuse I've tossed it. Only issues I can recall ever having with function is when I tried to run a 22lb recoil spring in it....why I thought I needed 22 lb spring with factory ammo

(anyone need a wolff 22 lb recoil spring?)

[tim-adams]

Ive dry fired my XD thousands of times and no issues.

like wise, I have a XDM 3.8 compact 9mm and have dry fired mine alot..
got about 1200 rounds through the gun now, and the factory trigger is smoothing down, great shooting gun, thinking about a fullsize for my tactical gear.

edit: going to add Trijicon HD's to it soon, wanting something more, mine is a carry gun, so not planning on messing with anything else.

[Planner]

like wise, I have a XDM 3.8 compact 9mm and have dry fired mine alot..
got about 1200 rounds through the gun now, and the factory trigger is smoothing down, great shooting gun, thinking about a fullsize for my tactical gear.

edit: going to add Trijicon HD's to it soon, wanting something more, mine is a carry gun, so not planning on messing with anything else.

If we link up soon, I'd be interested in seeing the HDs on the 3.8". I have mepro's on my 3.8" and Ameriglo Hackathorns on my XDs.