For months now, I’ve been drooling over the new Springfield XDm. I resisted as long as possible, but finally gave in. What drove me over the edge you ask? In this case, it was the promotion that Springfield was running where you get 2 extra magazines and a magazine carrier for free (that makes a total of 4 magazines, and two double mag carriers).
Here’s the basics.
Caliber: 9mm
Action: Single Action, semi-auto
Magazine capacity: 19
BBL: 4.5″ traditional land and groove rifled match grade.
The XDm line of pistols come in a very sturdy high quality pelican case.
Inside the neatly organized case, you’ll find along with the pistol, 2 magazines, a double mag carrier, paddle holster, cleaning brush, safety lock, and two extra grip back straps.
19 +1 capacity. What’s not to like?
The interchangable backstraps make the pistol suitable for just about any size hands. Even though I have very large hands, I ended up going with the medium size backstrap. The large backstrap started to effect the natural point of aim in my hands.
Very nice friction retention paddle holster. Unfortunately, I can’t use it as I shoot southpaw.
Magazine carriers are very solid, and are adjustable for tension on the magazines.
The bore brush is big enough to double as a magazine brush. The lock, well, it’s another one to add to my collection in the box on my shelf. All my firearms stay locked tight in the safe if they are not on my person.
I’m not a big fan of 3 dot sights, but these work well.
One of the big improvements of the XDm over the standard XD line is the take down procedure. They have eliminated the need to pull the trigger to take the weapon apart, reducing the chances of a negligent discharge. The procedure is as follows
While pointing in a safe direction:
1- Unload the weapon
2- Verify chamber is clear
3- Lock the slide back
4- Flip the take down lever up
5- while holding the slide back, release the slide and ride it forward all the way off the frame.
Takedown lever flipped up
Slide removed from frame
The XDm usesa full length guide rod, with a non-captive spring.
Here you can see the extractor mechanism and the internal firing pin safety
Here is a shot of the fire control group.
Trigger safety
Cocked indicator protruding from back of slide
Loaded chamber indicator
How does it shoot?
I absolutely love this pistol. The recoil is very soft with very little muzzle rise, allowing you to get back on target very fast. The trigger is not the best out there, but it’s still pretty good. I would call it a rolling break. Very similar to my P7M8 although a little heavier.
The target below is 3 magazines worth of rapid fire at 10 yards.
I’m alrIeady wishing that I had bought this pistol in .40 S&W instead of the 9mm. The .40 S&W version has 9mm bbl’s available, but you cannot get a .40 S&W bbl for the 9mm version. At least I have an excuse to go buy another one!
Overall, I can highly recommend this pistol to anyone looking.
Very nice set up!!
I just turned 21 today and I have been looking for a gun to buy.
I might just pick this one up.
Nice display BUT why doesn’t the magazine in pic 3 match the magazines in pics 2 and 5? And why doesn’t the barrel slide in pics 10, 11, and 12 match pic 13? Hmm. I love this gun too but HATE false advertising plageurised blogs! Let’s see if you post this and keep it posted….
Can you be a little more specific as to what you think doesn’t match? “false advertising plageurised blogs” is a pretty strong accusation. Just who do you think I stole the pictures from? Seriously, I’d like to know, so I can figure out who stole them from ME. Honestly, I don’t see what you’re talking about. I took all the pictures myself, and they are all of the same gun. The only problem with the pictures is the aspect ratio is a little off because of how the word-press template formats them. As for deleting your comment, I’m happy to leave it just where it is.
I was just wondering why you say you’d like the .40 instead of the 9mm? What is a bbl? I’m about to buy this gun and I would like a couple more opinions before choosing between the .40 and the 9mm.
As a “noob” to firearms, I absolutely love this handgun. I picked one up about two weeks ago, and instantly fell in love with it. Being only my second time ever handling a handgun, my groupings were all center mass on the silhouette, and not a single stray round out of well over 100 fired! I was proud of that, and I cannot wait until I have a chance to take it out again. I purchased an AR-15 last year, and I really wish I’d just gone with the XDm first! No contest about which gun I prefer to shoot.
As for your wishing for the changeable barrels, that was not a big influence to me. Quite the opposite, really. My brother has a Glock 22c(.40), and he can rarely afford to take either that or his .223 AR out of the safe. It may have been nice to have that option, but I know I’m perfectly content knowing I can afford to practice and get used to the gun, and have enough left over to fill both magazines at the end of the day!
Just bought a xd(m) 9mm to add to my collection. Can’t wait to shoot it. I like the 19 capacity magazine and the simple takedown.
I think where JD is confused is the camera angle and lighting. It looks like you used both a flash and a desk lamp or just the lamp. At certain angles the light reflects directly at the camera and it looks polished and chrome-y. At other angles, the surface is not flat towards the lens and, because the light is reflected along a different path, it looks darker. The pics match. The lighting is the only thing that’s different.
That JD obviously has never taken pictures with anything other than full auto mode, or if he has isn’t very observant. Projenna has pretty much nailed it, different lighting & different agnles cause different reflections.
Nice gun, got the same one!
I just picked up the Springfield XD 9mm. It’s my first actual purchase. I have tried many similar firearms at the range (including the Glock, Berretta, etc) over the last year. Overall, the Springfield XD had the best feel. It has a soft recoil and is fairly lightweight. I recommend you try out any firearm first before you make a purchase, but you will not be disappointed with a Springfield XD or XDm.
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I love my Springfield XD! I just read an awesome thriller called ‘Castle Doctrine’ where the main character buys a Springfield XD and uses it defend his home. Excellent novel for the gun enthusiast.
I have the same gun and completely agree with everything said. I do not even understand what the other blogger is looking at and who cares anyway. The gun rocks and thats what counts! Thanks.
Probably a little late here, but ignore “JD”. He’s a troll. Obviously jealous that he doesn’t have an XDm. Bought my first one this week (9mm) and will be going out in the morning to try it out. Love the gun already!
Damn sissy caliber. Had an Army range master tell me that if you shoot a 9mm, shoot ‘em twice, the first round just makes ‘em mad. Use something bigger, a .40/.45/.45LC.
Andrew – bbl = barrel