Springfield XDM Elite Compact 10mm Gun Review
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- The Springfield XDM Elite Compact 10mm is the latest addition to the SA 10mm Line and we take a look at the Hex Wasp Red Dot Sight. Plus compare the XDM Elite Compact with the Glock Model 29.
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I've been watching your channel for years and never commented. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the no BS reviews you've done. The format is absolutely professional and I've not only enjoyed them but walked away more informed. So thank you for doing all of these.
I agree , thank you
Same here. Appreciate you.
Ditto
Springfield Armory is underrated. They make some quality firearms for decent prices.
Them and M&P best guns for the money..and diamond back ARs
I have the xdm elite 4.5 9mm.. I might be looking to pick this up next
@@SpaceRanger187 I totally agree man. Diamond back has come a long way. I got there db15 ar pistol. Newest model. It's a shooter. So far not 1 malfunction
Great guns for sure. But they need to work on there optics. Springfield Armory yeeeeup.
They don't make shit, as far as the XD/XDm/ XDS/XDE are concerned. They are imported, and rebranded HS2000s from HS Produkt in Croatia.
Bought one two months ago and absolutely love it!!! Such a great, quality built gun. Extremely pleasant to shoot for a 10mm and extremely happy with the accuracy. As with the grip safety, I honestly do not even notice it while shooting the gun. I actually like the purpose of it cause I usually always have my guns loaded. So just a small but effective safety feature. So when firing, I’ve never had it cause an issue, get in the way, felt it, etc. I just don’t even notice it while shooting. So if a person was to NOT purchase this gun or one like it because of any concerns of the grip safety, they would be massively selling the gun short and would be making a big mistake in my opinion. In fact, I love this gun so much I am going to purchase another just to have a second one.
Hello. Do you still like your XDM? Any glitches? Thanks 🙂
@@patriciamercer9960 I can't speak on the elite series, but as an original xdm 40 compact owner, I've never had a single issue with it. So, if the concern is grip safety, there is definitely no issue.
I've shot a lot of pistols. BUTTT the spring field xdm is one of the most accurate PISTOLS I've ever shot.
Love the review. Last month I walked into a shop and held both the Glock 29 and XDM Elite 10mm. I absolutely hated how the Glock felt in my hands so I chose the XDM Elite. Grabbed some extra 15 round mags and an Optic online, I couldn't be more happier with this purchase
How much was 10?
@@videogazer801 right around 700 I believe
This is good to hear! Looking for a compact carry 10mm for bear defense. Absolutely hated the few of the glock 29 in my hand. Gonna check this out.
I recently just went to a gun store near me to purchase a Glock 29SF but before I purchased it, I held the XDM Elite Compact and honestly it just felt so much better. I snagged it for 599 and don't regret it one bit.
Finally another compact 10mm. Been waiting for someone other than glock to do this for a while
Sootchoo and Mr guns and gear are the only two video reviews that I consider when I'm seriously interested in purchasing a firearm no BS just straight talk and an excellent demonstration of the firearm in action.
This is absolutely a MUST HAVE for me.
Same here friend. Honestly got excited when I saw it lol
Just ordered one this morning.
Just priced one here in Illinois without optic $775
@@brentmcallister7194 😎😎
@@duaneshadd777 $775? You better call the police, because you just got robbed!!!
It’s $619 right now in northern Illinios, with 5 total magazines and a range bag. You got robbed by your shop
10mm compact carry gun with 11+1. This is going to be huge for SA.
would like to see this exact model replicated by glock / sig and cz
🐻☠💯👌🏻
..agreed
@@brighthought11 Where have you been? The Glock 29 has been out decades
Chuck, what or who is SA? South Africa?
Looks like Mrs Sootch00 knocked you out!
Ha! If that were true, I'd be in the hospital! lol!
Did that 10mm kick you in the nose? 🤣
10 mm slide come off?
She said shut up, Not stand up. : (
Note that this gun, and the full size models, throw the brass over 25-35 feet between the 3 and 5 o'clock positions.
First time I shot it, in a range or outside, I could only recover about 20% of my brass. As it was nickel Starline brass, it was like throwing a roll of quarters away each time I shot it. Many reviews never mention this.
Stiffer recoil spring bring them under 15', but yeah it's a brass cannon.
Fair point but I think the point of this model is CCW and I don't know about you but I prefer factory ammo not reloads for defense.
Did not say I shoot reloads for self-defense.
But I practice with over 600 rds a month with my handloads, at a fraction of the cost.
Just picked mine up today.... watched your video this morning before work.. couldn't wait at work for the call that it was in... got this bad boy in my hands !! Thanks for the awesome review!!
Where did you get yours? Been looking around at all local gun shops and they dont seem to carry them
@@ms3_alejandro I had a local gun shop put it on a watch list at all of his distributors. Low and behold, one showed up at a Texas location so we got it.. the coolest part is they gave him the letter from SA it was the 1st one to go to that location for the public... I did get to shoot it Saturday by the way.... this is an awesome gun. Keep your eyes peeled or ask a gun store to put one on their watch list. You won't regret it !
Takes a 10mm round in a compact frame to give any challenge to Sootch's muzzle-rise control. AMAZING!!
Been edc'ing a Springfield xdm compact for 8yrs now. Very reliable and a joy to shoot
I own this gun. Nothing else on the market comes close in the 10mm... love it.
Agreed, I cant get over how bad ass this pistol is, such a very accurate arse dropper. The extended mag holds 12 people keep saying it holds 11 not sure why but it holds 12+1 in 10mm. I have the 4.5 10mm sp I have 4 other 15 round mags
SOOTCH - Thanks as always for a great review! I don't know how, but you always manage to read my mind. As soon as I see a new product, I think "I need a review on that." And... you have what I'm looking for!
I have an XDM 5.25 that I love. 10mm is my favorite round. So a compact XDM is music to my ears. I was holding out on getting a Glock 29 hoping they would come out with an MOS. Plus, they have the Hellcat sights.
4.5
@@tLouisvilleman6608 I have the 4.5 in my XDM Elite 9mm, but the 5.25 in the XDM 10mm
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Why not the glock 40 mos
@@ViolentThoughts Too big for carry. I like the XDM 5.25 because it feels better in my hands.
Just put my first 300 rounds through mine, and this moved to the top of my favorites. Pros: sits well in the hand, not too light or too heavy. Good visible sights, even with my bad eyesight. Flared magwell is great. Slide release is well sized and easy to use. One of the best striker fire triggers.
Ran S&B FMJ as well as an assortment of hot underwood loads 135g and 200g JHP, and even 220gr hard cast. Handled all flawlessly. Seemed to like the mid-weights best (200gr followed by 180 gr). Then the 135's and didnt care too much for the 220's.
My only con is the sights were low and left. The sights are dovetailed to drift for being left but will have to go more 12 o clock hold for the elevation. Will likely wind up with a reflex or laser anyway.
Thank you Sootch for another quality review! I have the 1911 Ronin in 10mm and just ordered this after watching your review.
Just purchased the 9mm this past Thursday. When to the range this morning to shoot off a few rounds, outstanding. This will be one of my main CC. Outstanding shooting pistol
Bonus day for gun lovers !
Another channel reviewing this compact sledgehammer
Good job!
We wants it. We needs it...
Shot mine for the first time today. Loved it. Thought it was gonna kick like my 44mag. Not even close. Took it to 1 off my gun guys that I bought it from to get the dot put on. I'm totally happy and will be happier with the DRAGON FLY gets installed. My gun guy is a X state trooper and said the kick is compared to a 40c. Wish the holster came with mine
I have an XDM elite 4.5" 9mm and its one of my softest shooting. Perhaps the reason is because its one of the heavier polymers guns and I think that weight comes from a very noticeable ruggedness to the build quality. Heavy stainless steel guide rod. Everything is really solid.
I Love it! The 3.8 compact in 9mm is freaking great!
FWIW I purchased the XDM .45ACP Bi-tone two months after initial release {premium price lol}. The 230gr recoil impulse feels softer than my gen 4 G19, but not as soft as gen 2 G17.
10mm compact is the ultimate 90's "man stopper" gun.
Got the "Manstoppers" Vhs in the vault somewhere lol Good Info still applicable to this day
Except it originated in the 80's.... some of us are still jonesing for a Bren Ten.
@@bmiller9456 but 90's is when it got real popular, the first rendition of 10mm was way to powerful.
For those suffering from the "Dirty Harry" syndrome... 😁😄
Powerful caliber, indeed.
And then there are those of us that have a rifle nearby, at all times. Pistols, lol. Good luck.
Excellent review! I may actually pick this one up. Never disliked Springfield XD series but this one is IMPRESSIVE!
Love these they're perfect for woods carry or Urban. Perfect hiking gun, its easy to carry and still packs the punch you need
Looks like a solid build and I like the Elite updates. I hope to get to try one and hey….its in 10mm. Smiles all around.
I love my Glocks and have no issue with them but the XD's are made very SOLID in comparison. The only one I still have is my XD mod 2 in 45acp and I carry it often off-duty and now retired.
Thanks Springfield and sootch00! Just when I thought I was done buying firearms!
Okay 👍 I love the 10 MM round. A long time ago I had a Springfield Armory Custom Shop fully ported & full race gun. I have got to get one of these.
Thank you for demonstrating rapid fire with this firearm. Great video!
When SA released the FS XDM 10mm I commented that they needed to do a compact CC version and man am I glad they did. I had a model 29 and truthfully with medium sized hands no pun intended it was a handful and well gen 4s do not exactly have the greatest grip surface so it was not a overly manageable pistol as it wants to jump out of your hands when running full house defensive loads.
I have owned several models of XD pistols over the years and have had a couple SA1911 models as well and they have all served me very reliably. The thing I loved about the XD line was it was ergonomically comfortable and ambi control from the jump it just fit so well in my hand. I bought a Gen 1 upon launch and I do regret having sold it but I have owned several models since. I just end up trading up on something different because unfortunately I am a working man with tons of financial responsibilities and cannot just continuously buy and keep the latest and greatest that I think I will want.
That said when I buy this pistol it is going to stay in the lineup permanantly as it has been a long wait for a compact 10 that is ergonomically feasible for me. I have 3 purchases to make the new Steyr 9mm compact, the XDM 10mm compact, and a Shield plus performance center micro. After I have those I will work on rebuilding my collector grade inventory there is an Atlas in my future, and hopefully the Mrs. will feel generous so I can get an Alien too. Happy wife happy life. Unfortunately that requires getting the new house built first.
Wish CZ or Smith&Wesson would make a 10mm
Patiently waiting!
Tangfoglio does and it's great!
CZ would be awesome.
CZ sells a conversion kit for the 97 in 10mm.
@@69deputy No way, I have a 97b. Im going to look into this asap.
@@varietasVeritas My 1046 is a super duper original 10mm. Don't have to worry about full power loads blowing up some plastic from a poorly supportive chamber.
Just bought this pistol today, so now the wait, I have the XDM in 4.5 and I fricking love it so much I had to get this pistol too!!!
"more better" i would agree love my Springfield looking forward to getting this gun
A hefty 10mm as a compact? Why would you do that to you? … because you CAN!!! Looking so forward to get my hands on one of these little suckers. Thanks for the review!
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Thanks for this! ive been waiting for the Elite to have a 10mm option for a while now. I have the 4.5 XDM in 10mm and it is the single best pistol I own. My biggest issue with it as the trigger. When I got my hands on the 4.5 9mm the issues I had with the XDM were addressed and the first words out of my mouth were "10mm when?" and now in one step closer. I will DEFFITELY be picking up the compact too.
You can make that trigger better. Put a Powder river in mine. Buying this one too though!
@@bunsguns8222 yeah i was gonna contact them to do a custom XDM10 for comp but it might take awhile
Another fantastic review. Thanks so much. I plan to watch your video again before making additional comments. 😃👍
Thank you for the excellent review! You always explain everything thoroughly and straightforward. Well...there is another 10mm to the collection.
I am really glad to finally see a direct competitor to the Glock 29 on the market! The Glock is a great pistol but I agree that it does feel “blocky” in the hand. It is nice to see Springfield coming out with this and including addition features like an optics cut. It just gives consumers more options which is a good thing. I know there are other compact 10’s out there like the EAA Witness P Compact 10mm, but I didn’t include it as a competitor because I have never really been a fan of safeties on DA/SA pistols. I really like DA/SA pistols that are decocker only though! To me, adding a safety takes away the benifit that DA/SA gives you. But that is just my opinion.
I just my 10mm today and I absolutely love it. Easily favorite gun known. Recoil is not bad at all. Amazing and very well built
😎😎
Yea this pistol is a beauty, I have this pistols dad in the 4.5 and 15+1 but same mags can fit so I love this one so much I am for sure buying this pistol!
Thanku
Ive wanted this for years and they finally made it!
Love getting my 10mm fix without having to shoot one. Thanks, Sootch00!
Just picked one of these up. I live in Alaska where there could be bears anywhere. I have a 44 magnum I carry on my chest when I’m out hiking but it’s not always the most practical to carry if I’m out and about in the city or go hiking on a whim. This is good for any threat city or woods and can easily conceal carry it in both
@Tango Downx2 I’d rather carry that as well but having that slug on your back every time you go hiking isn’t as feasible as carrying a pistol.
@Tango Downx2 haha I know what you mean. Checkout my CZcams channel and if I ever have to fight a bear I’ll try to get it on video
Very nice review! Great content. I have both the Springfield XD-S and XD-E .45. Outstanding firearms. Smallest and one of the most reliable in its class! Love your 10mm pistol!
I don't care where the mf made the guns just work
This is what I expected from this gun . Great one for personal defense . Thanks for the review .
Sootch! You are the man, always enjoy your dedication to truth, balanced reviewing of all manufactures. Have had my I on this 10mm gem for sometime, having seen your review, I believe if it fits my hand, it is the best compact 10mm out there. Best regards, and keeping doing what you do! THX V
Been carrying my G29 for 14 yrs. Love the 10mm’s magnum power. My 29 is very accurate but it’s blocky grip is frustrating, even with the extended mag. I’m interested in the XDM elite primarily for it’s comfortable grip - like my Hellcat. Good video and I’m gonna see/shoot one at my range.
If you had to choose between those two which one would you get?
XDM Elite or Hellcat
@@Billexic Just carried the Gock 10mm over weekend. It’s really heavy. I’d prefer the Hellcat bc it’s lighter and packs 15 rounds.
Finally... nice to hear about something besides a 9mm. This is interesting! I like it. Thank you.
God bless all here.
Agree.
@@UnknownUser_0000 Those people need to man up!
@@bunsguns8222 Yeah, I buy 9mm. ammo as well.....for my 120lb. wife(who is 53yrs. old btw.)
Thanks for the review sootch. My buddies and I are gonna take a trip up to Alaska and I needed a compact 10mm bear detergent
Very good early review. Thank you for keeping us informed and entertained.
I recently added the S&W 10mm 4.6 and the XDM 10mm to my growing collection of centimeters. I like both, but I don’t consider the Springfield trigger to be “Match Grade”. Maybe I just need to put more rounds through it. Now that the SIG P320 10mm is out as well as a full size XDM, I’m going to have a hard time deciding which 10’s I’m going to take to the range!
I have this in the 5.3” OSP, imo the carry ammo should be 135 or 150 grains, there’s quite a bit of ammo in that range still getting over 600 ft lbs in a shorter barrel.
XDM is way better than crappy Glocks, never had a jam or fte with my XDM but Glock 40 is a different story.
3.8 xdm 9mm with full size magwell. Giving me 19 rounds. It's old but totally reliable. Topped with vortex venom. And tlr 7.
I just purchased one and I’m in love again. It is so gorgeous and the weight is perfect happy to have another 10mm. Everyone should get one.
Niiiice 👏 Thats a lot of potential in such a small package.
Love seeing a new 10mm compact come out to give ya some options if your looking for one but I'm sticking with the g29. Just dont like the looks of those slide serrations & the g29 feels good in the hand .
Really? I think the slide serrations and ergonomics are vastly improved in this pistol vs G29. However I think the Glock has the advantage of proven long term durability and after market parts and support. I definitely want one but still making up my mind which one!
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING
AMAZING FIREARM 🔥🏆🔥
scootchOO , you crack me up with your out takes ,. Funny is as hell Bud , keep up the good work !
I will be Adding this Springfield to my collection.
Glock 29 has some competition, bout time .
Looks amazing. I’d love to acquiring one of these and a 5”.
The next time your wife tells you to take out the trash, don’t take so long. 😂
Great video sootch, I'm glad you compared it to the G29 as that was ultimately one of the many things I was curious about.
Great video, man. I got lost looking for a video of someone firing this one-handed.
There's nothing special about the trigger on my xds but for some reason I shoot tighter groups with that than the shield or canik. Lots of people knock the xd line but I love mine and carry it often
Xdm has been torture tested with 10,000 hot loads and didnt have a jam. I wouldnt care if the owner himself knocked it, its been tried and true and in Alaska up here the XDM 10 is gaining steam over the Glock 20.
Great review! We reviewed it as well and it is SWEEET! I'm adding the 15 round magazine and this will be on my hip for every backcountry trip from here on out.
When is the 15 round coming out sir??
@@darrendyson8347 currently out of stock on Gun Mag Warehouse but at a price!!!
@@marcusharris8016 what do you think about the 15 round mag?
@@darrendyson8347 I’m ordering two…but it’s like $43/44 a pop-I don’t care about printing!!
@@marcusharris8016 okay Roger that 10-4 💪🏽
You and Honest Outlaw are the only guys I go to for these reviews
Nothing like waking up to a new sootch00 video heck yea need me a 10mm
This would be an awesome purchase! The likelihood of it reaching California would be a far fetched dream. But one could still hope🤞
Just leave commiefornia and most of your problems will be solved.
@@JIMBOBALOU Definitely the plan after I retire. But I love my current job way too much, to ever think of leaving.
Get out of that hellhole
@@JIMBOBALOU No, the problems are coming to your state soon.
@@thomaseynon6205 well it's good you love your job. I get it, hope things don't bleed over into Wisconsin though. If so I'd be outta here.
Everybody: We are going to the 9mm because the recoil is more manageable, the ammo is cheaper ......
Springfield: LEEEEEROYYYYYYY JEEEENNNKINNNNNNS!
lmao.
Lol I was pleased to hear your not getting rid of the Glock 29. I own a g29 but I’m definitely gonna get an XDM.
I have own XD's. Had to have the new 10 elite. Now iv never had an issue with Springfield. But this 10 had a trigger issue. It would not in gage. Took it apart and it worked. Nothing broken and I have been shooting guns for 40 yrs. This tore me up. It's gone tomorrow.
C’mon man…Skitch just when I say I’m done buying for the year, Sootch comes along with anyone. Now I have to figure out how to sneak this past the wife into the safe and make it seem like it’s been there all along
Exactly !!! Lol
Lol. I had to do the same thing haha. I just bought a FN-509 and swore I was done for the year. Then this shows up in my fav caliber. what am I supposed to do? buy it as I did. just waiting for it to arrive. damn guns are addictive. but the security of knowing I have 22 rounds of 10mm on me for personal protection. I am 100% disabled Army 23 years. just had major Cancer surgery. had my left kidney removed. I am to old to be throwing fists.
God I love my wife, every time I act like I really want a particular gun, she tells me well Honey then you better go ahead and get it while you can! If these gun control freaks actually realized just how many guns they are directly responsible for being sold their heads would explode 🤫🤔😂😂
Sootsh’s wife figured out he sneaked in the 10mm, now he blames virtual reality mishap caused scar…C’mon man
Gityousum. Yep I was thinking the same. Haha 😄
Wow i might have to retire my xd 40 subcompact for this. 10mm could really be a one stop shop imo with ammo variations.
Here’s a crono speed test with this gun. 1412 fps not bad for 10mm self defense ammo. czcams.com/video/a8lCn2onguI/video.html
Good review brother, I love your sign-off at the end!
Nice review. XDs are awesome guns, wish we had something like the 2A here. Cheers from Croatia!
Sootch: "Hell yeah, I got a new pistol!"
Mrs. Sootch: "What?!! Another one?.... ( *POW* )"
Sootch: ".....hey everyone, I had a little trouble playing video games........"
I love my G29. It's a brutal tank of a pistol. But it's my first Glock. Literally every handgun I've ever owned has a significantly better feeling grip. Now, the Glock grip is tolerable. If it wasn't I wouldn't have bought the thing but damn. It's so "meh". Love everything else about it though so I look past it.
I live in CT so once SA decides to make offer a version with the 10 round base plates, I'll pick one of these up. I'll never sell the Glock but it will be carried less because chances are, I'll like the XDm grip more.
Dang man you're a good shooter! Your Draw is super quick! Great videos!
Just bought one a few hours ago so stoked! And the intro to this video doesn't get more American hell yes!
Well... that solves it! I've been thinking either Glock 20/29 or XDM 10mm/Glock29. Now I know. I love the ergonomics of the XDM: I'm excited to try the META trigger. Looks like Springfield is going to be selling two new pistols soon!
(holding breath for an XDM Elite 10mm - 5.25)!!!
Get both.
I'm no trigger expert but from my experience with the meta trigger it's one of the best triggers right out the box.
Look into a XDm 4.5 10mm OSP with the threaded barrel It negates all the recoil. Shooting 1500 fps loads is like shooting my .45acp
@@fight4ourright306 they don't have the 4.5 in 10mm only compact right now
@@marcusgoodwin2772 Yes they do I have the XDM 10mm 4.5 with the 5.3 inch threaded barrel.
WE need some 10MM ballistics gel tests!
Here’s a crono speed test with this gun. 1412 fps not bad for 10mm self defense ammo. czcams.com/video/a8lCn2onguI/video.html
Nice, I had a G29 but I sold it I was at the GS the other day and seen a G29 which I'm glad that I didn't get it, now I see that they came out with this and when I find one it will be in my rotations, I do have a RIA 1911 10MM Tactical but if I had this compact 10mm I would carry it.
Yes Zastava has a compact 10 mil from the 90s that is now being sold as a surplus I'd really like to see somebody someplace do review of it!!
FN should chamber the FNX-45 in 10mm, also would be cool if somebody made a lever gun chambered in 10mm that could also shoot 40cal, 10rnds of 10mm or 20rnds of 40cal if that is even possible.
FNX10mm
now were talking
I’ll keep my g29. Love that beast. Carry with civil defense 10mm 60gr 2400fps w 780 fpe and with these rounds very little recoil in 10mm. Love them
I carry that same ammo. Good stuff.
@@nahtay72 great Ammo. I call em my werewolf rounds ha
Extreme over penetration, just irresponsible for most CCW situations or home defense. You risk the lives of everyone
@@usernamesrlamo wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Watch videos of the ballistic results and it will show u how great it is. The round is like a 45 but better. Do a lil research. There’s many videos of those bullets.
2400 FPS is nothing like a .45. The big danger comes if the bullet fails to expand, which happens in real life far more often than gel because things like clothing or dense tissue can clog the hollow. When this happens (or you simply miss the target or it ricochets) that bullet can travel very long distances or through barriers much like a rifle round. I’d stick to using this round for hunting or bear defense.
Good song to go along with your reviews haha I love it!
I'm like you Sootch on the xdm grip safety
When reholstering cover the trigger gaurd with my fingers and
push on the back of the slide with the heel of my hand
Nothing can touch the trigger and the grip safety is engaged
It's worked well for me
When this gun was released this morning my first thought was I hope sootch has a review!
I have the xd 3.3 45 acp.How do they compare in recoil?
I have the XDs .45 3.3 - and it is my favorite. I put tritium night sights on it, which is really nice.
I have the 9mm version and absolutely love it
Me to. Definitely be getting the 10mm compact soon. My 9mm 3.8 compact is a beast
Hello. Do you still like the XDM? Any complaints?
@@patriciamercer9960 there great guns. I run both my elites with all types of different ammo and hsbe never had 1 malfunction. I like Springfield armory alot tho as well.
feel your pain "battle scars" are awesome,,,,as always your presentation is all I ever need to start the process if I am interested in particular firearm,,, thanks a lot,,,,long live the republic!!
“I’ll just take both” Amen brother, Amen.
This needs the Hellcat style compensator !
I love the power of 10mm
I had the opportunity to purchase a glock, as i always wanted a glock, because glock..but i went with the new just in stock gen 1 xd9. As you say and i said the xd is more ergonomically correct feeling in hand. I have no regrets. It has never jammed on me.
The HS 2000 was the first gun I bought back in 2003-2004. I wish I had kept it but I sold it at some point.
I wish I agreed. I owned the 4.5" full size version of this, the XDM in 10mm. For the same love of the 10mm. But I really just disliked how it felt and shot. Just felt clunky and even a bit cheap. So I bought the Springfield Ronin 1911 in 10mm. Night and day of course, but not a carry gun. Liked that enough to get a Sig 1911 also in 10 -- with a very different character and accessory rail. It then became a home defense pistol. Not having the optic isn't a bad tradeoff. So the hunt continues for a 10mm carry.
Glock 29
I carry the ronin brotha in 10 maybe check out kore essentials belts helps carry full size pistols
@@sofloflow the Glock 29 is a miserable gun for me to shoot.
@@scottydavis1813 why
@@sofloflow the grip angle, the grip ergonomics, the poor sights, and poor trigger.
This is why I don't like the glock.
10mm was what I was shooting during the ammo shortage. Not all 10mm ammo is equal. It’s an awesome round. I have a Glock 40. It’s like a dump truck. This XDM compact looks pretty neat.
Here’s a crono speed test with this gun. 1412 fps not bad for 10mm self defense ammo. czcams.com/video/a8lCn2onguI/video.html
Loved my old XDM 3.8 45, always preferred it to the glock. Now that theres a 10mm version? O YEAH!
I have the xdm 3.8 45 also...
Just ordered the 10mm this morning.....going to be sweet!
Looking at ordering this in November! Definitely New carry gun. Love it!!!