Why I chose The Springfield XD-M Elite 10MM || Over Glock, Sig, and Smith&Wesson
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- Springfield XDM Elite 10MM Review
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😁😁😁😂😂😁😁 yo I don't even know who you are I haven't even watched the video yet but I'm subscribing to say that I agree is an absolute understatement!!!!! I carry 2 Springfield XDM Elite 10 mm's with the 4.5 inch barrel and I tell people they are the best in the world and they are the thicker barrels the barrel harmonics all the features are insane and I really think the barrel harmonics is one of the reasons none of the other companies can get them to run right anyways God bless and you're right Beyond right .💗
My EDC is a Beretta PX4 storm sub compact with a veridian green laser/light. I have several different carry holsters including an inside the front in the groins area, a veridian auto-on outside the waist band. FYI- I just recently purchase the 10mm Sprinfield XDME you reviewed (have not even shot it yet) over the Glock which is what I carry on duty (9mm). I absolutley agree with you on the features of this weapon!
@@CaptRicONeill I'm telling you right now I absolutely love my I got one of the originals and one of the elites both 4.5 inch and I carry them both and I love them and the trigger on the elite is absolutely insane the reset on that thing is absolutely no joke once you get a feel for it and if you really got recoil control and you're a serious shooter than you can have some serious fun with that thing at the range ..... and I'm actually wanting to put peridian lasers on both of them I'm not going to do the one with the tiny one I'm not going to do the big one with the flashlight I'm going to go with the medium sized one with the flashlight in the laser in it those things are awesome automatic left and right draw holsters with with programmable laser and light combos those Viridian lasers are absolutely amazing to and I'm going to have to drop about $800 on them cuz I'm getting two of them.
G32 .357 sig ... 124 grain Underwood jhp ...right hand 🖐 bravo concealment IWB holster ..
My EDC is this gun lol.
How I have my XDM Elite 4.5 10mm setup for appendix carry. I removed the extended magwell attachment and swapped out the 16rd baseplate for the 15rd plate to make a little easier to conceal. Added the Talon rubber grip and Holosun 507c X2. Has been my main carry gub since I got it months ago. 100% reliable. Mainly shooting Underwood Ammo 180gr XTPs for carry and Magtech 180gr FMJs for practice.
Got a gen 3 and gen 4 glock 20, xdm elite 3.8 and 4.5. Started almost 15 years ago with glock 20 since I was a glock fan and shot competition with 17 it made since to carry the 20 in the backcountry. Always had trouble with reliability in my glock 10mms with full power loads. Tinkered with recoil springs and mag springs trying to get them to feed as recommended by buffalo bore never could. Finally settled with mild 10mm loads. Few years ago my brother bought a xdm 10mm to be different than me since I was a glock guy. To my surprise his shot everything perfectly no failure to feed with buffalo bore, underwood like mine. Doing head to head accuracy test we both shot the Springfields significantly better. Long story short I when the xdm elites came out I bought them. Been shooting the hell out of them with every brand ammo you can find including the heavy hardcast and both have been perfect. Swapped to carrying Springfields for 10mm still like my glock 9mms but done with glock 10mms. I now carry the xdms in grizzly country coming face to face regularly. Have no experience with the sig or smith but totally satisfied with my Springfields.
Ive had three glock 10s from 20s to 40 MOS long slide, shot everything from 40 smith and wesson ammo to buffalo bore and never had a malfunction. Shame u somehow ended up with a lemon (assuming u can hold and not limp wrist a 10, which my girlfriend can, so i assume u can)
@HammerBack45 Yeah I can. If you knew anything about guns and physics you would know limp wrist malfunctions happen more with weak ammo not full power. 10mm malfunctions typically occur because the slide cycles faster then the mag can feed. Weak people tend to let the gun recoil more slowing the slide cycle rate which actually helps 10mm top loads function.
Great freaking comment! XDM over Glock and sig alldayeveryday!
@Richaag That is easily the best 10mm for the money might be the most reliable of all the 10mms. I've got 3 my brother has one all have been 100 percent reliable with all ammo.
The issue was the barrel. The gen 5 match grade barrel esta everything
I finally found a youtuber that does not kneel and kiss the alter of glock every night... carry on Buddy
Just shot my Springfield XDM Elite 10mm 4.5 today for the second time. This is one beast of a gun, and I truly love shooting it especially with hot loads. Eats everything, it loves my Hornady XTP hollowpoint reloads as well and I've got them loaded hot too.
EDC is Springfield XD Mod2 subcompact in 45acp, no attachments or red dot. Right handed shooter.
Looking to do a reload using Hornady 180. What’s your recipe?
Very good video!!
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This is good example of why having competition in any market can only benefit the consumer
I have the Springfield xdm 3.8 10mm after doing research. I love it. It is now in my cc rotation. My most frequent cc is the Springfield Hellcat. I carry right handed on my right hip iwb. All my cc guns are just bare steel sights.
FOR CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE MOST DANGEROUS KIND. STEEL SIGHTS ARE THE WAY TO GO. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE WITH PRACTICE HIT A 4 INCH CIRCLE AT 20 YARDS AND IN. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE UR LIFE AND UR FAMILYS LIVES WILL DEPEND ON YOU.
The grip safety is the BEST feature.
I carry an XD Mod2 9mm appendix, every day. I train a lot. And I'm not worried about Glocking myself in the nuts while reholstering. Grip safety is a must (if you don't want to go manual safety p320).
Best 10mm review I’ve seen. Thank you!
I just bought one and it came with the “gear up” package (I got 6 magazines). I paid $599 at my ffl. Other than the optics plate thing, I love it. I also was pleasantly surprised to find out that the XDM Elite 10mm also fits into the hard case that I already had for the XDM 9mm, though it comes with a soft case.
Hard cases are highly over rated. I mean, I have at least 25 of them up in the attic collecting dust, I don't know anyone that actually ever uses them to transports them to the range or store their guns in. He range bag I got with my XDm Elite is large enough to carry several weapons to the range.
I love all Springfield products I never had an issue with any of them whatsoever
It’s simple. I bought the 3.8 version and absolutely love it. After buying a “glock” then adding a red dot I was in 1000$ and it wasn’t anything special. The Springfield just fits my hand better and the meta trigger is great. Plus you get a match grade barrel
A match grade barrel you can get in a threaded bar sto from Stringer Performance
@@Hammerback0 do you mean Springer Precision?
I find my Glock 20 very uncomfortable to shoot. Plus I get Glock knuckle bad. Been really contemplating this spring field
My edc is a 4.25” Springfield prodigy, I carry appendix with a Surefire xa300. 🤞. I have that exact same 10mm and I LOVE mine also. I did less research so was glad to hear you affirm that I picked the right one. The Xd’s I have had have all been flawless.
Bro this gun is amazing. Strong like you’d expect but the recoil was waaaaayyyy better than I expected. I got the elite 4.5 10mm with the Hex dragonfly. I did put the taller sights to have back up for the red dot. Amazing so far
I also EDC a 3.8 Springfield xdm elite 10mm love it no issues accurate as all get out ,great content keep up the good work.
I'm a heavy guy so my only issue is an comfortable IWB especially with hex site
Excellent review. I am a fan of S&W like you but concerned about their failure to feed issues with the new 10mm M&P. That Springfield looks impressive. You got my sub.
I bought one a few months ago. It is my favorite firearm now! Very accurate and not much recoil. Great ergonomics
I know this is an old video. I’m looking at 10mm compact pistols. This video is a big help.
I appreciate you having the time to make the videos to where we know what will work and what won’t work for field, duty, service or defense in an active shooter situation out copy.
I bought my Springfield xd elite 10mm 3.8” a few months ago. Since I carry it in my right pocket concealed it is big…but it works!
I bought it even though Most friends including PD friends LOVED and highly recommend Glocks, Glock & Glocks!!!
At the range, I rented several models and Brands (including Glock) and they ALL shot ok…But I Prefered the “Feel” the Grip and overall balance…So that’s what I spent around $600 and am Very Happy with it!!!
Other Brands are Great…But I Made My Choice of my Cash Purchase…maybe next time?
Great information and Great Channel!!!
Keep up Great Content!!!
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I just bought this one. Originally wanted the tactical version with the threaded barrel and suppressor height sights. Due to it being discontinued for the 10mm elite 3.8 carry. Either way, I've put suppressor height sights and a vortex venom on mine and no complaints after 300 rds. Got the gear up that gives 6 mags was perfect!
I’ve got the 4.5 XDM 10mm. It’s the earlier version not the elite and I love it. It’s my daily carry in the winter
I opted for the Sig XTEN. Love the way it fits my hands. My only other Sig is a P250 .45 ACP. It's one that I really enjoy shooting and will never sell. Pedigree is worth something to me when I'm shopping for new firearms.
My EDC is an S&W M&P Shield converted to .357 Sig. A ton of good pistols and revolvers out there to choose from. Whatever works best for you is the way to go, not what works well for someone else.
Have you been experiencing the magazine catching issues?
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Not at all. It functions flawlessly. Only got about 100 rounds through it and yet to do a breakdown cleaning. These are well built pistols, in my opinion given my experience.
@@bustabass9025 what rounds are you running through it? I have 4 magazines and after i load 13 rounds sometimes they get caught up. From what i can see my follower gets canted to the left side and gets stuck on its way up. Also currently unable to load the 15th round without denting the bottom round. I bought all spring replacements through springer precision as well as 5 round extension through them as well.
@@bustabass9025 btw i agree the pistol itself is amazing and extremely well built. However the mags seem to be my only issue
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I handload 180 grain FMJ FN cartridges. They feed trouble free, and load fourteen rounds effortlessly. The fifteenth requires some forcing, but does seat properly. I would note that for a full load of fifteenth, it chambers the first round better from the locked slide position. Still, I find no fault with either the gun or the two magazines that came with it. Nor have I felt the need to modify them in any way.
It's been my experience as a thirty-plus year handloader that seating the bullets somewhere less than recommended overall cartridge length helps with loading and feeding. Especially, with hollow point bullets lead or jacketed.
Keep in mind that factory ammo is designed to do one thing. That is to chamber and fire safely. Generally speaking that's all it's supposed to do. But it doesn't do it for every gun or every magazine. That too was my experience, which is the reason why I began handloading. Good luck with your troubleshooting.
I have the XDm Elite in 10mm, and 9mm…I love both. I also have 2 glocks, but the Elites are better to me.
Hello Corvetteman071, is it possible to swap zur slides between zur 10 mm and the 9 mm?
I bought this 4.5 version when it was first released which sadly means no OSP, I’m so tempted to upgrade. And I agree I’ve been a huge XD fan since SA first started selling the XD 45 carried it for 10+ years. Then switched to a G19 (god help me, hated it) for a year then bought the 10mm and carried it for 2 years. Now carrying a Bul Armory SAS II UL. If you’re a 2011 fan get one. Best decision I ever made was getting that.
But I love the XDM platform so much I have it in 3 calibers .45 APC 9 and 10mm
The 9mm is the elite model and it’s amazing.
Great comment sir! May the force be with you!
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Bul armory makes excellent firearms I have the Magnum Research 10mm 1911 that is made by Bul and its hard to find a better 1911 for under 1000 bucks
I carry Springfield xdm 10mm 5.25 barrel with a leather 4 n 1 inside the waistband holster. Loved it so much, I bought 2. I use hornady critical duty ammo for edc ammo draw and behind the back carry as well.
Sweet!
It's a shame they discontinued the 5.25 model.
The false reset happens when you partly cycle the slide or cycle it gently. Remove the magazine and fully cycle the slide and let it slingshot back like during actual shooting and it won't happen.
I wondered what caused that. I have an XDM elite, however, I have never experienced the false reset at all. It runs great.
Hellcat Pro, right hand, AIWB, optic cut and TLR7 Sub. Content is great so far, I look forward to seeing more.
The best .45 as well. A lot of people don’t realize the ergonomics of XDM makes faster follow up shots by making the recoil more linear up and down.
Springfield hellcat pro. Right handed. AIWB. Good content keep it up!
The 10mm 3.8 Elite Compact fits the IWB and OWB holsters that I bought for my 9mm Elite 3.8 Compact. Amazing. Cost effective, baby. I do believe the .45 acp Elite 3.8 Compact also fits the same holsters. Also, I discarded the magwells that came with the 9mm and the 10mm. I now have a 19 round mag for the 9mm and a 15 round mag for the 10mm. They fit perfectly because I bought them directly from the Springfield website. Good prices, too.
I choose this as my 10mm also but the 3.8 inch barrel.Nice video.
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Picked mines up Christmas eve and it was only 594 out the door! 6 magazines and range bag! this is without the Red dot of course
Mine was less money than my Glock 20 and my Smith 2.0 in 10mm . I have 4 Springfields all are awesome pistols .
My EDC switches between the Springfield Hellcat Pro and XDM Elite 3.8 10mm using OWB. I love both.
My EDC is Springfield XDS 45, 3.3”… IWB, right handed. No optics/lights
Nice,, I was a lucky one and have the XDm 5.25" 10mm in FDE carries nicely EDC, OWB, RH draw, love the soft felt recoil with heavy loads. Woods carry ammo in my area of NW Montana is the Buffalo Bore 220-gr Hard Cast FN
The XD-M is a really nice firearm judging from your video. I only knew about two or three other 10MM pistols prior to buying my S&W M&P 2.0 10MM. I really like the M&P 10MM for all the same reasons you stated for your XD-M. I've only put about 3 to 400 rounds through it and have not had any problems that others have posted. My M&P has been flawless so far and I'm loving it. Smooth, flat, and accurate as well. Maybe the next time I visit the range I will try an XD-M. And I have a Holusun Green dot on my 10MM gun and it has suppressor-sized steel sights. My EDC is an M&P Shield Plus 3.1 inch 9MM I'm right-handed and carry IWB on my hip.
Same taste
I’m always surprised when ppl say they hate the grip safety…. I never fire my gun w out gripping it. It’s never been a bother and really I never notice it.
Love the video pro and con were right on point I have
XDM 10mm 3.8 left side inside the waistband carry
And I also did the gears up promotion and receive 4 extra mags
That's what I'm packing. Ever since I bought the xdm 9mm 3.8 I went with the 10 mm over the glock gen 5
For price and performance , I agree , you can’t beat this pistol.
I've got it in the 3.8" & I wouldn't think the trigger would be different, but mine only has one click on reset. No false reset. One click & fully reset. Got it new 12/04/21. 👍🏼👊🏼
So because they offer the suppressor height sights one the xdm 4.5 osp threaded, you can call springfield and order the sights for like 30 bucks
I just bought a 3.8 XDM... The advantage of the Glock however is the aftermarket parts. One of my favorite is the tungsten, 23 lbs guide rod... I can shoot full loads with them on both the 20 and 29, and it feels so smooth.
This is the same dilemma I'm in right now, wanting a double stack 10mm. I really wanted the Rock Island 1911 but with the issues and magazine scarcity I am now only looking at the models you are looking at. Leaning to the XDm Elite with the gear up package. The M&P I was wanting to be great because I like them and have a 5" FDE model and 4" compact. I also have the XDm9 which is great. I carry the M&P 2.0 4" compact in a right hand 3-4 o'clock position. I've been through several Glocks and just really don't like them that much even though they are quality guns.
I have the Smith 10mm. No issues. However, people have reported this gun having some feeding and ejecting issues. Either the guns work or they don't. IDK if Smith fixed it or if people figured out what was wrong but given a second chance i would probably go with someone else. That said, I love my Smith 10mm but I just ordered 200 rounds to make sure it'll run because I only tested a few bear loads when i took it camping.
Get the xdm 10mm and don't look back i have had plenty of glock20s and 29s all shit not worth it xdm is a beast fully supported chamber can shoot hard cast
I'm really debating on the RIA Tac 10mm with the threaded barrel or the "Big Rock" with the 6in barrel vs the XDM Elite 4.5. I'm really leaning to the RIA models but idk, I may just have to get both lol
I only considered the Xten just in case a chassis system came out for it like a Flux raider.
That false reset occurs only on dry fire, and only when the slide is released slowly. If you hard release the slide, or when shooting ammo it doesn't happen.
I found the same thing, only does it if you ease the slide forward.
There's another youtuber that said the false reset occurred while shooting for him.
@@tevmanuelable happened for me also. Dry firing or live rounds... Didn't matter. I replaced the trigger and it almost completely went away, but was still there enough that it bothered me and I sold it, then went back to 20/29/40 for any 10mil. needs.
had the same issue with an XDM... in fact, I've not had good luck with any of the Croatian XD guns I've owned.
@@RIPPER334 Aftermarket trigger?? What trigger did you go with??
@@tevmanuelable he must be on one.
Thanks for this video... I've been on the fence on a 10MM for a few weeks, I really enjoy my M1A, sticking to Springfield is soliid.
I recently purchased a xdm elite 9mm, liked it so much I found a fde xdm elite 10mm and bought it as well. Powder river makes a pre-cut grip tape, probably best upgrade out there.
Love my Springfield Armory XDM 45. I have three 45acps (Colt Goldcup, Kimber Ultra and my XDM). Love em all but my XDM is my best shooter (and bed gun). I have no doubt the 10mm is equally good and your review was excellent. Thanks for the positives and the negatives. My EDC is a sig P365, pocket carry and IWB carry.
Nice video thanks for all of the info and I bought the Springfield armory XDME 10mm.
My 10 mm go to is a S&W 1076ns. I have always really like this gun. Its a very sweet shooter and I found it easy to control. Only thing I can think of on the minus side is the magazine. I'm limited to 9 rounds with one in the chamber. I have no trouble finding holsters for it. I just carry two extra mags rather than just one.
Glock 19 gen3 IWB between the 3 and 4 o'clock position, no lights no red dot
I have a Springfield Elite and a Kimber 1911 , both are 10mm . The Kimber is the best trigger I have ever owned , the Springfield is second best : I’d say the best triggers I’ve ever used.
I purchase a Springfield XDM Elite 10 4.5, and love it. I enjoy taking it to the range to shoot it, but. what I would like to get is the Springfield XDM Elite 10 in a 5.0" or 5.25".
Very informative. Thanks.
Great review, I have this in the 3.8, absolutely love it. I do want the Sig p220 legion 10mm though.
So the Glock 20 Gen 5 has been out for a bit, How do you feel it compares to the Springfield? Do you have a comparison video? Thanks
I have the same Springfield you show in this video. The XDM Elite 4.5" OSP. The only difference is I bought mine with the hex dragonfly optic, and I love the entire setup. I wish I had your holosun, but I opted for the dragonfly, and I really do like it. This firearm is my favorite out of all my firearms, my Sig, S&W's, etc. I love this pistol. I can put 5 rounds in a 1/2 in groups @ 25 yards standing. It is just super accurate, and I completely agree with you the recoil is so manageable, and no problems eating ammo. It eats anything I feed it. I don't have the light. Id love to get one for home defence use, but right now, all I have is the 4.5" with the dragonfly. Also, I'm right handed and I would carry my Springfield 10mm OWB on a 1.5in gun belt if I had a holster, so here's crossed fingers. Hopefully I win. Love your material. Keep up the great work. I got the gear up deal. Just so you know, the range bag is really small and not too usable. The big deal for me was the 3 free mags. I love having those additional mags. I'm looking forward to your next review. Thanks for having the drawing.
I compared the Springfield Sig xten and SW mp2. I didn't look at the Glock, I just don't like them.
My issue with the Springfield was two things. The trigger wasn't as good as the Xten or the mp2, the mp2 has the best trigger. The recoil was worse than the mp2. The ergonomics, the feel in the hand, of the Springfield was also the worst.
My issue with the mp2 is the widely reported magazine springs wearing out too soon. There are replacement springs for a low cost for the mp2 while the issues with the Springfield was "learn toi live with it".
The mp2 ran several 100 40cal, and maybe twice that number of 10mm including Buffalobore hardcast without issue. I wish it came with better magazine springs. I have not had had issues yet, but I expect to based on how widely reported the issue was. This issue , if it has not yet been resolved, is the simplest to fix. For me with close to 800 rounds, maybe a 1000. I am convinced this is overall a better gun as it comes. There is probably an aftermarket trigger (but this will cost much more than magazine springs) and there is no fix for the higher felt recoil, slightly worse ergonomics, etc. If the mp2 was not an option, I'd get the Sig xten.
Not a S&W fanboy. My least loved gun is a Smith 380 body guard, which might have the worst trigger I've ever felt on a mainstream brand,
The good with the bad, I think the mp2 remains the best over all. My use is woods (camping, hunting). Over penetration rules out the 10mm for home defense, where I'll stay with 45acp and maybe 9mm.
My EDC is a Browning 1911-380 short inside the waistband, right handed, side carry. It is incredibly light, super thin. But large enough to control and I feels great in my hand.
I agree with you, this it’s an outstanding gun! I have the XD-M OSP 4.5” in 10mm, and I just love it! I also have a S&W M&P 2.0 in 10mm, and has functioned flawlessly and have enjoyed also a lot. I’m kind of a freak for 10mm, so my other 10mm guns are a Colt Double Eagle MK II, a Colt Delta Elite Blued and a Delta Elite in SS. Long live to the 10mm !!! 🎉
No jamming issues with the M&P? Seems like there's a 20-25% lemon rate. A lot of people with issues out there that are resolved either by replacing the recoil spring or the mag springs, depending on the issue.
XDM easily overclock all day everyday!
I have the 4.5 XDM Elite and like most I absolutely love it. Have even hit 6" steel plates @ 100yards offhand, granted only 3 out of 15 but the rest were all just misses. My primary edc is the Hellcat I carry IWB right side 4 o'clock
carried the G29SF for years..switched to the XDM 3.8 10mm a few months now..love both
This, FN510 and Smith and Wesson M&P10 are the firearms I am looking at for bedside home defense firearm. Since reliability is the most important feature I have ruled out the M&P10 and am down to FN510 or XDM Elite. I will plan on running optics and light, probably TLR-1HL with Holosun 507C-GR. EDC for me is Shield Plus with TLR-6 and Tulster holster.
Love the video but the false reset i never pay attention when firing. So that makes no difference to me. I bought the desert tan XDM elite version love this gun.
my everyday carry is:
XDm 3.8 9mm, suppressor high fiberoptic irons, Holosun 509T, and an Olight Baldr S. I carry Right-handed inside waist band at 4 oclock. It would be awesome to win a new holster for my Bday.
Even the old XD was a solid pistol. The only possible complaint was the trigger but if you really shot the thing it’d break in nicely. And back then for a budget price you got a really well engineered gun with the double captured recoil spring and fully ambi controls. Plus I always found the grip and trigger safety to be a plus on a striker fired gun. I honestly think the xdm might be the best gun in the sub 700 dollar base price range. I have the smith and Wesson 4 inch 2.0 10mm and while it’s been reliable for me it just isn’t built like the XDs are. I bet the XDM will last through 2-3x more rounds over its lifespan
XDM is a better 10mm than G20 simply for the fact it can fire any ammo you put in it. Unlike the G20, where you have to switch out the barrel to shoot certain ammo.
Got this exact gun in a We The People holster for IWB EDC. I had to modify the holster with a heatgun but its great now. Their Claw feature really helps to hide the gun under a t-shirt. Not too crazy about their single clip holder. I'm going to need to modify it as well..
Walther needs to come out with PDP in 10mm!
I got it also, wanted to wait for the 5.2 “ version but I wanted to get in on that free mag promotion
If you're gonna be running a optic I would say the long slide 5.2 model would be kind of useless since you won't be using the longer sight plane for aiming , so another option is putting in a longer barrel , it would give you the best of both world's shorter slide , less weight but still get that extra velocity . I say this because I did the same thing I have the 9 in the 5.25 model and after using a optic I would have preferred to go with the 4.5 and put a 5.5 barrel on it . Either way nice gun you did good .
@@rickyricardo3551 is it springer precision who makes the longer barrels? Are they the best option? Thanks
@metropolis yes springer has them and they actually just got some in stock this week or you can get one directly from bar-sto they have some nice options for barrels that are semi fit and both companies have good customer service they answered my xdm questions that really helped me decide on what I wanted so I suggest giving them a email . The quality of the barrels are nice and is not downgrade from the stock barrel(and the stock barrel is definitely nice)
@metropolis I should add that bar-sto is a goto for xdm barrels I believe springer also uses bar-sto barrels , I think springer has drop in ready , while bar sto offers semi fit barrels with more selection.
The grip safety is a big plus for me, can be used to eliminate the possibility of certain negligent discharges when reholstering for example.
I had a ranking for 10 mm's also, and Springfield XDM Elite wasn't even the first Springfield- behind the Springfield Ronin and Operator. It was also behind the M&P Performance Center and others. But the XDM Elite had the good deal with extra mags (I didn't consider the other deal option with multiple red dot plates because I won't put a plastic plate on a 10mm. What really won me over to the XDM E was the grip with the flared mag well! The texture sucks (very hard and kinda slick instead of grippy) but the fit, feel, and leverage is perfect for my large hands. The flared magwell adding pressure to the bottom of my grip made it feel like despite the sharp recoil of a 10mm I had the leverage to keep tight control. Honestly, after shooting Underwood, the recoil is not that bad… I think it is due to the flared magwell? It feels like a Floyd Mayweather lightening left jab instead of a George Foreman heavy right haymaker. BTW, there was never any false reset on my gun. I got lucky or Springfield had fixed that issue by then, IDK. But the trigger is really nice. Also, the beaver tail safety is great for me… it's not something I ever even need to consider- I just get a decent proper grip and the safety just works. It's a total non-issue and is a brilliant way to provide a safety that doesn't add a step to a quickdraw. My EDC will also be for deer hunting or bear protection while fly fishing; so I am going with a shoulder holster. I probably won't really EDC in my area anyway, unless I can cover with a jacket. I have not ordered it yet, but I am pleases with the messaging response of Black Hills Leather (Laredo, TX) who makes high quality custom holsters. Probably going with the BH7DOT: double shoulder, 35 degree can't (cross draw but close to vertical carry, double lined leather, with a thumb break, and double mag pouch on the other side.
I think you just helped me decide which one I'm going with. Thank you.
As of now I think this is the best option for 10mm as well. My edc is x macro with tlr 7 sub right hand appendix carried.
I love my new Gen 5 Glock 10mm I was the first on RUclips to review it and it fits my old shoulder holster.
I just purchased one 2/27/2024 and mine does not have the double reset. I put a Delta Point Pro on mine. I have a chest hostler for it and I am going to use it in the mountains. I also added Powder Precision grips. I love it. Great video thank you.
I also have the Springfield XD-m Elite 10mm and have it as my EDC in the winter. Fantastic performance. But… I am not a fan of the ambidextrous magazine release as I did accidentally had a magazine release while shooting this firearm. Great video 👍🏻
I carry the XDM 3.8 10mm. I think I'm getting the 4.5 10mm next
I have the same gun. Depending on where I’m going determines whether I carry it open or concealed. Glocks are good guns but I would much rather have my Springfield.
Was looking at the glock 20 but I think this is what I'll be getting after watching this. I have the 9mm elite tactical and love it.
My carry is a G29 , and is awesome. I do want to get a full size in 10mm and looking at Springfield
Great video! Been lookin Into this, after watchin this video will be gettin one. Right now I carry the Hellcat Pro, I also have the 45acp xdm elite.
My EDC is a CZ-P10C TACTICAL. IT has the elevated night SIGHTS. I have put OVER 2,000 rounds thru it. HP'S, FMJ'S, BRASS,STEEL and ALUMINUM. It ATE them all. No FAILURES none.
ME TOO......!!!!
I got the elite compact 10mm and its my EDC I love it
I just bought a Sig Sauer P220 Legion 10mm. Just got to get through the mandatory 7 day waiting period. Super excited.
I sorry you live in a oppressive state……… good choice with the Sig….
Really would loved for you to have included the FN510
I have the Sig P220 Elite SAO full stainless, its flipping awesome the only issue is 8RD mags.
I've heard about the supported chamber thing. I don't buy it. Why? I've been reloading my own 10mm ammo for years out of a gen 2 Glock 20. I never have any feed issues. I've reused my brass countless times. There is a dimple in the side of the brass, probably from the extractor. It's doesn't hurt anything to leave it and it doesn't affect the resizing.
I'll will add that the striker is not as robust for large pistol primers of the 10mm. 40S&W uses small pistol primers. If you put some winchester primers (winchesters require a bit harder strike) through it and they might not light off. Replacing springs, proper oil and a clean striker channel are all important. Cleaning primer pockets on the brass is important before primer seating to make sure no residue cushions the primer strike.
Reloading 10mm is no big deal but it is more finicky than other calibers. Things have to be right. But the supported chamber thing? Nonsense. It doesn't matter.
I'm going to be getting that next month.looked at the P320 10mm, but it actually had no safetys and its about 2x more. Like the double safteys on the XDM. I can't WAIT!!!!!
Agree with everything in the video.. I think the 3.8 model is king of the compact 10mm. I do wish Springfield sold or provided additional flat magazine base plates. I pulled the flared magazine well attachment off to aid in concealment, and run it with a flat baseplate magazine. Would love to order more for my other magazines.
I totally agree 👍
Dang... if you were my neighbor I'd give you my flat bases. I'm using the plus one bases because of my giant hands.
I'll trade you my flat for your others.
Love the xdm 10mm but I believe that the game changer is the new FN 510 10mm!!
FN is king of 10mm
I’m also n the market for a 10mm as a Hunting carry. I’m torn between the XDM/G20 the sig is OFF the table due to their controversy. I do intend on running a TLR-1 and a RMR. I’m leaning towards the XDM. I plan to run my 10mm in a chest rig from Gun Fighters Inc
I take it you are referring to the p320 “going off by itself”
I have a spring field xdm-elite 3.8” barrel. It had a red dot and tlr-7 light on it. I’m right handed also and usually carry aiwb.
You you didn’t lock the five 10mm well, the spoon is really large on that Springfield house made that actually looks pretty durable
I CC a XDs .45 cal w/ Sig red dot, OWB/R. Honestly, it isn't all that difficult to CC, when all you have to do is conceal it. Looking to change to a 10mm, just for a change up and "Its & Grins". I am researching this, and am not surprised of Springfield Armory's capabilities.
I am 6'7" 255 pounds Right-handed, my everyday carry is a Sig P-229 in 40 S&W, inside the waist band, Right Kidney carry with no optics since 1994-5, alternate is a Sig P-228 in 9mm. My newest toy is a Glock 40 Long Slide 6-inch 10mm. Love mine. My next 10mm maybe the Sig P320 XTEN, just wish it had a 6-inch barrel.
XDM 4.5 is my second 10mm. It is my 4th XD. Simply amazing.
Great review, I ordered this model and can't wait to get it. This is my 2nd 10mm, I have the Glock 20sf.
I am right handed and am using a Smith and Wesson Model 469 9mm. No optics or any special additions. I carry on my hip open carry.
Exactly. Same for Chuke in Alaska.