Which springfield xdm

Meanwhile, the XDm Elite 4. They feature a Melonite finish, accessory rail, interchangeable back straps, and one-piece full-length guide rods. Which you choose could be based on aesthetics, but these guns are purpose built. It also includes suppressor-height sights including the rear sight, which remains in place when using the optics mount to provide an ever-present backup should your optic fail. Springfield includes two round magazines.

The XDm Elite Precision features a 5. Springfield cut the extra-long slide to reduce reciprocating mass. It features a blacked-out, adjustable rear sight and fiber-optic front sight.

With a 5. Such a radius makes aiming a lot easier. The big difference with the new Springfield XDm Elite series is, of course, the capacity. In fact, even with the massive magazine well, I bet most shooters could land the three extra shots on a target at competition distances quicker than they can perform a surprise emergency reload.

Of course, individual skill and aptitudes vary, but for me the extra three rounds just might be the match saver. I got time with both at the aforementioned Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous and they perform. The long sight radius again comes in handy should a precise shot be made, but the longer barrel is where the real advantage comes in.

More time in the barrel means more time to gain velocity so rounds develop more kinetic energy and hit harder. The frame also has three Picatinny slots to choose from for mounting lights or lasers, and that full grip feels a lot more reassuring under stress than a tiny carry gun.

Think about that. Springfield already worked its magic with the Springfield Hellcat earlier this year. These XDm Elite models seem to be a continuation of that ingenuity. The 4. Keep your eyes peeled for more on the XDm Elite series in a number of Athlon Outdoors future magazines. For more information, please visit Springfield-Armory.

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It chambers 9mm,. Fiber optic front sights are standard, and it likewise comes with changeable backstraps. Switch to the one you like for easier shooting. Unfortunately, though, you will have to pull the trigger to take it down. In fact, the pistol has been changed from a compact polymer striker pistol to a and has thus been changed into a gun that's actually good.

Just kidding. And actually, Springfield's s are excellent while we're at it. Springfield Armory has also ditched the "Grip Zone" lettering, which a lot of people found terribly corny. Swappable backstrap panels are included, and the slide has been beveled, shaving off about 1. The standard sight configuration - back steel combat ramp rear, fiber optic front - remains the same, as does capacity and chambering.

How do you choose? In reality, the difference between XD M vs. XDS pistols is actually not huge. The difference is about a half-inch in length and about a quarter inch in width and height, and about 5 ounces in weight. No one is going to have any problems carrying or concealing either gun.

For the purposes of this comparison, let us consider the XDM compact, as it is closest in dimension and purpose to the XDs. However, there are a couple of different features that are likely to tilt a person in one direction or another. The XDM has a slightly better trigger. Is it custom good? In fact, it's not even Walther PPQ good. Look, Walther has the best striker trigger. However, the XDM's is a little better than the rest of the XD lineup, because it gets a bit more attention to detail.

Both are good shooters. Both carry sufficient ammunition for defensive applications, though the XD M obviously holds more. For the person that wants or demands higher capacity no one ever wishes they'd brought fewer bullets from their carry gun, the XD M is the pick.

Since it can also be used with full-size magazines though a grip sleeve is a good idea you can carry 19 rounds in your spare. Some people insist on comfort in carrying and that's where the XDS might hold a bit of an edge.

Any of them, real or imaginary. It's barely smaller, in any dimension, but a little bit of real estate saved inside the waistband can actually make a difference. Some people want the smallest carry gun possible for ease of carrying. To the right person, that will matter, and for that sort the XD-S is the gun to get.

On the one hand, I gravitate more toward double-stack guns and XDM compact pistols can be used with a full-size magazine if desired. With the flush-fit magazine, the XDM Compact is not impractical to carry. However, the XDS is eminently more totable as an EDC pistol, not terribly difficult to shoot, cheaper and you aren't undergunned with a single stack in 9mm.

So I'm probably the wrong guy to weigh in on this one. Aside from those two attributes, there isn't too much to set apart one or the other between the XDM vs. Besides a arguably better barrel and some cosmetic differences, a lot of the features are exactly the same. The XDS does require a trigger pull to take down, but anyone getting into the plastic fantastics had better be prepared to do that.

And try them both out! You'll probably get a feel for which one you like better, and which shoots better for you. A gun you don't shoot well is one you won't carry, after all. When you head to the range to try these firearms out for yourself, use one of our free printable shooting targets! He resides in the great Inland Northwest, with his wife and child.

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