Sep 24, 2020 #2 A. Apollo117 Senior Member. 9 0 0. Honestly if you want to get a 10mm, and get those most out of it without mods, then get the XD-M 5.25". If you want one to play around with, modify and tune to your liking, get the Glock 20 Gen4. Its best load averaged 1.68 inches, and the “worst” load averaged 3.94 inches. To get the full benefit of the 10mm cartridge, from a pistol, you have to give up the idea of an EDC-sized pistol. Finally, the two have been paired up and are offered in two configurations. It would also be far cheaper than buying three more XDMs. I’m an enthusiastic fan of the 10mm, and a fan of the XDM pistol as well, so I am thrilled to present readers with this review. The XDM’s barrel is hammer-forged and, like the slide, is finished in Melonite. Left is the 4.5 version, right is the 5.25. That’s right. This allows the shooter to reach the magazine release without twisting or adjusting his or her shooting grip on the pistol. Holding 15+1 rounds, the XD(M) 10mm tames this potent cartridge for a comfortable shooting experience with each pull of the trigger. There is no need to squeeze the trigger as is required with other striker-fired pistol designs. Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore reserves the right to modify or change pricing information or descriptions without notice. Plus, the USA trigger system has a very short travel and a short reset. This is for the XD-M. Barrel length will be approximately 5.4″ Semi Fit/Match Target: Calibers: Threading: Clear: XD-M 4.5 10mm Extended and Threaded quantity. Springfield’s XD-­M 10mms are durable, accurate, high-­capacity polymer-­framed pistols. Bar-Sto offers 9x25 Dillon, 40 S&W, and 357 Sig barrels for the 4.5" 10mm XDM, which is what I have. The 10mm Auto was originally created with law enforcement use in mind, so it has a lot of appeal for personal protection. All bullet types fed, fired, extracted, and ejected perfectly. This full-size pistol is the latest variation in XDM series, and is now chambered in the popular 10mm round for more power in the highly accurate and reliable XDM platform. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. The .22 Magnum revolvers are still poppin' and still popular—and some are made for... Frank and Tony from Gallery of Guns spice up the Glock test using their non-dominant hands. We're taking a look at what the Army's Elite Units are using for service rifles and what the future of SOCOM sniping looks like. It’s specifically designed for hunting and features a lead roundnose flatpoint bullet. Springfield Armory XD-M 10mm Threaded Barrel Auto 4.5in Black Pistol - 15+1 Rounds - The XD-M offers the best ergonomic experience possible in a polymer platform. Interestingly, the velocities were on average just 29 fps greater in the 0.75-inch longer barrel. Melonite® coatings combine with a full-length guide rod and modern materials science to make this match gun remarkably reliable and tough. And there is no need to push out or remove any takedown pins or levers from the gun. Then get you a 6" or 7" barrel for it, to really ring out the best of it. Home / BARRELS / Springfield XD/XDM / XD-M Barrels / XD-M 4.5 10mm Extended and Threaded. And typical factory-rated muzzle velocities range from 1,030 fps to 1,290 fps in 5.0-inch barrels depending on bullet weight. The overall average accuracy for the 4.5-inch-barreled gun was 3.06 inches. As regular readers of Shooting Times know, the 10mm Auto cartridge has been going through a resurgence in popularity, and ST has been reporting on most if not all of the new ammunition, pistol, revolver, and carbine offerings. Springfield Armory XD-M 10mm Pistols Review Even fully loaded, the Springfield Armory XD-­M 10mms weigh less than a loaded 10mm 1911. Pertinent Particulars. The trigger utilizes Springfield’s Ultra Safety Assurance (USA) system with an integral pivoting lever that eliminates the danger of discharge unless the trigger finger is engaged. Each backstrap shifts the “pointability” of the pistol in relation to the alignment of the trigger finger with the axis of the bore. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. As for accuracy, I fired the pistols on paper targets at 25 yards from a stable sandbag rest and averaged the results of five, five-shot groups with each load. of energy. The complete results are listed in the accompanying chart. Add to cart. The XD-M series is also produced as compact pistols in .40 S&W, .45 ACP and 9mm with 3.8-inch (97 mm) barrels. With multiple interchangeable back straps, the XD(M) can be perfectly tailored to fit your hand. The best load averaged a nice tight 1.05 inches, and the “worst” load averaged 3.03 inches. Plus, I think it balances really well and shoots comfortably. Traditional black-oxide finishes are a few millionths of an inch thick and don’t provide nearly as much corrosion resistance. For defense, I’d most likely go with the Hornady Critical Duty 175-grain FlexLock loading because it was very good in the accuracy department and the bullet style has shown to be effective for that type of application. The rails have three cross-slots that allow flexibility in positioning a wide range of accessories. Furthermore, it boasts a threaded barrel and co-witness suppressor-height iron sights, so you can see over your can. Based on the velocities registered, the ammunition fired had muzzle energies ranging from 425 ft-lbs to 661 ft-lbs in the longer-barreled pistol and 408 ft-lbs to 634 ft-lbs in the shorter barrel. Comps & Barrels: Glock-XDM-S&W M&P. The mechanism is designed to help the shooter stay on target better and provide faster, more accurate follow-up shots. Rotate the takedown lever upward to vertical and pull the slide/barrel assembly forward off the frame. To reassemble, slip the slide onto the frame and latch it back, rotate the takedown lever back to horizontal, and release the slide latch. Styles ranged from hollowpoints through jacketed softpoints to roundnose flatpoints. CALIBER 10mm; RECOIL SYSTEM One Piece Full Length Guide Rod; SIGHTS Fiber Optic Front, Fully Adjustable Target Rear; WEIGHT 32.8 oz; HEIGHT 5.75" SLIDE Forged Steel, Melonite® BARREL 5.25" Steel, Melonite®, Hammer Forged, 1:16 RH Twist; LENGTH 8.3" GRIP … The push-button magazine release is perfectly replicated on both sides of the gun, and the left-sided slide release is just the right size. SKU: N/A Category: XD-M Barrels. And the 5.25-inch-barreled pistol’s slide has a large cutout on top that reduces slide weight in an effort to enhance reliability during the cycling operation. The new 10mm XDM pistols come with match-grade barrels with fully supported ramps—like those found on customized competition-grade pistols. As with other XDM models, the new 10mm features a polymer frame with interchangeable backstraps, an accessory rail and a very ergonomic grip. of muzzle energy from the XD(M)’s 5.25-inch barrel. The trigger guards are spacious, and their squared fronts are textured. In addition to all the M features, the new 10mm XDM pistols have dovetailed steel front and rear sights (more about them later), the distinctive XD grip safety that prevents the gun’s trigger from being squeezed and the gun’s slide from being racked to the rear unless the safety is fully depressed, a loaded-chamber indicator that protrudes from the top of the slide when it is engaging a cartridge, and a visible and tactile firing-pin-status indicator that protrudes from the rear center of the slide when the gun’s firing mechanism is set for firing. It is ergonomic. Speaking of the trigger, my sample pistols had good triggers. In 2018, 10mm Auto was added. This is a full sized pistol with a ton of features like Fiber Optic front sight and low profile rear combat sight. I don’t have to tell you 3.03 inches at 25 yards is quite good, and 1.05 inches is simply outstanding. The frames are relieved and dished in the grip area to provide better access to the fully ambidextrous magazine-release buttons, and the magazine-release buttons are slightly longer than typical to allow operation without excessive pressure while preventing accidental release. If you want it for concealed carry, get the Glock 29. © 2007-2021 Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore. Then I calculated an overall average accuracy for all loads in each pistol. All velocities were measured 12 feet from the guns’ muzzles. Search. Not interested in the 10mm as a proper bear round debate! Corresponding muzzle energies range from 424 ft-lbs to 650 ft-lbs depending on the specific bullet weight. The 5.25-inch-barreled gun’s trigger pull averaged 6.7 pounds, and the 4.5-inch-barreled pistol’s trigger pull averaged 7.5 pounds, according to my RCBS trigger pull scale. I’ve never had a malfunction with any of the XDMs I’ve fired over the years, including the two new 10mm versions I fired for this report. James Tarr runs through the 3-Second Headshot drill. Now if Springfield would offer a 6.0-inch version that accepts a reflex-type optic specifically for big-game hunting, the XDM would truly take care of every handgunner’s needs. 1101 Mason Circle Drive Pevely, MO 63070 Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm CST. They improve the feel of the gun and the shooter’s ability to manipulate the pistol’s operating features. I said at the beginning of this report that I like Springfield’s XDM. Springfield XDM 10mm 5.25" Barrel 15+1 Black XDM952510BHCE - $585 Springfield Armory is pleased to announce a highly anticipated new addition to their polymer pistol lineup, the XD(M) 10mm. Springfield Armory XDM 10mm Black 5.25" 15+1 AS Fiber Optic Front Sight Changeable Backstraps 3 x 15-rd Magazines 636-475-7300 The original XD was introduced in 2002, and the first enhanced XDM was released in 2008. Safety features include a grip safety, a striker status indicator, and a loaded chamber indicator. XD-M® 5.25″ Competition Series 10mm Handgun For precision downrange authority, nothing compares to the XD-M® 5.25" Competition Series 10mm pistol from Springfield Armory®. While every effort is made to include accurate and correct images, descriptions and pricing for all products, inadvertent errors may occur. As for the minimal-error disassembly, XDM disassembly and reassembly is easy and safe. Two lengths are offered: 4.5 inches and 5.25 inches. The 10mm XDM’s mega-capacity magazines hold 15 rounds, and the grip circumference of the XDM pistols is a very comfortable 5.63 inches. Glock Compensators. The angle and depth of each contour in the grip has been carefully calculated for maximized vertical, horizontal, and torsional control. My favorite 10mm factory load has always been Winchester’s 175-grain Silvertip loading because it is close in ballistics to my favorite .41 Magnum revolver round, which also is loaded with a Winchester 175-grain Silvertip bullet, but if I were hunting with the 5.25-inch-barreled XDM (something I can easily see myself doing), I would most likely go with the Federal Trophy Bonded JSP load because it produced the highest muzzle energy (661 ft-lbs) of the seven loads I fired. These XDM pistols are finished off in the popular Flat Dark Earth color. Along with the grip safety, the XDM has a separate internal firing-pin block that is deactivated only when the trigger is pressed all the way to the rear. (The gun is also available with a 4.5-inch barrel.) To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Springfield Pistol with the serious punch of the 10mm round! Go. The rear sight on the 5.25-inch-barreled XDM is fully adjustable and is slightly recessed into the slide, and its all-black face is finely striated. I fired seven different 10mm Auto factory loads through both versions, and the results are listed in the accompanying chart on page 32. XD-M 4.5 10mm Extended and Threaded $ 315.00. Details; Springfield Armory XDM OSP FDE 10mm Pistol. The Sight radius for the 5.25-inch-barreled XDM is 7.38 inches, 6.88 inches for the 4.5-inch-barreled gun. Melonite is a salt-bath nitriding process that leaves a thick, corrosion-resistant, matte/satin hard surface that resists wear more effectively than black-oxide finishes. In all, the XD-M OSP 10mm comes with three base plates, making it compatible with Vortex Venom, Burris FastFire 2, Burris FastFire 3, Leupold DeltaPoint, Leupold DeltaPoint Pro, JPoint Sights, and Trijicon RMR sights. If you have a question about an item, please call or e-mail for more information before placing your order. The XDM slides feature deep, long, and curved slide serrations. Out of the box, the Springfield Armory XDM OSP 10mm Pistol is ready-to-go with the threaded barrel and thread protector installed. Finally, there is an XDM chambered for the 10mm Auto cartridge. Enter the big boy of the XD-M line, the one with a 5.25" barrel. The 10mm works best with a 5" and longer barrels. Today, we carry hundreds of items for the Springfield XD, XD MOD.2, XD(M), XDs and the XDe, including Magazines, Parts, Accessories, Sights, Guide Rods, Springs, Barrel, Trigger Components, tools and much more. As Shooting Times has reported before, the “M” in XDM stands for match-grade barrel, modified-contour frame, “Mould-Tru” backstraps, maximum-reach magazine release, mega-capacity magazine, “Mega-Lock” texture, major-grasp slide serrations, multi-adjust rail system, minimal-reset trigger, multi-use carrying case, melonite finish, and minimal-error disassembly. _____ Reactions: rileybassman. Mag? 29, 20, 40? The cases for my sample pistols each measure 11.75 inches long by 10 inches wide by 3.5 inches thick. As it shares the same pe... Qty available: BACKORDER . of muzzle energy. The XDM has proven to be an extremely reliable design. These backstraps are deeply textured and allow each XDM pistol to be personalized to the shooter’s hand size and shape and length of the trigger finger. The 10mm Auto delivers a 180-grain slug at 1275 fps for 650 ft.-lbs. They can be easily swapped by removing a single retaining pin, which also serves as an attachment point for a lanyard. The rear sight on the 4.5-inch-barreled gun is drift-adjustable for windage and has two white dots on the face. The brand’s XD(M) pistols will now be available in two 10mm versions — one with a 4.5-inch barrel, the other with a 5.25-inch barrel. For plain old plinking, the Barnes VOR-TX 155-grain XPB was the softest shooting load I tried, and its accuracy was more than acceptable. The Melonite® finished hammer-forged barrel and forged slide allow for a steady diet of full-power 10mm ammo, and the full-length guide rod lessens felt recoil. Springfield’s XDM variant of the polymer-frame striker-fired XD semiautomatic pistol has been around for a full decade. Some ammomakers also offer 155-grain loads, and they typically produce a muzzle velocity in the neighborhood of 1,350 fps. Holding 15+1 rounds, the XD (M) 10mm tames this potent cartridge for a comfortable shooting experience with each pull of the trigger. The Melonite® finished hammer-forged barrel and forged slide allow for a steady diet of full-power 10mm ammo, and the full-length guide rod lessens felt recoil. If you are adamant about shooting a monster load in your 10mm...the tradeoff of the higher chamber might be worth it...but realize you might possibly get some malfunctions. And the new 10mm XDM pistols’ barrels and … It’s a bit large for my hands, I need a Glock 20sf, but there are slimmer grips available and it shoots. The XDM polymer frames have molded-in integral equipment rails forward of the trigger guards that accept lights, lasers, or other accessories. Joined Jan 22, 2018 Messages 447. Two lengths are offered: 4.5 inches and 5.25 inches. Bullet diameter is 0.400 inch, which is 0.010 inch less than the classic .41 Remington Magnum revolver round, but ballistically, the 10mm Auto is very close to the .41 Mag., making it a great choice for hunting hogs, deer, black bears, and mountain lions. 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