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Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: wisconsin on May 13, 2008, 08:20:54 PM
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Has anyone heard anything about this new offering from Springfield?
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Has anyone heard anything about this new offering from Springfield?
Don't know...what specifics are you hearing?
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Check toward the bottom of the page. I posted some stuff!
Richard
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Don't know...what specifics are you hearing?
Just a picture and tease intro. Nothing from anyone who might of handled one. And compared it to the original XD
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Try xd talk, some seem to already have one.
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Saw on Gun Tests that the "M" means "More"
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From the looks of it it is an XD .45 with a manual safety.
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There are already a couple on Gunbroker.com. It looks like the "M" stands for match. Here the description from one of the sales and and here is a link to another with some photos
http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=99432607 (http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=99432607)
Springfield XD(M) 40 Caliber Bitone Pistol
Springfield ArmorySpringfield XD(M) 40 Caliber Bitone Pistol Now In Stock!. New Springfield XD(M) 40 Caliber Bitone Pistol With 4.5" Match Barrel & 2-16 Round Magazines. Completely Redesigned Frame & Slide.
This is the most exciting pistol to come out of Springfield Armory since the introduction of the XD Pistol. This pistol is the result of 2 years of work from the minds at Springfield, and the final product is fantastic
The Slide:
This model features a Stainless Steel Melonite Finished Slide which has been completely recontoured & angled, a 4.5" Match barrel, upgraded rear sight (compared to the standard XD), and aggressively angled & cut front & rear slide serrations
The Frame
The full size polymer frame has been completely redesigned and simply feels more ergonomically correct. It features interchangeable back straps, smooth trigger, and Picatinny rail for all tactical lights and lasers. The total weight for the firearm is around 32 Ounces without magazines. (2-16 Round Magazines Are Included
The Rest
The Springfield XD(M) comes with 2-16 round magazines, holster, accessory kit & hard case
Slide, Match Barrel & Polymer Frame Are All Serialized
It is a safe bet that the new Springfield XD(M) will be in the running for Handgun Of The Year. Matte Black versions, and larger qty's of the Bitone XD(M) pistols should be available very soon
Not For Sale In CA, MA, NJ, NY, or DC
Product Features
* Springfield XD(M) Model
* 40 Caliber
* 4.5" Match Barrel
* Recontoured Slide
* Upgraded Rear Sight & Standard Front Sight
* Completely ReDesigned Frame
* 2 - 16 Round Magazines
* Accessory Kit Included (Holster, Mag Pouch )
* Hard Case Included
* Slide, Frame & Barrel Are Serialized
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I got a notice that they have video of the "M" on www.guntalk.tv
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I got a notice that they have video of the "M" on www.guntalk.tv
They have about 10 of them. Under the "new releases" section. Mostly just fluff - Rob Lathem doing a corporate sales pitch.
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Looks I'm going to wait and check out the M sub-c in 9mm to spend my rebate check on. Looks like the M has better sites for my old eyes (finally).
Richard
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My local gun store, specifically, the staff, had not even heard of it, I showed them the Guns & Ammo full page promo and they were not aware,...
Yes they were young mid 20's. but hell I thought they would keep up with the times. I do, and I'm 15 years older!
I'm a little let down, the days of customer service and going to the gun shop to talk guns has gone out the window, here anyway. :-[
Personally, when they catch up, THAN they'll say its the latest, greatest thing.
I look forward to some reviews on the XDM, I wanted one, but got the M+P .40 instead. Yes, I'm glad I did 8)
Sorry Hawkfish, the Glock is coming, spending my rebate check again,..... ;D So many good ones, (didn't mention the Kimber),
like my wine habit. There is a difference. ;)
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Anyone know a price point on the M?
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We have one at H&H gun range in okc pretty much the only difference between the XD and the XD-M is the interchanging back strap and the 16 instead of 12 round mags. Havn't got to shoot one yet though.
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We have one at H&H gun range in okc pretty much the only difference between the XD and the XD-M is the interchanging back strap and the 16 instead of 12 round mags. Havn't got to shoot one yet though.
Heard $650 -700 on "Guntalk" podcast from the Springfeild Armory booth at the NRA show.
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I actually held one Saturday. It feels a little smaller in the hand than my XD45 or 9. The standard black model was going for $659. SS model will hit at abut $700. Definately a great piece in the hand. I think I'll wait until it comes out in a .45. Not too crazy about the .40
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Figures they'd come out with a M two weeks after I buy the original XD :-(. Oh well, there's nothing to say I can't have both (except one of the Democrat candidates)
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Sub compact today. no pics HAZ. All black anyway.3 white dots.
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Sub compact today. no pics HAZ. All black anyway.3 white dots.
OOOOHHHH Evil Black Handgun!! ;D
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Most significant cheange IMO is the one few are mentioning; the safer takedown procedure.
No need to pull the trigger during take down. Remove the mag, lock the slide to the rear, rotate the takedown lever, slide the slide fwd off the frame.
No decocking button ala P99/SW99, no sear release lever ala M&P, no need to pull the trigger ala Glock/XD...
The takedown lever is linked to the action, when rotated eliminates the need to decock or pull the trigger.
Beleive me, there is much interest in that from people who right RFPs, approve contracts, and review ND reports. ;)
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Got to check out the new XDM today. Sights are good but not great for these old eyes (better than the original model). Grip with the small backstrap feels good. Price $599 - Blue and $699 for the two-tone (two-tone looks good but not sure it is worth $100 extra). Might have to wait for the 9mm sub.
Richard
PS: Couldn't shoot or try the trigger so I don't know about them.
PPS: I read somewhere else that by not having to pull the trigger for take down has changed the feel of the trigger pull and made a trigger job more necessary!
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I'll keep my X D O [old ].
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Shot the X D O today in 40s&w . 50 rnds WINCHESTER 185 jhp no problems.Shoots good.
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Anyone know a price point on the M?
Buds has it for $599 delivered:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411535124
(http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/images/external_24a.jpg)
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Cool!
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Those are some good prices at buds
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Those are some good prices at buds
Buds is hard to beat, even with the FFL transfer fees.
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I paid $625 for my bi-tone. The backstrap, sights, and capacity are the biggest improvements in my opinion. The trigger feels stiffer right now, but my other XDs are well broken in. Maybe this trigger will improve after break-in as well.
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From the looks of it it is an XD .45 with a manual safety.
Newp. It's an XD .45 in .40. With interchangable backstraps and waffled grips. And a slimmer, sleeker slide stop.
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I paid $625 for my bi-tone. The backstrap, sights, and capacity are the biggest improvements in my opinion. The trigger feels stiffer right now, but my other XDs are well broken in. Maybe this trigger will improve after break-in as well.
Looking forward to hearing what you have say about the new XD after you've run a few rounds through it.
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So far the trigger is still stiff, but the take-up seems shorter than my stock XDs. Accuracy is good, but so are my other XDs. Sights are better than the old stock XD sights.
Shooting in 90+ degree weather, the grip was still slick, even with the new design. I've got skateboard tape on all my other XDs, and may have to add it to this one as well. The new design wasn't "too agressive", as others had guessed. It did not tear into my hands at all.
I like the recoil of my XD-40 5" better. It has a 22# spring and a Don's Guide Rod from Pistol Gear. I may make the same changes to my XDm, after it's broken in. Who knows, it may grow on me as-is.
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IMO, Springfield should have stuck a thumb safety/decocker on the XDm. That way the XDm woud have everything law enforcement / military could ask for. The XDm would have all of the bellls and whistles, and the standard XD would be a KISS gun.
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I haven't handled an XDm yet but I own a 9mm sc and a .45 compact and they are great guns. I'm starting to warm up to the aesthetics of the XDm but I'm not a fan of the .40S&W. The only possible scenario I can think of that will prompt me to buy one is if S.A. comes out with it in 10mm. I'd be all over that.
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Trigger is starting to get better. Put a couple hundred more rounds through it yesterday. At 10 yards off-hand, all shots go in 1 hole smaller than a quarter. Groups opened up at 25 yards off-hand, but that was me, not the gun.
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Trigger is starting to get better. Put a couple hundred more rounds through it yesterday. At 10 yards off-hand, all shots go in 1 hole smaller than a quarter. Groups opened up at 25 yards off-hand, but that was me, not the gun.
It might also help to do a 25 yard test first...... if you are not used to shooting hundreds of rounds at one range visit, you will tend to get a little shaky after a hundred or so and your groups will open up.
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I'm trying to get it broke in good first. After about 500 rounds I'll do some benchrest accuracy testing.
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I'm trying to get it broke in good first. After about 500 rounds I'll do some benchrest accuracy testing.
Trying to bring back this thread and get some more info on how well everyone likes these guns. I have a .40SC XD that I like but really want one of the bitone XDm's..... 8)... In my opinion this is one of the sexiest guns that I have ever seen. So, how do you all like them and what is the accuracy like at 25 yards???? JB
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Alright, well I went today and purchased the XD-M .40. I got the Bi-tone..... 8)! I really like the way this thing looks, feels, and once again looks..... I just hope that it is as great a gun as my other 3 XD's. I will run about 200 rounds through her this weekend and see what she has. JB