Springfield XD-M .45 coming soon
The XD-M .45 will be unveiled at the NRA Convention.
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Aces n 8swrote on May 04th, 2010 at 11:25 am Link To Comment |
The polymer that glock uses is stronger than steel so wouldn’t that be a good thing?
I have fired 7k plus out of my glock 21 and I have only replaced the spring guards once and at that time they showed little wear and tearPlease rate this comment:
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R_Ogozalekwrote on May 04th, 2010 at 6:00 pm Link To Comment |
I’m no expert, I’m just an enthusiast. So before any claims are made on what I have to say, there is my bullsh*t filter.
It’s amazing home some people still believe that “steel” is only thing guns should be made with. Glock’s plastic receiver, guide rod, magazine sleeve, sights, and trigger have all been proven to be reliable. We are not talking about a gun that came out in the last 5-10 years, or a gun that is not currently in service worldwide. We are talking about the industry STANDARD, the one that everyone tries to compete with on some level. Thousands of Police Departments worldwide/government agencies, and millions of enthusiasts wouldn’t choose a sub par firearm in their defense. If that was the case, Hi Points would be in those holsters. *remember my opinion*
Anyhow, I would rather see a long slide Glock 45. Because of the well known fact of Glock’s reliability and huge aftermarket support. That is why I traded in my SA XD 45 Tactical for a G21SF. The XD just wasn’t cutting it for me. It didn’t like my hard primers and I couldn’t find aftermarket trigger components at that time.
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Carlwrote on May 04th, 2010 at 7:22 am Link To Comment |
The plastic spring guides on the Glock are fine. I have a G17 gen3 with at least 4000 rounds through it, and there is no sign of any excessive wear whatsoever.
Just because you think plastic looks flimsier than a steel guide doesn’t mean it is in practice.
The recoil spring (including the captive guide rod) should be replaced every now and then anyway, when the spring wears out. A captive steel rod probably would have been more expensive to make and replace, and a non-captive spring makes field stripping more difficult. This way both the user and Gaston saves money. Win-win.
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Frankwrote on May 04th, 2010 at 2:25 am Link To Comment |
I would not be praising the Glock as much as everyone does nowdays.
I recently looked at a Glock 30 and Glock 36 in .45ACP.. Fine weapons.. but noticed one thing when allowed to look at the internals.. Polymer Recoil Spring guides. Probably good for maybe 5,000 rounds.
Looked at the XD Compact in .45 ACP.. Metal Recoil Spring guides.. So if Glock is so dependable.. why do they skimp on parts?
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Andy in Connecticutwrote on May 02nd, 2010 at 2:40 am Link To Comment |
The “M” also stands for “more” weight.
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Carlwrote on May 04th, 2010 at 11:27 pm Link To Comment |
R_Ogozalek:
aftermarket long slide G20: http://lundestudio.com/glocks-2.html#g20l
But to me a higher pressure cartridge seems more suited to a long slide/barrel. Depending on if you want the higher muzzle velocity or just the longer sight radius, I suppose.Please rate this comment: 0 0 -
subasewrote on May 05th, 2010 at 3:38 am Link To Comment |
I like how SA is raising the bar with their XDm, everyone knows without S&W MP and the XD, Glock would be happy releasing the same old pistol as before.
Instead now we have double recoil springs for all Glocks and changeable backstraps. Two real improvements.
Hope Glock will release a more accurate Glock, or a thin single stack 9mm. Those are very popular now and in the future. (kel tec pf9, lcp, Kahr line, PPS) Although a limiting factor about Glocks is their rather thick walled polymer magazines.
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Carlwrote on July 09th, 2010 at 4:15 am Link To Comment |
XDM 45 was more then I expected. The “M” means more and in my opinion much more. the grip and sights are better then the XD and the doubled stacked mag 13+1 is what the man ordered. This weapon is the best I’ve ever shot. You have to feel or actually not feel when you shot this bad boy. I installed the #3 backstrap and it felt as if the grip was made just for me. This light weight shoots and performs better then any Glock I’ve shot. Three cheers to Springfield on their new 45 XDM.
Carl
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Macwrote on July 03rd, 2010 at 7:57 am Link To Comment |
I find the XD pistols to be very fine for any scenario. I happen to trust and rely on my Glock instead for my personal choice of weapon systems. When I picked up a Springfield XD, I was disappointed to find the backstrap safety there. I have no clue what it’s doing on this pistol for either. To me, it’s pretty redundant. Maybe they were trying to appeal to the 1911 style crowds with a familiar ‘feel’… I don’t know. I understand that the safety trigger system is supposedly not the same as glock’s tripple trigger safety system is either. Maybe that’s another reason I choose to carry Glock instead. The XD is a fine pistol… but I just like the way a Glock performed much more then the XD, and I wasn’t as excited about all the safety systems the XD had either. I love the simplicity for what Glocks are and the trustworthy reliability of them too. For decades it’s been referred to as the Hum Vee of guns, and that’s what I like about it. They’re not going to win any beauty contests… but they are rugged and reliable. Just like me, they’re ugly, but get the job done.
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Bradwrote on May 06th, 2010 at 1:13 pm Link To Comment |
The Springfield XD is a great product! I had the oppurtunity to shoot a friend’s .40 this last fall. I was extremly impressed. It was well balanced and a smooth trigger pull. I found the gun was accurate as well. After shooting five rounds I wished I had one instead of my glock.
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ATMwrote on May 06th, 2010 at 12:26 pm Link To Comment |
Glock finally modernized their design with the latest re-design. Maybe they will follow the XD again and redesign their 45ACP models.
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Ernunnoswrote on May 01st, 2010 at 4:59 pm Link To Comment |
The XD-M is what the XD should have been all along, but the Croats didn’t have the technology to produce. Hence, sending your XD back to Springfield for repair, because tolerances were so sloppy they couldn’t just mail you the parts and expect them to fit the way Glock can. I expect that their goal is to have M versions of the whole line, and phase the regular XD out entirely. At that point they’ll be able to catch up with the rest of the industry on parts availability.
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R_Ogozalekwrote on May 01st, 2010 at 2:40 pm Link To Comment |
If only Glock would make a 34/35 length .45ACP, then I would get excited. Or maybe a 6in barreled .45, my 17L and 24c are amazing to shoot. I’d rather a stock longslide, instead of a aftermarket conversion.
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Andy in Connecticutwrote on April 30th, 2010 at 9:03 am Link To Comment |
Looks like a .40 with the slide engravings shopped.
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Andy in Connecticutwrote on April 30th, 2010 at 9:01 am Link To Comment |
Um, that’s not a .45 in that pic.
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shawnwrote on April 30th, 2010 at 6:46 am Link To Comment |
This is great news! I have been waiting for this model to come out! I have a older 4″ dark earth model with thousands of rounds through it. It has had two Bar-Sto barrels in it and works beautifully. They do require some fitting, but they are tack drivers. I hope they do a 5″ version as well as Dark Earth and OD colors. I reload my own ammo and have ZERO issues as long as i stick strictly to published load data. I am a conservative re-loader. I am all for tuning a load to a chamber or barrel but if you want a bigger bang buy a bigger gun!
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jamiewrote on April 30th, 2010 at 5:36 am Link To Comment |
sweet. anyword on when the
4 inch version will come out. i would a xdm compacPlease rate this comment: 0 0 -
Aces n 8swrote on April 30th, 2010 at 12:52 pm Link To Comment |
Carl
the “M” stands for Match or Match grade
this being said the XDM comes with a match grade barrel that is the main differencePlease rate this comment: 0 0 -
Mr. Ywrote on April 30th, 2010 at 4:50 pm Link To Comment |
I wanted this for a long time! Thank you for the great news!
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ATMwrote on May 01st, 2010 at 10:26 am Link To Comment |
The XDm has interchangeable backstraps, which is probably the main difference it has with the XD. It also has a better trigger, better sights, a better barrel, better ergonomics, and a different disassembly procedure. You no longer have to pull the trigger as part of disassembly.
The improvements in the XDm are enough that my XDm-40 has replaced my XD-45 as my daily carry piece.
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Nillwrote on May 01st, 2010 at 9:14 am Link To Comment |
Their XDm series more or less took the XD and completely redesigned it.
The ergonomics are vastly improved and I actually feel confident recommending the XDm whereas I felt the original XD was simply “ok” and a bit overpriced.
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Aces n 8swrote on May 01st, 2010 at 3:14 am Link To Comment |
Carl, that is the general idea behind the match grade barrel. I am happy with the accuracy on both my xd and xdm.
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Carlwrote on April 30th, 2010 at 11:36 pm Link To Comment |
Aces n 8s, so the M is more accurate than the others?
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Carlwrote on April 30th, 2010 at 1:05 am Link To Comment |
What is the difference between the “M” and the “not M”?
I find their product line confusing.Please rate this comment: 0 0
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XDM 45 was more then I expected. The “M” means more and in my opinion much more. the grip and sights are better then the XD and the doubled stacked mag 13+1 is what the man ordered. This weapon is the best I’ve ever shot. You have to feel or actually not feel when you shot this bad boy. I installed the #3 backstrap and it felt as if the grip was made just for me. This light weight shoots and performs better then any Glock I’ve shot. Three cheers to Springfield on their new 45 XDM.
Carl
I find the XD pistols to be very fine for any scenario. I happen to trust and rely on my Glock instead for my personal choice of weapon systems. When I picked up a Springfield XD, I was disappointed to find the backstrap safety there. I have no clue what it’s doing on this pistol for either. To me, it’s pretty redundant. Maybe they were trying to appeal to the 1911 style crowds with a familiar ‘feel’… I don’t know. I understand that the safety trigger system is supposedly not the same as glock’s tripple trigger safety system is either. Maybe that’s another reason I choose to carry Glock instead. The XD is a fine pistol… but I just like the way a Glock performed much more then the XD, and I wasn’t as excited about all the safety systems the XD had either. I love the simplicity for what Glocks are and the trustworthy reliability of them too. For decades it’s been referred to as the Hum Vee of guns, and that’s what I like about it. They’re not going to win any beauty contests… but they are rugged and reliable. Just like me, they’re ugly, but get the job done.
The Springfield XD is a great product! I had the oppurtunity to shoot a friend’s .40 this last fall. I was extremly impressed. It was well balanced and a smooth trigger pull. I found the gun was accurate as well. After shooting five rounds I wished I had one instead of my glock.
http://www.thehuntandfishblog.com/
Glock finally modernized their design with the latest re-design. Maybe they will follow the XD again and redesign their 45ACP models.
I like how SA is raising the bar with their XDm, everyone knows without S&W MP and the XD, Glock would be happy releasing the same old pistol as before.
Instead now we have double recoil springs for all Glocks and changeable backstraps. Two real improvements.
Hope Glock will release a more accurate Glock, or a thin single stack 9mm. Those are very popular now and in the future. (kel tec pf9, lcp, Kahr line, PPS) Although a limiting factor about Glocks is their rather thick walled polymer magazines.
R_Ogozalek:
aftermarket long slide G20: http://lundestudio.com/glocks-2.html#g20l
But to me a higher pressure cartridge seems more suited to a long slide/barrel. Depending on if you want the higher muzzle velocity or just the longer sight radius, I suppose.
I’m no expert, I’m just an enthusiast. So before any claims are made on what I have to say, there is my bullsh*t filter.
It’s amazing home some people still believe that “steel” is only thing guns should be made with. Glock’s plastic receiver, guide rod, magazine sleeve, sights, and trigger have all been proven to be reliable. We are not talking about a gun that came out in the last 5-10 years, or a gun that is not currently in service worldwide. We are talking about the industry STANDARD, the one that everyone tries to compete with on some level. Thousands of Police Departments worldwide/government agencies, and millions of enthusiasts wouldn’t choose a sub par firearm in their defense. If that was the case, Hi Points would be in those holsters. *remember my opinion*
Anyhow, I would rather see a long slide Glock 45. Because of the well known fact of Glock’s reliability and huge aftermarket support. That is why I traded in my SA XD 45 Tactical for a G21SF. The XD just wasn’t cutting it for me. It didn’t like my hard primers and I couldn’t find aftermarket trigger components at that time.
The polymer that glock uses is stronger than steel so wouldn’t that be a good thing?
I have fired 7k plus out of my glock 21 and I have only replaced the spring guards once and at that time they showed little wear and tear
The plastic spring guides on the Glock are fine. I have a G17 gen3 with at least 4000 rounds through it, and there is no sign of any excessive wear whatsoever.
Just because you think plastic looks flimsier than a steel guide doesn’t mean it is in practice.
The recoil spring (including the captive guide rod) should be replaced every now and then anyway, when the spring wears out. A captive steel rod probably would have been more expensive to make and replace, and a non-captive spring makes field stripping more difficult. This way both the user and Gaston saves money. Win-win.
I would not be praising the Glock as much as everyone does nowdays.
I recently looked at a Glock 30 and Glock 36 in .45ACP.. Fine weapons.. but noticed one thing when allowed to look at the internals.. Polymer Recoil Spring guides. Probably good for maybe 5,000 rounds.
Looked at the XD Compact in .45 ACP.. Metal Recoil Spring guides.. So if Glock is so dependable.. why do they skimp on parts?
The “M” also stands for “more” weight.
The XD-M is what the XD should have been all along, but the Croats didn’t have the technology to produce. Hence, sending your XD back to Springfield for repair, because tolerances were so sloppy they couldn’t just mail you the parts and expect them to fit the way Glock can. I expect that their goal is to have M versions of the whole line, and phase the regular XD out entirely. At that point they’ll be able to catch up with the rest of the industry on parts availability.
If only Glock would make a 34/35 length .45ACP, then I would get excited. Or maybe a 6in barreled .45, my 17L and 24c are amazing to shoot. I’d rather a stock longslide, instead of a aftermarket conversion.
The XDm has interchangeable backstraps, which is probably the main difference it has with the XD. It also has a better trigger, better sights, a better barrel, better ergonomics, and a different disassembly procedure. You no longer have to pull the trigger as part of disassembly.
The improvements in the XDm are enough that my XDm-40 has replaced my XD-45 as my daily carry piece.
Their XDm series more or less took the XD and completely redesigned it.
The ergonomics are vastly improved and I actually feel confident recommending the XDm whereas I felt the original XD was simply “ok” and a bit overpriced.
Carl, that is the general idea behind the match grade barrel. I am happy with the accuracy on both my xd and xdm.
Aces n 8s, so the M is more accurate than the others?
I wanted this for a long time! Thank you for the great news!
Carl
the “M” stands for Match or Match grade
this being said the XDM comes with a match grade barrel that is the main difference
Looks like a .40 with the slide engravings shopped.
Um, that’s not a .45 in that pic.
This is great news! I have been waiting for this model to come out! I have a older 4″ dark earth model with thousands of rounds through it. It has had two Bar-Sto barrels in it and works beautifully. They do require some fitting, but they are tack drivers. I hope they do a 5″ version as well as Dark Earth and OD colors. I reload my own ammo and have ZERO issues as long as i stick strictly to published load data. I am a conservative re-loader. I am all for tuning a load to a chamber or barrel but if you want a bigger bang buy a bigger gun!
sweet. anyword on when the
4 inch version will come out. i would a xdm compac
What is the difference between the “M” and the “not M”?
I find their product line confusing.