#Xdm compact 9mm review full#

The XDand XDm lines are made in Slovakia for Springfield, and sent to the USA for inspection, packaging, and sale. And, as already stated, I’ve probably owned every XD-type of pistol that Springfield has sold over the years.

I’ve also owned some of the compact and sub-compact XDm pistols over the years, as well. The XDm does enjoy some improvements, one is that it is a little slimmer than the XD, and it has a nicer trigger pull, and a shorter reset of the trigger. I remember, not too many years ago, when Springfield came out with a new and improved XD, and this one was called the XDm – not that the original XD needed any “improvements” it was, and still is, fine as it comes out of the box. However, none of the parts or magazines are interchangeable between a Glock and an XD. The original XD is very “Glock-ish” in looks. The XD and XDm line-up is quite extensive these days, and I believe I’ve probably owned just about every model they make. The only time I didn’t pack this gun was when I was testing other handguns for articles.

#Xdm compact 9mm review full#

As a matter of fact, I carried it for two full years as my concealed carry piece, as well as a duty pistol. When Springfield Armory came out with their first XD 9mm handguns, I grabbed one – albeit one chambered in. I could have simply sent it back to the factory, but since I could work on these guns, I decided to fix the problem myself – not a big deal at all. In no time at all, I had that early Springfield working well. I’m a trained 1911 armorer and I still enjoy working on 1911-series handguns. When I first got it, the stupid thing wouldn’t even function with 230-gr FMJ ammo – very strange to say the least. My very first Springfield pistol was a basic 1911. I readily admit that I’m a huge fan of Springfield Armory firearms – all that they now produce.