

but this double-stack 9mm 2011 pistol is challenging heavy hitters like the renowned Staccato and. SPG XDM ELT 9MM 4. Combine those 2 factors and ur simply a much more accurate precise shooter. There’s a standard length and a short length.Īll Elites come with interchangeable backstraps, and the frames feature accessory rails for lights and lasers. Check out my Springfield Armory XD-M Elite. Mainly due to 2 factors the ergonomics (kinda more 1911ish) and the trigger especially the flat version on the latest models are by far better than any Glock. The XD-M Elite now boasts a removable flared mag well, which is a pretty cool feature. Flared magazine wells improve reload speed and reduce fumbling, and since they’re removable, if you want to improve concealment you can take them off. Springfield introduced a 5.25-inch XD-M about 10 years ago, aiming it toward competition shooters, and officially, it was/is the 5. It’s a bladed style, and it features a flat face and an overtravel stop. The slide serrations have been enlarged for better purchase, and the pistols also incorporate an ambidextrous slide stop. The Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 5.25 packs all the advanced features of the Elite line into a competition-ready 9mm powerhouse. As of right now, the XD-M Elite pistols are available only in 9mm.


One big change is the new trigger, which the company is calling the Matched Enhanced Trigger Assembly or META. It has been Springfield’s mainstay for many years, and now the company is taking it to the next level with the XD-M Elite. There are four models: 3.8 ($559), 4.5 ($559), Tactical OSP ($709) and Precision ($653) Two of the big changes include the new META trigger, which features a flat face, and an ambidextrous slide stop.Īll of the XD-M Elite share a number of common features. The XD-M® Elite 4.5' features a hammer-forged barrel designed to deliver long life and match-grade accuracy, whether on the range or in your holster. It’s accurate, handles well and is infallibly reliable. However, my Blade-Tech double magazine pouch means that I start each stage with 66 rounds on my belt and in the gun.Springfield’s XD has become an iconic striker-fired semiautomatic, and for good reason. With a 22-round capacity, it is unlikely that I will need to reload during a match. Caliber: 9mm Make: Springfield Armory Model Series: XDM Elite Model: XDMET9459BHCOSP. The XD-M® Elite 3.8' Compact pistol’s magazine holds an impressive 14 rounds of 9mm, giving you unparalleled self-defense firepower in a very compact package.
SPRINGFIELD 9MM XDM ELITE FREE
The stainless-steel magazines are well made and easily drop free of the pistol for rapid reloads. The pistol under review here is the improved XDm Compact Elite 9mm OSP pistol. The belled mag well and slick steel magazines make reloading fast and easy. Magazine changes are simple due to the slick steel mags and belled mag well. Notice how smoothly the action functions. Even the smaller pop cans are no problem for the XD-M. I love the way they explode and roll when hit by my hand-loaded 125-grain lead-cast bullets. Springfield XDM Elite 4.5 Tactical OSP 9mm Desert FDE Pistol with Threaded Barrel. Even a headshot on the steel is no problem. Hitting paper is easy, but so is spinning the steel flipper from left to right.
SPRINGFIELD 9MM XDM ELITE PRO
I compete in 3-Gun matches with this gun, and while I am not a pro competitor, the XD-M elite makes me look good! Holding the gun on the paper target to begin, I notice that this gun has a precise feel and trigger pull, making it very accurate. Today in Area 51, it is time to shoot steel, paper, and 2-liter soda bottles. Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5' 9mm Pistol - Blue/Black, 4. I'm not a professional, but the XD-M makes me look good in competition! (Photo: Ben Philippi/)
