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Springfield XDm .40
Posted: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:17:15
by LFS
Finally got my new Springfield XDm .40 out to the range today during lunch.
All I can say is, OH YEAH!
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I put 70 rounds through it no problem. The first 50 rounds were American Eagle FMJ. This was the ammo I got with the gun.
Then I put 20 rounds of Winchester JHP defense ammo. I wanted to know how it fed and shot (very important if I intend to carry). Here are the results at 7 yards (that being the distance a knife wielding maniac can cover while you attempt to get off one shot).
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Not bad considering this is now the most powerful handgun I own. The next closest is the Five-seveN, which has nothing near this amount of recoil.
When I last shot my friends 9mm H&K P30, I was all over the place. But this XDm just feels really good in my hand.
Now to clean it using the .40 cal brush in the universal cleaning kit I won at the VGOF OC picnic.
Re: Springfield XDm .40
Posted: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:58:25
by Dragonfly
I can second that. Added a Viridian Laser and that made it even purdier
Re: Springfield XDm .40
Posted: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:07:40
by gregj
I just put a Pachmayr Tactical Grip Sleeve on my XDm9, and it really made it feel much better.
Congrats on your XDm
Re: Springfield XDm .40
Posted: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:04:44
by 40shooter
Nice shooting LFS. I'm glad to see you like the XDM 40.
Re: Springfield XDm .40
Posted: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:43:45
by MuShuGordon
I WANT ONE!! Nice shooting with it.
Re: Springfield XDm .40
Posted: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:02:39
by LFS
I ordered a bore snake and some dummy rounds from Rick, so I'm almost all set to go. Waiting on a holster from Desantis. I did take it out to the range this morning. Put 48 rounds of Winchester FMJ target ammo through it... had one jam. I don't blame the gun for that though... I think I limped wristed the previous shot.
But its a great gun. Once I get some holster-draw time done with it, I plan on switching to it for my concealed carry.
Re: Springfield XDm .40
Posted: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:06:45
by LFS
My DeSantis OWB holster showed up in the mail today. So, I've now got the XDm on my strong side. I have to say, it feels light. This past weekend I wore my FN FiveseveN in a Galco OWB. This DeSantis/XDm setup seems just as light if not lighter, holds a little tighter to my body, and seems thinner too.
Re: Springfield XDm .40
Posted: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:16:45
by BluemontGlock
NICE shooting !!!
Re: Springfield XDm .40
Posted: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:40:21
by HostileApostle
I've put 450 rounds through my XDm40 without a hiccup...love takin it to the range. Added a SS Don's guide rod for faster follow ups and some xtreme grip tape from PRP, next will be some night sights. Any suggestions???
Re: Springfield XDm .40
Posted: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:12:05
by BluemontGlock
Trijicon for night sites...
or a guide rod laser...I have one for my glock, and cannot recommend it enough...
Re: Springfield XDm .40
Posted: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:55:55
by Dragonfly
BluemontGlock wrote:Trijicon for night sites...
or a guide rod laser...I have one for my glock, and cannot recommend it enough...
Guide Rod Laser will not work for the XDm only the XD
http://www.lasermax.com/category.php?id=7 wish they did though. I do have it on my XD 40 Subcompact