Defense Review - Latest Comments in Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

michael clim — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 22:49:03 -0000

I agree

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

stryker — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 09:08:25 -0000

if you are a police officer ..you must be a rookie.your views on the grip safety are shallow at best.i have never had any issues with the XD 40 tactical that i use. i get excellent accuracy and zero malfunctions with it.I also use the XD in combat pistol matches with really good times and zero prbs. i hope you get better results as you age!

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

Glennkresge — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:20:47 -0000

XD safety features will get you killed. In a gun fight-you need to get the first round off and hit your target. The grip safety is no good in a gun fight; your hand has to be perfectly placed on the gun to fire. In a gun fight-this may not be possible. I hate this gun-it will get you killed. I use a glock 23 0r sig. 239 9MM off duty. My agency mandates we carry the XD 40 on duty. I predict some officer will die because of this pistol's safety features.

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

Glennkresge — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:13:38 -0000

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

Dbrew116 — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:28:14 -0000

Right on! 40 or 45, I'll take either. 40 was designed to stay light and concealable and produce better ballistics than the "Miami Shoot Out" where it (9mm) failed to penetrate auto glass! 9MM ballistics have improved since Miami however, so have 40 & 45 ammo. I'll take the 9mm size handgun with the stouter 40S&W pellets (bigger hole) larger leak, quicker dispatch rate...everything else boils down frankly to " target acquisition!" Hitting what your aiming at...Keep it simple dump ass!!!

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

Todd — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:55:38 -0000

Maybe you should do a little more research on 9mm ballistics Douchebag!!
A couple of years ago, Dekalb Co. Ga. Police shot 12 thugs with 9mm from a Beretta
92 and all 12 were DRT. (dead right there). I work 1 county over and we have had 6 or 7 shootings with .40 cal Winchester Ranger ammo and only two were DRT. He'll, one guy was hit three times and ran about 80 yards and had to be tased by another officer. Hell, With the right ammo and decent shot placement, a 9mm is plenty to get the job done

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

B_cross77 — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:30:37 -0000

nine is fine for you well 40 is better for me aint america great!!!!!

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

Bigron8911 — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:21:30 -0000

I think your full of crap, the9mm rOund is too tiny your average shooter will not instinctively go for a headshot and even if they did they still aren't guaranteed a hit if your going for body shots you would want a larger caliber round, as for the grip safety the author is bashing it unnecessarily, it's not inconvenient to have it doesn't increase the size of the gun he is just being an idiot. Besides a grip safety would prevent a child who has no business playing with handgun from killing his friend or sister or someone else as the grip safety would not be appropriately engaged and so the gun would not fire. Back to The actual article the author needs to know that if your writing an article about a gun or anything you need to stick to that topic not ramble On about how "you" think 9mm is better your writing an article about the xdm .40, if people are reading it then that is why because they say xdm .40 in the title. You can't shove your opinions down our throats and expect that to be ok. This article was distasteful and poorly written maybe you should stick to writing childrens books or something. Oh and let people make up their own minds about the caliber of gun to buy and what kind of loads to use, not everyone can afford high end high performance loads.

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

Bigden37 — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:34:13 -0000

You need to review the FBI fiasco. I read the complete official FBI report. The bad guys did not have .40's and 45's, one had a .357 magnum which did not hit anyone, furthermore the officers that were slain were killed by .223's from a mini 14 not pistol rounds. Most of the officers in the shooting were packing .38's not 9mm's, besides the agents shot placement was dissmal at best and the 9mm defensive round has come a very long way since 1986. I agree with Defrev in that the 9 is fine with top grade hollow point ammo.

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

Capt6996 — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:27:29 -0000

Have you ever shot a pistol in your life and if so did you learn anything.

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

dwightwstewart — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:15:56 -0000

i would love to after you go first and tell me what you find out. you know
you being so smart and all.

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

FlipFlopPistolero — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:21:24 -0000

Barrister,

How is the recoil of .40 in a little gun like the PPS? I'm intrigued by those but was leaning to wards the 9mm. Why did you select 9mm in a larger duty pistol but the .40 in the little ultra conceal? Maximizing the ballistics of the rounds on hand?

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

FlipFlopPistolero — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:18:02 -0000

Sure, but .44 Magnum or S&W 500 Magnum will work even better. Stop back to let us know how it turns out.

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

Evilwoodchuck — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:13:25 -0000

What king of a rediculous author/entire publication are you? As the Glocks have had issues with accidentally going "BANG" when holstered on occaision (usually due to clothing getting stuck in the trigger guard and the fact that they have zero safety features other than not having a round chambered), maybe that grip safety isn't so unnecessary after all? I would much rather deal with a grip safety than a hole blown through my balls.

As per the 9mm argument, 9mm rounds cannot effectively pierce any kind of body armor, as a few FBI agents found out when they were outgunned by the bad guys and they all died because they were shooting crappy weak 9mm rounds and the bad guys had .45's and .40's. I personally would never own a 9mm for anything but target shooting. Also, do three extra rounds in the clip make that much difference? How many bad guys do you think are going to come after you at once? And even so, with a .40 I would imagine you wouldn't have to shoot them more than twice, but with a 9mm I wouldn't be satisfied unless they had at least 5 rounds in each of them... making the .40 capable of taking down 8 bad guys as opposed to 4 with the 9mm.

On the mag release button, sure... anybody can reach over with their other hand and release the mag. But wouldn't you prefer to be able to do so with single hand so that you can grab your extra mag with the other at the same time?

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

Cdmoore1972 — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 01:29:22 -0000

I just bought a XDM 40 and 45 love them both cant decide which one to carry though guess ill carry both one on the side and one in the back.

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

D_duckshun — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:35:11 -0000

I'd had limited experience with handguns before I bought my xdm40 a few months back, and that had all been with revolvers. I pulled my new xdm out of the box, loaded 2 mags, and pulled back 10 yards from my 12" by 14" cardboard box with a stick-on target. Being that green with the gun and its type, I was concerned how I'd do and if I'd be able to use it effectively in a defensive situation. It felt comfortable, the recoil was like nothing, and every shot hit my target/box--with several even going right through the 1.5" bullseye. I already now feel completely confident that I made the right choice and that I'd be able to do what needs doing should the need arise. Can't wait to see how good I can get with more practice, and it'll be fun doing it besides! Takedown and cleaning is super simple, too. I love this gun.

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

Furiousbeen — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:05:27 -0000

Who cares what caliber ? At this point I just want one. I'm a veteran so I prefer the .45 but every cop I know tells me to go with the .40 but you can NOT argue with the simple effectiveness of a 9mm. So, who cares? Just give me one !!!!

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

fredstephens@cableone.net — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:18:33 -0000

Don't like the backstrap safety grip on xdm's. Take two tightly wrapped turns around the backstrap safety with a roll of black eletricial tape. No more backstrap safety

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

wray — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:11:34 -0000

I have the xd 45 it is a great firearm had no problems with it.

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

dwightwstewart — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:19:46 -0000

is it safe to use 10mm. ammo in my 40 cal. xd sub compact pistol?

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

abarrister — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:07:33 -0000

Not long ago I purchased a 9mm DXm in all black,which is very capable in rapid fire and re-load of mags which gives the holder some extra shots to miss and still be defensive with the remaining unfired rounds. The smaller grip was preferred and installed on my XDm, which can be easily held in one hand firing multiple rounds in point and shoot style and this is a reassuring capacity. My black XDm sits well in my leather briefcase and is well concealed but slower to access off the body. My practice routine is to shoot the smaller round plastic coke bottles in the local river or levee ditch water so as to reveal and report the relative location of the strike for training accuracy with your sights which I recommend for safety reasons. You will be well pleased with performance of same. My other comparables are S & W .38 special combat masterpiece; and my black Walther PPS .40 caliber used for concealed carry as attorney if the need arises, I believe I can defend equally with either. I have no criticism of any of the foregoing, all are dependable. Selection depends of the functions of user in the given place; you weigh the choices, and choose for your life. Good hunting!

Re: Springfield Armory XDM Pistol: 16+1 Rounds of .40 S&W Firepower

Bullet Boy — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:35:32 -0000

Ive had my XDm 40 for over a year and very happy with it. Though I am not a fan of grip safety myself after a little practice I don't know it is even there. All in All I give the pistol an A+

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Bam-Bam 555 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:38:58 -0000

I been using a .40 XD for deployments. We carry wat we want, and its lite, reliable, and holds 12 in the mag. Its a 4 inch barrel, and I prefer it over the 1911, or the Kimber thats being used. I have had this XD w/ me for 4 tours, 2 each in A-stan, Iraq. Its a perfect compromise between 9mm and .45 acp. I like the grip safety, no fuss no muss. Just grip and fire. Looking forward to the new XD-m. The Hk Mk-23 is too heavy, too big and not practical. The 9mm Beretta is not the best combat pistol, but some guys like it. Mag cap. has alot to do with it. Some opt for the .40 Sig Sauer, the CG has adopted it, and its more about the round [.40] than anything. Getting rid of the Colt M-4 should be the priority. The weapon is unreliable, and in Somalia mine jammed after a day of running gunbattles. The 416 is the carbine most used, but surprise-the M-8 had LESS stoppages than ANY of them. Colt has political clout, but nothing else. The move to the LWRC's 6.8mm is the next move. Its more versatile and a great weapon, better than the SCAR-L.