Springfield XD(M) 3.8

[Burk Cornelius]

I handled one of these guns the other day and liked it but had to ask what niche does it fill? They have a sub-compact already and they have a 4" model. Is this gun really only 0.2" shorter than their 4" model with no other difference?

We all know the barrel length is not what makes a gun conceal better, its usually the grip size/shape.

I don't really want to start an XD vs Glock vs MP argument because everyone has their opinion but was this gun really necessary?

BC

 

[h8ns8n]

it's all in the M

 

[Burk Cornelius]

Anyone have any opinions of these guns. My Dad is looking at one and I told him I would ask around.

BC

 

[Saur]

My wife carries an XD-M in her purse, and has expressed interest in the 3.8" bbl version

 

[nicegroup]

curious as well. I'm looking at ccw . My P220 makes me look like I have a hunch back

 

[neginfluence04]

match grade barrel, adjustable grip, and 19 rounds in a compact that's the diffrence

 

[inactive]

match grade barrel, adjustable grip, and 19 rounds in a compact that's the diffrence

Agreed. I see them more as replacing the "Service" 4" models rather than carving our a new niche.

Now, if they make a 3" barrel sub-compact "m" with a shorter grip that hold "only" 15+1 then Springfield can completely phase out the non-M 9mm and .40 models for all I care.

 

[grwd]

The only thing "match grade" is the marketing.

 

[h8ns8n]

The only thing "match grade" is the marketing.

hey mike, i would love for you to share your professional opinion on the xdm. your likes and dislikes?

 

[OK Ronin]

I handled one of these guns the other day and liked it but had to ask what niche does it fill? They have a sub-compact already and they have a 4" model. Is this gun really only 0.2" shorter than their 4" model with no other difference?

We all know the barrel length is not what makes a gun conceal better, its usually the grip size/shape.

I don't really want to start an XD vs Glock vs MP argument because everyone has their opinion but was this gun really necessary?

BC

I believe that the XD 9MM comes in 5 inch(service), 4 inch(compact), and 3inch (sub-compact) barrel sizes

The XDM 9MM comes in 4.5 inch and 3.8 inch sizes, so the difference in this line is .7", rather than .2. I have only fired the 4.5 inch, which I like a lot.