Illmatica Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Currently have a xdm 5.25" in .40sw and was wondering, if possible, what I needed to do to shoot 9mm with it. Reliably, of course. Also, which barrel do ya'll recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo45 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I shoot 40 almost exclusively in my Open XDM but for Steel all I needed was a Springfield XDM 9MM barrel and 9MM magazines. Prolly should change the recoil spring too but I haven't found it necessary w/ Winchester WB or MagTech 9MM ammo. Might be necessary with lesser PF ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illmatica Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) I shoot 40 almost exclusively in my Open XDM but for Steel all I needed was a Springfield XDM 9MM barrel and 9MM magazines. Prolly should change the recoil spring too but I haven't found it necessary w/ Winchester WB or MagTech 9MM ammo. Might be necessary with lesser PF ammo. Thanks. Now to find a barrel. Edited June 5, 2016 by Illmatica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbecker Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Bucksroo45, do you mean a regular 9mm barrel in your 40 slide or are you talking about a 9mm conversation barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo45 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I acquired the XDM 40 and all the conversion pieces back when the XDM first came out. To the best of my 70 year old memory all the 9MM pieces are Springfield OEM. I've only used it rigged for 40 as long as I can remember. I moved recently and can't put my hands on the 9MM pieces. I'll form a search party and dig them out. I'll give you a holler when I know for certain. Might even take a couple pics. LATR Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DenverDave Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 If it was me, I would keep it a 40 and just run Minor PF ammo. http://atlantaarms.com/products/40-s-w-180gr-jfp-minor-1.htmlIf you load your own ammo .40 Minor (aka Bunny Farts) is easy to make, recoils less than factory 9mm ammo ......and cuts a bigger whole in the target. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mont1120 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I went from .40 to 9MM on my 4.5 XDM, this entailed a conversion barrell, mags, and the lighter spring. I gained 3-4 extras rounds with the Arrenondo extensions. The only problem is these are not legal for any USPSA matches. The rules are pretty clear that you cannot change calibers on a pistol. I use mine for 3 gun and have a ball with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo45 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Ahoy, Got side tracked and completely forgot all about this. Ran across my kit to run 9MM in my XDM. Turns out I used a Fire Dragon conversion barrel, http://www.efkfiredragon.com/springfield-xdsub-xds-xdt-xdm1.html . They recommend using XDM 9MM magazines for more reliable feeding. I also have a steel guide rod and recoil spring of unknown lbs rating. Factory is 18# so mine is likely 14# or 16# as I was doing a lot of screwing around with springs back then, 12-13 years ago. Again, sorry to have dropped the ball on this. Naval Aviator - N Viet Nam NRA LIFE & BENEFACTOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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