45 Raven Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Latest issue of the "American Rifleman" magazine is advertising the XD(m) in caliber .45 ACP. The "XD Talk" forum buzz is that the pistol will be introduced at the annual NRA meeting and show in May. No details on capacity, etc. available yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Latest issue of the "American Rifleman" magazine is advertising the XD(m) in caliber .45 ACP. The "XD Talk" forum buzz is that the pistol will be introduced at the annual NRA meeting and show in May. No details on capacity, etc. available yet. In the unlikely event that everyone doesn't already know about this, the XD(m) in caliber .45 ACP is now for sale. I purchased one on Sunday, May 30 at Scottsdale Gun Club here in AZ. They had nine of them in stock on the day I made the purchase. The salesman told me that had sold one since their initial stock arrived. I purchased an all black one, and know that they didn't have any OD/black bi-tone ones available. That color combination doesn't show up as available on the Springfield website, but the salesman told me that SGC has some on order. The new pistol has a 13-round magazine capacity and uses standard XD .45 magazines. I purchased three spare magazines in addition to the two that came with the pistol. I already own an XD(m) in 9MM caliber and like it very, very much. I didn't have that pistol with me when I purchased the new one, and didn't think about getting one of SGC's rental XD(m) pistols in 9MM to make a side by side comparison, but to me, the guns feel identical dimensionally. If you like the XD(m) in 9MM or .40 S&W, I will predict you will like the .45 ACP as well. I never made it home with mine, as I was only about 30 minutes away from Kent Singletary's place at KS Customs in Glendale, AZ. I took it directly to him for a trigger job and the installation of a Dawson Precision FO front sight. I had these two things done to the 9MM when I first purchased it, and could not be happier with the outcome. Good luck to all who are looking for an XD(m) in caliber .45 ACP, and I wish you the best of success when you obtain yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobert1 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I DO love my XD-M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Z Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I have one ordered. Should be here any day now. I held the shop's range rental XDM45 and it feels just like my 9mm and 40S&W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+16 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Got to get one, then I'll have all three and maybe someday be able to get back into shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Even if you can't get one right away, I urge you to get back into shooting. I just returned to competition after a 22 year absence and am really enjoying it. My skills have dimished considerably and I am one of the oldest competitors on the range, but I enjoy the challenge and welcome opportunities to improve. Just do it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 im wondering the practicality of using a .45 xdm in competition and where it would fit best while at the same time how much more am i spending on ammo over a .40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Z Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I'm going to use my new one at our next IDPA match. I'm going to work up a little softer load than production ammo. When you load your own, the cost difference becomes minimal. I ran about 175 rounds thru it monday and I really like it. I have a new Springer trigger and sights on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 i see one sittin in one of my gunshops but i aint gonna buy it cause i aint gonna load .45 not yet anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aglifter Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Is there a reason, aside from cost, to shoot 9MM rather than 45 in production? I seems like the extra .097" could help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 The only other advantages would be capacity and faster recovery between shots due to lower recoil. But it is a personal call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
de03x7 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Is there a reason, aside from cost, to shoot 9MM rather than 45 in production? I seems like the extra .097" could help... Shoot the .45 in Limited 10. If you are going to shoot Major you may as well score major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rack&roll Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 im wondering the practicality of using a .45 xdm in competition and where it would fit best while at the same time how much more am i spending on ammo over a .40 Limited 10 is a very practical place for it. Slightly more expensive than .40, but if you like .45, it's worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristianHE Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I'm just curious- Did yours not come with the fiber front sight? I just got one and it already has a fiber front site that is really bright and easy to see. Latest issue of the "American Rifleman" magazine is advertising the XD(m) in caliber .45 ACP. The "XD Talk" forum buzz is that the pistol will be introduced at the annual NRA meeting and show in May. No details on capacity, etc. available yet. In the unlikely event that everyone doesn't already know about this, the XD(m) in caliber .45 ACP is now for sale. I purchased one on Sunday, May 30 at Scottsdale Gun Club here in AZ. They had nine of them in stock on the day I made the purchase. The salesman told me that had sold one since their initial stock arrived. I purchased an all black one, and know that they didn't have any OD/black bi-tone ones available. That color combination doesn't show up as available on the Springfield website, but the salesman told me that SGC has some on order. The new pistol has a 13-round magazine capacity and uses standard XD .45 magazines. I purchased three spare magazines in addition to the two that came with the pistol. I already own an XD(m) in 9MM caliber and like it very, very much. I didn't have that pistol with me when I purchased the new one, and didn't think about getting one of SGC's rental XD(m) pistols in 9MM to make a side by side comparison, but to me, the guns feel identical dimensionally. If you like the XD(m) in 9MM or .40 S&W, I will predict you will like the .45 ACP as well. I never made it home with mine, as I was only about 30 minutes away from Kent Singletary's place at KS Customs in Glendale, AZ. I took it directly to him for a trigger job and the installation of a Dawson Precision FO front sight. I had these two things done to the 9MM when I first purchased it, and could not be happier with the outcome. Good luck to all who are looking for an XD(m) in caliber .45 ACP, and I wish you the best of success when you obtain yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owen502 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I'm just curious- Did yours not come with the fiber front sight? I just got one and it already has a fiber front site that is really bright and easy to see. The ones I saw did have the FO sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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