XDM Elite 3.8" 10mm

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I'll have to wait till they release it in Brown / FDE to match my other XDM-10mm.
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$650 sounds about right. I may trade my HK P30sk for this. I hardly carry it anymore and if this is only modestly bigger I’d rather have a 10mm on hand than a 9mm.
Just looked at the specs. It's like half an inch longer and 0.17" narrower than my P30SK. And it holds two more rounds. Not bad. P30SK may become a truck gun or get sold.
 
I just ordered it. As far as woods guns go, this is exactly what I've been waiting for. I've been hoping SA would release this since I bought the 4.5 inch version a while back.
Please give us your impression when you get to shoot it. I watched two videos yesterday indicating good shootability and decent velocity depending on ammo brand and weight. But then both reviewers spouted some common 10mm hyperbole and idiocy that just isn't true, and I lost faith in their comments. So I'd rather hear from someone I know actually shoots and is realistic.
 
sootch does a good job going over most everything about this new gun.

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Please give us your impression when you get to shoot it. I watched two videos yesterday indicating good shootability and decent velocity depending on ammo brand and weight. But then both reviewers spouted some common 10mm hyperbole and idiocy that just isn't true, and I lost faith in their comments. So I'd rather hear from someone I know actually shoots and is realistic.

I will. The seller stated in their ad that shipping will be delayed, and when I spoke to them they were upfront about the fact that it may be a day or two or several days before it ships, depending on the number of orders they need to ship. It hasn't shipped yet, so I'm guessing I'll get it later next week. If it's anything like the 4.5 inch version I have I'll be happy with it.
 
Wow. This is just … a cool little package. This might make me bite the bullet and get a 10 for bumming around. Affordable and 11 plus one!? What’s not to love?
You finally going to get on the 10mm train man? I know you like those 45s.
 
I picked it up today and will probably need to wait until the weekend to shoot it. I don't know that I'll put a red dot sight on it, but it comes from the factory cut for it. I removed the magwell as the grip fits me better without it. While I waited a few minutes for the background check to go through, the LGS installed the night sights I bought at no charge, which was a nice surprise.

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Will be interested in your report. Buddy of mine has a G29 and we are convinced it won’t shoot anything heavier than 180gr, which leaves boutique-loads off the table….his G29 can’t seem to stabilize heavier bullets which is probably where the 10mm starts to shine in effective energy and penetration.

As a result of the not-so-scientific-tests with his G29, I have stayed with the 45ACP, as I’ve found no compelling (yet) reason to make that switch.

I figure a 45ACP +P will do 90% of what a boutique 10mm will do in the field, therefore the difference is too close and not worth the upgrade to me and my way of thinking.
 
Will be interested in your report. Buddy of mine has a G29 and we are convinced it won’t shoot anything heavier than 180gr, which leaves boutique-loads off the table….his G29 can’t seem to stabilize heavier bullets which is probably where the 10mm starts to shine in effective energy and penetration.

As a result of the not-so-scientific-tests with his G29, I have stayed with the 45ACP, as I’ve found no compelling (yet) reason to make that switch.

I figure a 45ACP +P will do 90% of what a boutique 10mm will do in the field, therefore the difference is too close and not worth the upgrade to me and my way of thinking.
I don’t think you’re wrong. Ammo capacity is a small benefit. But really may not matter. To me I’m just a little more invested in 10mm with two pistols and a carbine. Only have two 45s left and I don’t see buying another.
Bullets are a little cheaper for loading too, depending.
 
I picked it up today and will probably need to wait until the weekend to shoot it. I don't know that I'll put a red dot sight on it, but it comes from the factory cut for it. I removed the magwell as the grip fits me better without it. While I waited a few minutes for the background check to go through, the LGS installed the night sights I bought at no charge, which was a nice surprise.

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How’s that Meta Trigger? Regular XDm triggers aren’t anything special to me so I’m curious
 
How’s that Meta Trigger? Regular XDm triggers aren’t anything special to me so I’m curious

It's pretty good. It's not as crisp as the triggers on my HK VP9SK or CZ P10. There's maybe 1/4 inch of take up during which you can feel the spring pushing slightly on the trigger followed by a fairly crisp break. I wouldn't describe the take up as a little spongy but can understand if somebody describes it that way. Like you said it's nothing special, but it is pretty good.
 
It's pretty good. It's not as crisp as the triggers on my HK VP9SK or CZ P10. There's maybe 1/4 inch of take up during which you can feel the spring pushing slightly on the trigger followed by a fairly crisp break. I wouldn't describe the take up as a little spongy but can understand if somebody describes it that way. Like you said it's nothing special, but it is pretty good.
If it's better than my XDs I'm in LOL!
 
I won't make it to the range this weekend. Too much work around the house that needs to get done. I'll be there Friday.
 
I had a chance to put a few rounds through it this afternoon. I was at the range with the guys I volunteer as security with at our church and we were busy running drills, so I didn't have the chance to shoot it too much. I shot 200 grain Underwood hard cast and Doubletap 125 grain DT lead free rounds. It functioned perfectly and while both are full power rounds, it handled the recoil well and was accurate. It's going to work out perfectly as my woods gun.
 
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