Springfield Armory announcement on 10/10. 10mm FB post

I'd love this in their compact version, but I don't know that changing slides would matter. The only 10mm magazine they have is the full size one so changing the frame won't reduce the length of the grip. I'm also not sure whether the 10mm magazine will fit in another caliber's frame. I did ask them today about a compact version, but they don't know of plans to release one yet.

 

I called SA out of curiosity. All they could tell me is that they haven't tested them that way and don't know if it would work or not. I'd be more inclined to try something like that for a range gun, but as 460Shooter mentioned for a woods gun, which is what I'm buying it for, I prefer to leave it as is.

 

Sportsman Outdoors has them in stock already for $549.99. SA also has a promotion where they offer 3 more magazines and a range bag. I ordered one and should have it in 1 to 2 weeks as shipping times are 3 to 7 days. Having owned a number of XDM's I have a good idea of what to expect. It stood be reliable and a decent shooter. The main unknown is how it handles the recoil of full power loads.

 

Just ordered one. I will call them first thing tomorrow and see if they are truly in stock or if they are on backorder.

 

Their website said they were in stock and ready to ship. If they’re taking backorders I’ll cancel and wait for a local LGS.

Edit: I checked my order status and it states it's getting ready to ship. I also looked to see how they listed guns they didn't have in stock. They state it's not in stock, so I'm assuming the SA is in stock.

 

I did. I though it would be better suited for carrying than the 5 inch model. Their website lists it as their #1 seller, with the 5 inch version being #2. SA may have a hit on their hands.

 

I would trust the site a bit more if it listed products as backordered (and maybe it does somewhere). My fear is that it is showing in stock because they don't have an option for pre order or something similar in their system. It just seems odd that they have them in stock on day 2 following the announcement and no one else does. You would think at least some of the bigger outfits (Davidson's or Buds for example) would have also gotten shipments in. My order is in though and I'll just have to follow up in the morning.

 

I’m calling in the morning as well. It would be misleading if they stated it’s in stock and ready to ship and they don’t have it.

 

I went with the 4.5 version. I already have 2 long barrel 10mm guns (S&W 610 and AMT Javelina). I figure I can put the 4.5 on my belt easily enough if I need or want to but it should also be relatively easy to shoot at the range with the combat sights. I also recently acquired an XDm 5.25 in 9mm so that helped push me toward the smaller version just to have something different.

 

I went with the 4.5 inch barrel as it’s long enough to shoot well, but when we’re on vacation doing things like kayaking on a lake, bike riding, etc. it’ll carry easier for me than the longer barrel. If I wasn’t going to carry it I’d go with the 5 inch barrel.

 

Oh yes. Now this I can get on board with!

 

I just spoke with them, and they do have them in stock. They're aware that they're one of the few, if not only ones who physically have them already.

 

And now the wait begins. 5-7 days to ship according to their website.

 

I went back and checked the site. They now show both pistols with a "Notify me" tag below them, so I am much more confident that anyone who placed an order will actually be receiving tracking info soon. I will update when I hear something.