I inherited a older XDM 3.8 9mm. Not compact like what you are looking at but, similar in function. I think the XDM platform is a great gun. Mine handles well and shoots well. Function has been perfect. I don’t see how you could go wrong with that 45 you are looking at. If I were going to buy, I would buy one the size you are looking at. Mine has the full grip. While having 20 rounds of 9mm is nice, it gets heavy by days end. I wouldn’t mind having a bit shorter lighter grip and 12 to 15 rounds of 9mm. A quick mag change is easy. But, since I have this one I am not in a hurry to get anything els. I have smaller guns if needed.
And it's discontinued.
I got this exact pistol about 6 months ago and it has performed flawlessly(1000 rounds). It has a loaded chamber indicator and firing pin position indicator(both are visual and tactile) and 3 safety’s(trigger, grip,& internal). Comes with a flared mag well that I easily removed. Easy to conceal and compact with the 10 round magazine, but still fits my large size hands.13 round magazines are available that extend the grip to full size. With a match grade barrel and a great trigger, this pistol is very accurate without an optic, but it is optic-ready. Tritium sites are easy to get on target. It has no shortcomings and I carry it every day.
