I picked up a XDm9 compact today at a Whitetail Outfitters Va for $639.00 plus a free box of ammo and a pierce grip extension. Yes it is a little high but these are some real helpful guys so i figured it money well spent.
Fit and finish: Overall quality is good. The metal finish is excellent and the slide is tight enough. The only thing i didnt like is the lanyard slot is cut real sharp and it lets you know it when shooting the 147gr's. Its easy enough to fix but still a complaint. So in short, i think quality is on par with the other handguns in its class, it cost more now, but i think that is short term just because its new.
Ergonomics: It fits my hand perfect, it comes with 3 back-strap sizes but i found the middle one fits me the best. For me this was one of the biggest selling points. I like the exaggerated stippling, i think it will really shine when it gets wet and it definitely helps with managing the recoil.
Accuracy: I was shooting 124gr flat nose Leadless UMC and 147 grain Winchester JHP.
I shot 10 round groups at 15 yard off the bench.
UMC shot 2.1" center to center
Winchester 149gr JHP shot 1.9" if you dont count the flyer 3.3" if you do.
Sights: the sights that it comes with are great, for me it away shot high to the left with the 100 rounds i put through it, it tried to drift the rear at the range but it is in tight! i needed a vice to get any movement. But that is a good thing because it means they arnt going got move around if i drop it or something.
Shooting: AWESOME! being a 1911 guy the XDm points the same so putting the sights on target was natural. Recoil wasnt bad but the 147 in the short magazine definitely let you know you just pulled the trigger.
trigger: Good, better than the XD, Glock and M&P in my opinion. It has a solid short reset and has a 5.5 lbs break (so im told, felt about right though). It could be better with some work but for me and what ill use it for its is good enough.
So thats what i think, hope this is helpful to some in the market for a double stack striker-fired compact.
Pat
Fit and finish: Overall quality is good. The metal finish is excellent and the slide is tight enough. The only thing i didnt like is the lanyard slot is cut real sharp and it lets you know it when shooting the 147gr's. Its easy enough to fix but still a complaint. So in short, i think quality is on par with the other handguns in its class, it cost more now, but i think that is short term just because its new.
Ergonomics: It fits my hand perfect, it comes with 3 back-strap sizes but i found the middle one fits me the best. For me this was one of the biggest selling points. I like the exaggerated stippling, i think it will really shine when it gets wet and it definitely helps with managing the recoil.
Accuracy: I was shooting 124gr flat nose Leadless UMC and 147 grain Winchester JHP.
I shot 10 round groups at 15 yard off the bench.
UMC shot 2.1" center to center
Winchester 149gr JHP shot 1.9" if you dont count the flyer 3.3" if you do.
Sights: the sights that it comes with are great, for me it away shot high to the left with the 100 rounds i put through it, it tried to drift the rear at the range but it is in tight! i needed a vice to get any movement. But that is a good thing because it means they arnt going got move around if i drop it or something.
Shooting: AWESOME! being a 1911 guy the XDm points the same so putting the sights on target was natural. Recoil wasnt bad but the 147 in the short magazine definitely let you know you just pulled the trigger.
trigger: Good, better than the XD, Glock and M&P in my opinion. It has a solid short reset and has a 5.5 lbs break (so im told, felt about right though). It could be better with some work but for me and what ill use it for its is good enough.
So thats what i think, hope this is helpful to some in the market for a double stack striker-fired compact.
Pat
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