I've been watching your channel for years and never commented. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the no BS reviews you've done. The format is absolutely professional and I've not only enjoyed them but walked away more informed. So thank you for doing all of these.

Bought one two months ago and absolutely love it!!! Such a great, quality built gun. Extremely pleasant to shoot for a 10mm and extremely happy with the accuracy. As with the grip safety, I honestly do not even notice it while shooting the gun. I actually like the purpose of it cause I usually always have my guns loaded. So just a small but effective safety feature. So when firing, I’ve never had it cause an issue, get in the way, felt it, etc. I just don’t even notice it while shooting. So if a person was to NOT purchase this gun or one like it because of any concerns of the grip safety, they would be massively selling the gun short and would be making a big mistake in my opinion. In fact, I love this gun so much I am going to purchase another just to have a second one.

Love the review. Last month I walked into a shop and held both the Glock 29 and XDM Elite 10mm. I absolutely hated how the Glock felt in my hands so I chose the XDM Elite. Grabbed some extra 15 round mags and an Optic online, I couldn't be more happier with this purchase

I've shot a lot of pistols. BUTTT the spring field xdm is one of the most accurate PISTOLS I've ever shot.

Note that this gun, and the full size models, throw the brass over 25-35 feet between the 3 and 5 o'clock positions. First time I shot it, in a range or outside, I could only recover about 20% of my brass. As it was nickel Starline brass, it was like throwing a roll of quarters away each time I shot it. Many reviews never mention this.

10mm compact carry gun with 11+1. This is going to be huge for SA.

Springfield Armory is underrated. They make some quality firearms for decent prices.

Finally another compact 10mm. Been waiting for someone other than glock to do this for a while

Just put my first 300 rounds through mine, and this moved to the top of my favorites. Pros: sits well in the hand, not too light or too heavy. Good visible sights, even with my bad eyesight. Flared magwell is great. Slide release is well sized and easy to use. One of the best striker fire triggers. Ran S&B FMJ as well as an assortment of hot underwood loads 135g and 200g JHP, and even 220gr hard cast. Handled all flawlessly. Seemed to like the mid-weights best (200gr followed by 180 gr). Then the 135's and didnt care too much for the 220's. My only con is the sights were low and left. The sights are dovetailed to drift for being left but will have to go more 12 o clock hold for the elevation. Will likely wind up with a reflex or laser anyway.

Been edc'ing a Springfield xdm compact for 8yrs now. Very reliable and a joy to shoot

This is absolutely a MUST HAVE for me.

I have an XDM 5.25 that I love. 10mm is my favorite round. So a compact XDM is music to my ears. I was holding out on getting a Glock 29 hoping they would come out with an MOS. Plus, they have the Hellcat sights.

Looks like Mrs Sootch00 knocked you out!

Takes a 10mm round in a compact frame to give any challenge to Sootch's muzzle-rise control. AMAZING!!

Sootchoo and Mr guns and gear are the only two video reviews that I consider when I'm seriously interested in purchasing a firearm no BS just straight talk and an excellent demonstration of the firearm in action.

SOOTCH - Thanks as always for a great review! I don't know how, but you always manage to read my mind. As soon as I see a new product, I think "I need a review on that." And... you have what I'm looking for!

I have an XDM elite 4.5" 9mm and its one of my softest shooting. Perhaps the reason is because its one of the heavier polymers guns and I think that weight comes from a very noticeable ruggedness to the build quality. Heavy stainless steel guide rod. Everything is really solid.

We wants it. We needs it...

Just purchased the 9mm this past Thursday. When to the range this morning to shoot off a few rounds, outstanding. This will be one of my main CC. Outstanding shooting pistol

Just picked mine up today.... watched your video this morning before work.. couldn't wait at work for the call that it was in... got this bad boy in my hands !! Thanks for the awesome review!!

I own this gun. Nothing else on the market comes close in the 10mm... love it.

When SA released the FS XDM 10mm I commented that they needed to do a compact CC version and man am I glad they did. I had a model 29 and truthfully with medium sized hands no pun intended it was a handful and well gen 4s do not exactly have the greatest grip surface so it was not a overly manageable pistol as it wants to jump out of your hands when running full house defensive loads. I have owned several models of XD pistols over the years and have had a couple SA1911 models as well and they have all served me very reliably. The thing I loved about the XD line was it was ergonomically comfortable and ambi control from the jump it just fit so well in my hand. I bought a Gen 1 upon launch and I do regret having sold it but I have owned several models since. I just end up trading up on something different because unfortunately I am a working man with tons of financial responsibilities and cannot just continuously buy and keep the latest and greatest that I think I will want. That said when I buy this pistol it is going to stay in the lineup permanantly as it has been a long wait for a compact 10 that is ergonomically feasible for me. I have 3 purchases to make the new Steyr 9mm compact, the XDM 10mm compact, and a Shield plus performance center micro. After I have those I will work on rebuilding my collector grade inventory there is an Atlas in my future, and hopefully the Mrs. will feel generous so I can get an Alien too. Happy wife happy life. Unfortunately that requires getting the new house built first.

I love my Glocks and have no issue with them but the XD's are made very SOLID in comparison. The only one I still have is my XD mod 2 in 45acp and I carry it often off-duty and now retired.

Looks like a solid build and I like the Elite updates. I hope to get to try one and hey….its in 10mm. Smiles all around.

I am really glad to finally see a direct competitor to the Glock 29 on the market! The Glock is a great pistol but I agree that it does feel “blocky” in the hand. It is nice to see Springfield coming out with this and including addition features like an optics cut. It just gives consumers more options which is a good thing. I know there are other compact 10’s out there like the EAA Witness P Compact 10mm, but I didn’t include it as a competitor because I have never really been a fan of safeties on DA/SA pistols. I really like DA/SA pistols that are decocker only though! To me, adding a safety takes away the benifit that DA/SA gives you. But that is just my opinion.

A hefty 10mm as a compact? Why would you do that to you? … because you CAN!!! Looking so forward to get my hands on one of these little suckers. Thanks for the review!

Thank you Sootch for another quality review! I have the 1911 Ronin in 10mm and just ordered this after watching your review.

Shot mine for the first time today. Loved it. Thought it was gonna kick like my 44mag. Not even close. Took it to 1 off my gun guys that I bought it from to get the dot put on. I'm totally happy and will be happier with the DRAGON FLY gets installed. My gun guy is a X state trooper and said the kick is compared to a 40c. Wish the holster came with mine

Thanks for this! ive been waiting for the Elite to have a 10mm option for a while now. I have the 4.5 XDM in 10mm and it is the single best pistol I own. My biggest issue with it as the trigger. When I got my hands on the 4.5 9mm the issues I had with the XDM were addressed and the first words out of my mouth were "10mm when?" and now in one step closer. I will DEFFITELY be picking up the compact too.

Wish CZ or Smith&Wesson would make a 10mm Patiently waiting!

Love these they're perfect for woods carry or Urban. Perfect hiking gun, its easy to carry and still packs the punch you need

Okay 👍 I love the 10 MM round. A long time ago I had a Springfield Armory Custom Shop fully ported & full race gun. I have got to get one of these.

Bonus day for gun lovers ! Another channel reviewing this compact sledgehammer Good job!

Excellent review! I may actually pick this one up. Never disliked Springfield XD series but this one is IMPRESSIVE!

10mm compact is the ultimate 90's "man stopper" gun.

Very nice review! Great content. I have both the Springfield XD-S and XD-E .45. Outstanding firearms. Smallest and one of the most reliable in its class! Love your 10mm pistol!

I just my 10mm today and I absolutely love it. Easily favorite gun known. Recoil is not bad at all. Amazing and very well built

Thanks Springfield and sootch00! Just when I thought I was done buying firearms!

Sootch! You are the man, always enjoy your dedication to truth, balanced reviewing of all manufactures. Have had my I on this 10mm gem for sometime, having seen your review, I believe if it fits my hand, it is the best compact 10mm out there. Best regards, and keeping doing what you do! THX V

Been carrying my G29 for 14 yrs. Love the 10mm’s magnum power. My 29 is very accurate but it’s blocky grip is frustrating, even with the extended mag. I’m interested in the XDM elite primarily for it’s comfortable grip - like my Hellcat. Good video and I’m gonna see/shoot one at my range.

Finally... nice to hear about something besides a 9mm. This is interesting! I like it. Thank you. God bless all here.

Just picked one of these up. I live in Alaska where there could be bears anywhere. I have a 44 magnum I carry on my chest when I’m out hiking but it’s not always the most practical to carry if I’m out and about in the city or go hiking on a whim. This is good for any threat city or woods and can easily conceal carry it in both

Another fantastic review. Thanks so much. I plan to watch your video again before making additional comments. 😃👍

3.8 xdm 9mm with full size magwell. Giving me 19 rounds. It's old but totally reliable. Topped with vortex venom. And tlr 7.

I recently added the S&W 10mm 4.6 and the XDM 10mm to my growing collection of centimeters. I like both, but I don’t consider the Springfield trigger to be “Match Grade”. Maybe I just need to put more rounds through it. Now that the SIG P320 10mm is out as well as a full size XDM, I’m going to have a hard time deciding which 10’s I’m going to take to the range!

Glock 29 has some competition, bout time .

Very good early review. Thank you for keeping us informed and entertained.

Ive wanted this for years and they finally made it!

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AMAZING FIREARM 🔥🏆🔥

I have this in the 5.3” OSP, imo the carry ammo should be 135 or 150 grains, there’s quite a bit of ammo in that range still getting over 600 ft lbs in a shorter barrel. XDM is way better than crappy Glocks, never had a jam or fte with my XDM but Glock 40 is a different story.

Love getting my 10mm fix without having to shoot one. Thanks, Sootch00!

I'm like you Sootch on the xdm grip safety When reholstering cover the trigger gaurd with my fingers and push on the back of the slide with the heel of my hand Nothing can touch the trigger and the grip safety is engaged It's worked well for me

Great review! We reviewed it as well and it is SWEEET! I'm adding the 15 round magazine and this will be on my hip for every backcountry trip from here on out.

Love seeing a new 10mm compact come out to give ya some options if your looking for one but I'm sticking with the g29. Just dont like the looks of those slide serrations & the g29 feels good in the hand .

I just purchased one and I’m in love again. It is so gorgeous and the weight is perfect happy to have another 10mm. Everyone should get one.

"more better" i would agree love my Springfield looking forward to getting this gun

C’mon man…Skitch just when I say I’m done buying for the year, Sootch comes along with anyone. Now I have to figure out how to sneak this past the wife into the safe and make it seem like it’s been there all along

I love my G29. It's a brutal tank of a pistol. But it's my first Glock. Literally every handgun I've ever owned has a significantly better feeling grip. Now, the Glock grip is tolerable. If it wasn't I wouldn't have bought the thing but damn. It's so "meh". Love everything else about it though so I look past it. I live in CT so once SA decides to make offer a version with the 10 round base plates, I'll pick one of these up. I'll never sell the Glock but it will be carried less because chances are, I'll like the XDm grip more.

Great video sootch, I'm glad you compared it to the G29 as that was ultimately one of the many things I was curious about.

Just bought this pistol today, so now the wait, I have the XDM in 4.5 and I fricking love it so much I had to get this pistol too!!!

Well... that solves it! I've been thinking either Glock 20/29 or XDM 10mm/Glock29. Now I know. I love the ergonomics of the XDM: I'm excited to try the META trigger. Looks like Springfield is going to be selling two new pistols soon! (holding breath for an XDM Elite 10mm - 5.25)!!!

This would be an awesome purchase! The likelihood of it reaching California would be a far fetched dream. But one could still hope🤞

I had the opportunity to purchase a glock, as i always wanted a glock, because glock..but i went with the new just in stock gen 1 xd9. As you say and i said the xd is more ergonomically correct feeling in hand. I have no regrets. It has never jammed on me.

Thank you for demonstrating rapid fire with this firearm. Great video!

Everybody: We are going to the 9mm because the recoil is more manageable, the ammo is cheaper ...... Springfield: LEEEEEROYYYYYYY JEEEENNNKINNNNNNS!

Looks amazing. I’d love to acquiring one of these and a 5”. The next time your wife tells you to take out the trash, don’t take so long. 😂

Nice review. XDs are awesome guns, wish we had something like the 2A here. Cheers from Croatia!

This is what I expected from this gun . Great one for personal defense . Thanks for the review .

I’ll keep my g29. Love that beast. Carry with civil defense 10mm 60gr 2400fps w 780 fpe and with these rounds very little recoil in 10mm. Love them

This needs the Hellcat style compensator !

Just fired new XDM 10 mm compact. Slide is heavier than SW MP 10 mm but recoil is less. NO jams at 100 shots . The 15 round magazine also works same as the 10 shot mags. The flared mag well is only flaw , blocks grip by small finger. The fiberoptic front sight is bright . Fits a K Rounds kydex holster perfectly , same profile as t he other compact XDMs. Good for personal carry , twice the power of the tiny 9mm. T he 9mm brass will drop fully into the 10mm brass, far less powder being used.

Nice, I had a G29 but I sold it I was at the GS the other day and seen a G29 which I'm glad that I didn't get it, now I see that they came out with this and when I find one it will be in my rotations, I do have a RIA 1911 10MM Tactical but if I had this compact 10mm I would carry it.

There's nothing special about the trigger on my xds but for some reason I shoot tighter groups with that than the shield or canik. Lots of people knock the xd line but I love mine and carry it often

FN should chamber the FNX-45 in 10mm, also would be cool if somebody made a lever gun chambered in 10mm that could also shoot 40cal, 10rnds of 10mm or 20rnds of 40cal if that is even possible.

Bought mine a week ago love it

I carry the full size 5.3” OSP XDM 10, it’s not as big as it seems, I can cover it with my Compact CZ P01, the only thing that sticks out is the barrel threading for a silencer. I got a regular XDM 10 Alien Gear holster then dremeled the end so the threaded barrel can stick out. One thing is for damn sure, I don’t think anyone’s taking one of these to the chest and still standing.

Wow i might have to retire my xd 40 subcompact for this. 10mm could really be a one stop shop imo with ammo variations.

I wish I agreed. I owned the 4.5" full size version of this, the XDM in 10mm. For the same love of the 10mm. But I really just disliked how it felt and shot. Just felt clunky and even a bit cheap. So I bought the Springfield Ronin 1911 in 10mm. Night and day of course, but not a carry gun. Liked that enough to get a Sig 1911 also in 10 -- with a very different character and accessory rail. It then became a home defense pistol. Not having the optic isn't a bad tradeoff. So the hunt continues for a 10mm carry.

I have own XD's. Had to have the new 10 elite. Now iv never had an issue with Springfield. But this 10 had a trigger issue. It would not in gage. Took it apart and it worked. Nothing broken and I have been shooting guns for 40 yrs. This tore me up. It's gone tomorrow.

Nothing like waking up to a new sootch00 video heck yea need me a 10mm

I love the power of 10mm

I have the 9mm version and absolutely love it

Thank you for the excellent review! You always explain everything thoroughly and straightforward. Well...there is another 10mm to the collection.

Yes Zastava has a compact 10 mil from the 90s that is now being sold as a surplus I'd really like to see somebody someplace do review of it!!

Sootch: "Hell yeah, I got a new pistol!" Mrs. Sootch: "What?!! Another one?.... ( *POW* )" Sootch: ".....hey everyone, I had a little trouble playing video games........"

WE need some 10MM ballistics gel tests!

Good song to go along with your reviews haha I love it!

scootchOO , you crack me up with your out takes ,. Funny is as hell Bud , keep up the good work !

14:04 *BRING BACK THE MOD 2* !!!!!!

When this gun was released this morning my first thought was I hope sootch has a review! I have the xd 3.3 45 acp.How do they compare in recoil?

I will be Adding this Springfield to my collection.

Lol I was pleased to hear your not getting rid of the Glock 29. I own a g29 but I’m definitely gonna get an XDM.

10mm was what I was shooting during the ammo shortage. Not all 10mm ammo is equal. It’s an awesome round. I have a Glock 40. It’s like a dump truck. This XDM compact looks pretty neat.

I'd need to see the chrony numbers to confirm it's worth buying over my existing .40cal compacts.

Good review brother, I love your sign-off at the end!

15:10 I'm so happy to see this. To tell you the rude truth, I HATE how those grip extensions pinch the hell out of my pinky finger with my Glock 29. I have a blood filled blister on the pad of my pinky after 1 magazine. Without the extension, the gun is hard to shoot accurately under stress. I've tried everything to stop it. I'll be switching to this new XD simply because I'll be able to get all 3 fingers on it without leaving the range with injuries. Love it.

Glock 29

Hard enough to find 9mm, 45, or 40. This caliber even harder to get, and too expensive. Plus can never forgive the sleazy thing that Springfield did a few years back.

Thanks for the review sootch. My buddies and I are gonna take a trip up to Alaska and I needed a compact 10mm bear detergent

Shooters have been looking for a "better" alternative to the G29 for years. Thank you SA! Now I only "need" one handgun in the southeast.