I was able to purchase one of this xdm elite compact in 45acp last June of 2023. Absolutely love the gun and have really enjoyed shooting it, easily went through 300 rounds that day without cleaning and oiling the firearm. The one thing I truly love about the gun is how easy it is to shoot, and it came with 6 magazines. I was so happy as soon as I found out about it. Very happy with firearm!😊

Picked one up with the hex optic for $499. Absolutely love it, and the gun has made me fall in love with .45acp. I always called it a boomer round. Guess I’m a boomer now.

Just ordered a new Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact OSP .45 ACP. Can't wait to get and take to the range.

I just bought one. It came with 2 mags, but three would be a better count. Mine came with the Dragon Fly HEX red dot optic. I have large hands and this pistol is very comfortable in my hand. One other thing, I'm left-handed and this weapon accommodates me well.

Just picked up the 10mm version...fantastic offering. Will be getting the .45 acp as soon as I sell my Glock 30 G3. It's also a very good gun, but this update from SA is top notch imo.

I just bought this pistol yesterday in 45 asp, also my favorite cartridge. I agree, I have no use for a red dot or Lazer on a gun either. I just ordered a Wright Leather Works leather holster for it. Over the years I have ordered 8 holsters from them as they make an outstanding holster. 5-7 weeks from now this pistol will replace an XDs Mod 2 45 acp that has been in my carry rotation for the last 4 years. The only gripe about the XDs is the 5-7 round single stack mags that come with it. This XDm Elite will allow me not to have to carry an additional mag when I carry it like the XDs.

Really liked this video. I’m partial to the 45ACP as well and I carry a Colt Defender most of the time. The Defender is reliable but I’d add a few qualifiers to that. The 3” 1911 in 45ACP is not necessarily an easy gun to shoot. It requires discipline and a seriously stable grip for the gun to cycle and eject properly. So that’s primarily why I’d consider the XDM Elite. I also own an HK45C that is nearly perfect but there is room for something in my collection larger than the Defender and smaller than the HK.

It's so refreshing to hear a review where the shooter doesn't want a bunch of optics and suppressor-height sights and threaded barrel bullshit on a CARRY GUN. People seemed to have lost the definition of what it means to be a carry gun......easy to carry and not complicated. For me, I have small hands, so I'm hoping my pinky finger fits okay on that mag well. But I haven't handled one yet. Thanks for the review!

Wow another great firearm from Springfield, nice video.

Great review!

The iron sight design is a Springfield design, it's called the "Ball in the basket" and it is designed to get on target and back on target in a hurry.

thanks for this review I have been in between this 45 and a 1911 for a back up 45 to my 13 round 45 I have just wanted a 2nd 45 just in case

I recently got one of these and that 10th Rd is something else to get in. I do like the sights. I want to change out the red sight for a green one.

Thanks. Love the videos. Good info and no fluff. And by the way, the xdm compact 45 is awesome - love it 😀

That extended mag feels great.. with the spacer and back strap to match too. I got one and said get another. And mines came with the 5 ten rd magazine and gun bag

Just shot my XDM today. Really impressed with the weapon overall. I was raised on 1911's so the Grip Safety went totally unnoticed. Those U shaped rear sites were my main concern. They turned out to be excellent out to 25 yards. I have to lock in my aiming points as it does print higher . The 6 o'clock hold worked pretty well past 10 yards. The front sites aren't that good for my old eyes. One issue was my aiming points were red orange and the red tude just blended in. Once turn the target around and used some black tape as an aiming point, all was well. I may change out the sites once I do some more research. All mags ( including used ones worked well) . My XD came with ( 2) 9 rounders. I didn't top them off but will take your recommendation on loading 10. I picked up some used 13 rounders with sleeves. I have the #1 sleeves , so must use the #1 backstrap. I may have to find some #3 sleeves , as I have bigger hands and want to try the largest BS. I removed the magwell. Only about 50 rounds shot but pistol performed as advised. I currently carry a Glock 30 S and won't be changing yet. The Glock 30 is almost the same size as this XDM. Not a Glock Fan Boy , just I know this weapon too well and it simply works! This is my second XD ( I think lol) . That trigger is excellent out the box. I shot my little Canik ( SC) also to attempt to compare triggers. That TP9 trigger is very well designed and smooth. XM is right up there so far. Nice video.

Stumbled upon this for 250. Had 6 mags with it. Definitely worth it.

Just in case you didn’t mention it the feed ramp is polished to a mirror finish

I removed the Hex optic from mine as well, I prefer it without it. Much more accurate in my opinion.

I have this gun in 10 mm Love it. Now i have 45acp on order.

Yeah, that magwell just needs to go for sure. I'm not sure how someone at Springfield didn't realize that it just don't work. It's so damn uncomfortable and I have tiny hands. Once it's Removed it's a dream to shoot. I Ando love it. Excellent carry choice. Thanks for the video

I can honestly say the sights on this firearm are far superior to a red dot

Thank you for the grip view with the mag well. I have the original XDS in .45 ACP. I bought Pearce grip extensions for it so I could get a full grip on the weapon. I like the looks of this one. I am now wondering if I would need grip extensions if the mag well is removed.

This is an excellent review. Thorough, and to the point. Do you have a preference when it comes to the Glock 30S?

I'm 5'6 and I can definitely vouch that you can definitely tell 10mm has some bite to it. I have a Girsan MC1911 10mm absolutely love it! But man I tell you though if it wasn't for the compensator that came with it I would most definitely feel the full recoil of it 😅

Most underrated pistol especially in the 10mm, has all the match upgrades. Glocks can't even compare!!!

How do you like this one compared to a Glock 30 gen4? Thanks for the video 👍!

I wonder if the 10 mm slide in the 45 ACP slide is the same slide?

You spoke about holsters. With Alien Gear does this fit the xdm 3.8 or the xdm 3.8 compact? Not sure what the difference is but Alien Gear has them separate.

Can you do a comparison video to the XDS mod 2 45acp 3.3 inch

I've never had problems with CCI Blazer and I definitely prefer it over Winchester and a few others.

I was tired of waiting for this 3.8" 45 to show up, so bought the older now discontinued XDM 45 4.5" 13RD. I sure didn't see a discontinued until a month after buying!! I have the XDME 10mm 3.8" of this. It's all good.

Can you take off that lip on bottom of grip and still put 10+1 with pinky extension?

Great channel. In Your opinion which is better: xdm Elite compact in 45 or 10mm?

Got the 10mm version, excellent hand gun OPS, don’t have an optic, it’s a tack driver.

Hate optics as well on carry guns. Thanks for the review.

Are comps able to go on this gun what can I do to have one on it.

Always remember a good leather hoster is better than plastic

I would like to know about the glock mag you for that 30

Will it not hold the full size grip 4.5 or 5" magazine with the longer grips?? Like glock 26 will hold the g19 to the g17 ??

I carry the older version of this. Is the newer model worth buying?

How does the recoil compare to the Glock 30

so does it fire bullets?

The extended mags are great for sure. Which did you buy?

How would you compare this to the G36 which is what I carry. I want to move to a larger capacity and I know of people who have had discharges due to things getting into the trigger guard like the plastic or wood on the bottom of a draw string on a jacket.

Read where you carry a 10mm. for woods and the 45 acp for defense, because of penetration. concerns…So here is my question….seems that I read that the SA XDM Elite .45 are able to handle +P loads and occasional 45 Super….I live in Montana and we have bears…big bears. I currently have 1911 officer model, that I have upgrade the eternal parts, which allows me to shoot +P loads comfortable. I am not familiar with the SA XDM’s…only shot one from a friend, it was in a 9. my interests in the XDM Elites is for a ‘woods’ gun, when I am out and about in the mountains…I. prefer the short barrels rather than full size. Any thoughts….thank you from Montana.

This is excellent. The extended magazine makes this 13+1? How do you remove the magwell?

I just bought the xds in 45, asking myself do I really need a slightly larger gun for 3 more rounds. I don't know.

Not looking to buy one but still like learning about other brands

Just got 1 today my 9 and 10 mm were getting lonely I told the Mrs

Nobody realizes they come with +1 base pads to fit the mag well design

What kind of price on the gun

Compare the parts of the 2 pistols LOL the slide cut alone makes up the cost difference then add the match trigger and match barrel. Glock does it on purpose so you buy all your upgrades then you'll be into a pistol for $1200!! Such a mess Glock needs to get their game together I have been done with them, can't stand the way they treat their loyal customers

17:21 You point the barrel of the gun right at your hand.

I love these guns , I got the 9,10,and 45 in this gun

I've been a fan of the 45 cal for sometime, that said Springfield firearms are not going to let you down in my opinion. I have and carry a Springfield in the 45 for along time they are great guns. Springfield firearms are just going to go bang when you want or need them to. They hit what you piont them at everytime as well. That said, with all firearms you need to take care of them, clean, oil them after evey uses, this is what I have been taught. I own many of Springfield sidearms as well firearms. In my opinion you can't do much better for the price point and quality guys. The quality is there, customer service is there at least this is what I have found. So if you're thinking about getting a new firearm take a look at the Springfield line up and decide for yourself. Sorry for the rant guys, God Bless .

Nobody realizes they come with +1 base pads to fit the mag well design