![]() It ran solid and felt good in the hands, with sure grips and easy recoil management. ![]() Overall, I really like the Springfield XD-M Elite. If someone blindfolded me at the range – hypothetically, of course – and told me to shoot both, I’m not sure I could distinguish which was which. Despite the barrel length difference, the smaller gun shot just as accurately as its larger brother. The grip texture was not too aggressive but aggressive enough to maintain good control, and the red fiber optic front sight stood out for easy target acquisition. This upgrade lived up to the hype, making my mag changes quick and seamless.īoth guns shot very flat, with minimal felt recoil thanks to the weight and the grips. Speaking of reloading, the Elite has a flared magwell for easy mag changes. Of course, the mag springs were a bit stiff at first, but they loosened up after a few reloads. Among three of us shooting at an impromptu range day both versions (for science, of course), we blew through over 400 each of Fiocchi 116 grain FMJ and Black Hills 124 grain JHP+P rounds down both barrels with zero, zip, nada malfunctions. As much as I thought I wouldn’t like it, I didn’t even really think much about the entire grip safety system once I started shooting.Īs mentioned above, the XD-M Elite comes with two 20-round magazines – a big advantage over most other guns in it’s class. I’m not a big 1911-style fan, but if you are, you’ll feel right at home. Only the takedown lever is left side only.įor trifold safety, the XD-M Elite integrates a trigger safety, internal drop safety, and an upgrade to their signature grip safety with a tactile bump on the bottom. If red is not your fiber optic color of choice, Springfield includes a piece of green filament and instructions for a DIY sight color swap. It also features truly ambidextrous controls since the spring inside the grip is positioned in the middle of the mag well rather than the side, so no flipping buttons required. The Elite features beefy aggressive slide serrations on the front and back, a highly visible U sight on the rear with a red fiber optic in front, and a visible striker position indicator sticking out the back. While the XD-Ms have curved triggers, the Elite trigger is more of a flat-face style with a rolling break and a trigger pull of around 5 pounds straight out of the box. Three interchangeable backstraps are included for various hand sizes. The large grips proved valuable on the range, making recoil management a breeze. Springfield also has 22-round magazines available for the Elite that are compatible with 9mm standard XD-M pistols. ![]() The first thing I noticed was the large grips on both guns, thick for maximum grip, and longer than most to accommodate the 20-round magazines. The frames are completely interchangeable. The only difference between the Elite models is the barrel length, similar to the new Sig Sauer M17 and M18 that won the military’s modular handgun contract. The first thing I noticed was that the frames of both guns are identical. Springfield sent me both the short and long barrel base models to try. Even the lowest-priced models have a ton of features. Now, when I say base model, don’t mistake that for boring. The new XD-M Elite comes in four configurations: 5.25” Precision for competition shooters, 4.5” OSP Threaded Barrel tactical version, and 3.8” and 4.5” base models. It’s great for open or concealed carry, based on the barrel length, and has proven both reliable and fun to shoot. ![]() The Springfield XD-M has become one of the most popular lines of handguns on the market. More on that later, but let’s start with the gun itself. First, it comes in the more universal 9mm, and second, it features a few nice upgrades – all at a very affordable price. The XD-M line has been around for a long time, but this is an upgrade that jumps the Elite series above the legacy line in two ways. Springfield Armory introduced the XD-M Elite at SHOT Show 2020 – you know, back when people could be in the same room together. Do the upgrades to the Elite make this XD-M model worthy of your holster?! ![]()
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