Springfield XDM 9 Compact- perfect ccw?

ccwnut · July 3, 2013, 09:15 PM

I've looked six ways from Sunday at this gun and can't see it as perfect. I am
definitely getting one ASAP! Just thought I'd put this out there.

comn-cents · July 3, 2013, 09:34 PM

you can't see it as perfect, and you are buying it anyway?

Bart Noir · July 4, 2013, 11:34 PM

'Course he can't see it as perfect.

It is obviously not a Glock

So I just yesterday got a holster for my XDm 3.8 Compact. It may become a regular carry gun. I like it quite a bit.

And I'm not sure why. It is only a tad larger, in some dimensions, than my S&W M&P9 Compact. It does not feel as "it fits like it just grew there" in my hand as the M&P does, but has a better trigger pull. It has a slightly higher bore axis than the M&P. I don't know if I will be able to tell the difference in muzzle rise in the 9mm guns.

Are you going to get the 2-tone version, ccwnut? I did.

Bart Noir

57K · July 6, 2013, 07:26 PM

My shooting partner who's been carrying for 20 years didn't think so. He's used some fine pistols in the past but feels the one he has now is the very best, the Ruger SR9c and I have the SR9 which I believe is easily carried. Check both out before you pay XDm money. After 300 rounds fired you'll have the best stock trigger I've ever experienced with a poly-framed striker-fired pistol.

tahunua001 · July 6, 2013, 07:59 PM

I'm sorry I am also lost by OPs wording.

I personally love XDMs. I know there is no such thing as a perfect gun but the XDM comes closer than most.

lawnranger05 · July 6, 2013, 08:43 PM

The new XDs in 9mm is perfect. Best concealed gun I've ever handled.

tahunua001 · July 6, 2013, 11:14 PM

XD-S just don't have as nice of triggers as XDMs, played with a few XD-S, just don't like them. I'll stick to XDM.

ccwnut · July 7, 2013, 02:48 AM

Sorry, I meant to say I can't see it as imperfect.

jreXD9 · July 9, 2013, 07:04 PM

I've had Compact 3.8's in .45 and 9mm. They are the 2nd best that I've found for carry. Loved 'em, but alas, I've found a couple even better.....a CZ 75 Compact PCR D and an alloy Rami 9. I'd love to have that .45 again, though.

July 3, 2013, 09:15 PM	#1
ccwnut Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Location: The United States Posts: 95	Springfield XDM 9 Compact- perfect ccw? I've looked six ways from Sunday at this gun and can't see it as perfect. I am definitely getting one ASAP! Just thought I'd put this out there. __________________ "Those who would sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."- Benjamin Franklin

July 3, 2013, 09:34 PM	#2
comn-cents Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2008 Location: Pac.N.W. Posts: 1,804	you can't see it as perfect, and you are buying it anyway? __________________ Be Smarter Than A Bore-Snake!

July 4, 2013, 11:34 PM	#3
Bart Noir Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2000 Location: Puget Sound, USA Posts: 2,215	'Course he can't see it as perfect. It is obviously not a Glock So I just yesterday got a holster for my XDm 3.8 Compact. It may become a regular carry gun. I like it quite a bit. And I'm not sure why. It is only a tad larger, in some dimensions, than my S&W M&P9 Compact. It does not feel as "it fits like it just grew there" in my hand as the M&P does, but has a better trigger pull. It has a slightly higher bore axis than the M&P. I don't know if I will be able to tell the difference in muzzle rise in the 9mm guns. Are you going to get the 2-tone version, ccwnut? I did. Bart Noir __________________ Be of good cheer and mindful of your gun muzzle!

July 6, 2013, 07:59 PM	#5
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	I'm sorry I am also lost by OPs wording. I personally love XDMs. I know there is no such thing as a perfect gun but the XDM comes closer than most. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

July 6, 2013, 11:14 PM	#7
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	XD-S just don't have as nice of triggers as XDMs, played with a few XD-S, just don't like them. I'll stick to XDM. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

July 6, 2013, 07:26 PM	#4
57K Junior member Join Date: March 2, 2013 Location: Heart of Texas Posts: 788	My shooting partner who's been carrying for 20 years didn't think so. He's used some fine pistols in the past but feels the one he has now is the very best, the Ruger SR9c and I have the SR9 which I believe is easily carried. Check both out before you pay XDm money. After 300 rounds fired you'll have the best stock trigger I've ever experienced with a poly-framed striker-fired pistol.

July 6, 2013, 08:43 PM	#6
lawnranger05 Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2013 Posts: 13	The new XDs in 9mm is perfect. Best concealed gun I've ever handled.

July 7, 2013, 02:48 AM	#8
ccwnut Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Location: The United States Posts: 95	Sorry, I meant to say I can't see it as *imperfect.* __________________ "Those who would sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."- Benjamin Franklin

July 9, 2013, 07:04 PM	#9
jreXD9 Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2009 Posts: 404	I've had Compact 3.8's in .45 and 9mm. They are the 2nd best that I've found for carry. Loved 'em, but alas, I've found a couple even better.....a CZ 75 Compact PCR D and an alloy Rami 9. I'd love to have that .45 again, though. __________________ Don't go ninjin' nobody don't need ninjin'.