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Title: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: CZ_FANATIC on May 27, 2022, 03:21:32 PM
25 rounds of S&B 124 grain FMJ. Freestanding (as always), outdoors from 7 yards. Single shots from the low ready position.
This is my first "Springfield" (HS Produkt) and I am very impressed with the trigger, ergonomics, and build quality.
I think I'm going to need the XDM Elite Compact .45  8) Since bad guys are wearing body-armor, this is now my target of choice.

(https://i.imgur.com/FCWSSR9.jpg)
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: timetofly on May 28, 2022, 02:59:07 PM
Great shooting from a new pistol. I’ve heard good things about the Springfield XDM’S
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: GRU7_Mike on May 28, 2022, 06:34:43 PM
My son just bought one of those and he says words can not describe how good it really is. I have a Springfield XDe 9mm and completely happy with it. Like you, I shoot the S&B 124 gr ammo and it is very accurate. Still, my P07 is without a doubt my favorite of all my handguns.
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: CZ_FANATIC on May 30, 2022, 01:28:31 PM
Thanks guys. The only thing I did before before shooting was run a bore snake down the barrel and install the large backstrap.
I had always dismissed the Croation made Springfields, but my view has changed. The XDm Elite is a fine pistol.
I'm picking up a new Walther P99 AS tomorrow, and then my next one will be an XDm Elite Compact in .45 or 10mm.
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: CZ_FANATIC on June 08, 2022, 04:28:24 PM
Another 25 rounds from 7 yards today. Maybe a little better than the first 25, but still not that great.
She's a nice shooter though.

(https://i.imgur.com/dpAdwSL.jpg)
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: hodge on June 08, 2022, 05:15:32 PM
I have an XDM Elite 3.8 in 9, and an Elite Compact in 10MM. They are well built, well designed pistols. Nothing fits my hands like a CZ, but these are still fun to own. I really like the sights.
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: CZ_FANATIC on June 08, 2022, 07:33:55 PM
I have an XDM Elite 3.8 in 9, and an Elite Compact in 10MM. They are well built, well designed pistols. Nothing fits my hands like a CZ, but these are still fun to own. I really like the sights.

Yes, they are built well and I also like the sights, but I blacked out the rear sight, which is what I prefer.
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: carbinefan on June 10, 2022, 07:35:17 AM
I had an XDM 4 years ago but reluctantly sold it. The trigger was great for a DA striker and it was a soft shooter.
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: CZRex on June 15, 2022, 04:45:15 PM
After +60 handguns over the past 14 yrs I settled on the CZ PCR, Rami and ...... Springfield XD Mod 2 (or XDm).  The S'field is the only other brand that comes anywhere close to feeling as good in the hand as the CZ's.
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: Cordite on July 13, 2022, 03:49:44 PM
Excellent!  ;D >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: Cordite on July 13, 2022, 03:50:39 PM
Please forgive my fat fingers
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: hodge on July 13, 2022, 07:21:01 PM
I have an XDM Elite 3.8 in 9, and an Elite Compact in 10MM. Both are high quality handguns, and I much prefer them over Glocks. But, the 10 is my preference- it handles the round well, and is a real joy to shoot.
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: armoredman on July 14, 2022, 02:09:39 PM
Nice shooting, nice sidearm, sir.  8)
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: CZ_FANATIC on July 15, 2022, 02:40:55 PM
Thanks everyone. I ended up despising the Lame grip safety, so I traded it for a Gen4 Glock 20 10mm.
Now I can go Bear Hunting...
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: Zardos on July 15, 2022, 10:59:19 PM
Since shooting 1911's grip safeties don't really bother me.
Title: Re: "Springfield" XDM Elite 9 - First Shots
Post by: CZ_FANATIC on July 17, 2022, 04:50:08 PM
Since shooting 1911's grip safeties don't really bother me.

Yeah, but with 1911s you can still at least rack the slide without depressing the grip safety.
You cant with the "Springfield" Croatian pistols. You are totally locked out.