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DNM · 05-01-2008, 07:38 PM

It's not doing it for me. I like the old square lines of the previous model.

**rufusdog** · 05-01-2008, 07:39 PM

I like the looks of the new one a lot better.

TG13 · 05-01-2008, 07:44 PM

it looks real to me.. i don't like the dipped cutout that looks PX4-ish.. but, i suppose they did that for people that have smaller hands.. the other thing that looks really strange is the angle treatment to the front of the slide.. it just looks strange..

i don't mind the actual grip area treatment.. it probably improves gripping the pistol.. but, the studs in the grip look pretty harsh, and would probably end up hurting after shooting for awhile..

it also looks like they changed the depth of the area where the grip safety is.. it's deeper than the XDs..

i do like the rear sight on it.. if it is stock..

i wonder if they changed the trigger for this one?? i.e. reduced travel/reset, etc..

overall, it's a strange change.. if they had just angled the sides of the current slide like the rear 2/3rd of the new one, that would be nice on the current XDs..

glocksnbagels · 05-01-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rufusdog

I like the looks of the new one a lot better.

That's because your being paid to say it.

jayb · 05-01-2008, 07:55 PM

my god what a ugly pistol.makes me even happier with my "old" xd45!!

swami · 05-01-2008, 07:56 PM

My guess is it's some competition for the Sig P250. I assume the M is for modular so it's possible there will be interchangeable frames as well as different caliber options. I doubt they would can the XD for the XDM. Most likely just something else to tempt us with. Sorry David...I was typing and didn't see your post.

melanzan · 05-01-2008, 07:56 PM

FWIW I think it looks good. And I wouldn't mind shooting one...

glocksnbagels · 05-01-2008, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidk

It has nothing to do with the Sig 250. It is NOT modular. The M stands for "more" as in more features.... more ammo. Etc.

I was with the SA folks on Monday at a press meeting which is where I got the details and the opportunity to shoot it

Funny they would focus on higher capacity magazines when they will be fully banned by the new Democratic President.

mcb · 05-01-2008, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidk

The XDM IS REAL. I shot it this week.

The grip feels more like the M&P that the roundness of the current XD. It has 3 grip panels and holds 16 rounds (.40)

SA says the this will not replace the current XD but will be another option. No word yet on other calibers. It will be formally introduced at the NRA show.

Hot Damn! The XD will finally be a legitimate USPSA Limited gun. With extension to make the magazine 140mm 19+ rd magazine should be doable. Anyone want to buy a tricked out XD-40 Tactical and a bunch of magazines? I will definitely be upgrading my competition gun if this is as good as it looks.

mcb

Cleatis1234 · 05-01-2008, 08:00 PM

Very cool, where's the thumb safety? And get rid of the grip safety already.

05-01-2008, 07:38 PM	#21
DNM XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,421	It's not doing it for me. I like the old square lines of the previous model. __________________ "The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools." - Confucius

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jayb XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: portland,oregon Posts: 45	new xd my god what a ugly pistol.makes me even happier with my "old" xd45!!

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05-01-2008, 07:39 PM	#22
rufusdog XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 996	I like the looks of the new one a lot better.

05-01-2008, 07:44 PM	#23
TG13 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atascocita, Texas. Posts: 180	it looks real to me.. i don't like the dipped cutout that looks PX4-ish.. but, i suppose they did that for people that have smaller hands.. the other thing that looks really strange is the angle treatment to the front of the slide.. it just looks strange.. i don't mind the actual grip area treatment.. it probably improves gripping the pistol.. but, the studs in the grip look pretty harsh, and would probably end up hurting after shooting for awhile.. it also looks like they changed the depth of the area where the grip safety is.. it's deeper than the XDs.. i do like the rear sight on it.. if it is stock.. i wonder if they changed the trigger for this one?? i.e. reduced travel/reset, etc.. overall, it's a strange change.. if they had just angled the sides of the current slide like the rear 2/3rd of the new one, that would be nice on the current XDs..

05-01-2008, 07:56 PM	#26
swami XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	My guess is it's some competition for the Sig P250. I assume the M is for modular so it's possible there will be interchangeable frames as well as different caliber options. I doubt they would can the XD for the XDM. Most likely just something else to tempt us with. Sorry David...I was typing and didn't see your post.

05-01-2008, 07:56 PM	#27
melanzan XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 8	FWIW I think it looks good. And I wouldn't mind shooting one...

05-01-2008, 08:00 PM	#30
Cleatis1234 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 44	Very cool, where's the thumb safety? And get rid of the grip safety already.