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speedracer211 · 05-16-2008, 04:00 PM

Nothing like paying $700 for a gun with a isht finish. The xdm should be melonitecorrect?

BLACK45ACP · 05-16-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Breadfan

Guys, admit it. You will buy this gun eventually even if you think you don't like it now. We're gun nuts and there's no cure for us.

BTW, I really like the fact that you don't have to pull the trigger when field stripping. That's a one big plus for me right there!

Yeah bud I think your right, but I will hold out for the 45.

atmiller · 05-16-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tripledigitride

What dealer was it? How much were they asking for it? All black or bi-tone?

Thanks.

Your dealer. Ask Phil about it. It was the black one he got in today. Your bi-tone isn't in yet.

The first thing Phil said was "I got your gun, but you're not going to want it."

atmiller · 05-16-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by speedracer211

Nothing like paying $700 for a gun with a isht finish. The xdm should be melonitecorrect?

In their ads one of the "M"s is for Melonite.

Vandal · 05-16-2008, 04:33 PM

Now the M stands for "my bad"

WAZX3DRVR · 05-16-2008, 04:36 PM

That's not a good sign.

atmiller · 05-16-2008, 04:41 PM

As promised, Springfield Armory is showing their new category of XD pistols. This newest model is called the XD-M, and S-A marketers say the M stands for "More". And it offers more when compared to the previous XD models.

Springfield XD-M
The new version has a variety of changes, from new sharper cuts fore/aft in the slide for an easier, more ergonomic cocking motion to a slimmed-down .40 caliber that can hold 16 rounds in the magazine while still staying slim. The XD-M also has three adjustable backstraps to take it from a size that's comparable to their 9mm XD all the way up to the same grip dimensions as the .45 XD. It also has a new trigger, and this one feels fairly smooth, with a very short reset and equally small length of pull. I talked with Rob Leatham, Springfield Armory's competition shooter for nearly two decades about the XD-M last month, and he says that he thinks it's about the perfect pistol for everyone with small hands, and the backstraps make it easily adapted for everyone. That's a plus to individuals, but a true selling point with armorers when fitting a force of officers.

Rob also talked about some of the features that might not be so obvious, but add to the usefulness of the XD-M. The mag release button is larger, but the pistol is designed so that the ease of release isn't an accidental thing. Slightly recessing the button and creating a relief area around it makes dropping it easy- on purpose – even with gloves.

And S-A says their Tru-Mold grip texture will help you hang onto the XD-M even if your hands are wet. There's a lot to like about this pistol, but the accessory that most wound me up was the case it comes in. Sure, there's a holster, twin mag pouch, requisite locking device, a loading tool (a thumb-saver), but for a case freak like me, the gun box it comes in is a way-cool factor. This one looks like the high-performance plastic cases made by Pelican and others, and it's large enough that you could pull out the pistol gear and carry your computer or other gear in there. The big Springfield Armory logo on the lid would probably be an incentive for potential muggers to just keep moving, too.

No definitive word on when the XD-M will be hitting markets, but it looks as if the price will be comparable with the XD and there will be an XD-M upscale model available as well.

(Emphasis is mine) - atmiller

Tripledigitride · 05-16-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by atmiller

Your dealer. Ask Phil about it. It was the black one he got in today. Your bi-tone isn't in yet.

The first thing Phil said was "I got your gun, but you're not going to want it."

Man, that really sucks. I hate to hear that.

Melonite is a great finish, but it's gonna scratch if rubbed enough. The same thing would happen with any finish.

Did Phil give you an idea on how long it would be before he gets his hands on another?

Bill in San Jose · 05-16-2008, 04:55 PM

Plastic bristles scratched the slide? Not the metal of the brush? That's odd.

Tripledigitride · 05-16-2008, 04:55 PM

I was wondering why he hadn't called me today. I told him to give me a call when the all black version came in, unless he already had a buyer. I thought about buying it, and polishing all the pins, mag release, slide release, slide stop, grip safety and barrel. I did that to one of my current XD's, and I really like the way it turned out.

05-16-2008, 04:00 PM	#571
speedracer211 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bradenton Florida Posts: 2,398	Nothing like paying $700 for a gun with a isht finish. The xdm should be melonitecorrect? __________________ "You can't fix stupid" Great reloading site and tell them I sent you. www.glockpost.com

05-16-2008, 04:33 PM	#575
Vandal XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 295	Now the M stands for "my bad" __________________ Well believe me, I calculated the odds of this succeeding versus the odds I was doing something incredibly stupid...and I went ahead anyway. "Well, I wouldn't argue that it wasn't a no holds barred, adrenaline fueled thrill ride. But, there is no way you can perpetrate that amount of carnage and mayhem and not incur a considerable amount of paperwork" -Sgt. Nicholas Angel in Hot Fuzz Springfield xD 4" .45 Remington 870 Tactical 12 Ga. Tippmann/ Special Ops A-5A2 Paintball Gun

05-16-2008, 04:36 PM	#576
WAZX3DRVR XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 486	That's not a good sign. __________________ S&W 638/GLOCK 20/SIG SP2009/XD45 4" Dark Earth/Mossberg Mav88 12 gauge/Ruger SingleSix .22LR "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on to them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free". -Ronald Wilson Reagan Myspace

05-16-2008, 04:41 PM	#577
atmiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 900	From Shooting Wire - Upscale Model of XD-M? As promised, Springfield Armory is showing their new category of XD pistols. This newest model is called the XD-M, and S-A marketers say the M stands for "More". And it offers more when compared to the previous XD models. Springfield XD-M The new version has a variety of changes, from new sharper cuts fore/aft in the slide for an easier, more ergonomic cocking motion to a slimmed-down .40 caliber that can hold 16 rounds in the magazine while still staying slim. The XD-M also has three adjustable backstraps to take it from a size that's comparable to their 9mm XD all the way up to the same grip dimensions as the .45 XD. It also has a new trigger, and this one feels fairly smooth, with a very short reset and equally small length of pull. I talked with Rob Leatham, Springfield Armory's competition shooter for nearly two decades about the XD-M last month, and he says that he thinks it's about the perfect pistol for everyone with small hands, and the backstraps make it easily adapted for everyone. That's a plus to individuals, but a true selling point with armorers when fitting a force of officers. Rob also talked about some of the features that might not be so obvious, but add to the usefulness of the XD-M. The mag release button is larger, but the pistol is designed so that the ease of release isn't an accidental thing. Slightly recessing the button and creating a relief area around it makes dropping it easy- on purpose – even with gloves. And S-A says their Tru-Mold grip texture will help you hang onto the XD-M even if your hands are wet. There's a lot to like about this pistol, but the accessory that most wound me up was the case it comes in. Sure, there's a holster, twin mag pouch, requisite locking device, a loading tool (a thumb-saver), but for a case freak like me, the gun box it comes in is a way-cool factor. This one looks like the high-performance plastic cases made by Pelican and others, and it's large enough that you could pull out the pistol gear and carry your computer or other gear in there. The big Springfield Armory logo on the lid would probably be an incentive for potential muggers to just keep moving, too. *No definitive word on when the XD-M will be hitting markets, but it looks as if the price will be comparable with the XD and there will be an XD-M upscale model available as well.* (Emphasis is mine) - atmiller __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod Most Recent Purchase: Bushmaster AR-15 O.R.C. Last edited by atmiller : 05-16-2008 at 08:02 PM.

05-16-2008, 04:55 PM	#579
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,297	Plastic bristles scratched the slide? Not the metal of the brush? That's odd. __________________ A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks. - Thomas Jefferson, in a letter to his nephew

05-16-2008, 04:55 PM	#580
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 675	I was wondering why he hadn't called me today. I told him to give me a call when the all black version came in, unless he already had a buyer. I thought about buying it, and polishing all the pins, mag release, slide release, slide stop, grip safety and barrel. I did that to one of my current XD's, and I really like the way it turned out.

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