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boricua9mm · 05-19-2008, 10:47 AM

Ok, so I just got a peek at the XDM dealer cost. Sorry to break the news, but this is no longer a low $400s pistol. It looks like it will be retailing in the mid $500s for the melonite and around $600 for the bitones, after the initial buying frenzy/price gouging passes.

What do you guys think about this pistol AT THIS PRICE POINT? Would this destroy any interest? Does it not matter to you at all?

When I first saw an HS (back in 2000) at $250 I thought to myself "I'd be afraid to shoot that..."

When they became $450 I thought "Wasn't that just $250 like a month ago?"

Now that they've proven themselves in the marketplace, I believe they are worth their current price point, but what of the XDM? I personally think $600 is a lot for an updated version of what was once $250. At $600, you have a LOT of good options in a handgun purchase. What are your feelings on the new price point of the XDM?

Fish609 · 05-19-2008, 10:51 AM

Off with their heads!!!

Nah, I will have to pass for that price. I was thinking I would pick one up for the mid-low $400's.

ForTehNguyen · 05-19-2008, 11:17 AM

XD-M price is similar to what you wouldve spent modding a XD with new barrel, tuned trigger, improved grip texture. Im sure 16+1 means a lot to some of the .40 shooters out there. There a swappable back insert for the grip as well.

Kaboom · 05-19-2008, 11:33 AM

XDm isn't an XD self defense replacement it's a plus-up mostly pointed at match work.

boricua9mm · 05-19-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaboom

XDm isn't an XD self defense replacement it's a plus-up mostly pointed at match work.

Understood. The question is more "what do you feel of the XDM at its price point?"

**Old School** · 05-19-2008, 11:40 AM

Comparing the XD to the XDm is not a fair comparison. Consider the XD to be like a Mustang Deluxe and the XDm to be like a Mustang Bullitt. Same idea, but the Bullitt model includes performance features and styling that the Deluxe does not. The difference between these two models is $11k.

The XD is for the average shooter. The XDm is for those looking to take their game to the next level. Race on...

OS

**Old School** · 05-19-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boricua9mm

Understood. The question is more "what do you feel of the XDM at its price point?"

I would say that anything less than $800 for this gun is fair, when you consider the out-of-the-box features and noted performance.

OS

livinloud5 · 05-19-2008, 12:19 PM

I got mine from my buddy's shop, I got it for $579.00 out the door.

Blake.

Tripledigitride · 05-19-2008, 03:44 PM

For what it is, I don't think the price is all that bad. I'm gettin' the bi-tone for $622/OTD. Yes, a bit higher than I would like to pay, but that won't stop me.

I would like to know the dealers cost on these, if anyone knows.

BTW...Someone had posted some pictures of the trigger/sear system of the XD(M), but now I can't find them. Anyone have them?

**Old School** · 05-19-2008, 04:18 PM

I have spoke to three XD "experts", all USPSA GMs. They all say the same thing about the XDm. The trigger is not that much better if at all. If you are going to run this gun, a trigger kit or job will be required. Scott Springer has already been working on the required sear to make it happen.

OS

05-19-2008, 10:47 AM	#1
boricua9mm XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 609	XDM Pricing Ok, so I just got a peek at the XDM dealer cost. Sorry to break the news, but this is no longer a low $400s pistol. It looks like it will be retailing in the mid $500s for the melonite and around $600 for the bitones, after the initial buying frenzy/price gouging passes. What do you guys think about this pistol AT THIS PRICE POINT? Would this destroy any interest? Does it not matter to you at all? When I first saw an HS (back in 2000) at $250 I thought to myself "I'd be afraid to shoot that..." When they became $450 I thought "Wasn't that just $250 like a month ago?" Now that they've proven themselves in the marketplace, I believe they are worth their current price point, but what of the XDM? I personally think $600 is a lot for an updated version of what was once $250. At $600, you have a LOT of good options in a handgun purchase. What are your feelings on the new price point of the XDM? __________________ Videographer/Multimedia Producer http://www.ricanhavocproductions.com

05-19-2008, 11:17 AM	#3
ForTehNguyen XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,383	XD-M price is similar to what you wouldve spent modding a XD with new barrel, tuned trigger, improved grip texture. Im sure 16+1 means a lot to some of the .40 shooters out there. There a swappable back insert for the grip as well. __________________ XD9 Service Black XD9 Subcompact x 2 Kimber Tactical Custom II AR15 16" Midlength Lancaster AK47 Remington 870 12ga Express

05-19-2008, 11:33 AM	#4
Kaboom XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 2,321	XDm isn't an XD self defense replacement it's a plus-up mostly pointed at match work. __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me NOT give up.

05-19-2008, 11:40 AM	#6
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,633	Comparing the XD to the XDm is not a fair comparison. Consider the XD to be like a Mustang Deluxe and the XDm to be like a Mustang Bullitt. Same idea, but the Bullitt model includes performance features and styling that the Deluxe does not. The difference between these two models is $11k. The XD is for the average shooter. The XDm is for those looking to take their game to the next level. Race on... OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

05-19-2008, 04:18 PM	#10
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,633	I have spoke to three XD "experts", all USPSA GMs. They all say the same thing about the XDm. The trigger is not that much better if at all. If you are going to run this gun, a trigger kit or job will be required. Scott Springer has already been working on the required sear to make it happen. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

05-19-2008, 10:51 AM	#2
Fish609 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,043	Off with their heads!!! Nah, I will have to pass for that price. I was thinking I would pick one up for the mid-low $400's.

05-19-2008, 12:19 PM	#8
livinloud5 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 539	I got mine from my buddy's shop, I got it for $579.00 out the door. Blake.

05-19-2008, 03:44 PM	#9
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 725	For what it is, I don't think the price is all that bad. I'm gettin' the bi-tone for $622/OTD. Yes, a bit higher than I would like to pay, but that won't stop me. I would like to know the dealers cost on these, if anyone knows. BTW...Someone had posted some pictures of the trigger/sear system of the XD(M), but now I can't find them. Anyone have them?

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