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vikz · 06-07-2008, 02:30 AM

Hi guys I just got it yesterday i gave my well used XD9 as a trade and got this XDM40

. I know most of you guys thinks its thesame as the other XD's, I thought same thing until i saw at the shop and examined it closer..the difference are:

1.) Match grade barrels
2.) Interchangeable backstraps
3.) better sights.
4.) full size guide rod instead of the usual guide rod/spring. and the best part..
5.) the trigger pull is a lot better than the 1st version XDs IMHO..the slack is a lot shorter you can almost not feel the slack pretty close to a single action as you can get..i like the small back strap on mine it feels more 1911'ish to me..well here are some pics..have not shot it yet maybe sunday if i can sneak out from my wife..

thejoe · 06-07-2008, 09:59 AM

Those appear to be the same mags as the original XDs, but IIRC they are higher capacity than standard XD40 mags. Can you shed some light on that? Compare the XDM mags to the originals?

Also, how are the sites better? They look to be standard 3 dot sights, although the rear sight does look to be a little more snag resistant. I'm not doubting you, just wondering if you can expound on why they're better vs. the original XD sites.

I'm thinking about making the switch, but I want to make sure I've addressed everything before I really consider it. Thanks.

joe

rickett · 06-07-2008, 01:14 PM

Nice pistol! Congrats on your purchase. Looking forward to a range report!

NavinRJohnson · 06-07-2008, 02:21 PM

Ya, how about those mags? Will the 16 round .40 XDM retrofit the XD Tactical?

vikz · 06-07-2008, 03:57 PM

yes the mags can hold 16rounds of 40 s&w and i said that the sights are better for me becs I can see the front sight quicker than the original XD and it is snag free..

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejoe

Those appear to be the same mags as the original XDs, but IIRC they are higher capacity than standard XD40 mags. Can you shed some light on that? Compare the XDM mags to the originals?

Also, how are the sites better? They look to be standard 3 dot sights, although the rear sight does look to be a little more snag resistant. I'm not doubting you, just wondering if you can expound on why they're better vs. the original XD sites.

I'm thinking about making the switch, but I want to make sure I've addressed everything before I really consider it. Thanks.

joe

PatriotnMore · 06-07-2008, 04:23 PM

I really like the "M" look, and the changes they have made. I wanted to show that model to my son, but not friggen CA approved yet. This state's gun laws just suck, now they are trying to push for ammo limits, to 50 per month, including internet purchases. I know many here are trying to fight this tooth and nail, passed the house and now is in the senate for approval.

Pit Man · 06-07-2008, 05:22 PM

NICE!! How much? I know you said you traded your 9 but what was sticker?

thejoe · 06-07-2008, 06:07 PM

I'm a sucker for black pistols... does it come in all black?

joe

**bruce21b** · 06-07-2008, 06:57 PM

OH MAN, that is SWEET....

i am sooooooooo Jealous

now i HAVE to have one of those

**bruce21b** · 06-07-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatriotnMore

I really like the "M" look, and the changes they have made. I wanted to show that model to my son, but not friggen CA approved yet. This state's gun laws just suck, now they are trying to push for ammo limits, to 50 per month, including internet purchases. I know many here are trying to fight this tooth and nail, passed the house and now is in the senate for approval.

no offense, but California SUCKS when it comes to guns....im so glad i live in Kentucky......

"ammo limits, to 50 per month...." what a joke

06-07-2008, 02:30 AM	#1
vikz XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 744	My new XD40...yah XDM40 Hi guys I just got it yesterday i gave my well used XD9 as a trade and got this XDM40. I know most of you guys thinks its thesame as the other XD's, I thought same thing until i saw at the shop and examined it closer..the difference are: 1.) Match grade barrels 2.) Interchangeable backstraps 3.) better sights. 4.) full size guide rod instead of the usual guide rod/spring. and the best part.. 5.) the trigger pull is a lot better than the 1st version XDs IMHO..the slack is a lot shorter you can almost not feel the slack pretty close to a single action as you can get..i like the small back strap on mine it feels more 1911'ish to me..well here are some pics..have not shot it yet maybe sunday if i can sneak out from my wife..

06-07-2008, 09:59 AM	#2
thejoe XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Moscow, ID. Posts: 832	Those appear to be the same mags as the original XDs, but IIRC they are higher capacity than standard XD40 mags. Can you shed some light on that? Compare the XDM mags to the originals? Also, how are the sites better? They look to be standard 3 dot sights, although the rear sight does look to be a little more snag resistant. I'm not doubting you, just wondering if you can expound on why they're better vs. the original XD sites. I'm thinking about making the switch, but I want to make sure I've addressed everything before I really consider it. Thanks. joe __________________ SA XD-40 Service S&W SW9VE Kel-Tec P3AT Walther P22 Norinco SKS

06-07-2008, 01:14 PM	#3
rickett XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 974	Nice pistol! Congrats on your purchase. Looking forward to a range report! __________________ XD-45 service with Trijicon night sights GP-100 6" stainless .357Mag. Heritage Rough Rider 4 3/4" 22LR/22Mag. Savage 99 EG .300 Savage "At long last I have discovered that most shooters are not interested in firearms as tools, but rather as toys. Such people do not acquire their weapons because of what they will do, but rather to gratify the "Christmas morning joy" that we largely left behind in our childhood." -Jeff Cooper

06-07-2008, 05:22 PM	#7
Pit Man XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 142	NICE!! How much? I know you said you traded your 9 but what was sticker? __________________ XD-40 Service XD-45 Tactical

06-07-2008, 06:07 PM	#8
thejoe XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Moscow, ID. Posts: 832	I'm a sucker for black pistols... does it come in all black? joe __________________ SA XD-40 Service S&W SW9VE Kel-Tec P3AT Walther P22 Norinco SKS

06-07-2008, 02:21 PM	#4
NavinRJohnson XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 19	Ya, how about those mags? Will the 16 round .40 XDM retrofit the XD Tactical?

06-07-2008, 04:23 PM	#6
PatriotnMore XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 97	I really like the "M" look, and the changes they have made. I wanted to show that model to my son, but not friggen CA approved yet. This state's gun laws just suck, now they are trying to push for ammo limits, to 50 per month, including internet purchases. I know many here are trying to fight this tooth and nail, passed the house and now is in the senate for approval.

06-07-2008, 06:57 PM	#9
bruce21b XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 549	OH MAN, that is SWEET.... i am sooooooooo Jealous now i HAVE to have one of those __________________ Springfield XD-9 Service Sig Sauer P-229 Last edited by bruce21b; 06-07-2008 at 07:02 PM.

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