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Looks like it should be carry friendly.
Nice piece.
 
Even though there are a few reviews online already, I’ll post one here after I get to take it to the range.
 
Looking forward to your report. Guntuber reviews have been very positive so far but you never really know about those guys. I'm a 10mm fan. May have to have one.
 
From the link:

The XD-M® Elite Compact comes with a short magwell for ultra-fast and intuitive magazine changes. In addition to the flush-fitting 11-round magazines that come with the pistol, you can also employ optional full-size 15-round magazines with a “grip sleeve” by removing the magwell.

Does that mean you can’t carry with an 11rd inserted and a 15rd as a spare? Is it an either/or situation?
 
BigWaylon said:
From the link:

The XD-M® Elite Compact comes with a short magwell for ultra-fast and intuitive magazine changes. In addition to the flush-fitting 11-round magazines that come with the pistol, you can also employ optional full-size 15-round magazines with a “grip sleeve” by removing the magwell.

Does that mean you can’t carry with an 11rd inserted and a 15rd as a spare? Is it an either/or situation?
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It's a ®gripzone™™ thing you wouldn't understand
 
BigWaylon said:
From the link:

The XD-M® Elite Compact comes with a short magwell for ultra-fast and intuitive magazine changes. In addition to the flush-fitting 11-round magazines that come with the pistol, you can also employ optional full-size 15-round magazines with a “grip sleeve” by removing the magwell.

Does that mean you can’t carry with an 11rd inserted and a 15rd as a spare? Is it an either/or situation?
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You have to remove the magwell in order for the grip extension to mate up to the grip. I could only find this video thumbnail of the pistol without magwell.
I’d be willing to bet you could insert the 15rd without the grip extension, with the magwell. The perk of the grip extension is you have a full size grip.
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Edit: I just realized that picture has the magwell too 🤦‍♂️ But in other photos you can clearly see that the magwell interfaces in the same way the mag extension does. I had an XDm 3.8 so I’m familiar with this setup.
 
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dbracin said:
Is ammo available or do you plan to reload?
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10 mm ammo is available. You just have to get it from multiple sources since most places have a quantity limit. I just picked up 100 rounds of Hornady 175 gr. HP and have 40 rounds of Federal coming tomorrow.

Not much but it’s a start.
 
Qball said:
10 mm ammo is available. You just have to get it from multiple sources since most places have a quantity limit. I just picked up 100 rounds of Hornady 175 gr. HP and have 40 rounds of Federal coming tomorrow.

Not much but it’s a start.
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I’m guessing, after firing 140 rounds, it’ll feel like plenty. 😂
 
A G29 has been on my list, but I'm not a huge fan of Austrian plastic. I'd be interested to see how these compare and if other companies will finally build something like it.
 
Dan0311 said:
A G29 has been on my list, but I'm not a huge fan of Austrian plastic. I'd be interested to see how these compare and if other companies will finally build something like it.
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I wish the G29 was more like the G19 form factor (as in full grip and not super duper wide).
 
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Gaston said:
I wish the G29 was more like the G19 form factor (as in full grip and not super duper wide).
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Yeah, I don't even like the grip/grip angle of Glock 19's, but those Glock 10's and some .45's remind me of the deck of an aircraft carrier......... :)
 
Just picked mine up today. Can’t wait to try it out. Probably take my wife out to the range on Friday.

If she likes it, she’ll be ordering one for herself.

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Just got back from the range with my wife.

We ran 80 rounds through this nice new pistol. 60 rounds were Hornady 175 grain Critical Defense HP and 20 were Federal Premium HST 200 grain HP.

The pistol performed flawlessly. We shot all 80 rounds at 7 yards and aside from a few strays, we managed to get some decent groups.

My wife really likes the pistol and wants to go ahead and get herself one to shoot regularly to get more proficient.

The recoil didn’t seem to be much worse than the full size 9mm Beretta she’s used to shooting.

Nice pistol indeed.
 
Tarowah said:
PSA has these in 10mm on sale, i hadn’t seen these until I opened the email and now I really want one lol.


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How does PSA calculate their "retail" price of $749? Isn't it only $613 MSRP on Springfields site meaning you save a whopping $14, not $150 as they try to make you think? Hopefully I'm looking at that wrong.
 
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I have a G29 sitting next to me right Now....10 Millie Meteor is comforting......2 full size mags beside it👍🙋‍♀️

@BatteryOaksBilly Do you conceal carry your G29? My wife is going to carry this new XDM in her car and sometimes in her tote bag while gripping it in certain situations.

I’m thinking of getting a G29 for myself. Just wondering how easy it is to CC. Thanks.
 
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Qball said:
I’m thinking of getting a G29 for myself. Just wondering how easy it is to CC. Thanks.
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I CC a Glock 21. The G29 has to be easier than that. 😎
 
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