xd45 vs. xdm45?

[$nake-Eye$]

Hey Calguns,

I've had a chance to rent and shoot an xd 45 service 4" and really like this gun. It feels perfect in my hand. Is there a big difference between the xd and the xdm in.45? Is it worth the $100+ price difference? I have not been able to find a range with an xdm45 for rent and I have not had the chance to shoot the xd45 tactical 5" yet. Not sure which to buy at this point. Any advice?

[Quiet]

You won't find a range with a XDM45 for rent, because they are not on the approved list.
Since, they are not on the approved list, the XDM45 will sell for more than MSRP in CA. So, add another $200-400 to the price for the CA mark up for non-approved listed handguns.

[ricksOe]

biggest difference and the one that only matters is one is on the CA approved roster and the other isn't.

[rascalgto]

give valkyrie arms a visit if you are near milpitas. atleast you can hold one, and they will sell it you, look up single shot exemption. im picking mine up on wednesday

edit: i think PRK in fresno has them too

[Blackhawk556]

Pro in fresno does sell the xdm but they are not ready to sell them. I just went there today and they can't sell it because they don't have the necessary parts to make it single shot.Skip them and try Valkyrie arms

[Blackhawk556]

I mean prk in fresno

[CALI SHOT DOC]

Both guns are nice. If you have a smaller/larger than average hand than the xdm will be better because of the removable back strap. If you plan on using the gun for competition, the xdm also comes with a match grade barrel and a little better trigger out of the box compared to the xd. I have an xd and love it. If and when the xdm is on the CA Roster than i'll probably get one in 45.

[1911Luvr]

There is an XDM new in the box for sale in the private sale section here. Today's price is $1k

[Cyc Wid It]

There is an XDM new in the box for sale in the private sale section here. Today's price is $1k

Can buy a new one for like $350 less than that from a store.

[quig]

I think one of the biggest advantages of the XDm vs the XD is the extra capacity like the 9/40.

The XDm45 falls short of that because it has the same capacity of the standard XD45.

I have a XDm40 that is neutered to 10rds. It seems kind of a waste. I still love it, but it isn't necessarily worth the mark up.

[mif_slim]

I saw xdm at PRK for 6x0.00. About 100 more then regular xd.

[$nake-Eye$]

Roadtrip!

Heading up to Fresno from LA on Tuesday to see a man about an XDm 45

7 hours round trip...

and to think i get to repeat this trip 10 days after that to pick it up!

[PRKArms]

Pro in fresno does sell the xdm but they are not ready to sell them. I just went there today and they can't sell it because they don't have the necessary parts to make it single shot.Skip them and try Valkyrie arms

We were in the process of making the parts when we spoke to you. They are now available. Snake Eyes here will be taking full advantage. We can do ANY .45 ACP off list handgun.

[cgseanp1]

Can buy a new one for like $350 less than that from a store.

not quite.

[bruceflinch]

I shot my Brothers XDM40 last year in Michigan. I thought it was very nice & I only have 1911's in centerfire. In fact, we set up a little IPSC course to try it. I beat him with his own gun, first time I tried it!