Difference tween the XD 45 and XDm 45?

[mlevans66]

I looking to get a new 45 and really like the XD but was wondering the different between the two besides looks and a match barrel. Can the XDm hold more rounds then the XD? I know the price difference is about $300 more due to Ca "pay to play" list at Parallax. Does anyone also know if anyone is selling one under $750.00 in the Sa Cal area? I call D.A.S and they are out of the 4.5 I want. Thanks for the info and help!

[drkphibr]

I believe the "m" refers to a match barrel. Same gun essentially from my understanding.

[mlevans66]

I believe the "m" refers to a match barrel. Same gun essentially from my understanding.

Hmmm I read this also and I'm really starting to move to the XD 45 4 incher due to price but I will keep looking. Thanks for the reply.

[jonzer77]

I looking to get a new 45 and really like the XD but was wondering the different between the two besides looks and a match barrel. Can the XDm hold more rounds then the XD? I know the price difference is about $300 more due to Ca "pay to play" list at Parallax. Does anyone also know if anyone is selling one under $750.00 in the Sa Cal area? I call D.A.S and they are out of the 4.5 I want. Thanks for the info and help!

Do you reload? If you do and you like using swc bullets then I go with the xdm since the xd won't feed them. They corrected the problem with the xdm.

[mlevans66]

Do you reload? If you do and you like using swc bullets then I go with the xdm since the xd won't feed them. They corrected the problem with the xdm.

No Im to lazy to reload and what is the issue with the SWC bullets?

[jonzer77]

No Im to lazy to reload and what is the issue with the SWC bullets?

The Xd won't feed them but if you don't reload it's not a big deal. Glocks won't feed them either from what I have read so it's not a big deal unless you already like that particular bullet. It has to do with the angle the gun feeds the bullet that makes it jam. It won't have any issues with ball or jhp though so you will be fine. I like SWC because they leave nice clean holes in the target for scoring.

[mlevans66]

The Xd won't feed them but if you don't reload it's not a big deal. Glocks won't feed them either from what I have read so it's not a big deal unless you already like that particular bullet. It has to do with the angle the gun feeds the bullet that makes it jam. It won't have any issues with ball or jhp though so you will be fine. I like SWC because they leave nice clean holes in the target for scoring.

Well that was a great explanation. Thanks!

[AregularGuy]

Standard xdm is 4.5 inch or 3.8 inch, also a compact 3.8 inch. Xdm's have different texturing and 3 backstraps you can change for a better fit. XD comes in 5, 4, 3 inch barrels, no adjustable backstraps. The xdm 45 is the only xdm in the line that shares magazines with its xd line counterpart, so proper 10 rounders are available. I have 2 xd's in 9mm and prefer the feel of my xdm. I skipped the XD in 45 and went straight to the xdm 45. Is it worth an extra 300? Hard to say. Try to find one you can shoot then decide.

[mlevans66]

Standard xdm is 4.5 inch or 3.8 inch, also a compact 3.8 inch. Xd's have different texturing and 3 backstraps you can change for a better fit. XD comes in 5, 4, 3 inch barrels, no adjustable backstraps. The xdm 45 is the only xdm in the line that shares magazines with its xd line counterpart, so proper 10 rounders are available. I have 2 xd's in 9mm and prefer the feel of my xdm. I skipped the XD in 45 and went straight to the xdm 45. Is it worth an extra 300? Hard to say. Try to find one you can shoot then decide.

I shot the XD 45 and really like it and due to being in this commie state it will be hard to find one in SoCal.

[gixer1k]

check ocfirearms.com. they have the xd and xdm and will sse.

[mlevans66]

check ocfirearms.com. they have the xd and xdm and will sse.

Funny I just went to there website and it was out of stock. I sent a email for an update.