So I bought this a few weeks ago to finally get into competition shooting. The best selling point for me was the 16+1 capacity. I almost bought the 9mm version to get the 19+1 capacity, but after a little more consideration I decided that I wanted the extra knock-down of the .40S&W. So, I made the compromise and I'm glad I did. When I first pulled it out of the case I noticed immediately how comfortable it was in my hand. The gun comes with three different back straps (S,M,L). While this seems a bit overkill at first, it is actually quite nice. I opted for the medium.
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The gun shoots very well. I have put about 50 rounds through it so far. I have not had the chance to comp shoot with it yet, but I have a feeling that it will be great for it. For eight years or so, my home defense gun has been my Mossberg 12gauge--but not anymore. The XDm now takes care of that for me as well. I made the decision a few days ago to buy a Vector Optics tactical flashlight/laser combo for it while it is being used for home defense. I quite like the flashlight (200 lumens), but the laser has a little to be desired. After a few rounds the laser goes out of alignment. I fully expected this, but I bought this unit primarily for the flashlight so it is not a huge concern for me.
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I will not be using this gun for concealed carry. It is a bit too big for me to make that commitment. As of now, my Bersa Thunder .380ACP still remains my CC gun of choice.
Does anyone else have any experience with the XD/XDm? This is my first Springfield, but certainly not my last.