The new SA XDm is a 5.25 length 9mm competition pistol

[Kano]

http://www.guntalk.com/site.php?pageID=15&newsID=298

5.25" barrel length.

Has adjustable competition sights.

Lighter slide (weighs same as 4.5 version).

Fiber Optic front sight. __________________

Edited June 27, 2011 by Kano

[Guest UberDuper]

With all the complaints about muzzle flip, would people really be interested in a competition XD?

[Kano]

The Springfield Armory XD(M) 5.25 – Rob Leatham Design for Competition

[Kano]

<a href="http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/springfield-armory-xdm-5-25" target="_blank">The Springfield Armory XD(M) 5.25 – Rob Leatham Design for Competition</a>

[Guest The Highlander]

Gee, they re-invented a Glock G34!

Only heavier.

And more expensive.

Those XDm's are pretty though.

[DavidD]

Gee, they re-invented a Glock G34!

Only heavier.

And more expensive.

Those XDm's are pretty though.

That was my first thought as well, with the cutout in the slide and all. I do like the sights though, especially the adjustable rear.

[LagerHead]

Don't forget the XDm also comes with a match grade barrel as well. And it's not like Glock exactly invented the cutout in the slide either.

[I_Like_Pie]

I don't know that, even if I really tried, I could honestly design a more unattractive firearm than that thing.

I mean seriously - it looks like a bunch of legos that have been glued together and then painted black. I know that design is subjective, but man that thing is repulsive to me in that it looks like a kids toy made for adults who still want to play alien invasion after lunchtime.

Doesn't mean it isn't a good gun or very high in quality however.

[Guest NyteStryker]

I find that Springfield brings something a bit different from most others. Yeah, Glock started it all, but competition is good; it makes Glock and everyone else produce better weapons. Personally, I like the look of the 5.25 and will most likely pick one up to go along with my 3.8 sub compact. I love Glocks but shoot very low with them. I am sure it is me, but until I overcome that problem I will carry something else.