First Springfield First .45 XDm 3.8

[DAdams]

[size=5]This is my first Springfield Armory handgun and first .45 ACP a XDm 3.8.[/size]

[size=5]I was thinking about the XDs and finally found a LGS that had both, XDs and XDm 3.8. Benton's. [/size]
[size=5]I was able to handle both and dry fire each. I thought the trigger much smoother on the 3.8. [/size]

[size=5]Since I had no illusions what so ever of ever pocket carrying either of these I will likely be carrying IWB, OWB or in a carry bag. Weight and thickness isn't a big factor. [/size]

[size=5]I liked the light pipe on the S, but that wasn't enough reason to select it. I can always change the sights on the 3.8 which aren't anything special. [/size]

[size=5]I did like the capacity of the 3.8. 9+1 or with the extended magazine, 13+1 versus 5 or 6 plus 1. [/size]

[size=5]The Springfield case and accessory kit is nice, but if I could deduct $60 for it I would. [/size]

[size=5]One of these days I will get to the range. [/size]

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[size=5]Here a few comparison shots with a M&P 40c. [/size]

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[size=5][IMG]http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m22/dadams111/XDm/P1010007.jpg[/IMG][/size]

[size=5][IMG]http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m22/dadams111/XDm/P1010011.jpg[/IMG][/size]

[size=5][IMG]http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m22/dadams111/XDm/P1010005.jpg[/IMG][/size]
[size=5]Fit and finish is very good and commesurate with a mid range price polymer such as a M&P or Walther P series. [/size]

[xRUSTYx]

Congrats!!! I'm a huge XDm Fan as well! She's a beaut!

[Mykltn]

Congrats, Springfields are great guns. I've owned two of there 1911 45's and both were exellent shooters. My brothers got the 5" XD in .45 also and he loves it.