Engineering:Springfield Armory XDM

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Springfield Armory XDM
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originCroatia
Production history
DesignerMarko Vuković
ManufacturerHS Produkt
Produced2006-Present
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass28-32 oz
Length6.75-8.3"
Height4.75-5.75"
Cartridge
ActionShort recoil operated
Feed systemDetachable box magazine
SightsFixed and illuminated night sights

The Springfield Armory XDM (X-Treme Duty, the M is for the match grade barrel and match grade trigger) are a series of semi-automatic pistols that are polymer-framed and striker-fired. They closely resemble their predecessor, the HS2000 pistol (most widely known in the United States as Springfield Armory XD). Manufactured in the city of Karlovac, Croatia by HS Produkt (formerly I.M. Metal), the Springfield Armory XDM is the marketing name for the firearm, which is licensed and sold in the United States by Springfield Armory, Inc..[1]

History

The most noticeable differences between the previous XD models are the XDM's interchangeable back-straps and match-grade barrel. The first XDM was produced in .40 S&W holding 16 rounds in the magazine. This gun was soon followed by the 9mm and .45 ACP. XDMs are also produced as compact pistols in .40 S&W, .45ACP and 9mm with 3.8" barrels. Recently XDM has produced a competition series in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP with a 5.25" barrel, remotely resembling the 5" tactical XD pistols. The XDM series of pistols won Handgun of the Year in 2009.[2]

Design

All XDM series of pistols comes with a 'Match Grade" barrel and trigger, and an ambidextrous magazine release. Match Grade barrels are manufactured to tighter tolerances and custom-fitted for better accuracy and to make the pistol "competition ready". The XDM is a polymer framed handgun with full steel inserts and a mounting rail.

While cosmetically looking superior to the original XD guns with its "all terrain" grip pattern, the angle and depth of each contour in the grip has been calculated for maximized control vertically, horizontally and torsionally. The Major Grasp Slide Serrations were modified for a better more penetrating grasp. All XDM pistols come with grip and trigger safety mechanisms and a loaded chamber indicator at the top of the gun just behind the barrel. A traditional manual safety is an optional feature. The surface of the metal has undergone a Melonite treatment, a salt bath nitriding process which leaves a hard, corrosion-resistant surface. Unlike the previous generation of XD handguns, the XDM does not require pulling the trigger to disassemble the gun, making field stripping safer and faster.[3]

Users

  •  United States: Issued or approved for use by a large number of police departments and other Law Enforcement agencies, including the Chicago Police Department.[4][5]

Variants

3.8" 9MM Compact

Caliber: 9MM
Magazines: 1 - 13-round Compact, SUS
1 - 19-round with X-Tension (USPAT.7191556), SUS
Barrel: 3.8” Steel, Melonite, Fully Supported Ramp
Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear (Steel) 3-Dot
Trigger Pull: 5.5 – 7.7 lbs
Frame : Black Polymer
Slide: Forged Steel
Overall Length: 6.75"
Height: 4.75" with 13-round, 5.75" with 19-round X-Tension
Weight with empty mag: 28oz with 13-round, 29oz with 19-round X-Tension
Available colors: Black, Bi-Tone SS/Black

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3.8" .40S&W Compact

Caliber: .40S&W
Magazines: 1 - 11-round Compact,SS
1 - 16-round with X-Tension (USPAT.7191556), SS
Barrel: 3.8” Steel, Melonite, Fully Supported Ramp
Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear (Steel) 3-Dot
Trigger Pull: 5.5 – 7.7 lbs
Frame : Black Polymer
Slide: Forged Steel
Overall Length: 6.75"
Height: 4.75" with Compact Mag/ 5.75" with X-Tension (USPAT.7191556)
Weight with empty mag: 28oz / 29oz with X-Tension
Available colors: Black, Bi-Tone SS/Black

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3.8" .45ACP Compact

Caliber: .45 ACP
Magazines: 1 - 9-round Compact,SUS
1 - 13-round with X-Tension (USPAT.7191556), SUS
Barrel: 3.8” Steel, Melonite, Fully Supported Ramp
Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear (Steel) 3-Dot
Trigger Pull: 5.5 – 7.7 lbs
Frame : Black Polymer
Slide: Forged Steel
Overall Length: 6.90"
Height: 4.55" with Compact Mag/ 5.55" with X-Tension (USPAT.7191556)
Weight with empty mag: 27oz / 29oz with X-Tension mag and sleeve
Available colors: Black, Bi-Tone SS/Black

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3.8" 9MM

Caliber: 9MM
Magazines: 2 - 19-round, Stainless Steel
Barrel: 3.8” Steel, Melonite, Fully Supported Ramp
Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear (Steel) 3-Dot
Trigger Pull: 5.5 – 7.7 lbs
Frame: Black Polymer
Slide: Forged Steel
Overall Length: 7"
Height: 5.6"
Weight with empty mag: 27.5oz
Available colors: Black, Bi-Tone SS/Black

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3.8". 40S&W

Caliber: .40S&W
Magazines: 2 – 16-round, Stainless steel
Barrel: 3.8" Steel, Melonite, Fully Supported Ramp
Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear (Steel) 3-Dot
Trigger Pull: 5.5 – 7.7 lbs
Frame : Black Polymer
Slide: Forged Steel
Overall Length: 7"
Height: 5.6"
Weight with empty mag: 28oz
Available colors: Black, Bi-Tone SS/Black

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4.5" 9MM

Caliber: 9MM
Magazines: 2 - 19-round, Stainless Steel
Barrel: 4.5" Steel, Melonite, Fully Supported Ramp
Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear (Steel) 3-Dot
Trigger Pull: 5.5 - 7.7 lbs.
Frame : Black Polymer
Slide: Forged Steel
Overall Length: 8"
Height: 5.6"
Weight with empty mag: 32 oz.
Available colors: Black, Bi-tone SS/Black.

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4.5" .40S&W

Caliber: .40S&W
Magazines: 2 – 16

-round, Stainless Steel

Barrel: 4.5" Steel, Melonite,Fully Supported Ramp
Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear (Steel) 3-Dot
Trigger Pull: 5.5 - 7.7 lbs.
Frame : Black Polymer
Slide: Forged Steel
Overall Length: 8"
Height: 5.6"
Weight with empty mag: 32 oz.
Available colors: Black, OD Green, Bi-tone SS/Black. Bi-tone SS/ OD Green
MSRP: $500 USD

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4.5" 45ACP

Caliber: 45ACP
Magazines: 2 – 13-round, Stainless Steel
Barrel: 4.5" Steel, Melonite, Fully Supported Ramp
Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear (Steel) 3-Dot
Trigger Pull: 5.5 - 7.7 lbs.
Frame : Black Polymer
Slide: Forged Steel
Overall Length: 8"
Height: 5.75"
Weight with empty mag: 31 oz .
Available colors: Black and Bi-Tone
MSRP: $645

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5.25" COMP SERIES 9MM

Caliber: 9×19mm
Capacity: 19+1RDS
Magazines: 3 magazines for a limited time - 19-round
Barrel: 5.25" Match Grade Select Fit Steel, Melonite, Fully Supported Ramp
Sights: Red fiber optic front (replacement red & green filament included)
Fully adjustable target rear
Sight Radius: 7.25"
Frame : black polymer
Slide: forged steel with lightening cuts
Length: 8.3"
Height: 5.75"
Weight with empty mag: 29oz
Available colors: Black and Bi-Tone
MSRP: $795 / $865

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5.25" COMP SERIES .40S&W

Caliber: .40S&W
Capacity: 16+1RDS
Magazines: 3 magazines for a limited time - 16-round
Barrel: 5.25" Match Grade Select Fit Steel, Melonite, Fully Supported Ramp
Sights: Red fiber optic front (replacement red & green filament included)
Fully adjustable target rear
Sight Radius: 6

.25"

Frame : black polymer
Slide: forged steel with lightening cuts
Length: 8.3"
Height: 5.75"
Weight with empty mag: 32oz
Available colors: Black and Bi-Tone

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5.25" COMP SERIES .45ACP

Caliber: 45ACP
Capacity: 13+1RDS
Magazines: 3 magazines for a limited time - 13-round
Barrel: 5.25" Match Grade Select Fit Steel, Melonite, Fully Supported Ramp
Sights: Red fiber optic front (replacement red & green filament included)
Fully adjustable target rear
Sight Radius: 7.25"
Frame : black polymer
Slide: forged steel with lightening cuts
Length: 8.3"
Height: 5.75"
Weight with empty mag: 32oz
Available colors: Black and Bi-Tone

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References

  1. ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions". HS Arms. 2007-05-20. Archived from the original on 2009-12-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20091214175736/http://www.hs-arms.com/e-faq.php. Retrieved 2007-11-22. 
  2. ↑ Springfield Armory XDM: 2009 Handgun of the Year
  3. ↑ Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(m) Polymer Handgun
  4. ↑ Modern Firearms – Handguns – HS2000 / Springfield XD pistol
  5. ↑ http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57b38-137ec5db-e6913-7ec6-7ee3ce8cb24a817d.html
  6. ↑ Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(m) Polymer Handgun
  7. ↑ Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(m) Polymer Handgun
  8. ↑ Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(m) Polymer Handgun
  9. ↑ Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(m) Polymer Handgun
  10. ↑ Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(m) Polymer Handgun
  11. ↑ Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(m) Polymer Handgun
  12. ↑ Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(m) Polymer Handgun
  13. ↑ Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(m) Polymer Handgun
  14. ↑ Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(m) Polymer Handgun
  15. ↑ Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(m) Polymer Handgun
  16. ↑ Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(m) Polymer Handgun




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