3.8″ XDM – Springfield Armory
Springfield Armory has debuted the latest addition in the XD(m) Series of pistols, the 3.8″ XDm Short Barrel for easy concealment.
The new 3.8 XDm is currently only fitted in 9mm. It packs a 19 rounds in the magazine and another one in the chamber. The 3.8 concealable 9mm raises the bar in personal protection and concealed carry. The image on the left shows a fiber optic sight that will soon be available in the XDM line.
Immediately noticeable on the 3.8″ is the slide serration. Instead of being straight lines they are more curved giving a new functional image to the traditional straight serrations on previous XD(m) models. It appears besides cosmetic changes in the slide, a new upgraded grip, and 3.8″ barrel the new XDM hasn’t changed much from the 9mm XD(m) introduction. There is a 4.5 oz weight difference over the full size where it’s closest competitor (Glock 19) only drops 1.5 oz from it’s full size counter part.
I haven’t yet seen one in person but will be interested to know how the next line of XDm Polymer Pistol’s hold up to its predecessors the XD(m) 40 S&W and XD(m) 9mm.
Specs |
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Caliber:
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9MM
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Magazines:
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2 – 19 Round, Stainless Steel
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Barrel:
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3.8″ Steel, Melonite ®,
Fully Supported Ramp |
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Sights:
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Dovetail Front and Rear (Steel) 3-Dot
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Trigger Pull:
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5.5 – 7.7 lbs
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Frame :
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Black Polymer
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Slide:
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Forged Steel
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| Overall Length: |
7″
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Height:
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5.6″
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Weight w/ empty mag:
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27.5oz
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Available colors:
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Black, Bi-Tone SS/Black
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*High Capacity Magazines may not be available in some states.
*Optional fiber optic sights coming soon… |
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i went out the other day and brought two of your hand guns one for me and for my wife and we both loved them mine is the xdm9mm full size hers is xdm9mm 3.8 and we love them one good gun that you all have
I just bought the XDm 9mm with the 3.8 barrel and wow what a beauty. This thing is awesome recoil is little to nothing. The accuracy is great for a short barreled pistol. Springfield has done it again. Do I see another handgun of the year award coming?
how would you compare it to a glock or HK I am looking at one for my wife to carry is it a concealable wepon for a woman
I cannot wait XDM 40 is going to be available soon
Forgot to add its the 3.8 40sw
I want the XDM 9mm with lazer snd night sights all black
Please provide me a price
james, i’ve had the xd 40 cal sub-compact when they first came out it was the perfect ccw weapon,i could conceal it anywhere on me and no one knew i even had one, i just purchased a xdm 40 cal,it’s perfect for your wife the it would be perfect for concealment, i wont even look at a glock or hk, jusy my personnel choice and experience!
when is the XDM .40 3.8″ going to be available? Price?? thnx
I went out and got a XDM 40 cal 3.8 about a week and a half ago and can’t stop shooting it. It has about 600 rounds threw it with no jams or any other kinda problems. I would recommened this pistol to anyone… Aaron