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<blockquote data-quote="aviator41" data-source="post: 2684082" data-attributes="member: 30309"><p>The wife recently picked up an XDm compact (3.8) in 45. She really enjoys shooting it. The double-stack grip doesn't really <em> feel </em> like a double stack to either of us. It weighs almost as much as a 1911 when loaded, but you get twice the trigger pulls when using the extended mag compared to a GI 1911. Really, the only thing it needs is a set of night sights. It shoots point-of-aim, and points very well for her. For me, but grip angle feels a tad bit off going right from the 1911, but nothing that couldn't be adjusted for with some range time. </p><p></p><p>Fit and finish are great, as can be expected. The extra mag, pal swell adjusting pieces etc. . . are all very nice to have especially for a shooter that is unfamiliar with the platform and isn't sure what fits them best. Being able to change out the parts for a custom fit adds a bit of confidence and can appreciably change felt recoil and reliable ejection of spent casings. Unlike a 1911, the XDm seems to be a bit less finicky with grip. For me, it's no problem. I can eject spent brass into the next county, but the wife is a little 'gentler' with how she handles the gun. Luckily, it's fairly forgiving and will still reliably eject brass for her. Some right at her feet, some quite a distance. The variable is grip and shooter form. Suffice it to say, we've yet to have an FTE. Something I can't say for the 1911 in her hands. </p><p></p><p>While there are some used pistols on the market, you don't see a flood of XDm's in 45. I can only speculate about the reason though. For me, the 3.8 compact is too short. If feels stubby and pitches up too much in the hand as I fire it. Again, my disdain comes from shooting a 1911. It's not the pistols fault. If I were choosing one of the XDm versions for me, it would be full size, 45acp.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aviator41, post: 2684082, member: 30309"] The wife recently picked up an XDm compact (3.8) in 45. She really enjoys shooting it. The double-stack grip doesn't really [i] feel [/i] like a double stack to either of us. It weighs almost as much as a 1911 when loaded, but you get twice the trigger pulls when using the extended mag compared to a GI 1911. Really, the only thing it needs is a set of night sights. It shoots point-of-aim, and points very well for her. For me, but grip angle feels a tad bit off going right from the 1911, but nothing that couldn't be adjusted for with some range time. Fit and finish are great, as can be expected. The extra mag, pal swell adjusting pieces etc. . . are all very nice to have especially for a shooter that is unfamiliar with the platform and isn't sure what fits them best. Being able to change out the parts for a custom fit adds a bit of confidence and can appreciably change felt recoil and reliable ejection of spent casings. Unlike a 1911, the XDm seems to be a bit less finicky with grip. For me, it's no problem. I can eject spent brass into the next county, but the wife is a little 'gentler' with how she handles the gun. Luckily, it's fairly forgiving and will still reliably eject brass for her. Some right at her feet, some quite a distance. The variable is grip and shooter form. Suffice it to say, we've yet to have an FTE. Something I can't say for the 1911 in her hands. While there are some used pistols on the market, you don't see a flood of XDm's in 45. I can only speculate about the reason though. For me, the 3.8 compact is too short. If feels stubby and pitches up too much in the hand as I fire it. Again, my disdain comes from shooting a 1911. It's not the pistols fault. If I were choosing one of the XDm versions for me, it would be full size, 45acp. [/QUOTE]
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