Springfield Armory
XDM Elite Compact 10mm
XDM Elite Compact 10mm
XDM Elite Compact 10mm - Bears, Hillsdale, and Trigger
Springfield Armory XDM Elite Compact 10mm Review
Superior to a 9mm? Exceeds 22LR?Rounds per size and weight.The best centerfire, striker fire trigger?Full and perfectly mirrored ambidextrous controls.Why sportsmen should carry and present left handed.The unexpected advantage of a grip safety.Optics ready?The Bear threat.
Crossbreed Chest Holster
A monolithic, one video version is available on alternate platforms at Brighteon and Rumble
Superior to a 9mm? Exceeds 22LR?Rounds per size and weight.The best centerfire, striker fire trigger?Full and perfectly mirrored ambidextrous controls.Why sportsmen should carry and present left handed.The unexpected advantage of a grip safety.Optics ready?The Bear threat.
Crossbreed Chest Holster
A monolithic, one video version is available on alternate platforms at Brighteon and Rumble
XDM Elite Compact 10mm - Cover, Ergonomics, Grip Safety.
XDM Elite Compact 10mm - Recoil, Weaknesses, Conclusion
When testing a firearm I start off with manual of arms practice and lots of dry firing using the MantisX10 Elite paired with a training laser. In the case of this Springfield Armory XDM Elite Compact 10mm, I dry fired over 2,000 times before I ever chambered a single live fire cartridge. Usually I do 1,000 dry fires, but was waiting on 10mm ammo. You can follow along by joining the “AmbGun” MantisX10 group (you don’t have to have the MantisX10 to register)
And before I even dry fire, I field strip, clean the firearm of all factory preservatives and apply a coat of Sentry Solutions Tuf-Glide Dry Lube. Doesn’t attract dirt, makes it almost self-cleaning, and really smooths things out. The Sentry spray bottles leak badly, so I use an old school metal pistol pump oiler.
I am using a Crossbreed “The Chest Rig” holster with the XDM. After having been flagged multiple times at the range by the safety oblivious, I wanted to emphasize being muzzle-aware when using a chest holster and capitalizing on a disengaged grip safety when holstering.
I also like to check to see if a firearm returns to battery after doing a chamber check with a round in the chamber and a full magazine (The XDM does).
One of my favorite drills derives from the US Air Marshalls test...draw, point shoot, transition to other hand, mag change, kneel, double tap. Then, given my ambidextral gunfighter advocacy, some left and right hand "optimal use of cover" exercises. And of course, a mountain bike drive by.
I love the XDM 10 combined with The Chest Rig. I love the full, perfectly mirrored ambi controls on the XDM and the comfort and saddlery leather smell of “The Chest Rig”. See the review videos where I explain why you should carry and present left handed once you’re fully ambidextrous.
And before I even dry fire, I field strip, clean the firearm of all factory preservatives and apply a coat of Sentry Solutions Tuf-Glide Dry Lube. Doesn’t attract dirt, makes it almost self-cleaning, and really smooths things out. The Sentry spray bottles leak badly, so I use an old school metal pistol pump oiler.
I am using a Crossbreed “The Chest Rig” holster with the XDM. After having been flagged multiple times at the range by the safety oblivious, I wanted to emphasize being muzzle-aware when using a chest holster and capitalizing on a disengaged grip safety when holstering.
I also like to check to see if a firearm returns to battery after doing a chamber check with a round in the chamber and a full magazine (The XDM does).
One of my favorite drills derives from the US Air Marshalls test...draw, point shoot, transition to other hand, mag change, kneel, double tap. Then, given my ambidextral gunfighter advocacy, some left and right hand "optimal use of cover" exercises. And of course, a mountain bike drive by.
I love the XDM 10 combined with The Chest Rig. I love the full, perfectly mirrored ambi controls on the XDM and the comfort and saddlery leather smell of “The Chest Rig”. See the review videos where I explain why you should carry and present left handed once you’re fully ambidextrous.
The Chest Rig by Crossbreed Holsters - AmbGun Review
Chest Rig improperly worn. Top strap should be over right shoulder.
(thanks Bill J)
Chest Rig improperly worn. Top strap should be over right shoulder.
(thanks Bill J)
proper LH wear of Chest Rig
Eberlestock H1 Mini Me Hydration Pack. My favorite daypack. Pair with a rifle scabbard. Review
Optics Mounting Plates for XDM OSP and XDM Elite OSP 10mm pistols
Optics Mounting Plates for XDM OSP and XDM Elite OSP 10mm pistols
XD5072. (RMSc)Compatible with:HEX WaspJ-PointLeupold DeltaPointLeupold DeltaPoint ProRedfield AcceleratorShield RMS Shield RMSc (though the pins are too thick)Shield SMSSIG Romeo Zero
Without a doubt the best training aid for pistols (and beneficial for rifles, too) MantisX
HellCat
HellCat
Which Hellcat is right for you? The Hellcat Pro or the RDP?
Has the Hellcat achieved gain of function over the original Hellcat?
My favorite holster for the Hellcat, especially when running a red dot. Nifty red dot garage.
"...molded polymer 20% lighter, 40% tougher and 80% more heat resistant than" Kydex.
Alien Gear Roswell (formerly WarCat) Tactical Holster
"...molded polymer 20% lighter, 40% tougher and 80% more heat resistant than" Kydex.
Alien Gear Roswell (formerly WarCat) Tactical Holster
Shield Sights are made in the UK. Excellent quality, with the features you need, and no gain of function collusion with PRC.
Spreadsheet analysis of 9mm pistols (and one 22LR outlier) using Ambgun's unique dollar oriented, ballance sheet perspective.
9mm Shootout Spreadsheet
9mm Shootout Spreadsheet
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The Ambidextral Gunfighter perspective on the Sig Sauer 365 and Springfield Armory Hellcat. Battle of the micro 9mm's. Rounds per Size & Weight Spreadsheet Springfield Armory Hellcat Series Sentry Solutions Tuf Glide Bullseyes Don't Shoot Back Glock 9mm Dummy Rounds
Because gun shot trauma all require the same emergency response whether from 22LR, 9mm, or 45ACP.
AmbGun.com is THE ambidextrous gunfighting resource. Why you should become an ambidextrous gunfighter. How you can become an ambidextrous gunfighter. What the ambidextrous gunfighter requires in his equipment.
Ambidextrous "optimal use of cover", optimal use of terrain for steady hold factors.Training the brain so that both the left and right eye can pick up the sighting system. Perfectly mirrored controls for unconscious, bilateral transfer of skill. operation both left and right handed.
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Ambidextrous "optimal use of cover", optimal use of terrain for steady hold factors.Training the brain so that both the left and right eye can pick up the sighting system. Perfectly mirrored controls for unconscious, bilateral transfer of skill. operation both left and right handed.
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Some of our posts at AmbGun.com contain affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. Clicking on an affiliate link which earns a commission does not result in additional charges to you or cost you anything extra. Mentions of associated products within the content of AmbGun.com may not be noted as an affiliate in every referrence. Money earned via affiliate links helps keep the AmbGun web site and video production up and running. AmbGun hopes that you'd prefer that our efforts earn a commission rather than bypassing our affiliate links and simply adding to the bottom line of large marketers like Amazon.com