Springfield XDM 3.8 9mm Full Size 

Your very welcome. And thanks for checking out the video.

Its a nice one

Thanks my friend. I would of love yo check out the elite. It looks like a great gun

You will like it. It's very accurate and very affordable to shoot. You didn't go wrong.

Unfortunately this one did not come with a speed loader.

@@blackoakoutdoors88 Thanks for the input and video. I'm buying one tomorrow from rural king. Looks and feels like a sweet gun.

It is a awsome gun. Money well spent that's for sure

Your welcome my friend. If you have any other questions feel free to ask. It's a great gun. You can't go wrong with it.

Get the new XDM Elite 3.8 instead if you haven’t bought yet.

Just picked up the same on at Rural King, I love that place man prices are good.

I’ve actually just put one on layaway. I’m super stoked. It is my first gun but I’ve been around firearms a fair amount. I don’t know everything but I have common sense when it comes to firearm safety. So in my eyes the safety features on this handgun make it for me, not just for me which I definitely don’t plan on having any negligent discharges but also for my girlfriend and eventually other members of my family if they’re comfortable with it. I wanted something for home defense and this seemed like a good alternative compared to getting a 12g shotgun (the overall practicality in a CQB situation) The striker indicator and the round in the chamber indicator are amazing ideas in my opinion. Especially for when something could go bump in the night. Before I held the XDM9 I held a CZ 75 and I didn’t like the angle of the grip, it felt narrow compared to when I picked up the XDM9. I’m 21, 280 and 6’0 so I have larger hands than the average guy. I’ve held a couple Glock 19 Gen 4’s and they felt great in my hand as well (giving you a general idea of my hand size). But when I held the XDM9 it fit my hand perfectly. The angle of the grip felt way better in my hand let alone the ergonomics of the grip. Love that you can switch the back part of the grip out. I’m paying 420$ and then 30$ tax. I don’t know the average price range of any handguns so I’m not sure if I could’ve gotten it for cheaper or I paid what most people did.

gdjrod I’m actually getting mine from Rural King as well haha

It is a good gun for sure. Good winter time CCW. Stuff it under the coat alot easier

Thanks for watching.

You will love the gun. My choices were the Glock 19x, XDM, or the SIG P2022. The XDM had all the bells and whistles and at a great price. Thanks for checking out my video.

@@blackoakoutdoors88 I had narrowed it down between the G19X or the S&W M&P 2.0 .45ACP in FDE. But as soon as I saw this model and the price I couldn't not buy it.

@@UltraViolence74989 yea that's what sold me on it was the price and the magazine capacity

UltraViolence74 I just got the 4.5 elite

@sinusguy I have the xdm elite 3.8. What holster do you use. Also do the xdm 3.8 holsters fit the elite version?

@@Larcenysrevenge i dont think they will fit because of the ambi slide lock

@sinusguy Yeah, they announced the new compact version right after i got a g26 for concealed carry. Maybe what they say about never having too many guns is true

Six Six Chris Thank you. I ended up ordering one.

The fiber optics are really nice on the XDM.

Yea you do haha

That's a nice gun

Black Oak Outdoors it is. That 5.25 is too but it’s more for home defense and game / competition. I may get the regular 4.5. My 3.8 elite is my cc.

I carry it daily as a CCW. The handle is A little long but I usually wear a bigger shirt so it's not really that noticeable. I really like it and a good holster makes a big difference

@@blackoakoutdoors88 Solid pistol, love the FDE, this one is next on my list. Thank you sir. I have an XD45 mod 2 4.0 service model right now and it's ran flawlessly.

Yea it's a great pistol. It's very accurate and controllable. The FDE and capacity what really sold me on the gun.

It was a special they was running at the time. Came with 2 extra mags and holster

I agree about the grip. Its alot easier to conceal in the winter time because a jacket will hide it alot better.

@@blackoakoutdoors88 True, now is the time to carry it. I tried mine with just a t-shirt and it's a no go for me. But I didn't get it for CCW. I got it because it holds 20 rounds.

Yea it is tougher in a Tshirt. 20rds is a plus for sure. One of the things that sold me on it.

@@blackoakoutdoors88 I intended to start competing before the virus mad ammo rare and expensive. I got a CZ P10-C to compete with but I also wanted to try this. I should have gotten the longer slide too but I don't think that's as big of a deal as it's made to be?

I don't shot competitions but I could see a longer slide would be better but this one here is pretty accurate. I have shot 25yd and was satisfied but that was just target shots.

I use a Alien Gear shapeshift 4.0 and love it. Does its job and is very comfortable. It was around 80$ if I remember correctly.

Heck ya you'll like it

I haven't personally had hands on with the elite, but from what I can tell is that the elite carries 1 extra round and has a threaded barrel. The grip is a tad long for CCW but I wear a larger shirt with it so it's not noticeable. I carry at about the 430 position IWB. I forget I have it with me most the time.

Gun range has one for sale, but they've been out of 9mm ammo for a month. Will sell 1 box of 9mm only if you buy a gun. Thx.

You'll love it if you get it.

I ordered one from alien gear. The iwb cloak tuck 4.0 I haven't gotten it yet. I'll do a review on it.

Black Oak Outdoors okay, thanks man

Your welcome

Well if you get the 3.8 XDM like this one, you get the best of both worlds. You get the Sub Compact barrel length and then you get the full size grip. If you plan on Conceal carry and self defense, then I would prefer a Sub Compact. If your just wanting to target shoot. Then go for the full size.

@@blackoakoutdoors88 i want the full size and the compact one for conceal carrying and the other one for home defense and going to the range to shoot and relax my mind but i was told to get just the compact one and buy the extra mag that will make ir 19 rounds. but i want to get both of them and call it a day.

Well if its in your budget, get both. You should check out the 3.8 like this one here. Its great

thanks man i really appreciate that @@blackoakoutdoors88

You need to Buy the XDM?

@@blackoakoutdoors88 😀

I've kept a full magazine all the time and haven't had any issues

@@blackoakoutdoors88 thanks man!

No problem

Flat dark earth is the color

With the right holster it's not hard. I use a alien gear cloak tuck 4.0 IWB and carry at the 4oclock position and it's not noticeable. I did up a size on shirt size though to help conceal it.

You will Like it. The 4.5 are great Shooting guns

Base Bowman I have the 4.5 elite. Check out my last vid

unfortunately with the panic buying going on, its hard to find alot of products

Ryan C: you wrote this message a year ago. The same situation still exists and I have never seen this gone locally.

Thanks. I appreciate it alot.

do you think the elite one is better than this one. i just got the elite and just wondering your opinions on it

I'll defently watch.