In 1986, there was a well-known shootout between FBI agents and two armed assailants.
The unfortunate result was two agents killed and several wounded, even with the attackers being shot several times.
firearms being used by the agents, ultimately selecting the then-new 10mm round.
No one doubts the power of the 10mm as a handgun cartridge. But how far can you push the round when you want to ring steel at a distance?
The agency replaced it with the.40 (basically a shortened and less-powerful 10mm).
But, there was never any debate or doubt regarding thestopping power of the 10mm.
A great example of this is.
The XD-M Elite OSP and the 10mm cartridge are a great pairing. They team up to offer excellent stopping power, capacity and accuracy.
TheSpringfield Armory XD-M Elite 10mm OSP(optical sight pistol) with its 16+1 capacity.
That my friend is a game changer if you are looking for a pistol with stopping power.
Reaching Out
With all that said, one other question arises.
The Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 10mm is a remarkably accurate pistol. The author equipped this one with a HEX Dragonfly red dot.
Can I hit anything with it, and at what distance?
The quality of our answer depends on the quality of the questions, and thosearequality questions.
I question going to an even greater extreme with calibers like the .454 Casull or .500.
Shot one-handed or two, the 10mm cartridge in the XD-M Elite is a flat enough shooter for good precision and accuracy — even at longer ranges.
I think you see my point.
In my opinion, thats worth considering.
How many accurate shots can I get off, and in what time frame?
It might seem impossible, but the author proves that the 10mm can hit targets at 100, 150 and even 200 yards.
Also, what is themaximum effective range of a 10mm pistol?
Theres only one way to find out, and a video is worth a thousand words.
Federal and CCI sent me a few different types of ammo to use for this review.
Federal is known for some of the best defensive loads on the market today. Shown above is the 200-grain Punch round. Image: Federal
The Federal ammo is actually what I would choose for self-defense and even hunting or going into bear country.
I would feel comfortable with any of these and their accuracy to defend my life.
Watch the video, and see what you think.
While the equipment is essential to accuracy, your skills, such as grip and trigger control, are even more critical.
It did not take much practice to make a huge difference, as you will see.
I had the XD-M Elite 10mm topped off with a HEX Dragonfly red dot.
I was also able to engage targets quickly at closer distances, both two- and one-handed.
Check out the video.
Conclusion
So there you have it.
And during the whole test, the gun ran amazingly not a single issue.
Sounds like a winner to me!
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XD-MElite 4.5" OSPTM w/ HEX Dragonfly
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