It simply just felt right.

This is mainly because the gun comes right out of the box feeling like a competition gun.

Its the details on it that make all the difference.

Springfield XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact OSP 10mm with HEX Dragonfly

Other features also help make this Elite pistol more than simply the sum of its parts.

Sure, I enjoyed shooting countless high-caliber handgun rounds like .357 Mag., 44 Mag.

and .50 AE, but surprisingly never 10mm.

Man shows compact nature of the XD-M Elite Compact OSP in 10mm

As a result, I was genuinely curious to learn what all the hullabaloo was about.

But what about a compact, CCW-sized 10mm?

Those are fewer and farther between.

9mm vs. 10mm vs. .45 ACP caliber comparison

Is the round too powerful for a packable-sized pistol?

Why change a winning formula?

Surprisingly compact and lightweight in hand, the pistol weighs just 25.3 oz.

Cover for The Armory Life Digital Magazine Volume 8: The 10mm

without the magazine and 27 with it.

The height of the platform with the 11-round stainless steel magazine is 4.58, and overall length is 6.75.

This is a quite small gun for being a 10mm.

10mm Springfield XD-M Elite Compact magazines

Springfield Armory offers the pistol as a standalone option or also packed with aHEX Dragonfly red dot optic.

I proceeded to load up some of Hornadys excellent Critical Duty 175-gr.

FlexLock 10mm rounds and headed downrange to my targets.

HEX Dragonfly on Springfield Armory XD-M Elite Compact OSP 10mm pistol

However, I wanted to confirm I was prepared to handle the recoil.

I knew full well this little pistol was firing a round comparable to a .41 Mag.

Not by the accuracy, the handling of the performance of the pistol.

Man testing the XD-M Elite 10mm Compact OSP at the range

No, it was the recoil that put me in that state.

The removable flared magwell made quick reloads a breeze using the two provided 11-round stainless steel magazines.

With the 15-rounder installed, I was instantly impressed by how the change-up afforded a more full size grip.

Hornady Critical Duty 175-gr. FlexLock ammunition

This is an extremely valuable feature.

It makes the pistol more than just a compact EDC option in my opinion.

And the fact it can accept a red dot optic is all the better.

Man demonstrating a one handed grip on the XD-M Elite Compact OSP pistol

Its combination of power, portability and shootability makes it a great option for CCW.

If youre ready to take it up to 10, then definitely give this pistol a look.

Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact OSP in 10mm

XD-M® Elite 3.8" Compact OSP™

XD-M® Elite 3.8" Compact OSP™ w/ HEX Dragonfly

HEX Dragonfly

XD-M® Elite 10mm Magazines

Hornady FlexLock Critical Duty 10mm

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