Springfield Armory XDm-10 vs Glock 20 Gen 4

Both of these 10mm offerings have roughly 4 and a half inch barrels and are from brands that typically offer high reliability in their pistols. So, we figured we would compare them head (muzzle) to head.
Before anyonre asks, YES, we will (hopefully) get an example of the new XDm Elite 3.8 inch barrel 10mm, but they are expensive and hard to find, so that's why we haven't shown one yet.
Our full reviews of these:
Springfield XDm-10 4.5 inch: • New 10mm from Springfi...
Glock 20 Gen 4: • Glock 20 Gen4
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[@3wheelmannc860]

I am seriously considering the new XDM Elite OSP in 10mm. It looks very promising.

[@gemneyetwin6248]

GO AHEAD 😎😎

[@tacticaloutdoors7553]

Buy it! I got one and absolutely freaking love it!! So ergonomic with an amazing trigger. I'm shooting tight groups

[@kyleritchie50]

Just got it and unfortunately I haven't shot it yet. Great feel in the hands so far though. Hopefully I'll get it to the range in the next few weeks.

[@strangedetails]

I know I’m late but I just bought one and it’s my favorite gun to shoot out my collection. Eegonomic, amazing factory sights, and a 17 round capacity (comes with 6 mags). It makes shooting a 9 feel like a BB gun after a while.

[@warmachine_1396]

Loving my Glock 20 I bought recently. Gen 4. My local gun shop actually had one in stock. Couldn't believe it. 575.00.

[@KsooTheYouTuber]

That's about standard in Virginia paid 630$ for a gen 5

[@doubledoublecapncrunch8306]

@Izzyrodthegod damn son, you gotta get yo ass into az guns got relatively nice prices here

[@DDDYLN]

I bought a Gen 4 Glock 40 MOS for $650 at a gun show. It was kind of an impulse buy. In retrospect, I wish I had purchased the Glock 20 instead. The Springfield interests me, but I've heard it has issues with loads with 700_ft×lb of muzzle energy it greater.

[@DDDYLN]

@@KsooTheKZbinr some people like the removal of the finger grooves on the Gen 5. Personally, I don't mind them. It gives me a better purchase on the grip. If you don't have them, you're going to have to apply grip tape to the Gen 5.

[@neillscott4192]

XDm wins simply for the fact it doesn't need a aftermarket barrel to fire certain ammo like the G20 does.

[@SuperHeatherrussell]

I just bought a Glock 20 and fired some hard cast ammo out of it and heard the same thing. I shot 20 rounds of the 200gr hsm. I'm going to order a lone wolf barrel so I don't blow my gun up

[@neillscott4192]

@@SuperHeatherrussell lol. Not sure it will blow the gun up, but hard cast ammo can led the barrel up and cause it to possibly not fire at all. Also, hard cast bullets tend to tumble a lot out of a Glock's factory barrels. Be safe my friend.

[@czwarlord9243]

@@SuperHeatherrussell it’s mainly the accuracy with hardcast ammo with polygonal rifling. The unsupported chamber is another issue. If you fire hot bear defense rounds (700+ ft lbs) it can rupture the case inside the gun. Which is very bad. For me it’s an accuracy and safety thing for bear loads. KKM ftw. If you use it for 2 legged defense then the stock barrel is just fine.

[@DexterJrParks]

Why do u need an aftermarket barrel to shoot certain loads

[@neillscott4192]

@@DexterJrParks Glock 20s need after market barrels for any type of hard cast ammo. There the only 10mm that requires that for some reason.

[@jacobcouch7559]

As soon as the new XDM elite in 10mm drops I’m gonna pick one up.

[@whitesand8]

I'm hoping they release a 4.5" elite although the 10mm elite compact looks pretty good. I've got the XDM elite 4.5" in 9mm the recoil is softer than every 9mm I own.

[@jacobcouch7559]

@@whitesand8 I just recently picked up the 5.25 Elite in 9mm. Haven’t gotten to shot it yet, but I’m sure it’s a smooth shooter for sure. Really hoping for the 10mm elite in an OSP configuration sometime soon.

[@PhillyPhan77]

I actually have one currently on hold and doing some more research to make sure it's the right one for my needs. I'm just looking for a 10mm to carry on my hunts in case I run across any bears.

[@gemneyetwin6248]

BUDABING😎😎

[@securewon4930]

I have the exact 4.25Xdm that you reviewed/showed, and only got it because I didn't want a Block. I've owned and shot Blocks before, but the lower bump/hump cause the front sight to be too high when I pull the gun up, requiring me to bring the front sight down to get in alignment. The Xdm shoots great, and handles all ranges of 10mm loadings without issue. I've run loads on the lower 40 cal range up to 700 ft-lb full house loads without issue. The trigger is ok, but not great, but one can get used to it with a little training. I would like a little more crisper trigger. Other than a range gun, I use it as a sidearm for my elk and mule deer hunts here in Colorado. I'll spend several days in the back country, and we have the big critters that North America can offer; bear, mountain lion, and a pissed off moose if you happen to find yourself on the wrong side of one. As such, I like the extra capacity of 15 rounds vs 7 or 8 offered by the 1911 platform. Not to mention, I'm not a 1911 fan, as I often watch my buddy shoot his Kimber 10mm and have jam after jam after jam. As Hammer Striker said, either one is a great striker fired gun and it just depends upon your preference. Nice table top review!

[@RadDadisRad]

XDM, fully supported chamber. People will say it’s not necessary. Shoot a couple mags of Underwood hard cast out or any of the Lehigh extreme hunter/defense/penetrators of the Glock and you’ll see why the XDM is the better choice.

[@jerseysautos1ky]

Just had to explain this to a Block lover I went to HS with lol. He's building a custom G20 and told me the XD is just a copy of a Glock and gave me the whole Gaston gig story like we all don't already know 🤣 Re-chamberd, Unsupported, weak barrels, Front sights make Left or Right turns without signaling. I don't get why they love them so much but I ain't losing sleep over it either 😆

[@czwarlord9243]

@True Spiritual Teachers hot rounds tend to warp the case making the famous “Glock smile”. On super hot rounds (700+ ft lbs) there is a danger of rupturing the case inside the gun. It’s a safety thing. Not to mention hardcast fouls up the polygonal rifling which leads to accuracy issues. Glock just didn’t put the right barrel in their 10mm. If you use it for 2 legged protection it’s just fine

[@Squidkidd1983]

They are all beautiful firearms, I would collect all of them

[@jeffreyjones8620]

I’m happy to hear these comments on the XDM because I just purchased a XDM 4.5 10mm and my other purchase is going to be the 3.8 10mm thanks for the review I feel confident in my decision 🤗

[@jeffreyjones8620]

They are a excellent firearm don’t let anyone tell you otherwise I just purchased the XDM elite 4.5 10mm and now I’m going to buy a 3.8 inch 10mm for my carry when they put these guns through torture testing they do everything possible to screw up the gun I don’t think any gun is ever going to get that bad and to run flawless !!!!

[@Blando7887]

I own a G20 Gen 4, love it, only negative is the cost of ammo. Im talking just cheap basic target ammo, holy crap

[@anatito1782]

We have and love our Three XD. 10 mm 3.8 xdm for me and Hubby loves his 4.5 XDm. Also husband bought and still have his XD mod2 9m. Sorry Glock, we also choose Sig, we loved Sig, my 365xl is a very good ccw And p320 for him.

[@victorrivas7967]

In my humble opinion, the XDM in 3.8 is a much better gun than the Glock 29 gen4 which I have been carrying since 2017, ergonomics alone, recoil mitigation, reliability so far has been there, Glock is still a great gun, however Springfield has put up a awesome weapon, I have not had the opportunity to compare the two full size pistols, but I have compared my Glock 20 Gen4 to the Sig XTen and Glock has fallen behind it mostly feel like comparing a Camry with a Lexus. There are things that Glock could improve with their guns specially when it comes to ergonomics!

[@farwalker3672]

I’m not into 10 mm but if I had to choose it would be the Springfield XDM. As always another great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Fyoutube444]

Me too!

[@frankmorales643]

Both are beautiful guns

[@youngsquidling2545]

Glock 29 vs Xdm Elite 10mm compact

[@frankbrowning328]

They're both great choices. Handle them both and buy the one that fits you best. Good point on shooting a 10mm with the low grip missing the grip safety. That would make a great video. Poor grips and the results. Only 1 round in the gun and a thick rubber mat for guns that fall

[@kyleritchie50]

I love my Glock 20, but when Springfield released the 3.8" OSP, I had to jump on it. If the G29 came optics ready, I'd have stuck with Glock. If they come out with an MOS 10mm I'll just have to get another Glock and keep all 3.

[@donaldslayton2769]

The sharper grip texture of the XD gets uncomfortable with full power loads after a few mags too

[@josharnold9226]

Springfield XDM all day. Merica!

[@BMoore215]

Have the 3.8 and the grip safty never seems to bother me. Even when my sons and I throwing a few down the range, doesn't notice it!

[@Hammerback0]

i didnt know Springfield made a 10mm that is the "equivalent" to the Glock model 40 MOS. Anyone know the model of the 6" barrel Springfield?

[@timrobinson6573]

I've heard that the Glock20 doesn't have a fully supported chamber which is insane in a 10mm gun and it has polygonal rifling which doesn't allow the shooting of lead projectiles. As usual Glock doesn't make a product people want. They know they can force their substandard products on the public because of market domination.

[@RadDadisRad]

Yep, can’t believe a factory full house load could cause a case head separation and also the fact that a Glock barrel will lead foul from hard cast. Although if you’re shooting full house loads I recommend a #20 or #22 recoil spring so that you’re not getting slide crash with the XDM, plus it helps with brass ejection.

[@123tl]

I don’t think Glock is forcing anyone to buy anything grow up

[@warmachine_1396]

They do that for reasons and the main one being reliability. With factory new brass that hasn't been loaded over and over I've never heard of an issue. Now put together a really hot load in a case that's been used too many times already and you are asking for trouble. Also there are people that shoot lead in glock barrels and just clean accordingly and frequently. Depending on the load and its speed and the hardness of the lead you really wouldn't even get much leading. Just depends on the bullet used and the speed. All of that being said I understand people being concerned about it. Glock isn't the only manufacturer using Polygonal barrels. Walther and H&K are 2 others off the top of my head. It's for accuracy/better bullet to bore sealing. Less gas blowby. For those concerned about the barrel there are several manufacturers that make aftermarket barrels for the model 20 that have traditional land and groove rifling and fully supported chambers. Yes that is an extra expense however. I like Glocks for their simplicity and reliability but I do like alot of other guns better honestly. Well I've been long-winded so I will stop here. Hope you are well.

[@SuperHeatherrussell]

@@warmachine_1396 I just bought a Glock 20 and shot some hsm hard cast lead before I'd heard this about the barrel and it did fine. I also shot some underwood 200gr hollow points and extreme penetrators and it did great as well. I'm considering getting an after market barrel just to be safe but still undecided. The extreme penetrators should do fine because they are copper and I bet they will get the job done for bear defense

[@zl1booker]

@@SuperHeatherrussell people who say these things about glocks not being able to support hard cast high powered ammo are misinformed. they are not gun experts (maybe in their minds) glocks are proven and handle anything just fine. ask an expert first before you commit to taking what internet people say as gospel. call underwood or call glock

[@Hammerback0]

Speaking of grip angle, if your glocks a gen 4, why didnt u include the 4 optional back straps that come standard with glocks, that allow the user to adjust the grip

[@markferiole4749]

I believe XDM is better I have 5.25 and I out shoot all the Glock just me XDM is better gun

[@johnshepherd8687]

I have thought about getting the XD/m OSP for the optic. I currently carry a RIA 1911/10mm in the woods. I only use it for bear defense so capacity doesn't matter an 40 oz of 1911 handles the recoil better.

[@johnshepherd8687]

@SansDirections Because we are talking about a gun used in the field for bear defense . When Bears start shooting back get back to me.

[@johnshepherd8687]

@SansDirections if .357 is adequate so is a 10mm since they are about the same power. You are overlooking the fact that you do not always go in the woods with a long gun and sometime that long gun Is loaded with birdshot. 10mm is more the adequate for a black bear and I am not in grizzly territory. Now go away.

[@NeillEllis-fj7qr]

My xdm is in transit,my eyes are old so I'm hoping the red dot will help. $739 with the dot😮

[@AppalachianMan22]

What about capacity from factory?

[@TheNLHAZE]

I'm a Glock lover sorry !!

[@pauldvorsky1969]

Springfield XDM

[@brianjacobsen8365]

The XD-M states match grade barrel, can you tell a difference with that and the Glock out of the box barrel in the G20?

[@gemneyetwin6248]

Great Question

[@Fyoutube444]

Yes you can seet the ammo in it and you can tell.

[@rockie307]

Yes and glocks buldge the hell out of brass especially with hot ammo you can forget reloading.

[@brandonbennett7337]

Man I wanna trade my G29 for XDM elite. Springfield is on top of their game.

[@rockie307]

Do it you won't regret.

[@saleemimalikimusawwirbey9029]

Glock 20, Harder to find in today's market.

[@warmachine_1396]

Agreed they are usually hard to find and going for big money on gunbroker. I started calling my local gun shops and was amazed to find one had a gen 4 model 20 in stock. I threw my saddle bag on my bike and rode over immediately. I paid 575.00 and was very happy about that. First gun to ever ride home with me on one of my bikes.....aside from my carry gun that is.

[@TheHitDat]

I’ve had mine for 3 years less than $600 with 3 mags. I think it was worth the money.

[@THATMOFODIRT]

Good stuff

[@D-A-1776]

Got both and both are great but the glock is more reliable

[@bruce5168]

So Wich is your favorite my brother??????

[@ethanmac639]

I choose Glock over Springfield! And i choose .40 s&w(180gr too heavy though, 155gr ideal) over 10mm auto & .45 acp & 9mm

[@montanamike7948]

those that use the 10mm for grizzlies and moose wouldn't choose. 40 over 10 anyday

[@ethanmac639]

@@montanamike7948 agreed, i was talking in civilization not woods/nature

[@brucemoriarty9964]

I like the XDM. Won't stove pipe like the Glock any caliber will.

[@DexterJrParks]

What u mean

[@Fyoutube444]

Truth Bruce!

[@JustDefense]

Limp wristing. Operator error

[@rockie307]

Glock 9mms are usually super reliable glock 10mm are unreliable with full power over 600 ft lb loads. I've got several glocks and only two xdm elites in 10mm. Xdm much better in 10mm shoots everything I've tried including several loads my 20s choke on.

[@Hammerback0]

@@rockie307i have two glock 20s and a 40, Ive never had malfunctions out of either. Buffalo bore, underwood, even civil defense runs fine? I ordered some reloads from some place on the "broker" called ishs tactical, and they were mismatched primers etc, still never had a stove pipe or malfunction. Hell. In the glock 40, i put a Timnry Alpha Glock competition trigger in it, tweaked it to a repeatable 2.3 lb trigger pull, and STILL never had a malfunction. (And the timney went through a variety of drop tests and it didnt fire, i did this myself rather than trust a company to tell me its safe)

[@donaldslayton2769]

Have about 6k through my glock 20. I'd checkout the new Smith and Wesson before I went with an XD

[@ethanmac639]

Hate the grip safety!

[@arthurchadwell9267]

Very first scene... I can see the G20's sight a hellva lot better.

[@anthonylinzalone3935]

springfield XDM much better gun Barrell and trigger.

[@TheHitDat]

I would like to know how long the XDM would last before it started cracking, that’s if it does.

[@Charlesgrantsmith]

Springfield ran 10,000 rounds through a test gun

[@victorkeller9495]

Springfield is the stronger gun in shot for shot. Tested years back.

[@jeffreyjones8620]

No I don’t see that happening

[@BussinGuns]

I have to go with the glock 🤧

[@WRXXXual]

Slightly unrelated comment: Why won't anybody make a legitimate competitor to G40? Obviously it has to do with profitability... but a guy can dream, can't he? OR... When the hell will Glock give their 10 mm guns the Gen 5 MOS treatment???

[@MrKneeV]

I have thought about both of those points as well.

[@arisdelis1]

There was talk of CZ going down the 10mm road but it didnt happen.....