🤘HOW TO CARRY 10MM EVERYDAY🔥 | Springfield's EDC XD-M Elite 3.8" | Go Guns MIC Crossbreed Talon HPG
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Very Informative Vid. Same setup I use for back woods with 15 round mag. Great Vid!
It’s such a great setup with your gas pedal, really helps take that compact 10mm recoil, thanks for watching!
YES YES YES AND YES
Until arthritis kicked up early this year (and I started carrying the dagger), I carried 10mm as my EDC for the last 15 years. Delta Elite first, then the XDM 5.25 and then on to the ultimate....the XDM 3.8. Loved it!
Very interesting @TracyPeterson, I hope you held onto that Delta Elite! I’d love a Bren Ten too of course
@@LWRoad my Delta is a 1988 (1 yr model) bought used and very much abused. It shot 1.5' (foot not inch) groups at 30'. Long story on the re-build, but it now has a Clark Customs ramped and supported bbl, nite sites, 3.5# trigger job and match grade accuracy and a host of other upgrades. .....basically, the only thing original now is the slide and frame. This one will be buried with me ( but not to soon I hope).
@@tracypeterson5925 Amazing, much more than just a firearm, it becomes an integral part of who you were and your journey. Thanks for sharing sir
Tracy, is it true the 3.8 has less recoil than the 5+. I've got the 5+ & run hot bear loads & the recoil isn't that bad. Impressively light all things considered. No worse than my 9 Elite w standard self defense loads.
Great video. This is my EDC as well both, concealed throughout town and open carry when I am out in the forest. Great pistol and of course as you know, 10mm is such a great round.
Great video, It's also my edc. Love how it shoots, no issues with it at all. Keep the 10mm video coming with the great info
It's a great great platform. I'll try to get some more 10mm stuff I have ideas for filmed this week.
You are absolutely spot on, don't change a thing, you've got everything covered.
How to carry it everyday? I usually keep mine tied to a string and just drag it around everywhere like a dead cat on a leash. It goes off every now and then but luckily hasn’t hit anyone too important yet.
I know what you’re thinking, what if someone tries to grab it? That’s why I keep a machete in pants leg, to defend my gun.
It’s the same thing with parking my motorcycle, everyone’s so concerned with “kickstands” I just get off and let it go, i worry about picking it up next time I ride
You're right on point. I love this setup, though I don't carry appendix. And I use the back compartment on my Hill People bag. Feel better soon!
Thanks! We gotta get that ride in soon, maybe over Thanksgiving break?
❤❤10mm is the best MM!!
YES!!!!
Threw in your channel name and picture in the video too 👍🏽
Amen! Carried a (huge) 10mm a glock for ages and the sudden flood of comfy compacts over last two years made me grin like a kid before Christmas! Hopefully it will also make the ammo cheaper due to popularity (in the long run, as initially it's likely to cause an increase) ^^
YES YES YES AND YES
@@LWRoad SAW THANK YOU,,❤
I like the 29. Using a grip sleeve W/mag extender I have 18 rounds and a smooth transition as yours then the finger tip on the 10's for "mostly" a full grip.
my partner just purchased one a few months ago and we put ours in the last covert zipper in an over the shoulder backpack from amazon, and its barely noticeable- even with mono loads from under. after a lot of consideration on a Springfield operator 45 and having to trade steel for polymer-- This reinforces the idea of a revolution into crossbreed power for learning to control. and the crossbreed holster opens this up for hiking with a new pup in backwoods Vermont! bought the 10mm 3 months ago and couldn't be happier with physical and UA-cam results! it hides easier than our XD-E 3.3-9 crimson and my little brothers compact glock23-9! for bear defense and compact size and round count- I trust my Springfield and have every other we've shot! from WW2 45s to 1945 spring 30-06 bolts- the first shot to the last, have always been either on paper or flesh... DEADLY on the first shot.
Nice looking pistol. Thanks for the video and have a great evening.
Appreciate the support @KeithTate, and you as well
thanks for the review. never heard of the go guns gas pedal, but I will be getting one. What about holster fit? I shoot really better with a grip like this as well. 11 rd mag is a great idea to get a full grip as well. I just subscribed to your channel. I got more useful ideas from you in 5 minutes than just about everyone else in this industry.
Great video! Very informative, I don't have a 10mm yet but all your videos on the hest milimiter have been very helpful! Keep up the great content 👏
Thanks @GerardoVega, let me know I you hear of any upcoming unreleased new releases too! I'm not on IG much so the best way is lwroadak@gmail.com
@@LWRoad You're welcome! whenever I come across something new I will definitely let you know!
On the 10MM, Do you prefer the XD or the S&W m&p 2.0?
@@gerardovega2453 I haven't shot the 4" so it would be apples to oranges. I actually prefer the 3.8 to the 4.5 Springfield, I shoot the smaller pistol more proficiently and with less effort. Given that, I'd prefer the Smith 4.6 to the Springfield 4.5. About the 4" I can't say. Hope that helps
I typically carry the Glock 27 day-to-day but recently bought the Springfield XD-M Elite in 10mm 4.5 as a woods gun. Cool to see that you have what is essentially a combination of the two as an EDC. Dang.. now I want one 😂
I have the same gun. I got the talon pro grips. I also got rid of the 10 round magazine and bought me 5 15 round magazine. I also have the hellcat pro as well. I have to say I love the 10mm more then my pro. I am using my 10mm more as a everyday carry.
I carry my M&P 2.0 10mm with a 4.625 inch barrel and no safety lever in an open carry 2 level secure holster. I am a Full Time security guard.
Interesting I didn't know that @JeffreyLocke. Awesome!
Excellent review, excellent, thanks a lot.
Love the set up. I carry a shield plus in a tier 1 concealed t1-m, or a cz p10c in the same.
Great video as always, thanks for sharing. 👍
Thanks @Christopher67, appreciate it and Happy Thanksgiving!
@@LWRoad Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.
Great video. I've been researching the SA XDM Elite 10mm for some time now. But I have med-large hands and the compact doesn't feel as good as the full size (4.5" barrel). Adding the extended magazine solves the problem with the compact but you're then at the same size as the standard grip (16+1 rounds) on the 4.5" version. So I am going to IWB appendix carry the full size. I am also going to add the Surefire X300 Turbo weapons light. All of my firearms have a weapons light for obvious reasons. Tier1 Concealed has the MSP Pro Flex holster that retains the pistol by the weapons light. So, you can simply detach the light and attach it to your other pistols and use the same holster. This will be my EDC. I plan on using Underwood 200 grain hollow points that run @ 1250 FPS.
I’ve been carrying a XTEN since I got my first one after they were released. The second XTEN is my EDC sans optic while my first has a 509t. Both have a Streamlight TLR-1 HL and carried in a Black Point Tactical AIWB holster. My load of choice is Underwood’s 165 gr. bonded Gold Dot. I’ll carry their 200 gr. HC if I feel it’s needed in the Smokies. To date, I’ve fired nearly 3k rds of Norma Spec’ish ammunition. 1k from the first XTEN and 1,700 from the second. I fell in love w the 10mm 30 years ago and glad to see its resurgence. IMHO, It truly is the most versatile handgun cartridge. If I could own only one handgun, it would be a 10mm. For a bit gentler recoiling load for duty/defense, the Winchester Defender is very nice. As far as the optic goes, I’ll carry that one hunting or in open plains/trails where shots could be 100yds or so. For ~50 yds and in, the non-optic model is better for me especially shooting full-power 10mm ammunition. Inside reasonable “defensive” ranges from concealment, I’ve out shot a few with optic sighted 9mms and my ballistic advantage is astonishing compared to the best 9mm load!
Great video. I've EDCed a 10mm XDM for about 2 years, but now I'm wanting to concealed carry as more places I need to go are not open carry friendly. I've been eyeballing the elite but was worried about the lack of grip for the pinky. I didn't even think of baseplates. Looks like I know what my next gun is gonna be!
It's so good, still my main 10mm carry
I bought the XDM Elite 4.5 10mm three days ago. I think I'm going to order the 3.8 tomorrow. I sold my Glock 20 because I liked the elite so much.
Same here debating on selling my 20s as well. Got the 3.8 and 4.5 elites they shoot everything flawlessly and I shoot them more accurately.
They've been chronically underrated since they were re-released as the Elites but I feel like the tide is turning
@@rockie307 are both the same recoil?
@magno408_1 Pretty close I can't tell much difference.
love both the G29 and XDM 10mm OSP 3.8
I carry the Springfield XDM Elite 3.8 10mm pistol. I kept the mag well on mine. I find it helps get a firmer grip on the bucking bronc that is a short barreled 10mm handloaded to the max.
For red dot use in winter, have you considered using cat crap or other lens treatments that prevent fogging? Great video, bro!
I was curious where you'd find a holster to fit that gas pedal, is the crossbreed custom to fit 🤔 Def impressed with everything I've seen about the concealable xdm 10mm!
I have the exact pistol with the talon rubberized grip as well as the gas pedal, but I added a holosun 507k v2 with suppressor sights and a tlr8-sub green laser. I took off the magwell flare and run with the 15 round mags. Love this gun always looking for more mods.
I love my xdm 10mm. I did buy 15 round magazine. I did put the pro grips on my gun.
I have that same holster, but I modified the kydex to accept Olight Baldr Mini light/laser that I have mounted on my xdm elite, works great
Nice, with a Dremel or how did you do it?
Not gonna lie that i've never really cared for any of Springfield's products but their 10mms really caught my attention and seem to hold up quite nicely.
Couldn't agree more. Definitely on my list. Iv held one at sportsman warehouse and love feel of it in the hand. Cool it set up for a dot. And has night sights. In about size my ruger sr40c
It's just such an on point package all the way around, absolutely love mine more and more the longer I shoot it and carry it. What I've been searching for for years for all around Alaska gun.
I have not explored the 10MM option as an EDC. I stick with 9MM and .45acp as my choices, but in bear country, I can see why you would need it. Good video.
Appreciate it @JoeGilbert!
Joe, the 10 is taking over Alaska as THE backup bear pistol. With the.right ammo you get 41 mag performance & put an instant hail of bullets into a bears face. WAY easier to carry, shoot than the big bore revolvers.
@@tristantimothy1004 Yep and more rapid accurate shots on target with a rapid reload capability
@@LWRoad , I believe it! Shot 1 bear point blank one handed w my 44 full sized Redhawk. Gun flew! Really hot bear loads. Was pushing her back with the other hand to keep her from biting my face off. I'd have rather had the 10 in all 3 of my " in your face" attacks. I'm a lil guy & I CAN shoot the 10 one handed w/o having to go find my gun in the bushes later. It's no wonder it's taking over Alaska as THE backup handgun. I was a big bore guy. Have since retired the 454 & given away the 44. Friend last summer emptied his 500 S&W mag revolver into a charging griz. All center mass body shots. Bear finally dropped at his feet. Recent report of another guy instantly killing a charging sow w only 3 shots. 1st one was in the face,( center of head, brain is below the eyes, everything above the eyes is just jaw muscles) 2nd in the brain, 3rd in the brain again as he walked up on it just to make sure. 3rd Wasn't necessary at all. A brain shot stops em no matter how big they are. Even a 22 brain shot will stop em. Old bushlady killed lots of bears w that. Shot em right up the nose & the nasal channels guided the slug right into the brain. The skull there is paper thin. She said she shot em the moment they looked at her. Didn't give em time to think about it. Old, bolt action 22 L.R. using standard round nosed bullets. Hunted moose the same way. Up the nose, in the eye or just under the ear. Dropped em like a brick.
@@tristantimothy1004sounds trigger happy to me, especially the lady who shoots as soon as they look. That’s criminal.
Not too long ago I bought a Walther P99 in .40 S&W used, and it has talon grips. As much as I like 10mm pistols a stout .40 200 grain hard cast load could take down an Alsakan bear or a dope crazed north St. Louis african primate.
You can put the Pearce grip on the 11 round mags as well. That's what I'm rocking on mine right now. You get +2 out of it.
Great point, might have to do that. I like the Pierce grips
@@LWRoad it blends with the XDM really nicely and feels great in the hand. I'm definitely going to have to get the talons after seeing yours with them on.
Have the full size and looking for the compact. Only found with the dragonfly,,,maybe should have taken it,,,but no big hurry. Thanks for your reviews …..
I switched to this today. So far I like feel, fit and finish. It feels about the same as carrying a G19 which I did for about 8 years before switching to a p365. I still prefer the conceal ability of the Sig, but sometime 9mm just isn’t enough. Now to find the right holster for comfort.
It's a really underrated platform, congrats!
Absolutely love mine!
It's honestly such an underrated firearm
@@LWRoad everything you get for the price plus I got the red dot.
Great choise with Talon Grip
Great video, I've had the 100% stock g20 for a few years, the comparison videos wash over me like waves on the beach at this point, weird analogy I know, a couple times a year the g20 is pronounced king again and I say, idk it works for me lol
I’m very proud of you. I’m glad you like that gun. Just make sure when your adrenaline is pumping and when you go to grab your pistol that grip safety is engaged. It just might not have the web of your hand clear up on the back strap disengaging the safety while your adrenaline is pumping.
I love that set up and it’s what I’ve been considering for myself.
What do you use for your defensive ammo in the 10mm?
I run a similar set-up. No magwell, factory sights (no red dot), 11 round mag in city, 15 round backwoods. I installed the standard Talon rubber grips however. Talon also offers the grip pieces for the 15 round magazine.
I use a Vedder LightTuck IWB and their OWB (with the extended magazine). I love this hndgun!
Does the gas pedal interfere with your holster fit and retention?
Can't wait for the 11mm!
I might get 10mm in a full-size for the woods, but for carry I feel that’s more like a fashion statement.
If you think like me that 9x19 is borderline anemic, take a G33 in 357 Sig or a 357 Sig conversion barrel for any decent (sub)compact in 40 S&W. Lighter, slimmer, flatter shooting, reliable HP expansion and right up there on ft-lb
I mean to me, the 10 mm is such a versatile round, there just wasn’t very many options to carry it every day. Even if you wanted to carry a gun like this in the city and just have the highest power to size ratio, you can basically carry, I don’t see why you wouldn’t want to do that. Especially with how reliable the gun is, how accurate it is, I think it’s a home run.
I carry either my S&W 10mm or my SIG X-Ten. I fired the Springfield and it’s not bad, but I am not a fan of grip safeties, especially in stressful situations. Each to his own.
Also looking forward to you Red Dot video for defensive. I'm going to presume your main hangup is fogging in Large temp changes and moisture so I hope this comment makes it in the video because I want to bring up the closed emmiter options. Glad to see more 10 milly stuff. Cheers.
Screenshotted and noted @EricWard. It would probably be around the end of December beginning of January. And I have some ideas for 10, maybe get out this week and film some of them.
@@LWRoad , Ya, being an Alaskan I was thinking icing up or snow clogging. But, being in the bush loaded w bears & moose & having been attacked several times from both I don't run ANY optic at all. No time to actually aim. Just point shoot & put a hail of 220s into their heads.
@@tristantimothy1004 I won't run an optic either in the winter. There are more considerations especially if you've put time into training to shoot through an occluded optic but most haven't so I haven't made a video discussing it yet, perhaps this year before winter ends, we'll see
I agree I really like Springfield Armory(6) and Walthers (4) and I have 0 Glocks and I have looked at them very close and have never liked the way they feel in my hands maybe G43X MOS.
Great stream.
It's a nice setup.
Agree, it’s a keeper
I got a S&W 10mm that I’ve been debating on carrying in the winter.
U should
I've been hearing a lot of good things about this gun and I'm really considering it to be my second EDC while my bones are still not suffering from arthritis LOL. I just need to go to the range and rent one first before I decide.
Do you like to carry the Shadow CR920 and notice if is a lighter and easier to carry and conceal? Thanks for this video... very nice set up!
Bought the wife this gun for her 2022 Christmas present. And for myself i bought the S&W M&P 2.0
10mm. Found myself regretting my purchase of the S&W.
Found a buyer for the S&W and going after a Springfield 3.8 like the wifes.
Do you know if they make a gas pedal for the original XD subcompact? This would help me so much as I have big hands. I'm waiting for the 4.5in to hit my ffl and getting a gas pedal before I even receive the gun. Really great video!
Thanks for the video! I had been going nuts looking for a holster with the gogun pedal. Did you have to have it modified to fit the pedal?
Thanks for the video! I'm considering to buy this gun for carrying in the woods and those additions (the gas pedal and the grip) look very attractive to me too. However, I was curious how exactly you carry it in the woods. Do you open carry it on a side below a pack or you attach it to the backpack's shoulder strip; or do you carry it concealed?
Awesome video
I'm honored, thank you very much @ChrisFromThe740 🙏
Agreed 👍
Great video. .does the gas pedal interfere with the holster insertion?
I have as wondering if the gas pedal would cause problems with the holster. Looks like it works great. 👍
I love this gun. I caryy it every day and have a similar setup, but I carry it in a leather cross-body bag across the chest.
Interesting, is that a carry specific bag or something you've adapted for that purpose?
@@LWRoad It's a leather men's fashion bag I adapted for the purpose. Personally, I shy away from anything that looks tactical, as it brings the possibility of a gun into people's minds, but when they see a more fashion oriented bag, they tend to not make the association. I prefer it that way. Also, I like to be able to easily take off the bag when I get to the office and put it on quickly when I need to go. Not to mention, I've tried appendix holsters and they are always uncomfortable, bulky and I just prefer to feel a bit more unencumbered. Another reason I carry it loosely in the bag is because I have an Olight on the rail, so most holsters don't work, but since the gun fits snuggly in the main pocket, I don't have to worry about the trigger accidentally going off. It thankfully has an additional pocket for my 16 round spare mag. Liberty Civil Defense 60gr 10mm is my ammunition of choice. 2400 fps, 780fpe, 1 third the weight, 38% reduced recoil, massive fragmentation, with a respectable 11 inches of penetration. That's rifle velocity/energy out of a pistol. I highly recommend it.
I have the same one I love it
It’s good to go
What matters is if you can control the recoil in a short pistol. Lots of knock down power if you can!!!
This pistol is my carry rotation
I carry a Glock 20 daily. It's big and heavy but I'm 100% positive it will work if/whe I ever need it
Agreed, solid and reliable.
Great vid! I carried this on my elk hunt. I do use the eps carry optic on it. I’m sure I don’t have to deal with the cold that you do but I like optics on as many of my guns as I can get!
Trigger bar. Let's hope you DONT get bear attacked. You won't have TIME to aim. Just point shoot up close.
Sweet I am a big fan of go gun gas pedal
Do you have one for the sig 10 I only have one on the p320
How do you EDC that SA 10mm ? I guess I’m wondering about holster options with that gas pedal installed. Do you need to have custom kydex rigs made?
Sorry I misread, good to hear from you Officer Gregg! The leather form fitted to the gas pedal and didn't affect the fitment at all. For straight kydex holsters you would need it custom fitted, similar to my Black Scorpion Gear USPSA holster for my X5 Legions with gas pedals.
red dot in the winter secret… very mysterious. Does it have to do with Rudolph’s red nose?
I have the 10 mm XDM as well. I would love to get the gas petal for it. When I go to the site they only have them for the Sig. Which one did you buy for the XDM
I really like that gas pedal thing ! Does it affect holster fitment at all?
Not on the leather backed hybrid holster but it definitely would on an all Kydex holster
@@LWRoad Do you carry this with the gas pedal in a chest holster when you are in the backcountry? I am curious what holster you use if so, I just bought one of these and was considering the gas pedal but don't want it to conflict with a chest holster. Glad to see the Reckoning holster works with it.
No way I could carry in the woods with my pistol zipped up in a bag.
I've seen hell up close, and it comes VERY quick.
I carry in holster 100% of the time for fastest possible deployment.
Carrying in a bag zipped up is slower than carrying without a round in the chamber.
Still a fun video. Keep up the good work
Yeah well the animals who get shot by thrill seeking trigger happy morons think WE'RE "hell".I've come across all kinds of wild animals and 99% of the time just wanna be left alone and run
@@c.h.u.d Likewise been hunting my whole life. and then one year Grandpa gets charged by a black bear...
Attacks are real! regardless if you go YOUR entire life without having to shoot doesn't change the fact that it can and DOES happen.
Wouldn't it be called a brake pedal since it's on the left? All my vehicles gas pedals are on the right. I have the XDM Elite 10mm compact and carry it a lot in the winter. I do carry it year round when in the woods.
@LWRoad. What is the link to the grip tape and gas pedal? Could you please respond to this comment. I’m purchasing this weapon next week and would like to know your setup with gas pedal and grip tape. It looks amazing
GoGuns Gas Pedal and Talon Grips Pro, Merry Christmas!
Good review imo
Have you found holsters to accommodate the go gun gas pedal?
Can you elaborate on the holsters in your video....thanks
I see that you have the crossbreed reckoning holster. I ordered the same holster but it doesn’t seems to fit right. It’s tight, did you have to loosen up the screws a bit or did you have to change the screws with a longer ones to loosen up the fit..? I have the 45 acp variant.
I did not have to tighten it, in fact, I added the Go Guns gas pedal and it fit. It doesn't lock anymore however
I know you said it was the Talon Pro grip, but what "finish" is yours in? I cant seem to find it on their website? Thanks!
I’d like to see the torture test with sand and mud. My only reservation with purchasing is the grip safety and dirt.
I EDCed the XD Mod 2 during a time in my life that saw me working as a landscaper, getting off work every day and spending 5-6 hours kayak fishing, then Friday night jumping on my Harley for some trip or heading out to my grandparents place to hunt, fish, and generally have mountain fun. That gun was exposed to all matter of debris from landscaping, water and dirt when I was on the lake, and all manner of other crap that could have theoretically caused an issue with the grip safety. I can't speak for dumping mud down the barrel or any of that other nonsense those guys do, but I CAN vouch for the XD line's reliability as an EDC while being exposed to harsh conditions. I'm just some stranger on the internet, but I have experience with the platform and would absolutely trust my family's lives to this gun without hesitation.
Does that go gun have one that goes on the other side for us wrong handed folks?
I had talon pro grips on a hand gun and it was comfortable but I got rid of it because those small rubbery things that gives you the grippy grip would fall off and get all over the gun, I just found it annoying. What do you think ?
I haven’t had the pro grip long enough to experience that (couple months) but I’ll definitely keep it in mind and watch out for that happening. Thanks for the tip and appreciate you watching sir
I carry the xdm 4.5 owb and like it
Do you know any other holster for this gun that can be purchased on Amazon?
Awesome
Thanks @PerryFryar 👍🏽
Where did u get the grips?
Because the optic is warm up against your body. You pull it out in -17 degrees Fahrenheit weather it will instantly fog up and then freeze. You won't be able to see a damn thing through that expensive optic. Did I get that right?
Does the gas pedal impact the fit in holsters?
Is the 10mm xdm elite compact the same size as the 45acp xdm elite compact..?
I got this gun but mine has the dragonfly optic and the 15 round mags.
Nice congrats!
Did you not try to put 12 in your 11 round mag? I load all of mine to 12+1 and it runs flawless. Ran 200 rnds this way on Friday.
I did not! Interesting, I'll try it!
Yep nearly all double stack mags have room for one more round especially Springfield mags
I'm interested on what kinda edc ammo do u use for 10mm ? Do u change it from going into bear country from normal everyday carry or do u just stay to one brand ?
Personally, 200-220 grain hard cast in bear, 135-165 grain JHP in people country. Always Underwood ammo👍
What grip is that and from who? I like that
What size of gloves do you wear?
Where is the grip tape from?
where did you buy them grips at ?
Now that it is cold in North Carolina, I carry 10mm everyday.
Hmmmm...a Springfield polygun that I actually like the looks of...still hate the grip safety despite being a 1911 lover
Yeah I get that people hate them, for me they've always been a nonissue and because of that I like the extra security. I'd be hesitant now to appendix carry a non grip safety platform.
Grip safety is better than forgetting to take off the safery😉
Look at the massive fireball. That’s indicative of a whole lot of smokeless powder burning after the bullet has left the barrel; which is a fancy way of saying that short barrel is wasting a lot of the energy that the 10mm cartridge contains. Might as well use a .40
Well it's too bad they don't have an xdm elite in .40. Otherwise I would buy one.
What ammo do you carry with that 10mm?