{"id":58896,"date":"2016-08-09T11:30:27","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T15:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=58896"},"modified":"2016-08-09T11:30:27","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T19:32:48","slug":"first-look-springfield-armory-xdm-9mm-optical-sight-pistol-osp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/first-look-springfield-armory-xdm-9mm-optical-sight-pistol-osp\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look! Springfield Armory XDM Optical Sight 9mm Pistol (OSP). Full Review."},"content":{"rendered":"
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The author puts the new XD(M) OSP, equipped with a Vortex Venom reflex sight, through its paces on the range.<\/p><\/div>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To purchase an\u00a0XDM\u00a0<\/sup>on GunsAmerica.com, click this link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Springfield%20OSP<\/a><\/p>\n

It seems that the only constant at\u00a0Springfield Armory<\/a>\u00a0is change. Perhaps the better word is adaptation<\/em> \u2013 those incremental changes that a smart company makes to ensure their products are what consumers want. And right now, consumers want red-dot optics on their pistols. It might be driven by watching top pro shooters with slide-mounted optics on their race guns, or it might be driven by campfire stories of handgun hunting. I have a hunch that it is simply driven by advancement and affordability of new technology \u2013 simply put, we want red dots on our handguns just because we can. Springfield Armory is answering the call early on by offering a new version of their time-proven and hugely popular XDM<\/sup> pistol. It is called the\u00a0OSP<\/a>, for “Optical-Sight Pistol.”
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\"Springfield<\/a>The first configuration of the XDM<\/sup> OSP being offered to market by Springfield is the workhorse 4.5\u201d full-sized gun in 9mm. This makes perfect sense in the marketplace, because the full grip and duty-length-plus barrel combined with the legendary and industry leading 19+1 capacity, along with the ubiquitous 9mm cartridge, make this pistol ready for competition right out of the box. This is a rock-solid design to build on, with a devoted following and fan base. The gun even comes equipped with the Vortex Venom 3 MOA red-dot sight, but you will also be able to opt out of that option and buy the pistol optic-ready without the optic. Suggested retail with the Vortex is $979. That drops to $724 without it.<\/p>\n

The slide is specially milled to accommodate the footprint of today\u2019s common red dot sights, which thankfully have all seemed to settle into a very similar dimension. Until now, if you wanted to mount an electronic sight on your favorite match gun it meant a long stay at your gunsmith so that the slide could be carefully retrofit to accept it. That\u2019s labor intensive work even with the best equipment, and meant a significant investment in the gun. Modern production and CNC capabilities at the factory can roll these modified versions out with just a modest increase in price at the gun counter. That\u2019s a huge win for handgun enthusiasts of all kinds.<\/p>\n

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The XDM OSP uses three adapter plates to accommodate a number of popular reflex sights. The Melonite cover is used when no optic is mounted.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The ability to easily fit a reflex sight to the pistol really\u00a0adds the XD(M)’s adaptability. Image courtesy of Springfield Armory<\/em>.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The pistol ships with a steel cover (finished in Melonite to match the slide) and three adaptor plates to fit a range of reflex sights. These allow the use of the Vortex Venom; Burris FastFire II and FastFire III; Leupold DeltaPoint, DeltaPoint Pro and JPoint; and the Trijicon RMR. Keeping the finished cover in place if an optic is not mounted is highly recommended to protect the fine machine threads underneath. Besides, it looks much better that way. But chances are that you\u2019ll want to mount an optic on it right away \u2013 especially if your XDM\u00a0\u00a0 <\/sup>came with the Vortex Venom.<\/p>\n

Mounting an Optic<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Burris FastFire III optic mounted perfectly for the author.<\/p><\/div>\n

Getting the Vortex Venom or another optic mounted on the pistol is just a matter of performing a few steps. All the tools required are provided with the pistol and the optic \u2013 but if you have more robust tools you might want to use them. Start by removing the protective cover, and carefully setting the screws aside. These aren\u2019t likely to be found at your local big-box home supply store \u2013 so don\u2019t lose them. After having determined which adapter plate you need for the optic you\u2019re mounting, do a dry fit to be sure it easily fits on the slide and also on the optic. Fasten the adapter plate into the slide cutout and tighten securely \u2013 a dab of thread lock (removable) is recommended. Next, simply mount the optic onto the adapter plate using the screws supplied with the optic. Again, some thread lock is recommended, as is a snug fit \u2013 but be careful not to overtighten. Check with the optic manufacturer\u2019s literature for recommended torque. Remember that most of these optics housings are aluminum or similar alloy and can be damaged by over-tightening.<\/p>\n

Why Use a Red-Dot Optic? <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The mounting process is simple, and all the necessary tools are provided.<\/p><\/div>\n

There are many reasons to put an electronic optic on a handgun. Competitors will tell you that there is an advantage of both time and accuracy, and for that reason there are many rules about if and when you can use them in the shooting sports. Hunters will offer the same rationale. But although competitors and handgun hunters are numerous, their numbers alone don\u2019t account for the current surge in popularity and demand for optics-ready pistols. Before the manufacturers are willing to spend R&D money and invest in additional milling time at the factory, they need to feel confident that the market will be there to make that investment pay off. And judging by the number of handguns offering the red-dot-ready configuration, the market must be pretty strong. The shooting sports has always been the proving ground for innovation and practicality for gun modifications, in the same way that motorsports has been for automotive improvements. Much of the R&D work for mounting optics on pistols was done at the competitor\u2019s (or sponsor\u2019s) expense by having gunsmiths do the custom milling and figure out ways to mount better optics and sights on their guns. But it\u2019s not just a matter of having a slide that\u2019s ready to accept it \u2013 the optics have to be readily available too. And that second piece is what is driving the current frenzy to put a red-dot on pistols. The technology of optical sights has progressed and stabilized enough to make them smaller, lighter, more reliable, and most importantly \u2013 affordable. For under $200 you can purchase one of a number of available red-dot sights from several reputable manufacturers \u2013 and this is driving up demand. Springfield Armory makes the Vortex Venom an in-the-box option for the XDM<\/sup> OSP, but you can choose nearly any similar product on the market from Burris to Trijicon and attach it to your new pistol.<\/p>\n

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When an optic is not in use, keep the cover plate on to protect the internals of the mount.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The cover plate protects fine machine threads and the somewhat delicate spring of the loaded chamber indicator.<\/p><\/div>\n

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But back to why red-dot sights are useful. You may say, \u201cthat\u2019s great, but I\u2019m not using my gun for competition. I use it for personal protection.\u201d And I will argue back that if you find yourself in need of that gun for that purpose \u2013 you are absolutely competing. You are competing with an assailant for the highest prize of all \u2013 your life or the life of a loved one. Hmm, now all of a sudden watching Rob Leatham decrease his split times on a square range by using a red-dot starts to draw some real-life parallels, eh? And it\u2019s not just for the nightstand. More and more holster makers are accommodating mounted optics on carry-sized handguns. Law enforcement and military applications also continue to grow. I may not be allowed to use a mounted optic in IDPA, but I sure can tell the difference when I use one shooting Steel Challenge! Lastly, there is a big advantage for people with diminished eyesight or those who might wake up at 2 am without their contacts in and have to face a threat. You just put the red dot where the bullet needs to go. And unlike a laser, it is only visible to you.<\/p>\n

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Images courtesy of Springfield Armory.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0The XDM<\/sup> OSP at the Range<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Anyone<\/a>

Anyone familiar with the XD(M) will be right at home with the XD(M) OSP. All the controls and features are the same, just now with the ability to mount a reflex optic. Image courtesy of Springfield Armory.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Putting a few hundred rounds into the berm with the XDM<\/sup> OSP was a lot of fun. First and foremost, this is a Springfield Armory XDM <\/sup>in every way. Same grip, same trigger, same match barrel, and same 19-round magazines. After a few test shots and a small adjustment to zero in the sight \u2013 which is easily done using the tool provided \u2013 I decided to do some testing at 20 yards with a green dot target for maximum contrast to the red dot in the optic. There was some splash visible in the red dot, even at its lowest setting, which is very likely to be the eyes of this shooter and not the sight itself. But this did cause me to \u201cfocus\u201d on different parts of the dot from time to time and shoot larger groups than I might have otherwise. Of the three groups I tested, each one demonstrates one concentrated area where I settled into the sight picture.<\/p>\n

I find the use of a red-dot more beneficial when I am making transitions from one target to another. I set up two targets, about five yards apart and at different heights, to allow me to put the OSP through its paces. For me, this is the type of shooting where the red-dot really shines. Using a red-dot (or even a projected laser) sight changes your perspective from the traditional front-sight \/ fuzzy target picture to a target focus with the dot superimposed on it. If you are transitioning between two targets at any significant distance from each other and shooting traditional sights, your eye must change focus from front sight to target and back to front sight again with each transition. When using the OSP, your eyes stay focused on the targets and the red dot is simply seen \u201con it.\u201d I\u2019m no expert on all of that, but that is why I think I shoot transitions better with optics than I do without.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The optic sits nice and low, but it does not allow a co-witness with the open sights, for those dying to ask.<\/p><\/div>\n

I also wanted to find out how durable this OSP system would be after an average day of shooting. I went through many brands and power levels of ammunition, and I wanted to see if the Vortex would come loose during use. I did not use any thread lock (though I strongly recommend it be used) on the adapter plate or the Vortex when I mounted it. I wanted to know the stability of the mount without it \u2013 and after the day\u2019s shooting it was just as snug as it was when I started. This means that the fit is very well machined. If you have to rely on glue (which is what thread lock really is) for just a few hundred rounds of 9mm then you might have some sloppy parts. Not the case here.<\/p>\n

I also wanted to see something else. I have other optic-ready handguns with red-dot sights mounted on them, and they sometimes have a tendency to create impacts between the sight and the ejected brass case. Some are much worse than others, and leave my optic housing very beat up and can even put some marks on the glass. In my opinion, this might be because the angle of ejection is not considered or re-designed when the slide is retro-fit for the optic. This would require the extractor, ejector, and ejector port all to be re-evaluated and that\u2019s a lot more than just making a new slide cut. I was able to notice this impact a couple of times, and my camera also witnessed it. But I am pleased to say that it was rare compared to some others. Springfield Armory also had the additional challenge of working around their \u201cloaded chamber indicator\u201d at the top of the slide, and they managed to do it.<\/p>\n

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A 10-shot group\u00a0at 20 yards with Herter’s ammunition.<\/p><\/div>\n

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A 10-shot group at 20 yards with Sig Elite Performance ammunition.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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A 10-shot groups= at 20 yards with Remington UMC ammunition.<\/p><\/div>\n

The time is coming when buyers are going to demand that every duty sized pistol line have an optic-ready option. I think that time is coming soon. Even for those buyers that might be on the fence about using a mounted optic, purchasing a handgun that is capable of accepting one for just a few dollars more is a smart buy. If you want the Vortex Venom installed and ready to use, it is a good quality reflex sight and not bad at the extra $255. Packaging information and options are yet to be announced, but I slipped the XDM<\/sup> OSP into my existing XDM<\/sup> holster (the one provided with my XDM<\/sup> 5.25\u201d) and it fits perfectly with no interference by the mounted optic. So, backward compatibility to the gear you already own should not be a concern.<\/p>\n

Springfield Armory has done an excellent job of adapting their time-proven XDM<\/sup> platform to accept a wide variety of popular reflex sights. Having the option to buy the gun with the sight already on it is a huge plus and should be a popular choice for a lot of consumers. The pistol is slated for release later this month.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To purchase an\u00a0XDM\u00a0<\/sup>on GunsAmerica.com, click this link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Springfield%20OSP<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The optic mounting plate sticks out slightly on both sides, but the author still found the slide serrations easier to use on the XDM than on Glock or Smith & Wesson M&P with mounted optics.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The Vortex Venom that came with the XD(M) OSP tested had a nice rubber cover to protect it between uses.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The XD(M) OSP is simply the same proven workhorse it has always been, just casting a slightly taller shadow with the ability to accept optics.<\/p><\/div>\n

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