Glock 36 vs. Springfield Armory XDm Elite Compact 45

Published on March 17, 2024
Duration: 12:14

This video compares the Glock 36 and the Springfield Armory XDm Elite Compact 45, focusing on their differences in capacity, weight, grip, and trigger. The presenter, with experience in firearms, highlights the Glock 36's advantage in concealability due to its lighter weight and slimmer profile, while the XDm Elite offers significantly higher capacity. Both firearms are deemed reliable, but the Glock's trigger is considered slightly superior.

Quick Summary

The Glock 36 and Springfield Armory XDm Elite Compact 45 offer distinct advantages. The Glock 36 excels in concealed carry with its lighter weight (20 oz) and slimmer single-stack design (6+1 capacity), while the XDm Elite provides higher capacity (10+1) with a more aggressive grip, though it is heavier (25 oz) and has a longer trigger pull.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Overview
  2. 00:05Springfield XDm Elite Compact 45 OSP
  3. 00:25Glock 36 .45 ACP
  4. 00:34Glock 36 Capacity and Weight
  5. 00:47XDm Elite vs. Sig Sauer P220 Comparison
  6. 00:56XDm Elite Capacity and Weight
  7. 01:31Grip Texture Comparison: Front Strap
  8. 01:58Glock 36 Rear Grip
  9. 02:07XDm Elite Grip Texture
  10. 02:36XDm Elite Grip Safety
  11. 02:50Glock Simplicity vs. XDm Elite Training
  12. 03:10Capacity Difference: 4 Rounds
  13. 03:17Magazine Insertion Comparison
  14. 03:39Pistol Size Comparison: Side-by-Side
  15. 04:08Handgun Comfort Comparison
  16. 04:26XDm Elite Magwell and Grip Feel
  17. 04:46Glock 36 Bare Bones Features
  18. 05:11XDm Elite Features: Cocked Indicator, Grip Safety
  19. 05:26XDm Elite Magwell and Take Down
  20. 05:43XDm Elite Loaded Chamber Indicator and Sights
  21. 06:03Sight Picture Comparison
  22. 06:07Business End: .45 ACP
  23. 06:14Weight and Capacity as Buying Factors
  24. 06:21Price Comparison
  25. 06:41Which Pistol is More Important to You?
  26. 07:00Concealed Carry Considerations
  27. 07:12Capacity Advantage: 10+1
  28. 07:22Magazine Ejection Test
  29. 07:30EDC Cumbersomeness
  30. 07:36Quality Comparison
  31. 07:59Reliability Comparison
  32. 08:20Manufacturing Origin: Springfield vs. Glock
  33. 08:32Used Gun Market
  34. 08:46Comfort and Shootability
  35. 08:54Trigger Pull Test: Glock 36
  36. 09:10Trigger Pull Test: XDm Elite
  37. 09:31XDm Elite Trigger Travel and Break
  38. 10:06Trigger Reset and Feel
  39. 10:40Trigger 'Junk in the Trunk'
  40. 11:03Trigger Reset and Creep Comparison
  41. 11:15Trigger Conclusion: Glock Wins
  42. 11:22Final Verdict: Glock 36 Takes It
  43. 11:30Capacity vs. Practicality
  44. 11:49Carrying Extra Magazines
  45. 11:54Respecting Opinions and Comment Section
  46. 12:00Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the Glock 36 and the Springfield Armory XDm Elite Compact 45?

The Glock 36 is a single-stack .45 ACP with a 6+1 capacity and weighs about 20 oz. The XDm Elite is a double-stack .45 ACP with a 10+1 capacity and weighs about 25 oz. The XDm Elite has a more aggressive grip texture and a grip safety, while the Glock is simpler and lighter.

Which pistol is better for concealed carry: Glock 36 or XDm Elite Compact 45?

The Glock 36 is generally considered better for concealed carry due to its lighter weight (approx. 20 oz) and slimmer, single-stack profile, making it less noticeable under clothing compared to the slightly heavier and wider XDm Elite (approx. 25 oz).

How do the trigger pulls compare between the Glock 36 and the XDm Elite Compact 45?

The Glock 36 has a lighter trigger pull, measuring around 4 lbs 15 oz, with a crisper break. The XDm Elite has a heavier trigger pull at approximately 6 lbs 4 oz, featuring longer travel and a less defined reset, which the presenter found less favorable.

What are the capacity differences between the Glock 36 and the XDm Elite Compact 45?

The Glock 36 is a single-stack pistol with a standard capacity of 6 rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber (6+1). The Springfield Armory XDm Elite Compact 45 is a double-stack pistol that can hold 10 rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber (10+1), offering a significant capacity advantage.

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