{"id":926,"date":"2023-03-27T21:27:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T21:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=926"},"modified":"2023-03-27T21:27:18","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T21:27:18","slug":"how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=926","title":{"rendered":"How Far Can You Push an XD-M Elite 10mm?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/811023877?h=6c8909fadb&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/beyond-seclusion\/\">Beyond Seclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">M<\/span>ost everyone has heard the term \u201cstopping power\u201d when it comes to gun calibers, especially pistols. There\u2019s some interesting research out there about the term stopping power, and also many misconceptions on what it is and what it actually means. With that said, you will be hard-pressed to find anyone that would argue that a big-bore cartridge like the .45 ACP doesn\u2019t have stopping power.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41081\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-15.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-15-800x514.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-15-400x257.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-15-768x494.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-15-600x386.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">No one doubts the power of the 10mm as a handgun cartridge. But how far can you push the round when you want to ring steel at a\u00a0distance?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In fact, the debate has raged for years over the <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/9mm-vs-45acp-the-ultimate-caliber-conundrum\/\">9mm versus the .45 ACP<\/a>, and stopping power was at the center of this debate. In 1986, there was a well-known shootout between FBI agents and two armed assailants. The unfortunate result was two agents killed and several wounded, even with the attackers being shot several times.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-41082\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-20.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-20-800x474.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-20-400x237.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-20-768x455.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-20-600x356.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-20.jpg\" alt=\"how far can you push an xd-m elite 10mm 20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-20.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-20-800x474.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-20-400x237.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-20-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-20-600x356.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite OSP and the 10mm cartridge are a great pairing. They team up to offer excellent stopping power, capacity and\u00a0accuracy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As a result, the FBI made the decision to adopt a cartridge with more \u201cstopping power\u201d than the 9mm and .38 Spl. firearms being used by the agents, ultimately selecting the then-new 10mm round. However, the FBI soon determined that for the \u201caverage\u201d shooter to pass competency and qualifications, the 10mm had too much recoil. The agency replaced it with the\u00a0<a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/10mm-vs-40\/\">.40 (basically a shortened and less-powerful 10mm)<\/a>. But, there was never any debate or doubt regarding the\u00a0<a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/is-the-10mm-too-powerful\/\">stopping power of the 10mm<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Choice<\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of your thoughts on what is \u201cbest\u201d to carry, the 10mm clearly has \u201cstopping power\u201d (or \u201cpunch\u201d). I have\u00a0<em>never<\/em>\u00a0heard anyone debate the power of the .357 Magnum revolver round, and if you take a look at its ballistics and that of the 10mm, you will notice some notable similarities. And with the 10mm, you can have it in a semi-auto that offers more on-board rounds and faster reloads than a revolver.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-41083\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-13.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-13-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-13-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-13-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-13-600x337.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-13.jpg\" alt=\"how far can you push an xd-m elite 10mm 13\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-13.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-13-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-13-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-13-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-13-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Springfield Armory <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite 10mm is a remarkably accurate pistol. The author equipped this one with a HEX Dragonfly red\u00a0dot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A great example of this is. The <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/springfield-armory-desert-fde-xd-m-elite-4-5-osp-10mm-review\/\">Springfield Armory <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite 10mm OSP<\/a> (optical sight pistol) with its 16+1 capacity. That my friend is a game changer if you are looking for a pistol with \u201cstopping power.\u201d So, bottom line, you can have the punch of a .357 Magnum for 16+1 rounds as fast as you can pull the trigger, and can reload in seconds with training.<\/p>\n<h2>Reaching Out<\/h2>\n<p>With all that said, one other question arises. Can I hit anything with it, and at what distance? The quality of our answer depends on the quality of the questions, and those\u00a0<em>are<\/em>\u00a0quality questions. I know from personal experience that I find it very challenging to get accurate shots off, especially with any speed, with a .357 Magnum revolver, let alone a .44 Magnum. I question going to an even greater extreme with calibers like the .454 Casull or .500.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-41084\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-16.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-16-800x600.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-16-400x300.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-16-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-16-600x450.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-16.jpg\" alt=\"how far can you push an xd-m elite 10mm 16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-16.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-16-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-16-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-16-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-16-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shot one-handed or two, the 10mm cartridge in the <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite is a flat enough shooter for good precision and accuracy \u2014 even at longer\u00a0ranges.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The recoil on such calibers that many talk about using in an emergency in bear country, for example, poses another good question. After the first shot, and even if it hits the target, can the shooter recover from the recoil and get a quality second shot in time, let alone a third or fourth shot?<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter inline\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"logo-tal-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/themes\/thearmorylife\/img\/logo-tal-tm-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live The Armory Life.<\/strong> The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our <a class=\"ajax-giveaways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/giveaways\/\"><strong>monthly gun\u00a0giveaways!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We know from research and data collection that most in a life-or-death situation tend to miss the target in a panic more than hit it. That includes folks that have been trained in shooting, not just the average shooter that gets out a few times a year. I think you see my point. In my opinion, that\u2019s worth considering.<\/p>\n<h2>The Question<\/h2>\n<p>This brings us to the primary question of this review: How accurate is the 10mm, and to what distances can it be effectively engaged? How many accurate shots can I get off, and in what time frame? Also, what is the <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/long-range-handgunning-with-the-10mm\/\">maximum effective range of a 10mm pistol<\/a>? There\u2019s only one way to find out, and a video is worth a thousand words.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-41085\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-19.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-19-800x469.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-19-400x234.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-19-768x450.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-19-600x351.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-19.jpg\" alt=\"how far can you push an xd-m elite 10mm 19\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-19.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-19-800x469.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-19-400x234.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-19-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-19-600x351.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It might seem impossible, but the author proves that the 10mm can hit targets at 100, 150 and even 200\u00a0yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Federal and CCI sent me a few different types of ammo to use for this review. The Federal ammo is actually what I would choose for self-defense and even hunting or going into bear country. Federal even makes a bullet specifically for this using a solid core flat-nose bullet for deep penetration on animals like bears and hogs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full flush no-min-width\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-41090\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-2-v2.jpg.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-2-v2-411x800.jpg.webp 411w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-2-v2-205x400.jpg.webp 205w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-2-v2-768x1497.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-2-v2-513x1000.jpg.webp 513w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"780\" height=\"1520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-2-v2.jpg\" alt=\"how far can you push an xd-m elite 10mm 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-2-v2.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-2-v2-411x800.jpg 411w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-2-v2-205x400.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-2-v2-768x1497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-2-v2-513x1000.jpg 513w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Federal is known for some of the best defensive loads on the market today. Shown above is the 200-grain Punch round. Image:\u00a0Federal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>My personal choice would be any of the self-defense rounds with expanding hollow points like the Punch, <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/hst-in-10mm-biped-protection-supercharged\/\">HST<\/a>, Swift or Federal Fusion that has the maximum ft.\/lbs. of energy. I would feel comfortable with any of these and their accuracy to defend my life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-41087\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-10.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-10-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-10-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-10-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-10-600x337.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-10.jpg\" alt=\"how far can you push an xd-m elite 10mm 10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-10.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-10-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-10-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-far-can-you-push-an-xd-m-elite-10mm-10-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While the equipment is essential to accuracy, your skills, such as grip and trigger control, are even more\u00a0critical.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Watch the video, and see what you think. Keep in mind that before this video, I had never shot a 10mm before, so basically what you see throughout the video is my shooting with it and some practice. It did not take much practice to make a huge difference, as you will see. I had the <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite 10mm topped off with a HEX Dragonfly red dot.<\/p>\n<p>Over the course of some very fun shooting, I was able to get some excellent groups with the gun, and even push it out to 200 yards. I was also able to engage targets quickly at closer distances, both two- and one-handed. Check out the video.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>So there you have it. With the <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite 10mm OSP, the\u00a0<a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/review-hex-dragonfly-red-dot\/\">HEX Dragonfly red dot<\/a>\u00a0and some good-quality ammo \u2014 as well as some good trigger discipline \u2014 I was able to really push the 10mm pistol out to some impressive distance. And during the whole test, the gun ran amazingly \u2014 not a single issue. Sounds like a winner to me!<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Please be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. 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