You sir are a wonderful shot. I love how the gun barely seems to recoil in your hands, do you have any videos on your grip/stance? Great work, please keep em coming!
@Ridaz4LifeR6 A T&E gun is a testing and evaluating gun. They are generally provided by manufacturers to members of the press or more well known members of the shooting community to try, give feedback, and most importantly, provide exposure. The people who get the guns can opt to buy them at a discount, or shoot them and then return them when they are done testing. It's a way to market a new gun.
@electricspiral1966 I can help you there. The XD is NOT an American gun. It's just a re-badged copy of the Croatian HS 2000. Springfield simply bought into it and has the Croatians build the same gun with Springfield stamped into it as well as some cosmetic differences. I understand where you're coming from...trust me. I just bought my 5.25 after reading the history of the HS 2000. The Croatians make a great gun!
@MrNeedsdecaf Good morning Sir. Thank you for your response. I am very impressed by the 5.25. In today's economy I have a very hard time buying anything that's not made in USA. This may be an exception. Oh yeah! I really enjoy your reviews. Awesome job!
@electricspiral1966 I agree, and that's why I figured I should explain as I'd have never bought it if it were a case of Springfield going with cheap labor over an American workforce. P.S. This isn't my video, his is Hickok45s video.. :)
I have the exact same model ... and I would have to agree Sir ... "fun, fun, fun ... sweet, sweet, sweet !!!" It's quite the shooter !! Thank you for sharing/posting 45 !! Merry Christmas ...
i have the XD45 Tactical. LOVE IT. chose the XD to upgrade from the Ruger P90 45... This moves the P90 as a back-up. also have the XD9 compact for the boy.
What age do you have to be to compete in pistol competitions. I'm 14 and I shoot .22 competitevily but I would love to shoot some pistol matches for fun. I live on long island in new york. Thank you.
Love Hickok's reviews but my one criticism of the XD and XDM designs is this: iconic US brand name, but a pistol that is built and designed in Croatia.
Now I have no problems with the Croats but this says it all about the US arms industry these days.
All Springfield has done is taken a pistol made by HS Produkt (formerly IM Metals) and slapped their name on it.
@Gravity762 It actually doesn't, they just include a loading assistant. It doesn't provide the same kind of lever mechanical advantage of the Uplula. It just presses down on the previous round and allows you to begin loading the next round.
@hickok45 I have always wondered what your favorite gun is? out of your videos I've seen you seem more comfortable with a 1911, but I wonder with all the guns you have tested which one you prefer as gun.
I love your videos. Lots of information, lots of range time. I saw the review you did on compact pistols, it was also really good. Nice shootin' Tex. Giving thumbs up for sure.
@pac6010 The XD is cosmetically sound, and ergonomic. It is still overly complicated with loaded chamber indicators, and way too many safeties. It just drives the cost up and caters to states that hate the 2nd amendment. All of my pistols are Glocks and M&P's now for this reason.
I recently heard about a product called Fogtech. I think it's made by Moto Solutions. I am NOT endorsing the product, but it does look legitimate, if you wanted to check it out. It's always good when you can see what you're shooting at. I'll be testing it on some goggles sometime soon. I know it works, and well, but I can't vouch for its durability. (I don't know if it will wear off over time.) Just thought I'd share that.
@starwarsman96 If you don't know that, don't bother buying one. BTW, its the length of the barrel. The ammunition of this first release of the 5.25 is 9mm.
@azspringtime That is not a bad question to ask, you will find out real quick that people who think they know things about guns, actually don't. No harm in asking if 5.25 is an ammo type or not. Typically hand guns are made in 3 calibers when they first come out, 9mm, .40 , and .45 . They typically model them after Glocks and the magazine sizes are usually 9mm(17rds), .40 (15), and .45 (13rds)
@azspringtime As for smaller guns their ammo sizes are like .22, .25, .32, .380, etc. They are usually single stack magazines (meaning one after another stacked on top). The bigger modern calibers usually have double stack magazines which are stacked adjacent to each other. Also many of the ammo types have all kinds of different names. Like ACP, Kurts, Luger, S&W, Makarov, etc. Don't worry about that, worry about the size and diameter of ammo like 9mm 9x19 or 9mm 9x18, etc.
Just purchased this bad boy, and I love it. Just wanted to give you a heads up about ammo. It will not eat Tula steel case ammo, stove pipe, and more importantly, the ammo doesnt seat well in the magazine causing the feeding problem. Do you know how heavy the trigger pull is?
I am getting this baby tomorrow! But, in .45 caliber. I already have the 9mm 4.5 and I love it. Smooth recoil, good iron sights (no high point yet). I'm assuming the .45 XDm will inspire the same passion.
Good video, excellent firearm. :)
By the way, what is the camera that you are using?
I'm in the market for my first gun and hopefully get into some beginner shooting in my area. As a first gun, would you recomend this? Or should I stick with a standard XDM? Or should I go with my third option that I'm interested in; the M&P 9mm?
@orion2ktc If you want a gun for carry the standard or compact XDM or M&P's will be better options, the long barrel on the 5.25 as opposed to the 4.5 or 3.8 will make it more difficult to conceal. As for a target pistol pick anything you want, Glock, M&P, XDM. all top quality
Hickock or Any of you other experienced folks recommend anything?? I kinda looking for either a .40 or .45 in either glock or probably Springfield xd?? Maybe a 1911?? Seems like you really like the Xd hickock even though you ve been a glock man??
Cool vids hickok45.. Been addicted and watching your vids all weekend long. I m looking into buying a handgun soon (bought an s&w sigma 9mm as my first gun a few years ago but didn't end up using it much bc I moved away from home for school).. I don't have much experience with guns at all but have Been getting into them bc a lot of my friends are too.. I live out in the country a few miles outside the city limits in CA so I can shoot in my backyard.. Hickock or Any of you other experienced folk
On the second day of my gun course I shot the 5.25 and it was amazing! Granted, I'm a complete novice and this gun made the experience of learning incredibly enriching. Its like a new driver having the opportunity to drive a Porsche.
Rob certainly put a lot of attention into the ergonomics and performance. Although I ended up buying the XDM 9mm 3.8 Compact as my CC, I'll most definitely get the 5.25 for range/target shooting (Fun).
i just got the xdm 9mm 5.25 In NJ we can only have a 15 round clip, My guy had it..How lucky am I. This is my first gun, I would love to get your advice. By the way what kind of quick loader was being used in the video, the one with the set in nothing like it.....
I put this downrange around 100 rounds at my local firing range, and since it was a range gun somethings were blah, the sights were tampered with and shot about 2inches up at about 15 yards. And on one round (i dont know if it was the range ammo, cheap stuff :/ ) it clicked, no bang. i picked up the round after ejecting it, and there was a solid indentation on the primer, so bad ammo im assuming. but this gun impressed me besides the above statemnt i mentioned. Good gun :).
Just picked up the XDM 5.25 this weekend at the Dallas gun show and shot it on Sunday at reactionary steel. I'm partial to Glocks (fired 2500 rounds out of my G22 over 4 weekends without any issue) but was looking for a competition gun. I looked at S&W and Glock 34 but the Sprinfield just had everything I wanted. A big difference for me in comparison with the Glock is the trigger pull. I find the XDM 5.25 trigger a lot smoother and it has a really crisp break in comparison to others.
i am going to get a handgun, my 1st handgun ever. So i was wondering and hoping to get your opinion on what I should get.. Really leaning towards a .40 cal handgun, so please if you will, give your opinions. Thanks
You shouldn't use paper towels on your glasses. They have wood fibers which will scratch the lenses. You should stick to cotton instead. Your shirt would have been a better choice.
Well this video made up my mind. while i know it really comes down to the shooter i couldn't help but notice you were doing an amazing job with it in your hands.
i sold my glock gen 4 for this bad boy! i just bought a XDm .40 sw in OD green and stainless steel. It looks bad ass!!! also it has better fit in your hand than my glock did. plus it looks alot better. the glock may still be more reliable idk. ive only shot 50 rounds so far but XDm all the way over glock
Me and many other people I'm guessing want to see a chapter 2, 3, 4, 5... video with this gun. A comparison with a 34 would be a excellent bonus as well.
@TheDubDoubt Yes, I know it is to lighten the pistol and it allows the slide to be lighter. The lighter slide is better for low power ammo such as that used in competition. The lighter slide increases reliability with the low power 9mm ammo during cycling. Result is low recoil ammo with assurance of feeding the next round. Faster follow up shots. I am just not a fan of these slide cut outs. It seems to be a good gun for what it was designed -competition matches.
they say that you only shoot at 50% of the level you shot at on the best day at the range when your in combat. in that case, hickok45 is gunna be just fine if crap goes down.
Hickock ive been watching your videos for a few years and have done some talking with you about guns. I would just like to say thanks for uploading these as it helps me with decision making and who doesnt love guns, besides the democrats *joking*. Anyways I'm happy that this youtube thing is working out for you, take care.
It seem to take around a half a second for the bullet to hit the targets with the longest distance. I'm surprised. What you are doing looks like so much fun!! great video.
Speaking of a longer sight radius.. and easier.shooting.. Just wondering, why do you prefer the Glock 19 over the model 17? I mean, and if I'm not mistaken, I have never seen you shooting a 17 in your videos. (but I'm pretty sure you have some trigger time on them ; )
@hickok45 so accuracy isnt any better in the 17 vs the 19? ive been debating geting the xdm9 3.8 or going for the 4.5 ...which is basically a 19/17... i have been stuck.
LOL @10:52 I think it's a Prius trying to neutral drop.
ToddsGuns 1 day ago
@10:52,that sounds like a "large predator bird".Get that Springfield XDm ready and pointed upward.
TheXtro101 1 day ago
great success of croatian gun i hope the new assault rifle VHS from HS produkt will be even more successful
ntrivan 5 days ago
that is a different spead louder
uglykids99 5 days ago
@uglykids99 its an "Uplula" its $30 at academy. its worth every penny.
corndoggydawg 3 days ago
\/ @uglykids99
SupressR21 5 days ago
@thehambo58 the one that comes with the gun
SupressR21 5 days ago
what kind of speed louder is he using in this video
uglykids99 5 days ago
Another great video!
TheHambo58 5 days ago
You sir are a wonderful shot. I love how the gun barely seems to recoil in your hands, do you have any videos on your grip/stance? Great work, please keep em coming!
123freedom77 1 week ago 3
I mean you have just got to love this guy!!!!
4fastdrs 1 week ago
Gram-pa got it ! lol, nice shooting though.
Pyr0mAn1aX 1 week ago
If they offer the XDm 5.25 9mm in Commiefornia; behind the iron curtain, they've got my money.
ironcurtainofcali 2 weeks ago
@ironcurtainofcali California is the most liberal state there is...if you want a gun or a fan of guns...i wouldn't live there...:/
ballin2104 2 weeks ago
awesome
DonCorleone87 2 weeks ago
nice video! im getting 3 xdm 5.25's for my bestfriends mike, kev and wayne.
strabgechaz 3 weeks ago
you put a whole lot of rounds through it, thats for sure.
CSLFiero 3 weeks ago
haha! sweet opening. man that looked like fun!
CSLFiero 3 weeks ago
whats a T&E for those new people that may not know?.
Ridaz4LifeR6 1 month ago
@Ridaz4LifeR6 A T&E gun is a testing and evaluating gun. They are generally provided by manufacturers to members of the press or more well known members of the shooting community to try, give feedback, and most importantly, provide exposure. The people who get the guns can opt to buy them at a discount, or shoot them and then return them when they are done testing. It's a way to market a new gun.
forindooruseonly646 3 weeks ago
It's a very beautiful gun But I cant get past the "Made in Croatia."
electricspiral1966 1 month ago
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MrNeedsdecaf 1 month ago
@electricspiral1966 I can help you there. The XD is NOT an American gun. It's just a re-badged copy of the Croatian HS 2000. Springfield simply bought into it and has the Croatians build the same gun with Springfield stamped into it as well as some cosmetic differences. I understand where you're coming from...trust me. I just bought my 5.25 after reading the history of the HS 2000. The Croatians make a great gun!
MrNeedsdecaf 1 month ago
@MrNeedsdecaf Good morning Sir. Thank you for your response. I am very impressed by the 5.25. In today's economy I have a very hard time buying anything that's not made in USA. This may be an exception. Oh yeah! I really enjoy your reviews. Awesome job!
electricspiral1966 1 month ago
@electricspiral1966 I agree, and that's why I figured I should explain as I'd have never bought it if it were a case of Springfield going with cheap labor over an American workforce. P.S. This isn't my video, his is Hickok45s video.. :)
MrNeedsdecaf 1 month ago
@MrNeedsdecaf Too bad their tanks sucked something aweful. ;D
EFG44 1 week ago
That's a really good aim you got there!
DNR1590 1 month ago
Shooting trought smoke is briliant idea of training.
TheIZI6 1 month ago
I have the exact same model ... and I would have to agree Sir ... "fun, fun, fun ... sweet, sweet, sweet !!!" It's quite the shooter !! Thank you for sharing/posting 45 !! Merry Christmas ...
dcselwitz 2 months ago
i have the XD45 Tactical. LOVE IT. chose the XD to upgrade from the Ruger P90 45... This moves the P90 as a back-up. also have the XD9 compact for the boy.
PrometheusMovement 2 months ago
Good stuff Hickok, I love your vids. After watching this I've decided to get the 4" XDm 40, looking forward to getting that!
Gravity762 2 months ago
WALLHACK!!! :P
aleramone23 2 months ago
What age do you have to be to compete in pistol competitions. I'm 14 and I shoot .22 competitevily but I would love to shoot some pistol matches for fun. I live on long island in new york. Thank you.
coledamole1000 2 months ago 4
@coledamole1000
Check out IDPA
CarryConcealedShow 1 month ago
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springfieldarms1968 1 month ago
@coledamole1000 look into CMP rimfire (google it) or this smallbore . o r g
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Love Hickok's reviews but my one criticism of the XD and XDM designs is this: iconic US brand name, but a pistol that is built and designed in Croatia.
Now I have no problems with the Croats but this says it all about the US arms industry these days.
All Springfield has done is taken a pistol made by HS Produkt (formerly IM Metals) and slapped their name on it.
Winner guys!!!
jrms999 2 months ago
awesome video what kind of speed loader is that?
BISQUICK3833 2 months ago
@BISQUICK3833 It comes with the gun if you buy it from Springfield
Gravity762 2 months ago
@Gravity762 It actually doesn't, they just include a loading assistant. It doesn't provide the same kind of lever mechanical advantage of the Uplula. It just presses down on the previous round and allows you to begin loading the next round.
telix 2 months ago
@BISQUICK3833
It's an Uplula universal speed loader
spektrum841 2 months ago
@hickok45 I have always wondered what your favorite gun is? out of your videos I've seen you seem more comfortable with a 1911, but I wonder with all the guns you have tested which one you prefer as gun.
elcabrachupas 2 months ago
very showy
ILITTHEWORLDONFIRE 2 months ago
guns and carhartt are real american working man
theroadtothepgatour 2 months ago
@ 15:10-15:25 ... says it all about this XDM ... and I know ... i have the same pistol - the "perfect description" ... thank you "45" - well put!
dcselwitz 2 months ago
I love your videos. Lots of information, lots of range time. I saw the review you did on compact pistols, it was also really good. Nice shootin' Tex. Giving thumbs up for sure.
HerbanLegend420 3 months ago
Great to hear and see what you think of this DXm 9mm I really like mine it is fun to shoot and watching you tear up that range is awesome.
drwtrex 3 months ago
ONLY TEN MORE DAYS TILL I GET IT :D
916GR 3 months ago
holy shit. why not tune the steel plates into a key and play a melody
gtarbmx 3 months ago
Thanks Great Review
eware25 3 months ago
Made in Croatia
sigSauer100 3 months ago
@sigSauer100 and?
mexmiler 2 months ago
what would happen if your hand got caught in the slide while its shooting?
5K4T3R25 3 months ago
thats the guy who killed osama.
paulc43 3 months ago
@paulc43 osama would have killed himself if he knew hickok was nearby aushaushau
WeWantGoodCovers 3 months ago
@WeWantGoodCovers
but he didn't know cuz hickok is a stealthy old bastard
paulc43 3 months ago
They are not springfields they are Glocks with 4 safeties made by comrades in Croatia
Warpath2198 3 months ago
@Warpath2198 Even Glock will tell you there pistol has 3 safety's, the XDM has 4, but in reality they both have none. Easy to use is the Key.
pac6010 3 months ago
@pac6010 The XD is cosmetically sound, and ergonomic. It is still overly complicated with loaded chamber indicators, and way too many safeties. It just drives the cost up and caters to states that hate the 2nd amendment. All of my pistols are Glocks and M&P's now for this reason.
Warpath2198 3 months ago
@Warpath2198 You can get a new XD cheaper than a new Glock depending on which model you chose.
levelheadsteve 3 months ago
@Warpath2198
it seems you are a retard, and retards should not carry guns
KarelYalek 3 months ago
The Croatian special needs 4 more safeties so people in Kalifornia feel safer
Warpath2198 3 months ago
Great video. Thanks a lot, I'll be in my local gun store tomorrow. Luv those Springfields.
earlpoindexter 4 months ago
You should be on top shot.
TexasMarine45 4 months ago
I just got one of these, like it a lot. My first Springer.
MrNeedsdecaf 4 months ago
do you think it would be possible to put the upper onto the original xdm? the 4.5 inch 40 s&w
bmoss009 4 months ago
I recently heard about a product called Fogtech. I think it's made by Moto Solutions. I am NOT endorsing the product, but it does look legitimate, if you wanted to check it out. It's always good when you can see what you're shooting at. I'll be testing it on some goggles sometime soon. I know it works, and well, but I can't vouch for its durability. (I don't know if it will wear off over time.) Just thought I'd share that.
caman5 4 months ago
Wow, I can even see the sights from back here where the camera is positioned. Shooting with them must be nice.
snoeplow 4 months ago
you hit a target everytime you pull the trigger! even when you cant see your just like OH BANG BANG BANG..... TING TING TING..... damn
TheOHHHHHYA 4 months ago
hey hickok how much does one of those cost and is 5.25 the ammo or the barrel length?
starwarsman96 4 months ago
@starwarsman96 If you don't know that, don't bother buying one. BTW, its the length of the barrel. The ammunition of this first release of the 5.25 is 9mm.
azspringtime 4 months ago
@azspringtime azspringtime i dont follow springfield i follow makers like colt bushmaster and armalite so stay off my ass and i asked hickok
starwarsman96 4 months ago
@starwarsman96 Whoa! No need to get nasty. I did not even post this on here. My account was hacked.
azspringtime 4 months ago
@azspringtime I did not post this. My account was hacked.
azspringtime 4 months ago
@azspringtime That is not a bad question to ask, you will find out real quick that people who think they know things about guns, actually don't. No harm in asking if 5.25 is an ammo type or not. Typically hand guns are made in 3 calibers when they first come out, 9mm, .40 , and .45 . They typically model them after Glocks and the magazine sizes are usually 9mm(17rds), .40 (15), and .45 (13rds)
Warpath2198 3 months ago
@azspringtime As for smaller guns their ammo sizes are like .22, .25, .32, .380, etc. They are usually single stack magazines (meaning one after another stacked on top). The bigger modern calibers usually have double stack magazines which are stacked adjacent to each other. Also many of the ammo types have all kinds of different names. Like ACP, Kurts, Luger, S&W, Makarov, etc. Don't worry about that, worry about the size and diameter of ammo like 9mm 9x19 or 9mm 9x18, etc.
Warpath2198 3 months ago
With the gong and the guns, You are a modern day Mozart. Music to my ears!
Papatee7170 4 months ago 41
hickok45 can u plz messsage me letting e know where i can purchase a springfield xdm 5.25 please thank you ...awesome freaking shooting btw
Rolindet 4 months ago
Springfield needs to endorse this guy in competition!! He is a great ambassador to gun owners!!
princejeff37 5 months ago
Excellent shooting!! Hickok45 is the real deal!!!
princejeff37 5 months ago
My Friend J watched this video and just purchased this and loves it. Thanks hickok!
jungle803 5 months ago
Just purchased this bad boy, and I love it. Just wanted to give you a heads up about ammo. It will not eat Tula steel case ammo, stove pipe, and more importantly, the ammo doesnt seat well in the magazine causing the feeding problem. Do you know how heavy the trigger pull is?
ketamine4u 5 months ago
What mag loader are you using?
bigfela69 5 months ago
@bigfela69 UpLula mag loader...Their nice.
JimmyGunXD556 4 months ago
I cannot believe I'm considering trading in my SIG for this gun... I want it so bad!
bgomusicco 5 months ago
I am getting this baby tomorrow! But, in .45 caliber. I already have the 9mm 4.5 and I love it. Smooth recoil, good iron sights (no high point yet). I'm assuming the .45 XDm will inspire the same passion.
Good video, excellent firearm. :)
By the way, what is the camera that you are using?
DigitalDNA 5 months ago
@DigitalDNA I just picked my XDm-45 comp last night!
Great Handgun. Much nicer than my standard XDm-45!
Awsome to say the least!!
bigfela69 5 months ago
nice shoot
fluffydankness 5 months ago
OMG that gun is awesome!...
DuStainlol 5 months ago
I'm in the market for my first gun and hopefully get into some beginner shooting in my area. As a first gun, would you recomend this? Or should I stick with a standard XDM? Or should I go with my third option that I'm interested in; the M&P 9mm?
orion2ktc 5 months ago
@orion2ktc If you want a gun for carry the standard or compact XDM or M&P's will be better options, the long barrel on the 5.25 as opposed to the 4.5 or 3.8 will make it more difficult to conceal. As for a target pistol pick anything you want, Glock, M&P, XDM. all top quality
vbcsd002 5 months ago
@orion2ktc ...it is a great first gun.
bornagain001 5 months ago
Looked to me like you shot that gun as good or better than any gun Iv'e seen you shoot, fast and accurate.
grizz474 5 months ago
12 people can't shoot that well...
WarmMachineME 5 months ago
8:40 ...he was shooting that gong FAST. That's pretty impressive.
aluisious 5 months ago
Is this Croatian gun?
FRISKIE889 5 months ago
@FRISKIE889 10:42
TheSmartypants 5 months ago
@TheSmartypants thanks
FRISKIE889 5 months ago
Fun, fun, fun... sweet, sweet, sweet!
TweakRacer 5 months ago
Hickock or Any of you other experienced folks recommend anything?? I kinda looking for either a .40 or .45 in either glock or probably Springfield xd?? Maybe a 1911?? Seems like you really like the Xd hickock even though you ve been a glock man??
timmy101able 5 months ago
Cool vids hickok45.. Been addicted and watching your vids all weekend long. I m looking into buying a handgun soon (bought an s&w sigma 9mm as my first gun a few years ago but didn't end up using it much bc I moved away from home for school).. I don't have much experience with guns at all but have Been getting into them bc a lot of my friends are too.. I live out in the country a few miles outside the city limits in CA so I can shoot in my backyard.. Hickock or Any of you other experienced folk
timmy101able 5 months ago
Beautiful music
RaceTraitorHater 5 months ago
On the second day of my gun course I shot the 5.25 and it was amazing! Granted, I'm a complete novice and this gun made the experience of learning incredibly enriching. Its like a new driver having the opportunity to drive a Porsche.
Rob certainly put a lot of attention into the ergonomics and performance. Although I ended up buying the XDM 9mm 3.8 Compact as my CC, I'll most definitely get the 5.25 for range/target shooting (Fun).
BuzWeaver 6 months ago
Wow, very impressive shooting and very informative. Great video.
Travitanium 6 months ago
i just got the xdm 9mm 5.25 In NJ we can only have a 15 round clip, My guy had it..How lucky am I. This is my first gun, I would love to get your advice. By the way what kind of quick loader was being used in the video, the one with the set in nothing like it.....
kikstnd 6 months ago
@kikstnd Hey Kik, its the UpLula. I have one and you'll never want to use another speed loader once you try one.
BuzWeaver 6 months ago
@BuzWeaver Thanks i found out what it was and got one on the way. hope to talk to you again soon..Dave
kikstnd 5 months ago
I put this downrange around 100 rounds at my local firing range, and since it was a range gun somethings were blah, the sights were tampered with and shot about 2inches up at about 15 yards. And on one round (i dont know if it was the range ammo, cheap stuff :/ ) it clicked, no bang. i picked up the round after ejecting it, and there was a solid indentation on the primer, so bad ammo im assuming. but this gun impressed me besides the above statemnt i mentioned. Good gun :).
UberR3D 6 months ago
Just picked up the XDM 5.25 this weekend at the Dallas gun show and shot it on Sunday at reactionary steel. I'm partial to Glocks (fired 2500 rounds out of my G22 over 4 weekends without any issue) but was looking for a competition gun. I looked at S&W and Glock 34 but the Sprinfield just had everything I wanted. A big difference for me in comparison with the Glock is the trigger pull. I find the XDM 5.25 trigger a lot smoother and it has a really crisp break in comparison to others.
bccasu1 6 months ago
I am an avid shooter and have just started IDPA, would you recommend this as a weapon you might consider for that purpose (XD 5.25)?
ketamine4u 6 months ago
Been wanting a review and show of this. Thanks
Megzamani 6 months ago
what is asp? this looks like a very nice gun and im intrested to shoot it.
123thunderhorse 6 months ago
did he host american shooter?
MrPLeal13 6 months ago
Sweet
FreddyIzLive 6 months ago
It just keeps going and going...
huntkodiak 6 months ago
XD
TheSlugger099 6 months ago
So is it SA, DA, DA/SA? What is the pull like on it?
intercooler2 6 months ago
shot my uncles xdm 9 last weekend. Its probably my favorite polymer gun and I am gonna get one once I have the money.
alpha9mm 6 months ago
i am going to get a handgun, my 1st handgun ever. So i was wondering and hoping to get your opinion on what I should get.. Really leaning towards a .40 cal handgun, so please if you will, give your opinions. Thanks
TheAmkihne 6 months ago
What is the trigger pull weight, and how short/long is the reset?
GladiusArmis 6 months ago
When the SHTF I hope to be in Tennessee near Hickok's place...
ZZRgirl11 7 months ago 8
You shouldn't use paper towels on your glasses. They have wood fibers which will scratch the lenses. You should stick to cotton instead. Your shirt would have been a better choice.
adamkajones 7 months ago
@hickok45 I'd like to see in Top Shot.
godkizzzz 7 months ago
Well this video made up my mind. while i know it really comes down to the shooter i couldn't help but notice you were doing an amazing job with it in your hands.
URBANAMERICANTAC 7 months ago
*** stainless 759 correction
fyldths 7 months ago
just picked up one today in stainless :)))))))) the black is $699 and stainless is $659
fyldths 7 months ago
@fyldthsbull i found 1 for $550
123thunderhorse 6 months ago
oh man you have the best job over the world!
dagon477 7 months ago
i sold my glock gen 4 for this bad boy! i just bought a XDm .40 sw in OD green and stainless steel. It looks bad ass!!! also it has better fit in your hand than my glock did. plus it looks alot better. the glock may still be more reliable idk. ive only shot 50 rounds so far but XDm all the way over glock
sharpshooternick 7 months ago
i hope you do a Glock 34 review :P
jemuvegen 7 months ago
wat is on the ground iis that shell casings
thechewershooter 7 months ago
I want one so bad! Dang it Hickok!
CarlRF99 7 months ago
Anything about this pistol that you did not like, or would change? mike
The1911Channel 7 months ago
xd and xdm are the best, thanks hsprodukt croatia!
APDallaround 7 months ago
a good honest review... thank you for your hard work sir!
and yes... Life is Good!
jjlwis 7 months ago
holy shit....... 19 Round Magazines!!!
jjlwis 7 months ago
Sounds like sweet sweet music to my ears!
MrFirefighter211 7 months ago
Great video! Thank you so much for the time you spent to be able to share this with us!!!
ugadawg777 7 months ago
Me and many other people I'm guessing want to see a chapter 2, 3, 4, 5... video with this gun. A comparison with a 34 would be a excellent bonus as well.
xZarthornx 7 months ago
While I am not a fan of slide cut outs, excellent review.
frankgon4 7 months ago
@frankgon4 it allows the 5.25 to weigh the same as the 4.5
TheDubDoubt 7 months ago
@TheDubDoubt Yes, I know it is to lighten the pistol and it allows the slide to be lighter. The lighter slide is better for low power ammo such as that used in competition. The lighter slide increases reliability with the low power 9mm ammo during cycling. Result is low recoil ammo with assurance of feeding the next round. Faster follow up shots. I am just not a fan of these slide cut outs. It seems to be a good gun for what it was designed -competition matches.
frankgon4 7 months ago
they say that you only shoot at 50% of the level you shot at on the best day at the range when your in combat. in that case, hickok45 is gunna be just fine if crap goes down.
annasajerk 7 months ago
Watching these videos reminds me of whyI love about being American.
swampshot 7 months ago
i feel silly asking >.<
gtrtalon45 7 months ago
wait what caliber is this?
gtrtalon45 7 months ago
@gtrtalon45 9χ19 mm
ZERVASful 7 months ago
Goodness gracious, Hickock45! You nearly could not put that XDM down! So...inquiring minds wanna know. Didja keep dat TnE gun? Didja?
cmonsterz 7 months ago
The last 3 minutes really sounded like music.
G4Br1ELCLM 7 months ago
Look at the dislike bar.
You can't even see the little fucker.
G4Br1ELCLM 7 months ago
I wish I was randomly sent fine firearms such as that pistol
mitchlouis32 7 months ago
Would very much like to see another video with the 5.25. have the 3.8 compact, this might be next on the list
ace3000000 7 months ago
Hey Hickok45 can you play jingle bells on those plates:)
SnWTriggerMan 7 months ago
Hickock ive been watching your videos for a few years and have done some talking with you about guns. I would just like to say thanks for uploading these as it helps me with decision making and who doesnt love guns, besides the democrats *joking*. Anyways I'm happy that this youtube thing is working out for you, take care.
jayjaykewl727 7 months ago
what kind of magazine loader are you using there? it doesn't appear to be the packaged XDm one
LovinRobynRedBreast 7 months ago
@LovinRobynRedBreast It's called UpLula. works with anything from 9mm to .45
ace3000000 7 months ago
Wow
bigrob18772 7 months ago
This is the most impressive display you have put on yet! Wow that was fine shooting, So are you buying this one?
JGguns1 7 months ago
i was hoping that you shot at the shooting tree too..
dinodinororo 7 months ago
i like your glock videos a lot better
TYLERSHORTY13 7 months ago
Guy trolling in the woods: Hmm what's with the smoke *walks over to take a close look* Hickok starts shooting, hears a scream,
Hickok: wtf *keeps shooting
Gazelle78Sideburns 7 months ago
It seem to take around a half a second for the bullet to hit the targets with the longest distance. I'm surprised. What you are doing looks like so much fun!! great video.
peacepalace 7 months ago
Where and how are you legally allowed to shoot in your backyard?
MrJerry160 7 months ago
@MrJerry160 Everywhere in America where there is no ordinance prohibiting it. I do it all the time. :)
Speedogg138 7 months ago
i know who to go to now if theres a zombie opocolips
simba2388 7 months ago
TERMINATOR!!!!
paikal73 7 months ago
is that a smoke grenade?
paikmendez 7 months ago
Great video. Thanks.
seedood 7 months ago
Speaking of a longer sight radius.. and easier.shooting.. Just wondering, why do you prefer the Glock 19 over the model 17? I mean, and if I'm not mistaken, I have never seen you shooting a 17 in your videos. (but I'm pretty sure you have some trigger time on them ; )
delta66able 7 months ago
@delta66able, There's just not enough difference in length to make a difference to me, and the G19 is a much more convenient package.
hickok45 7 months ago 3
@hickok45 So you're trying to tell us that sprginfield just drops guns into your lap without you asking??? You lucky bastard.
Southern661 7 months ago
@Southern661 HaHa，If you shot as well as hickok！
gascanbad 7 months ago
@hickok45 so accuracy isnt any better in the 17 vs the 19? ive been debating geting the xdm9 3.8 or going for the 4.5 ...which is basically a 19/17... i have been stuck.
TRUTHandANSWERS 6 months ago
@hickok45 seems like you shoot this longer barrel a lot better????? more accurate?
TRUTHandANSWERS 6 months ago