Georgian87
Alpha
Hey yall. I have owned three different XDM Elites, and now only have the 5.25 and 4.5 standard models. The 4.5 was purchased around 2021-2022 and the 5.25 comp model in November of '24.
I am extremely pleased with these two handguns, and do all I need for defensive handguns to do. Both have always been 100% reliable. I am also completely invested in this handgun platform, with holsters and plenty of extra mags for each.
With the introduction of the Echelon last year, Springfield has now discontinued the XDM Elite standard line, although the 10mm variants and CA approved models still seem to be in production.
As a result, I am curious as to the factory support and parts availability for these handguns. They were in production for the better part of two decades, and still are to some extent. My concern is factory support/service going forward.
I am extremely interested in the new Echelon, and have handled one in the LGS. From what I have researched, the Echelon is better than the XDM/XDM Elite in almost every category. I have contemplated investing in this new platform, but to do so would result in a high cost, approximately $850, including handgun/holster/several spare magazines. That amount of money could purchase upwards of four cases of 9mm ammo. The only reasoning I see in investing in the new platform would be factory support going forward and also to dabble in the use of a red dot.
Any input/insight would be greatly appreciated!
I am extremely pleased with these two handguns, and do all I need for defensive handguns to do. Both have always been 100% reliable. I am also completely invested in this handgun platform, with holsters and plenty of extra mags for each.
With the introduction of the Echelon last year, Springfield has now discontinued the XDM Elite standard line, although the 10mm variants and CA approved models still seem to be in production.
As a result, I am curious as to the factory support and parts availability for these handguns. They were in production for the better part of two decades, and still are to some extent. My concern is factory support/service going forward.
I am extremely interested in the new Echelon, and have handled one in the LGS. From what I have researched, the Echelon is better than the XDM/XDM Elite in almost every category. I have contemplated investing in this new platform, but to do so would result in a high cost, approximately $850, including handgun/holster/several spare magazines. That amount of money could purchase upwards of four cases of 9mm ammo. The only reasoning I see in investing in the new platform would be factory support going forward and also to dabble in the use of a red dot.
Any input/insight would be greatly appreciated!
