Description

Springfield XDM 40 S&W 4.5 Full-Size Black Essentials Package

Overview

The Springfield XDM 40 S&W 4.5 Full-Size Black Essentials Package represents a precision-engineered defensive handgun from Springfield Armory, built for shooters who demand reliable performance and modern ergonomics. Chambered in .40 S&W, this full-size pistol features a 4.5-inch hammer-forged barrel with a Melonite finish, providing enhanced corrosion resistance and extended service life. The essentials package delivers the core firearm without superfluous accessories, focusing on the mechanical excellence of the XDM platform. With a 16+1 round capacity and a fiber-optic front sight system, the springfield xdm 40 s&w 4.5 full-size black essentials package is designed for practical accuracy and rapid target acquisition in duty or defensive scenarios.

This pistol incorporates the XDM series’ signature grip safety and trigger safety, offering multiple layers of passive security while maintaining a consistent trigger pull. The black polymer frame includes an interchangeable backstrap system to accommodate various hand sizes, and the full-length steel guide rod contributes to reliable cycling across a wide range of ammunition. For the shooter seeking a robust, specification-driven .40 S&W handgun, the springfield xdm 40 s&w 4.5 full-size black essentials package provides a purpose-built solution from a manufacturer with decades of firearms engineering experience.

Features & Specs

The Springfield XDM 40 S&W 4.5 Full-Size Black Essentials Package is defined by its component quality and dimensional precision. Below are the key specifications and feature sets that distinguish this firearm within the full-size pistol category.

• Caliber: .40 S&W with a 16+1 magazine capacity; 4.5-inch hammer-forged barrel with 1:16 twist rate
• Overall length: 8.0 inches; height: 5.75 inches; width: 1.2 inches; unloaded weight: 29.0 ounces
• Frame: Black polymer with integral accessory rail; slide: forged carbon steel with Melonite black finish and cocking serrations front and rear

• Sights: Fiber-optic front with low-profile combat rear, drift adjustable for windage; includes a universal optics mounting system on the slide
• Trigger: Single-action with a 5.5 to 6.5-pound pull weight, short reset, and a tactile trigger safety lever
• Safety systems: Grip safety, trigger safety, and a striker status indicator visible at the rear of the slide

• Includes: Two 16-round steel magazines with polymer base pads, cable lock, hard plastic carrying case, and magazine loader
• Magazine release: Ambidextrous, reversible for left-handed operation
• Operating temperature range: -20 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit; drop-safe per SAAMI specifications

Who It’s For

The springfield xdm 40 s&w 4.5 full-size black essentials package is designed for the experienced shooter who requires a full-capacity, full-size handgun for home defense, duty use, or competitive shooting in USPSA Limited and IDPA SSP divisions. The .40 S&W chambering offers a balance of terminal ballistics and magazine capacity that appeals to law enforcement professionals and civilian defenders who prioritize stopping power without the recoil profile of larger magnum cartridges. Shooters with larger hands will appreciate the full-size grip frame and interchangeable backstraps, while those who train regularly will value the Melonite slide finish and hammer-forged barrel for sustained accuracy over thousands of rounds. This package is not recommended for new shooters unfamiliar with .40 S&W recoil management or for those seeking a compact concealed-carry pistol, as the 8.0-inch overall length and 29-ounce weight are optimized for open carry or range use.

Shipping & FFL

This Springfield XDM 40 S&W 4.5 Full-Size Black Essentials Package will ship to a licensed Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer within the contiguous United States. All firearms are shipped via insured ground carrier with signature required. You must select a receiving FFL dealer during checkout and confirm that dealer is willing to accept the transfer. The receiving dealer may charge a separate transfer fee, which is not included in the purchase price. Please verify your local and state laws regarding handgun ownership and magazine capacity restrictions before placing an order. A valid government-issued photo ID and completed ATF Form 4473 will be required at the point of transfer. We cannot ship handguns to P.O. boxes or to non-FFL addresses.