Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol, 13+1, Melonite Slide, Fiber-Optic/U-Dot Sights
This XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact in .45 ACP combines a match-grade, hammer-forged 3.8 in barrel with a forged steel slide finished in Melonite. It offers ambidextrous controls, a flat-faced trigger, and a compact footprint with two magazine options. The pistol includes a red fiber-optic front sight and Tactical Rack U-Dot rear sight, and it was manufactured in Croatia.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: A few surface scratches are visible on the metal. The finish shows minimal loss and retains strong coverage.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact .45 ACP pistol
- 1x 13-round stainless-steel XD-M extended magazine with grip sleeve
- 1x 9-round stainless-steel XD-M compact magazine
The compact XD-M Elite configuration pairs .45 ACP chambering with a 13+1 capacity using the extended magazine and a carry-friendly profile with the 9-round compact magazine. The included grip sleeve on the extended magazine blends the magazine base to the frame for a continuous hold.
The match-grade, hammer-forged 3.8 in barrel uses a 1:16 twist for .45 ACP and works with a captive recoil system. A forged steel slide with a Melonite finish provides durability, and front and rear serrations aid slide manipulation.
Controls include ambidextrous magazine release and ambidextrous slide stop levers. The striker-fired system features a flat-faced trigger, with integrated trigger safety and a grip safety. The black polymer frame has textured XD-M pattern grip panels with molded XDM logos.
Sighting is straightforward with a red fiber-optic front and Tactical Rack U-Dot rear. A 3-slot Picatinny-style accessory rail on the dust cover supports compatible lights or lasers.




