Description

Springfield XDM 40 S&W 3.8 Compact Bi-Tone Compliant Essentials Package

The Springfield XDM 40 S&W 3.8 Compact Bi-Tone Compliant Essentials Package represents a refined balance of concealability and stopping power, engineered for shooters who demand a compact frame without sacrificing magazine capacity. This package delivers a factory-certified compliant configuration, making it a direct choice for jurisdictions with specific magazine restrictions. Chambered in .40 S&W, this model offers a proven balance of velocity and energy retention, ideal for personal defense and duty carry. The bi-tone finish combines a black polymer frame with a stainless steel slide, providing corrosion resistance and a professional appearance. Every unit is assembled at Springfield Armory’s Geneseo, Illinois facility, ensuring adherence to precise manufacturing tolerances.

Overview

The Springfield XDM 40 S&W 3.8 Compact Bi-Tone Compliant Essentials Package is configured to meet compliance standards while retaining the performance characteristics of the full-size XDM line. The 3.8-inch barrel and compact grip frame reduce overall profile for concealed carry, while the .40 S&W chambering delivers a 165-grain projectile at approximately 1,130 feet per second. The essentials package includes two 10-round magazines, a paddle holster, double magazine pouch, and a lockable hard case. The slide is machined from forged stainless steel with a bi-tone finish, and the frame features the XDM’s integral grip texture and interchangeable backstraps for custom hand fit. The loaded chamber indicator and striker status indicator provide immediate visual confirmation of the firearm’s condition. The trigger system incorporates a pre-travel and over-travel stop, producing a consistent pull weight of approximately 5.5 to 6.0 pounds. The sights are a low-profile three-dot system with a white dot front and white dot rear, both dovetailed into the slide for windage adjustment.

Features & Specs

• Caliber: .40 S&W; barrel length: 3.8 inches; overall length: 7.1 inches; height: 5.1 inches; weight unloaded: 27.0 ounces. The slide width measures 1.2 inches, and the grip width is 1.2 inches at the backstrap.
• Frame: Black polymer with integral stainless steel locking block; includes three interchangeable backstrap inserts (small, medium, large) to adjust grip circumference. The frame rail system is a single recoil spring assembly with a full-length guide rod.
• Safety features: Trigger safety blade, striker status indicator, loaded chamber indicator, and a manual grip safety that disconnects the trigger mechanism when not fully depressed. The firearm includes a passive firing pin block that is mechanically disengaged only when the trigger is pulled.

The slide features a bi-tone stainless steel finish with front and rear cocking serrations. The barrel is hammer-forged with a 1:16 twist rate and a polished feed ramp. The recoil spring assembly is engineered for the .40 S&W operating pressure, rated for +P ammunition without additional component wear.

• Compliant magazines: Two 10-round double-stack steel magazines with polymer base pads and removable floor plates. Magazine bodies are stamped with caliber and capacity markings. The magazine catch is reversible for left-handed operation.
• Included accessories: Paddle holster, double magazine pouch, lockable hard case, cable lock, operator manual, and two 10-round magazines. All accessories are manufactured to Springfield Armory specifications.
• Finish specifications: Slide: satin stainless steel; frame: matte black polymer; barrel: black Melonite finish on the exterior surface; all internal components are coated with a corrosion-resistant treatment.

Who It’s For

This package is designed for the responsible civilian owner who requires a compact .40 S&W handgun that meets legal magazine capacity restrictions without compromising on reliability or accuracy. It is suited for concealed carry under a cover garment, as the 3.8-inch barrel and compact grip allow for IWB or OWB carry with reduced print. The springfield xdm 40 s&w 3.8 compact bi-tone compliant essentials package also serves as a viable option for law enforcement personnel who need a backup or off-duty firearm that mirrors the manual of arms of full-size XDM service pistols. Shooters who prefer the .40 S&W cartridge for its terminal ballistics and recoil profile will find this package provides a factory-compliant solution without requiring aftermarket modifications. The interchangeable backstraps accommodate hand sizes from small to large, making it appropriate for a broad range of users. The essentials package eliminates the need for separate holster and magazine pouch purchases, providing a complete carry system out of the box.

Shipping & FFL

This firearm will ship to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder in your state of residence. Upon placing your order, we will require a signed copy of your chosen FFL’s license to be emailed or faxed to our compliance department. You must contact your receiving FFL before ordering to confirm they are willing to accept the transfer and to verify any additional fees they may charge. We do not ship to P.O. boxes or international addresses. All shipments are sent via a contracted common carrier with adult signature required. Some states and municipalities impose additional regulations on the transfer of handguns; it is your responsibility to confirm that the springfield xdm 40 s&w 3.8 compact bi-tone compliant essentials package is legal to possess and transfer in your jurisdiction. By completing this purchase, you acknowledge that you are not prohibited by federal or state law from receiving this firearm, and that you will comply with all applicable background check requirements at the time of transfer. Do not add this item to your cart if you do not have a receiving FFL arranged.