Here are the 4 best Springfield XDM elite red dot sight. We have purchased and shot most optics on this list to find what we liked and disliked before putting them on this guide.
Best Springfield XDM Elite Red Dot Sights
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Holosun 507C X2 - Best Overall
Why use Holosun red dot for XDM Elite? - The Holosun HE507C X2 red dot sight is made with durable 7075 T6 aircraft grade aluminum like the Trijicon RMR. It's the best Trijicon RMR alternative without spending over $350 or $600.
Improved Sight Alignment - Leverage XDm's 1911 grip angle to get the perfect sight picture alignment without bring the hand too high or too low.
Uses RMR Footprint - Springfield XDM OSP RMR plate work with this red dot optic.
Near Infinite Battery life - 50,000 hours of battery life plus solar panel backup power if the battery goes out. It lasts so long that it feels almost infinite.
Solar Power BackUp - Solar fail-safe power kicks in like an fiber optic under light exposure even indoor when the 50,000 hr battery dies to keep it working.
Side Loading Battery - Just like the Trijicon SRO, but the battery compartment can be accessed from the side using a small CR1632 battery
At this price point, this is the best red dot product we have ever seen on the market besides Trijicon RMR.
- Magnification: 1x
- Dot Color: Bright Red
- Dot Size: 2 MOA dot + 32 MOA Ring crisp sight picture
- Eye Relief: Unlimited
- Adjustment Graduation: 1 MOA / click
- Parallax Setting: Parallax Free
- Length: 1.78 inches
- Weight: 1.5 oz
Pros
- Field durability
- Selective reticle options
- Same RMR footprint
- No lens distortion
Cons
- ShakeAwake maybe unnecessary for concealed carry users
Trijicon SRO - Largest FOV
Fits XDM OSP model directly - The Trijicon SRO's enlarged window is a game changer upgrade to the Trijicon RMR to track reticle faster during fast follow up shots. This means the shooter can quickly find the dot inside the window even the dot is so far off center.
Perfect Sight Picture Every Time - Large window + Springfield XDM's 1911 style grip angle gives the shooter perfect dot acquisition everytime. Not too high, not too low, Just perfect!
Easier Battery Access - Load/Replace battery right from the top! No sight removal or re-zero required
Larger Red Dot Reticles - Available for 1 MOA, 2.5 MOA, and 5 MOA. 5 MOA works the best for reduced light refraction for shooters with astigmatism without parallax.
Same RMR mounting footprint - Using the exact Trijicon RMR footprint mounting plate keeps everything compatible without having to buy special accessories.
Reticle Lockout Mode - Saves reticle brightness so the sight is never out of order when the adjustment buttons get bumped into by accidently.
- Magnification: 1x
- Dot Color: Bright Red
- Dot Size: 1, 2.5 & 5 MOA - 5 MOA best dot clarity & fast sight picture acquisition
- Eye Relief: Unlimited
- Adjustment Graduation: 1 MOA
- Parallax Setting: Parallax Free
- Length: 1.9 inches
- Weight: 1.1 oz
Pros
- Large FOV to require the dot faster
- 5 MOA option offered
- Same RMR footprint
- Top loading battery design
- No lens distortion
Cons
- Lock out mode programming can be a bit confusing
- Lens frame is not the same durability as RMR
Swampfox Justice - Tapered FOV
Why we picked this one - The Swampfox Justice fits directly on the Springfield XDM OSP, and it uses the same RMR footprint red dot sight but with a larger than RMR field of view. It's an unique FOV profile that deserves a try!
Shake Awake - It's works the same way as the Holosun 507C
Tapered FOV - Same RMR footprint but with larger FOV in a tapered FOV window profile
Top Loading Battery - Load battery without sight removal or re-zeroing
Specs:
- Magnification: 1X
- Sight Window: 1 mm X 27 mm
- Material: 7075 T6
- Optic Dimension: 46.1mm X 33.2mm X 33.0mm
- MOA Adjustment: 1 MOA / Click
- Dot Size: 3 MOA
- Battery: 1 CR1632 (Top loading)
- Weight: 1 oz
Pros
- Large FOV to require the dot faster
- Top loading battery
- Same RMR footprint
Cons
- Tapered FOV isn't as big as advertised
Vortex Venom - Best For The Money
Why we pick this one - The Vortex Venom 6 MOA dot is a fairly large FOV red dot reflex sight for rapid target acquisition just under $250. A beginner can pick this one up for the Springfield XD and experience what it can do before moving onto something more expensive.
Also Use For Duty Carry - Much tougher external body construction compared to similar size optics for conceal carry
Top-Loading Battery Access - Just like the Trijicon SRO red dot reflex sight, the user can access the battery right from the top similar without removing the whole sight or having to re-zero the sight
Works Under All Lighting Conditions - Cycle through multi brightness level settings and see the dot clearly even under super bright sunlight
Keep The Rear Sight - No need to remove the rear sight
Specs:
- Magnification: 1x
- Dot Color: Bright Red
- Dot Size: 3 or 6 MOA
- Eye Relief: Unlimited
- Adjustment Graduation: 1 MOA / click
- Parallax Setting: Parallax Free
- Length: 1.9 inches
- Weight: 1.1 oz
Common FAQ
How To Mount An Optic On Non Optic Ready Springfield XDM Slide?
If you have the non-optic ready Springfield XDM slide. The recommended method is to use a dovetail designated optic mounting plate from Springer Precision or Outerimpact
Milling the slide will require the removal of striker pin, loaded chamber indicator on the top of the slide, which can affect the reliability of the handgun.
Or purchase an optic ready Springfield XDM.
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