I got my 1911 more than 30 years ago, it is a Springfield in .45. So I got an XDM .45 3.8in. then I loved them so much I got an XD Mod2 in .40, then I got a XD Mod2 in .45 and finally got an XDM 10mm absolutely love it !!! It shoots so nice !!! I had the dies to load it so why not !!LOL LOL !!!!