Good review and article on the SA XDm-Elite 3.8 compact. To me this is about the perfect size for CCW and a home defense gun.
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Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact 9mm Pistol: Tested - Handguns
The Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact 9mm offers a smaller, handier pistol with the styling and ergonomics exemplified in the full-size Elite series pistols that include the Precision, OSP, 4.5 and the 3.8, the Compact's long-grip 20-shot cousin.
