Springfield XDM 45ACP 5.25 Bi-Tone Competition Essentials Package

The Springfield XDM 45ACP 5.25 Bi-Tone Competition Essentials Package represents a purpose-built platform designed for practical shooting disciplines and defensive applications. Chambered in .45 ACP, this model combines a extended 5.25-inch barrel with a two-tone stainless steel and black polymer finish that reduces glare while maintaining corrosion resistance. The Competition Essentials Package includes factory-installed upgrades such as a fiber optic front sight, adjustable rear sight, and an extended magazine release, all calibrated for rapid target acquisition and reload efficiency. This firearm is built on the proven XDM frame with a forged steel slide and hammer-forged barrel, ensuring consistent accuracy shot after shot.

Overview

The Springfield XDM 45ACP 5.25 Bi-Tone Competition Essentials Package is a full-size, semi-automatic pistol engineered for shooters who demand precision and reliability in a .45 ACP platform. The 5.25-inch barrel provides an extended sight radius and increased muzzle velocity, while the bi-tone finish offers a professional appearance that resists holster wear. The package includes three 13-round magazines, a paddle holster, double magazine pouch, magazine loader, and a lockable hard case. The frame features the XDM interchangeable backstrap system to accommodate different hand sizes, and the slide is optics-ready with a removable cover plate for mounting compatible red dot sights.

Features & Specs

• Caliber: .45 ACP; barrel length: 5.25 inches (hammer-forged, stainless steel); overall length: 8.6 inches; height: 5.75 inches; width: 1.2 inches; weight: 31 ounces (unloaded).
• Slide: forged steel with Melonite finish and bi-tone stainless two-tone treatment; frame: black polymer with integral accessory rail and interchangeable backstraps (three sizes included).
• Sights: fiber optic front sight (red) with steel dovetail mount; fully adjustable rear sight with serrated face for glare reduction; both mounted on a optics-ready slide with four-hole mounting pattern.

Additional specifications include a forged steel barrel with 1:16-inch twist rate, a striker-fired trigger system with a 5.5- to 6.5-pound pull weight, and a loaded chamber indicator. The magazine capacity is 13+1 rounds. The Competition Essentials Package also includes an extended slide stop lever and an ambidextrous magazine release that can be reversed for left-handed use.

Who It Is For

This pistol is designed for competitive shooters participating in USPSA Single Stack, IDPA CDP, or Steel Challenge divisions who require a factory-tuned .45 ACP with competition-ready features. It also serves law enforcement officers and civilian defensive shooters who prefer the .45 ACP cartridge for its terminal performance and who want a firearm with a longer sight radius and adjustable target sights. The springfield xdm 45acp 5.25 bi-tone competition essentials package is not recommended for concealed carry due to its full-size frame and 5.25-inch barrel, but it excels on the range, in competitive matches, and as a home defense platform. The included accessories reduce the need for aftermarket purchases, making this package suitable for shooters who want a complete, ready-to-use competition pistol from a single purchase.

Shipping & FFL

This springfield xdm 45acp 5.25 bi-tone competition essentials package will ship to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder in your state. By purchasing this firearm, you acknowledge that it must be transferred through a licensed dealer who will conduct a background check in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. It is your responsibility to verify that the receiving FFL accepts shipments from our facility and to provide their valid license information at the time of order. We do not ship to P.O. boxes or APO/FPO addresses for firearms. Please allow 3-7 business days for processing and shipping after your FFL is confirmed. All sales are final once the firearm has been transferred to the FFL; returns or cancellations are not accepted after the transfer process has begun. Ensure you comply with all applicable laws regarding magazine capacity restrictions, as the included 13-round magazines may not be legal in all jurisdictions.