![]() ![]() The stippling on the grip can irritate my hands a bit after long shooting sessions (again, I blame girly hands).It doesn’t affect my shooting and I doubt you’ll get complaints on this from a man. The grip itself, while comfortable, is a little thick for my hands.Putting a laser in the chamber shows this: The farther back I shoot, the more adjustment I need to make. Advanced safety features such as a grip safety and USA trigger.Adding ammunition gives it a solid, balanced feel. At 28 ounces unloaded, it’s not too heavy, yet not too light.I like that I can drop the magazine with either my thumb or my index finger without changing much on my grip. Pros and cons of the Springfield Armory 9mm Pros: Firing Pin Block Safety – This prevents the firing pin from moving forward unless the trigger is pulled.This lever must be fully depressed into the actual trigger for the firearm to discharge. ![]() Ultra Safety Assurance (USA) Action Trigger System – Similar to the Glock trigger, the USA trigger on the XD has a lever that looks like a small trigger within the actual trigger.This greatly reduces the chance of an accidental discharge. Similar to a grip safety on a 1911, you must have a good, secure grip on the frame of the firearm for it to function. Grip Safety – This was a major selling point for me.Loaded Chamber Indicator – At a glance, you are able to tell whether the firearm has one in the chamber.The XD-9 offers several safety features that differentiate it from the other firearms in its class: I’m right-handed, but southpaws will find the ambidextrous magazine release convenient as well. It also offers an ambidextrous magazine release, which works well for me because I can use my thumb or index finger to drop the magazine. The firearm will not fire unless you have a purposeful and secure grip. The Springfield offers a backstrap grip safety, similar to a 1911. 22 LR, my choice ultimately came down to safety. Sure, it’s a polymer gun, but it feels solid and well balanced in the hand.Īs this purchase would be my first 9mm, and my first “big-girl gun” as a step up from my Browning Buck Mark. It also keeps the firearm secure in the hand, helping to manage the recoil. The stippling on the grip provides a secure feeling, even when shooting with wet or sweaty hands. Being a woman, my hands are smaller than a man’s I prefer shooting a firearm that doesn’t have forced finger grooves. I liked that unlike the 4 th generation Glocks there are no finger grooves. The Springfield felt comfortable in my hand. The Springfield feels very comfortable in my hand. Once I was able to hold all three, and compare them side-by-side, my choice became clear. Having done a ton of internet research on all three of my contenders, I kept going back to the built-in safety features of the Springfield. All fine choices, but in the end I purchased the Springfield Armory XD-9. I’m a huge fan of the 9mm platform, so when it was time to buy a new pistol I narrowed my choices between three excellent firearms: Glock 19, Smith & Wesson M&P and the Springfield Armory XD-9. I’ve had my Springfield XD-9 for about 3 years now. A guest post was written by Annette Doerr. ![]()
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