![]() Definitely one of my least favorite things about this gun. Instead of shooting directly where the sights line up, shots land a little above. The accuracy was on point too, although I really hate how to sights are set up. Despite my feelings about Springfield Armory, I can’t deny the XD’s excellent performance. I’d attribute that to the recoil system and larger slide. Everything feels smooth and recoil isn’t bad at all. I can usually take or leave safety features when it comes to pistols, but you’ll also have a loaded chamber indicator as well as a striker status indicator.Īll told, the XD shoots pretty dang good. The XD-9 comes with a noninvasive grip safety. Slide serrations are present on the rear slide and little more than a fancy visual on the front side. I prefer my guns with aggressive grip texturing. The rear and front grips are alright, but there’s minimal grip on the sides. Overall the pistol just looks a little fat. The slide is a little bit too tall for my taste. The Springfield XD is a remarkably boxy-looking firearm. Does Springfield Armory beat them with the XD-9? Their main competitors are Glock and Sig Sauer. The version reviewed is in 9mm parabellum and holds 16 rounds of ammo in its magazine.Although Springfield has a shaky record of supporting the 2nd Amendment, they do have some great, high-quality firearms. I won’t get into the endless debate over which round is best, but simply add I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of any of them. Speaking of ammo, the XD is available in three different calibers: 9mm. After countless rounds I have never encountered a failure Greedily gobbling any and all types of ammo fed to it. The weapon fires flawlessly each and every time the trigger is squeezed. I use different types of rounds for different kinds of shooting cheap steel cased rounds for target practice, and hollow points for protection. Shooting is already an expensive hobby without investing in top-shelf ammo brands. When shooters are just starting out, they don’t want to spend a ton of money on ammunition. It was impeccably accurate out of the box, achieving one inch groups at 15 yards on its first day! I thought I’d have to re-familiarize myself with the basics of shooting because I hadn’t fired a weapon in quite a while. I remember the first time I took my personal XD to the range. Thankfully, the accuracy of XD serves as a confidence booster for the newbies. For new shooters, not seeing any improvement in shot grouping because a weapon is incapable of accuracy is infuriating, and likely to make them quit. One of the most frustrating aspects of any new pursuit is lack of progress. Like the Glock, the Springfield XD features a safety trigger. This is especially good for new shooters who should avoid unnecessary gun handling in an unsafe location, especially with an unfamiliar loaded weapon. While shooters should always treat weapons as if they’re loaded, it’s nice to be able to verify that status without press-checking. ![]() Lastly, the striker status indicator protrudes from the back of the gun when a round in the pipe. Similar to a Glock or Sigma, this helps prevent the trigger from being accidentally pulled by leather or fabric when being reholstered. Unless the trigger’s center blade is fully pressed, the gun will not fire. Similar to the M1911, the XD’s safety vanishes when depressed. The foremost one is the grip safety that prevents shooters from discharging the weapon without properly grasping it. The striker-fired Springfield automatic has more than enough safety features to make even the newest of gun owners feel secure. The Springfield XD features a grip safety that prevents the weapon from being fired until it is properly held (Photo: Joshua Gillem) So what’s a gun enthusiast to do, buy a revolver, or a design that only features a trigger safety like a Glock? Manual safeties are great, but take a split second too long to disengage and are especially difficult for new shooter to remember under the stress of a life and death situation. One thing that responsible new gun owners want is a safe weapon The last thing a shooter needs is for one of their guns to fall into the hands of a child. While this seems like a rosey-tinted overview of the Croatian pistol, it still has its thorns. ![]() Several of the XD’s features make it such a forgiving weapon for new shooters it seems designed for them. Reliable and accurate out of the box, the XD ships with one of the most comfortable grips on the planet. The full size Springfield XD is a superbly machined piece of equipment and excellent choice for new pistol owners. The Springfield XD waits like Batman, ever vigilant to defend you and your loved ones. ![]()
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