#Springfield xd 9mm laser series#
I was lucky enough to obtain an early-production XD-S, and with the enthusiastic assistance of several of my shooting buddies, we ran it through a series of grueling tests to see if it could do what needed to be done. This handgun was designed to provide licensed civilians and undercover/off-duty police officers a large-bore pistol that could be easily concealed under light clothing and carried for extended periods of time in complete comfort. In 2012, Springfield Armory introduced an addition to its extensive line of XD and XDM pistols that also happened to be the smallest polymer-framed. Now that I’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s look at one of the newest and dare I say most practical compact 9mm pistols I’ve encountered in quite some time: Springfield XD-S 9mm. So, as far as I’m concerned, the 9mm is a win/win situation. Finally, 9mm ammunition is cheaper than most other chamberings, which means you can practice more.įor these reasons and others, the 9mm Parabellum has become the most popular centerfire pistol cartridge in history, and even in the “big-bore loving” U.S., more 9mm ammunition is produced today than any other offering. And lower levels of recoil mean you can shoot faster and more accurately. The 9mm also produces less recoil, which makes it a good choice for training new shooters or those who are recoil-shy. In that same regard, its smaller size allows the use of a larger capacity magazines without increasing the girth of the grip. Secondly, the cartridge’s size means that pistols chambered for it can be smaller and lighter in weight.
So, before we go any further, let me once again state the reasons for this partisanship.įirst of all, thanks to the use of modern propellants and high-tech projectiles, the 9mm’s on-target performance has been dramatically improved. In fact, among my fellow scribes in the firearms media, I may be one of the cartridge’s most ardent fans. On occasion, I have been criticized for my admiration of the 9mm Parabellum cartridge.
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