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.

Springfield xd 9mm beam