![]() ![]() Even though it is slimmer and lighter, it still offers the 16+1 rounds of 9mm. It offers a Bi-Tone stainless-steel and black polymer frame with Grip Zone texture grip. The Mod.2 is also slimmer in width by two tenths of an inch and its weight is. Some of the changes effective in the Mod.2 not found in the original XD9 includes, fiber optic front sight and low-profile combat rear sight. Those interested in the newest model, you can purchase the Springfield XD9 Mod 2 model. The only disadvantage is that it is not a good concealable firearm on your body, but my oversized purse takes care of that.” D/Pinedale, AZ. It is not hard to load or rack even though my hands are not in good shape. “My XD9 is accurate and consistently shoots well.It’s fun to shoot but not to carry on my person, so I’d like to get a smaller, lighter version.” -V/Lakeside, AZ. ![]() Small recoil, handles beautifully and my targets show the difference between a. “I LOVE my Springfield Armory XD9! It’s the Cadillac of guns that I own.Here’s some personal testimonials about their love of the XD9.” So, how popular is the XD9? When I used the XD9 in my classes, several ladies fell in love with it and purchased one. ![]() The front sight with one red dot protrudes above the slide and slightly forward of these cocking grooves. On the slide above are more cocking grooves for your choice of slide manipulation. Forward of the take-down lever on the frame is a rail for the attachment of a flashlight or laser. To reattach the slide to frame, reverse the procedure. With the slide locked open, push the take-down lever upwards, pull the trigger and move the slide forward off the frame. Just forward and above the trigger rests the take-down lever, which is large enough to easily find and manipulate. Above the trigger on the slide is a loaded chamber indicator at the rear of the ejector port. Moving forward, the wide trigger has a safety insert which connected to the grip safety work in concert with each other. The slide at this location has cocking grooves which can be fitted with a slide-pull by Brass Stacker to ease the manipulation of the slide for those with hand or strength issues. The rear sight just above has two white dots. A striker-fired indicator protrudes from the back of the slide. Above the hand webbing is a Beaver-Tail that protects from the recoiling slide. The back-strap and front-strap have molded checkering for a better grasp. The webbing of the hand sits high on the back-strap and depresses a grip safety. The trigger finger rests comfortably along the side of the frame and the thumb rests in a depression specifically molded for it which sits between the slide lock above and the magazine release below. The grip has sufficient width and length for placement of all three support fingers. In describing the XD9, let’s start from the back and work towards the front as you view the picture. It is easy to acquire the sights and has a natural aim. The XD9s double-stack magazines, and sufficient weight is comfortable in my hands. ![]() The stainless-steel magazines (2) hold 16 rounds each. Overall length is 7.3”, and grip width is 1.20”. The barrel is hammer forged, steel, melonite/1:10 twist. The slide is forged steel with a Melonite Finish. It weighs 28 oz., and its height is 5.5”. The sights are dovetail front and rear (steel) 3-dot. Here are the specifications: The recoil system is the dual spring w/full length guide rod. It has “superior ergonomics, reliable performance and features that make it easy and intuitive to use” according to Springfield Armory. This original XD set the standard for polymer pistols. My XD9 is the original, not the new XD9, MOD.2. For now, let’s take a closer look at the Springfield Armory XD9. The Taurus G2 is used for on-body carry, the XD9 is used for off-body carry. Currently, I alternate between the Taurus G2 and the Springfield Armory XD9 as the inch difference in the barrel length determines how I’ll dress and carry concealed. 380 PPK, a S&W Model 6906, a Taurus G2 and full-size XD9. In private life with semi-autos, I carried a. When in uniform I carried a S&W Model 28 on my hip. I’ve carried a variety of big guns before I chose what I currently carry. I won’t have to tell the perp to stand still long enough for me to get my grip secured and my sights lined up on him/her. With it, I’ll hit my target every time and quickly. No wimpy-caliber, light-weight, pink gun for me. If you’ve read any of my articles on pistols, you know that I’m a big-gun kind of gal. ![]()
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