June 11th, 2022
5minute read
Ive always loved theSpringfield XD Sub-Compact.
Full-Size Feel
This pistol is sort of a big-little handgun.
Overall, the gun is small enough to be easily concealed.
But, unlike other small guns, not too small that it is difficult to grasp or control.
As for weight, the pistol weighs in at 26 ounces with the flush-fitting magazine.
Loaded with 13 rounds of 9mm, the guns weight increases to around 32 ounces.
Thats relatively heavy, but remember there are 13+1 rounds on board in a flush-fitting magazine.
And any proper holster and gun belt can handle the weight.
Sometimes, however, smaller and lighter means more difficult to manipulate and more difficult to shoot.
The Controls
Ive got nothing against plastic triggers or other plastic gun parts.
I just like metal in triggers and trigger mechanisms like with this pistol.
It feels more durable.
And feel is an important, albeit subjective, part of owning and using a firearm.
Related to trigger feel, the trigger stroke on the handgun is smooth but with a relatively long-take up.
Once it breaks, resetting is relatively long as well.
All in all, the metal trigger communicates with my trigger finger very well.
Because I can and I prefer to practice using as much of a handguns capabilities as I can.
Or, Ill practice off-hand not just shooting, but also reloading.
The XD Sub-Compact lets me do that with more options than other guns.
Theres not really any active thinking about a passive safety like the grip safety.
Activating it happens naturally when you grip the pistol, meaning Ive got a proper grip on the gun.
Its called a High Ride, but in reality, its not that high.
My strong-side arm falls naturally over the gun and further helps hide it.
In addition, I carry a 16-round back-up magazine with an extension that makes room for my pinky.
One other piece of gear I like on this gun is anArachniGrip SlideSpider.
It provides significant help in grasping the slide so that pull it backward a typical racking motion.
Proven, powerful and reliable, this packable 9mm deserves serious consideration as your next EDC pistol.
