I think these five things set this single-action .380 handgun apart from the competition.
The magazines are rock solid, with the base plate, follower and body made of stainless steel.
They feel great in the hand and have performed superbly in my testing.
Possibly the most overlooked feature about these 911 magazines is how inexpensive they are.
Only $24 straight from Springfield Armory at the time I am writing this.
Thats a great price!
This is especially true in a compact pistol like the Springfield 911.
Springfield Armory elected to use the Hogue Thin Line grips on the 911.
However, they have an aggressive grip pattern to lock the gun into your hand when shooting.
As a bonus, the same design looks terrific on the weapon.
Hogue makes the grip panels using a product called G10.
G10 is a laminate material meaning it has multiple layers that are bound together with a special epoxy.
G10 is exceptionally durable and is one of the go-to materials for both gun and knife designers.
These grips should last the lifetime of the gun with little appreciable wear from everyday activities.
So, small size is to be expected.
However, I feel they got the size and weight of this handgun just right.
Overall, the gun measures 5.5 in length.
Unloaded, the gun weighs 12.6 ounces.
Since the 380 is a light recoiling cartridge, the guns weight and size are proportional to the recoil.
For most people, the modest recoil of the gun will be manageable if not outright comfortable.
Not only will you carry this pistol, but you will be happy to practice with it as well.
The rear sight is a wide U-notch that helps you quickly pick up the front sight in stressful conditions.
Further, the rear sight has a flat front that allows you to use it for one-handed slide manipulation.
While running the slide one-handed is a rare thing in a self-defense shooting, it is a possibility.
Should you find yourself in this worst-case scenario, the Springfield 911 is equipped to help you win.
The Trigger
For a small gun, the 911 has a great trigger.
Heck, the crisp pull of the 911 trigger will hold its own against that of any size gun.
To me, the pull feels like it is straight back and horizontal with the deck.
The break is clean, and the reset is short.
Interestingly, Springfield uses a G10 trigger shoe from Hogue.
This is the same super-durable laminate material used in the 911 grips.
I like the feel of it and know it will likely outlast me.
With the trigger in the 911, I have a high degree of confidence when Im on the range.
I know I wont pull shots due to a long pull or gritty break.
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