It wasnt always that way.
Of course, 5 barrels are not limited to 1911 pistols in the Springfield Armory catalog.
The companys real-world-tested XD line offers 5 barrels in its Tactical Models.
General Information
The Tactical Model is one of the largest pistols in the XD line.
One of the first things you may notice about the pistol is its length.
The extra length gives you a distinct advantage in both defensive and sport shooting scenarios.
The benefits include:
Of course, the Tactical Model gives you a full-size grip.
The pistol grip is an integral part of the black polymer frame.
Southpaws and righties alike drop empty magazines with an ambidextrous release.
The magazine release is truly ambidextrous and not just reversible.
Unloaded, the Tactical Model weighs in at 31 oz.
This makes it a bit heavier than the smaller versions, but it is still a comfortable carry.
You cant say that about many pistols made today.
California has a roster of handguns that it has deemed acceptable for its citizens to purchase new.
Another downside to the California autocracy is that the state imposes a 10-round magazine limit on its residents.
To make it easy on California residents, Springfield ships the XD Tactical with a pair of 10-rounders.
Dont let this confuse you; the guns are available throughout the United States.
From Florida to Alaska, you’re able to readily purchase the XD Tactical Model in 9mm.
Ive got several myself.
Range Performance
Longtime readers know I like the XD line of pistols.
I currently own an XD pistol in every chambering they offer.
This was, however, my first time shooting the XD Tactical in 9mm.
All of the loads I shot were 100% reliable in the pistol.
When I aligned the sights and pressed the trigger, the bullets went exactly where I intended.
I mentioned recoil previously.
With the reduction of muzzle blast and muzzle rise, the effects of recoil are significantly reduced.
So, I did.
I am not suggesting that velocity alone is a deciding factor in the elusive concept of stopping power.
However, I do know that traditional hollowpoint bullets use velocity as the mechanism to drive expansion.
If the bullet fails to cross a velocity threshold when impacting a target, it wont expand.
An extra 50 fps might make the difference between perfect expansion and none at all.
Final Thoughts
I like the Springfield XD Tactical 9mm pistol.
For concealed carry, the Tactical Model is probably larger than most folks would like to tote.
No worries thats why Springfield offers theHellcat micro-pistol.
You get a lot of benefits, and since you will carry exposed, concealment isnt even a consideration.
So, if youre in the market for a new pistol give the XD Tactical Model a look.
With its affordable price and known reliability, it might just be the gun you need.
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