Sim-Trainer does a really good job of keeping a finger on the pulse of the firearm market, and keeps the range well stocked with the newest and most exciting firearms which hit the market. The gun range and training facility which I’m a member of called Sim-Trainer provided the firearm used in this review. However, Springfield Armory has very recently released a brand new model, and rectified the rather glaring hole in their XD(m) line up with the new XD(m) Compact 3.8″ 9mm:īefore I begin talking about the XD(m) Compact, let me explain this this review is a bit of an experiment. The lack of a good conceal carry option that met my needs within the XD(m) line is what made me look outside of Springfield’s options, and ultimately settle on the fantastic Ruger SR9c. Within the XD(m) line, Springfield offered a shortened barrel (3.8″) gun version, but the handle remains the same length, which detracts from the weapon’s value for conceal carry purposes. Not only did it lack the refinements of the XD(m) line (the M-factors if you will), I also found it to be a difficult weapon to shoot with less than optimal recoil management. But when I went looking for a compact 9mm firearm for conceal carry duty (I’m a CCW permit holder here in Ohio), the only option from Springfield was the XD Compact. I use my full-size 4.5″ model regularly as my primary range/competition, as well as for home defense. Those of you who have read my review of the Springfield Armory XD(m) 9mm full-size model know I’m a big fan of the XD(m) line.
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