I could not tell you the figures either. I can tell you that I bought the Springfield Armory XD Ported 9mm and I love it. As for being a poor tactical weapon, I would not use it for home defense due to a possible close quarter fight although he sees the muzzle flash he will feel it too.
As for training and practice it was the best thing I ever bought. There is little recoil on my 9mm. It feels almost like a .22 caliber semi-auto. I have better control and placement of follow up shots. It has improved my aim with other handguns that are bigger and have bigger calibers. There is defiantly a difference.
I also prefer the XDs over Glocks because of their added safety features and they are just as reliable as Glocks.
Good Luck and safe shooting…..
I could not tell you the figures either. I can tell you that I bought the Springfield Armory XD Ported 9mm and I love it. As for being a poor tactical weapon, I would not use it for home defense due to a possible close quarter fight although he sees the muzzle flash he will feel it too.
As for training and practice it was the best thing I ever bought. There is little recoil on my 9mm. It feels almost like a .22 caliber semi-auto. I have better control and placement of follow up shots. It has improved my aim with other handguns that are bigger and have bigger calibers. There is defiantly a difference.
I also prefer the XDs over Glocks because of their added safety features and they are just as reliable as Glocks.
Good Luck and safe shooting…..
References :
http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?version=89
http://www.glock.com/english/index_pistols.htm
I've always believed that compensators have limited use. They are fine for the range and even competition. I think they are a poor tactical choice. Depending on the ammo, the fire ball/flash from these guns is quite pronounced. The extra noise generated by the compensator is also a distraction.
I've no idea how many of the things Glock has sold. I suspect that might be a closely held secret.
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