![]() ![]() While not a huge time saver, this is a nice touch that makes it easy to double check the gun without totally removing it from a holster. This creates a visible and tactile way to check if the gun is loaded. When a round is present in the chamber, it pivots up. It is a small lever on top of the slide that normally sits flush with the slide. One feature I do like on the 911 is the loaded chamber indicator. ![]() Having to take the gun off safe in order to clear the gun is a little counterproductive.The safety is easy to manipulate though, so at least it is easy to move it to the desired position. The safety blocks slide movement when engaged, which is mildly annoying. It is a difficult gun to shoot quickly though, in large part due to the grip size.Īn ambidextrous manual safety is located in the normal 1911-style position for manipulation with the thumb. I was able to place rounds where I wanted to. The 9mm version has a grip which is longer from front strap to back strap, and it is a little easier to hold as a result.ĭespite the tiny grip, the 911 exhibits decent accuracy. Its grip is both thin and narrow, and even with the extended magazine it seems like there is simply not enough grip. The 911 is not a great fit for shooters with large hands, or even medium hands. The empty cases had a habit of falling back down on top of my hat after bouncing off of the roof of the shooting stall. All rounds did fire when loaded into the gun again, but that is not the kind of performance that should be exhibited in a defensive pistol.Īnother strike against the 911 is the ejection pattern. I experienced some light strikes on primers. Along with the weak slide movement is a hammer that seems to lack strength. This also leads to the slide feeling gummy or sticky when dirty. The slide feels like it does not want to move even though it is designed to move. Rather than feeling like a Swiss masterpiece where fitment is tight but movement is perfect, the 911 is just tight. The slide fit with the frame is tight, but in a bad way. ![]() That is about the only positive thing to say about shooting the 911. ![]() It is a decently heavy pistol for its size, and it is enough to tame the already mild. The recoil is soft thanks to the metal construction. 380 pistols in the age of the high capacity micro 9mm. It seems that the market moved on from tiny. 380 had waned by the time Springfield brought theirs to market. The 911 was itself a short-lived product, and was discontinued within a few years. It also did away with the grip safety while retaining the manual safety. Many years later, Springfield Armory brought out their contender, known as the 911. But it does retain the general air of “1911-ness” which many shooters were drawn to.Įventually the Mustang went out of production. There are many design differences between the Mustang and the 1911, such as the lack of a grip safety. Now, this is a bit of an oversimplification. Instead of shortening the barrel and grip lengths to make something smaller, Colt took it a step further. Even short barrel models like the Officer are simply less than ideal for that type of carry. And while it has served in military, law enforcement, competition, and self defense roles, it is not much of a pocket pistol. You can find the Springfield 911 380 Alpha for sale on this page.The 1911 is one of, if not the, most iconic American guns. With an MSRP of $429, and for sale on the street for less than that, no other firearms in its class comes close to the Alpha. The new-for-2019 Springfield 911 Alpha offers a value-priced variant that focuses on the essentials of the platform while maintaining the quality and handling characteristics the gun is known for. You can find the Springfield 911 for sale on this page, along with Springfield 911 magazines, holsters, accessories, and more. The barrel is 2.7" long and the Springfield 911 takes either a 6 round flush or a 7 round extended magazine. With G10 thin-line grips and a 5 pound G10 trigger by Hogue, you get the feel of shooting a full size pistol in a pocket-sized package. The slide is 5.5" long and the gun is less than 4" high. The Springfield 911 380 is the perfect pistol for EVERY day concealed-carry. When You Have to be Your Own First Responder: Springfield Armory 911 New for 2019: The Springfield 911 Alpha ![]()
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