Next came some pistols made by Springfield Armory. I found the XD-45 to be decidedly Glock-like, which to some is a boon and to others, well, not so much a boon. I shot a couple of these guns, which feature double-stack mags that hold up to thirteen rounds (yes - that's 13!) of 45 ACP ammo. That is a handful of gun that packs a lot of punch. I don't love Glock-type triggers, so it's not really my cup of tea... but it's still a very fine, fun gun that shoots well.
I enjoyed shooting the Springfield Armory EMP (Enhanced Micro Pistol) compact pistol, which is a 1911-style gun shortened and built around short cartridges such as the 9mm and 40 S&W. The single-stack mag of the gun I shot held nine 9mm rounds, and was a pleasure to shoot. I found it nice and accurate, and I always have loved the way a 1911 feels and fires.
