Back in Black – Springfield Armory 911 .380 Pistol Now Shipping in Black Nitride

By Epicosity

GENESEO, IL–-(Ammoland.com)- Springfield Armory is now shipping their popular 911 .380 with a super-tough black nitride finish. This cosmetic variant to the pistol not only looks sleek, but also provides additional durability and function.

Black nitride is a high-grade corrosion and abrasion resistant finish that allows the pistol to withstand hard wear and tear, while maintaining its function and accuracy in extreme conditions. Through the process of nitriding, the outermost layer of the stainless steel frame is hardened, thus making it more resilient to strenuous use and inclement weather. Offered as a finish on the 911 .380 introduced in January, it’s an excellent added value to an already reliable firearm.

Springfield Armory engineers optimized the 911’s frame-to-slide-to-trigger guard relationship to create handling characteristics unique among small pistols. While many pocket guns can be difficult to shoot, Springfield Armory’s gunsmiths specifically designed the comfortable feel, confident control and minimal recoil in their .380 platform to encourage both practice and carry.

The 911 .380 features a G10 short-reset pivoting trigger with a light 5-pound pull, a differentiating and satisfying feature in such a small pistol. It also has …Read the Rest

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