Top 4 Picks for Single Stack Pistols (VIDEO)
By Jacki Billings
The single stack pistol genre brings subcompact, concealable styles to gun owners looking to easily stash their weapon on the go. With a stockpile full of great concealed carry options, we pulled four solid single stack options out of the Guns.com Vault to take a closer look at what these models offer concealed carriers.
1. Springfield XD-S — $499
The Springfield Armory XD-S builds on the XD platform, bringing a sense of familiarity to Springfield fans already accustomed to shooting the larger framed XD series. For this look, we dove into the 3.3-inch model. The 6.3-inch long XD-S features that Grip Zone texture Springfield is best known for. However, the XD-S forgoes the Grip Zone lettering along the grip. The most notable feature on the 9mm XD-S is its grip safety. Springfield’s take on a manual safety, the grip’s safety prevents the gun from firing if the shooters does not depress the button on the grip.
While it encourages a proper grip, the downside to this design is that it relies on the shooter have a proper grip. In the heat of battle or if you’re stuck in an unusual defensive position this might be overlooked, thus resulting in a gun that doesn’t
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