{"id":92211,"date":"2018-06-01T01:54:48","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T05:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=92211"},"modified":"2018-06-01T01:54:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T20:13:42","slug":"springfield-911-full-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfield-911-full-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Springfield’s New 911 Is the 1911-Style .380 Perfected"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Springfield's

The 911 can go anywhere you do, so it\u2019s always there when you need it.<\/p><\/div>\n

I was living in Canada the first time I heard gunshots from a murder in progress. As I wrote<\/a> in the days that followed, Toronto\u2019s residents blamed the police for the death of 18-year-old Gabril Nikov, even though officers arrived within minutes of the shooting. There is no Second Amendment in the Great White North, which means Canadians have only one option in a life-threatening situation: call the police and pray.<\/p>\n

My time in Canada gave me an even greater appreciation for the right to protect myself and my family with a firearm. Law enforcement officers do their best to prevent tragedy, but no country\u2019s police force can be everywhere at once. Sometimes, as the tagline goes for Springfield\u2019s new 911, the police are minutes away, the threat is seconds away, and you\u2019re your own first responder\u2014whether you want to be or not.<\/p>\n

As more Americans take the truth of this reality to heart, firearms companies have produced dozens of compact and sub-compact handguns perfectly suited for concealment. Many of these manufacturers offer reliable, well-made, and reasonably priced firearms, but I bet I\u2019m not the only one who rolls my eyes when yet another small, black, striker-fired handgun hits the market. I own (and love) one of these guns, but it\u2019s nice when a company engineers something a bit different in the CCL category.<\/p>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

Unlike most pocket pistols, the 911 is a great-looking gun.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

But it\u2019s more than just a pretty face. The 911 performs well, too.<\/p><\/div>\n

Springfield\u2019s new 911 may look like other sub-compact 1911-style 380s, but it handles better than any I\u2019ve shot. The engineers at Springfield tweaked the mini-1911 design to minimize felt recoil, improve ergonomics, and provide a clearer sight picture even in the most stressful situations. Plus, it\u2019s a great looking gun. The 911 stands out among the crowds of striker-fired handguns, and it won\u2019t fail to deliver in a crisis.<\/p>\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Caliber<\/strong>: 380 ACP
\nRecoil System<\/strong>: Full Length Guide Rod w\/ Flat Wire Spring
\nSights<\/strong>: Pro-Glo\u2122 Tritium\/Luminescent Front & White Outlined Tritium Night Sight Rear
\nWeight<\/strong>: 12.6 oz
\nHeight<\/strong>: 3.9″
\nSlide<\/strong>: 416 Black Nitride, Loaded Chamber Indicator
\nBarrel<\/strong>: 2.7″ 416R Stainless Steel, Black Nitride Finish, 1:16 Twist
\nLength<\/strong>: 5.5″
\nGrip Type<\/strong>: G10 Grips
\nFrame<\/strong>: 7075 T6 Anodized Hard Coat Aluminum, Octo-Grip Texture on Front Strap & Mainspring Housing, Extended Ambi Thumb Safety
\nMagazines<\/strong>: 1 – 6 Round Flush & 1 – 7 Round Extended, Stainless Steel
\nMSRP<\/strong>: $599.00<\/p>\n

Springfield also offers the 911 with a black slide as well as two models with Viridian green grip lasers. Those are listed at $789 MSRP.<\/p>\n

911 vs. Sig P238<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Springfield's<\/a>

The 911 is similar, though not identical, to Sig\u2019s 238.<\/p><\/div>\n

The best-known comp to the 911 is probably Sig Sauer\u2019s P238. Browning<\/a> and Kimber<\/a> both make similar handguns, but the P238 is the first comparison I considered.<\/p>\n

The two handguns are identical in many ways (barrel length, overall length, and height), but the 911 has the Sig beat in several categories. The 911 is 2.6 ounces lighter and almost .2 inches slimmer. These are small differences, but they become more noticeable after carrying the firearm all day. The 911 also comes standard with an extended 7-round magazine, while the P238 usually comes with a 6-round magazine. Price goes to the 911 as well. Depending on which model you choose, Springfield\u2019s handgun will set you back $100-$200 less than Sig\u2019s. Magazines for the 911 will also be $20-$25 less.<\/p>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

The 911 is noticeably slimmer than the 238.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

The safety on the 911 is larger and a bit easier to manipulate.<\/p><\/div>\n

In terms of ergonomics, the trigger guard extends farther forward on the 911 and has a small cut-out where the guard meets the grip. Both features allow shooters to use the firearm more easily with winter gloves. The beavertail extends farther to the rear of the gun, which helps control recoil. The 911 also comes standard with G10 grips. Grip texture is a matter of opinion, but I prefer the 911 grips over the P238.<\/p>\n

Finally, and I expand on this a bit more below, the trigger on the 911 is lighter and crisper. Sig rates their P238 trigger between 5 and 7 pounds, but Springfield guarantees a 5-pound pull on their G10 trigger. The P238 still comes with an excellent trigger, but I give the slight edge to the 911.<\/p>\n

Design Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The 911 copies the external safety and hammer of the traditional 1911 design, which makes it ideal for anyone accustomed to 1911 controls. If you\u2019re used to carrying cocked and locked, you won\u2019t have much trouble adjusting to Springfield\u2019s new offering.<\/p>\n

Beyond these two components, however, the 911 departs from John Browning\u2019s original schematics. The 911 doesn\u2019t use a barrel bushing, and the trigger is hinged even though it looks like it copies the 1911\u2019s straight-pull design. Also, as with many 1911-style .380\u2019s, the 911 doesn\u2019t use a backstrap safety. Springfield eliminated this mechanism so users wouldn\u2019t have to worry about maintaining a perfect grip in a self-defense situation. The lack of barrel bushing also makes takedown much simpler: users simply remove the slide stop lever to remove the slide and barrel.<\/p>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

The 911 looks like a 1911, but the internals are much different, as you can tell from the bushing-less barrel\/slide design.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

Breakdown is easier than on a 1911.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

Polished feed ramps ensure that the 911 loads each round without jamming.<\/p><\/div>\n

The 911 includes a number of features that ensure safe carrying. The thumb safety blocks hammer movement, but as long as the hammer isn\u2019t uncocked, the slide can be manipulated even when the safety is on. The hammer can also be half-cocked to ensure that the hammer won\u2019t engage the firing pin even if the firearm is dropped. Carrying in this manner would require the shooter to disengage the safety and cock the hammer before firing, but it might be an option for those uncomfortable with carrying cocked and locked.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

The 911 is extremely comfortable to carry.<\/p><\/div>\n

Springfield says<\/a> its engineers focused on the shooter, not just the .380 cartridge when they designed the 911, and that attention is clear in the three contact points between the shooter and the firearm: the grips, trigger, and sights.<\/p>\n

The grips and trigger are both constructed with G10 plastic, a high-pressure thermoset laminate made of multiple layers of woven fiberglass mesh cloth held together with an epoxy resin.\u00a0It\u2019s basically super tough plastic, and it makes the gun a bit lighter than other pocket pistols. Springfield included grip texture in all the right places (front strap and backstrap, safety lever, trigger, and hammer), but more importantly, they used the right amount<\/em> of texture. It\u2019s aggressive enough to provide confident handling, but it won\u2019t take off a layer of skin if you use an IWB holster.<\/p>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

The G10 grips are extremely well-designed and help maintain control during rapid fire.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

Springfield also included texturing on the front and rear straps.<\/p><\/div>\n

The trigger is excellent, despite its deceptive appearance. It weighs a hair above 5 pounds in the model I tested, and the reset is short, crisp, and tactile. The light pull weight combined with the textured shoe allows the shooter to maintain proper form even while attempting rapid follow-up shots.<\/p>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

The vertical lines on the trigger help keep the shooter\u2019s finger from sliding off.<\/p><\/div>\n

The grips and trigger are great, but the factory sights set the 911 apart from comparable firearms. The rear sights are white tritium and the front sight is a Pro-Glo\u2122 tritium dot outlined with a yellow luminescent ring. The front and rear sights contrast during daytime shooting, and all three dots glow brightly in the dark. The rear sight is U-shaped rather than square, which helps align more precisely with the circular front dot. The rear notch has been cut in the standard location, but the sight itself extends backward so it rests at the very rear edge of the slide. While an extra quarter inch of sight radius isn\u2019t going to make you noticeably more accurate (especially in a self-defense situation), I thought it was a nice aesthetic touch, and it does remove the rear edge of the slide from your sight picture.<\/p>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

The yellow front sight stands out in all but the darkest conditions, and the rear white dots provide a nice contrast.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

The sight picture is easy to acquire quickly.<\/p><\/div>\n

.380? Really?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The handgun\u2019s most significant \u201cdesign feature,\u201d of course, is the caliber. I won\u2019t spend much time arguing for or against 9mm\u2019s little brother, but I will say this. If you\u2019re anything like me, sometimes the discomfort of carrying a 9mm or a .40 tempts you to leave your gun at home. The 911 doesn\u2019t give you that excuse. It\u2019s so small and light, you won\u2019t notice it\u2019s there. The best argument in support of the .380 might be \u201cit\u2019s better than nothing,\u201d but the 911 is tiny enough to count as \u201cnothing\u201d if that\u2019s what you\u2019re limited to carrying, whether from necessity or preference.<\/p>\n

SEE ALSO:\u00a0IS IT ENOUGH GUN? A BEGINNER\u2019S GUIDE TO CARRYING A .380<\/a><\/h2>\n

If you already pack the small arms arsenal of an African country, you might find the 911 useful as a backup gun. Its 7+1 capacity is higher than most revolvers and its stainless-steel barrel and slide won\u2019t rust no matter which sweaty crevice you manage to hide it in.<\/p>\n

Function and Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

None of this matters if the gun doesn\u2019t go bang<\/em> every time you pull the trigger, and the 911 delivered in each of my test categories.<\/p>\n\"Springfield's<\/a>\n

The firearm comes lubed from the factory, so I pulled it out of the box, loaded a mag, and put it through its paces. Small .380\u2019s often need a 200-round break-in period, but the 911 functioned near-perfectly even without the benefit of an initial clean and oil. I used Sig-Sauer\u2019s 90 grain V-Crown, a jacketed hollow-point bullet designed for self-defense, and Sig\u2019s 100 grain full metal jacket. Both loads performed well in this firearm, and I never experienced any feeding or ignition issues.<\/p>\n

I began by putting shots on target at 10 yards, which is the maximum range you\u2019re likely to use this handgun to engage an attacker. I won\u2019t be winning any marksmanship competitions, but from this distance I was pleased with my ability to hit in a 6-inch circle without having any previous experience with the gun.<\/p>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

Not bad for a pocket pistol from 10 yards out. FMJ on the left, JHP on the right.<\/p><\/div>\n

Next, I moved to the five-yard mark and repeated the process. The 911\u2019s accuracy was excellent with both types of ammunition.<\/p>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

Right on target from 5 yards. FMJ on left, JHP on right.<\/p><\/div>\n

I transitioned from shooting for accuracy to shooting with speed, and the 911 excelled in this category as well. Its diminutive size doesn\u2019t provide much leverage for controlling recoil, but that\u2019s part of the trade-off when using an extra-small handgun. The aggressive grip texture, light trigger, all-metal construction, and extended magazine help accommodate for its size. The contrast between front and rear sights also make quick follow-up shots easier.<\/p>\n

Self-defense semi-auto handguns like the 911 should cycle even when the shooter uses a weak, one-handed grip. A user might be forced to shoot with one hand in a self-defense situation, and fatigue or injury might prevent them from taking a firm hold. \u201cLimp-wristing\u201d is also a common problem among new shooters, and there\u2019s nothing more frustrating than trying to teach someone to shoot with a gun that doesn\u2019t cycle.<\/p>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

Some small handguns don\u2019t cycle unless the shooter has a firm grip. The 911 isn\u2019t one of those handguns.<\/p><\/div>\n

Again, the 911 functioned as it should even while I held it loosely with one hand.<\/p>\n

\"Springfield's<\/a>

Aggressive slide serrations and an extended safety lever would also make the 911 easier to manipulate in a crisis.<\/p><\/div>\n

Next, I loaded the magazine to full capacity, chambered a round, and added one more to the mag. Handguns have been known to jam when fully loaded because cheap magazine lips sometimes release more than one round at a time under the spring\u2019s pressure. The 911 cycled flawlessly under these conditions.<\/p>\n

I shot approximately 300 rounds throughout the course of these tests and only experienced one issue. Sometimes the 911\u2019s slide wouldn\u2019t lock back on the final round. This will likely occur less frequently as the firearm continues to be broken in, but it is an issue that should be addressed before the firearm is carried on a regular basis. If the slide doesn\u2019t lock back in a self-defense situation, a user could lose valuable seconds realizing the problem, inserting a new magazine, and racking the slide.<\/p>\n

Still, the 911 never failed to chamber and fire a round, which was more than satisfactory at the range.<\/p>\n

My only other critique is that the ambidextrous safety lever sometimes pinched my trigger finger when I flipped it from safe<\/em> to fire<\/em>. The ambi safety is a great feature, but the size of the 911 puts my trigger finger high on the frame and in the notch through which the safety travels. Practice would no doubt solve this problem, but it could be a hazard in a self-defense situation.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Even after the 911 performed so well during testing, I was most pleased with my comfort level after firing so many rounds with such a small firearm. Other .380 pocket pistols have left my hands sore after a trip to the range. Shooting the 911 isn\u2019t as comfortable as a full-sized 1911, but it isn\u2019t unpleasant at all. The heavily textured grips allowed me to control muzzle flip and get the Pro-Glo front sight back on target, and the excellent trigger made hitting my target a relatively simple task.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a micro-pistol that you can carry in deep concealment or a reliable backup gun if the S really <\/em>HTF, the 911 is a great choice. Plus, you won\u2019t hate shooting with it at the range, which means you\u2019re much more likely to practice if you ever have to be your own first responder.VI<\/p>\n

Visit Springfield Armory for more information on the 911 by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

***Shop GunsAmerica for your next Springfield Armory pistol.***\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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