Springfield XD-9 Subcompact Review
Decisions, decisions.
I had narrowed down my next firearm purchase to either a Glock 26 or Springfield XD-9 Subcompact. Both are roughly the same size, the same caliber, and the general consensus is that you can’t go wrong with either weapon. I read a lot of reviews and forum posts on the web and whenever the debate came up as to which firearm was superior, it was almost always split right down the middle.
Springfield XD-9 Subcompact vs. Glock 26
As I have previously alluded to, both weapons are great at what they’re intended for. But, there are actually a number of reasons for the choice I made. For one, and surely most importantly, I liked the way the XD-9 Subcompact felt in my hand as opposed to the Glock 26. I wasn’t surprised as most people who prefer the XD-9 Subcompact tend to note the same reason when justifying their choice. Secondly, I liked the fact that the XD-9 Subcompact, as small as it is, still came with an accessory rail making it one of the smallest handguns with such a feature. This means if I wanted to, I could mount accessories, such as the Insight X2L laser/flashlight combo, onto the firearm making it an excellent companion to take along when investigating those bumps in the night. Admittedly, such accessories are fairly expensive and while I do not have any plans to purchase any in the near future, it’s nice to have that option available to me.