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So I have a 9mm XMD 5.25 Competition that I bought a year ago.
I like it and shoot it pretty well (can keep all shots in the A zone consistently up to 10 yards, and most in the A zone out to 15 yards. But as I have very small hands (with short sausage fingers), I have to rotate my grip slightly to get enough finger on the trigger. It feels slightly artificial and gets uncomfortable after a while.
I had the opportunity to handle a Springfield EMP4 1911-style 9mm last week. They're about 80% size of a standard 1911, but still hold 10+1 and has a 4" barrel. OMG, it fit my hand so, so much better than my XDM. Felt great.
Very strongly thinking about trying to sell my XDM and buy the EMP4... but...
My question is -- am I going to regret using a pistol with only a 4" barrel for IDPA? Or would I be better off with a pistol that I fits my grip better?
I like it and shoot it pretty well (can keep all shots in the A zone consistently up to 10 yards, and most in the A zone out to 15 yards. But as I have very small hands (with short sausage fingers), I have to rotate my grip slightly to get enough finger on the trigger. It feels slightly artificial and gets uncomfortable after a while.
I had the opportunity to handle a Springfield EMP4 1911-style 9mm last week. They're about 80% size of a standard 1911, but still hold 10+1 and has a 4" barrel. OMG, it fit my hand so, so much better than my XDM. Felt great.
Very strongly thinking about trying to sell my XDM and buy the EMP4... but...
My question is -- am I going to regret using a pistol with only a 4" barrel for IDPA? Or would I be better off with a pistol that I fits my grip better?
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