Got my first new handgun in several years, the Springfield SDX-4.0 4" .45 ACP (All photos are mine)
Totally not happy with the trigger - everyone is saying it has to "break-in" but I'm not sold on that....
The grip is hard, but it fits me damn near perfectly. It feels better in my hand than does a Glock. And I've carried a glock since 1991...
After taking it to the range to make sure it worked before I carry it as my new CCW, I have decided that I really really like this thing, but it not without its issues.
The accuracy on this thing is amazing. I fired my first 8 rounds from exactly 21 feet with this result:
Also on the pro side is just the overall ergonomics of this thing. It just feels easier to aim. There's something about the grip angle that's just more natural. It's as if it just wants to be on target.
Cons:
The stock trigger is complete crap. This trigger WILL get dumped and replaced. I don't care if it changes after a break-in period - it's helll and will be yanked out.
Even though the grip is on the pro side, I'm also putting it on the con side. After shooting 200 rounds today, my hand is torn up. I feel like I was jerking off a barbed wire fence. My palm pad is actually sore.
Verdict: This is my new CCW weapon. I won't be shooting 200 in a self defense scenario...I'm too fat to carry that much ammo in my pockets. I may try to put some mole skin on the back of the grip the next time I go for an extended shoot, but ONLY for practice. For carry, I WANT the grip to bite into my hand like a snapping turtle.
I actually put together a detailed video review of the weapon, should anyone care to watch it:
I can't get the youtube link working so you'll have to click here for a full video review that I did