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A year ago Springfield Armory introduced the 911 .380 ACP concealed-carry pistol. And while it was welcomed by most concealed-carry practitioners with open arms, some still don't acknowledge the .380 as a viable defensive cartridge. Today we have learned that the 911 is now available in 9 mm, and in five configurations. American Rifleman editors are currently out Industry Day at the Range getting their first chance at this more powerful model of a popular platform for Springfield, but for now, check out the specifications, finishes and variations the new 9 mm in which the pistol will be offered.
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For the past 100 years, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has established the standards that ensure our safety when using modern shotshells, cartridges, firearms and more.