Billy G
Member
I am considering a Springfield XD 9mm to carry for self defense. Wanted to get some pros and cons on this weapon.
Some folks don't care for the slightly protruding guide rod, what Springfield calls a muzzle protector (the stated purpose of which on the original Croatian HS2000 was a bit different).
I think the idea is that because it does not retract as the slide moves rearward that it helps prevent a failure to return to battery.Hey, I never really noticed that before but now it bothers me. How does it protect the muzzle?????? What did the Croatians say as to why it protrudes?