Savage Stance Micro 9mm Review: Is It Worth Considering?

First Impressions of the Savage Stance

• 💡 The Savage Stance XR is a 9mm handgun that the reviewer had never seen or fired before.
• 🎯 It was acquired from Davidson's Gallery of Guns for testing and review.
• 📌 The pistol has a distinct and somewhat different aesthetic compared to many other firearms.

Positives of the Savage Stance

• ✅ The firearm has not malfunctioned during testing, which is a significant positive.
• 💡 The reviewer appreciates the wide trigger face, noting it feels flatter and more comfortable.
• ✨ The color options and stainless steel slide with nitride treatment are aesthetically pleasing.
• 🛠️ The pistol is described as totally ambidextrous, making it suitable for both right and left-handed shooters.

Negatives and Criticisms

• ⚠️ A notable negative is the magazine release, which is difficult to operate with the thumb due to its placement and stiffness, requiring a change in grip.
• ⚖️ Despite being marketed as a micro 9mm, it weighs 22 oz, making it heavier than comparable firearms like the Hellcat or P365.
• 🚀 The reviewer perceives a high bore axis, contributing to a different shooting feel.
• 🤏 The grip is thin, which may be uncomfortable for some users, despite its popularity with others.
• ↪️ The trigger reset is long and not particularly tactile, which is a drawback for rapid follow-up shots.

Performance and Comparison

• 🎯 The pistol performed adequately with range ammunition and hollow points, though a light primer strike occurred once, requiring a second attempt to fire.
• 💥 It was tested at various ranges, including hitting a gong target.
• ⚖️ Compared to its micro 9mm competitors, the reviewer finds the Savage Stance to be heavier and larger.
• 💰 While Savage has a good reputation for rifles, their recent re-entry into the handgun market with the Stance is noted, but for the reviewer, it doesn't compete well with other options in its class.

Final Thoughts and Recommendations

• 🤔 The reviewer concludes that while the Savage Stance offers more options in the market and benefits from the Savage brand name, it wouldn't be their personal choice.
• 🤝 The reviewer suggests that individual preferences for grip size, weight, and other features mean that what is a negative for one person could be a positive for another.
• 👍 The firearm is presented as another option for consumers, with the understanding that Savage likely stands behind their products.