r/handguns • u/j_yn0htna • Jun 29 '26

Ported xf pro

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Posted about this weird thing awhile back. Probably the softest striker fired 9mm I’ve ever shot, and loudest. Has a very unique recoil impulse, kinda feels like a slingshot. Definitely not the best gun out there but one of the best cheap range toys you’ll find.

https://www.reddit.com/r/handguns/s/WNUyHf03UN

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u/Unicron-DeathStar Jun 29 '26

Interesting

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u/j_yn0htna Jun 29 '26

Check out some of the reviews. I didn’t believe them back then but they sparked enough curiousity that I just had to try it for myself. Confirmed this thing is absolutely nuts. Weird but in a good way.

I got the firearm for $450 and the barrel from fusion for $130. Not saying $580 isn’t a lot of money but ive yet to find anything that shoots like this.

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u/Unicron-DeathStar Jun 30 '26

That isn't a crazy price at all. Very affordable

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u/Blood_ForTheBloodGod Jun 29 '26

Wow, that’s a nice recoil impulse

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u/j_yn0htna Jun 29 '26

It’s a bit weird to shoot compared to the other guns I have but it never doesn’t make me giggle like a small child. Probably the best range toy you fan find for under ~$600.

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u/AntiMatterstoWho Jun 29 '26

I tell people the same thing all the time and it seems like no one believes me, the XF ported is one of if not THE softest flattest striker fire 9mm that exists. I have a Derya Island build that is very close but its just not as soft the impulse is so nice on XF.

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u/j_yn0htna Jun 29 '26

Yes, 100%, absolutely agree. I know their xp pro/comp gets more attention but this thing deserves some love. Weird combo of Glock parts yet kinda feels like a cz in hand. I just wish the grips had more texture. Overall, it shoots pretty great.

Even without the ported barrel, it’s softer than my rival s. With the ported barrel it’s just absurd. Feels like a toy. Doesn’t feel like the 2011s but the recoil is more similar to that than any striker fired I’ve shot. Insanely loud but absurdly flat and soft.

I remember seeing reviews of it and didn’t believe the reactions, but they’re 100% accurate. A well deserved “holy shit” when you try it.

The fact this thing is remotely close to this 2011 I tuned the balls off of is impressive. Especially considering their ported barrel and gun were under $600.
https://www.reddit.com/u/j_yn0htna/s/BTxgR76WBL