{"id":1421,"date":"2023-09-02T02:12:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T02:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=1421"},"modified":"2023-09-02T02:12:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-02T02:12:12","slug":"gun-review-avidity-arms-pd10-9mm-pistol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=1421","title":{"rendered":"Gun Review: Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-scaled.jpeg\" data-caption=\"\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-696x522.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-1920x1439.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092829-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" title=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Whew! It\u2019s finally here! We first saw <a href=\"https:\/\/avidityarms.com\/pd10-pistol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">the Avidity Arms PD10<\/span><\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/rob-pincus-shows-us-avidity-arms-pd10-shot-show-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">January of 2017<\/a>, and it was a functional and effectively finished product at that time. Rob Pincus, long-time defensive shooting instructor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/avidity-arms-announces-the-new-pd-10-9mm-carry-pistol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">designed and developed the PD10<\/a> based on experience and feedback from thousands of students and dozens of instructors.<\/p>\n<p>Now that all of the manufacturing hurdles have been resolved, Rob\u2019s PD10 is officially available and TTAG got our hands on one.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541231 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-700x525.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541231 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-700x525.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092831-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rob\u2019s general philosophy with the PD10, if I\u2019m not distilling it down too much, is that larger pistols are easier to shoot and smaller pistols are easier to carry. Fact check: true.<\/p>\n<p>His PD10 design bucks most modern pistol trends and manages to check both of those boxes simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ammunition for this and all TTAG reviews is sponsored by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ammo To Go<\/a>. You can support TTAG by shopping at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ammo To Go<\/a>\u00a0for ammunition and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541227 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-700x700.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-696x696.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-1068x1068.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-1920x1920.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-420x420.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-560x560.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01.jpeg 1972w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-700x700.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541227 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-700x700.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-700x700.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-696x696.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-1068x1068.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-1920x1920.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-420x420.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01-560x560.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174423-01.jpeg 1972w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Avidity Arms PD10 is extremely skinny. Nearly every part of the pistol is only about 0.90\u2033 thick, with its widest point (the mag release button and\/or slide lock) only an inch across on the dot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541228 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-1920x1439.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-700x525.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541228 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-700x525.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-1920x1439.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092825-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At the same time, its silhouette is effectively that of a duty-size pistol. It has a 4-inch barrel and a standard 1911-height frame.<\/p>\n<p>The PD10 is also extremely lightweight, especially for its size, at just 18.8 ounces.<\/p>\n<p>Taken together, this footprint makes for a firearm that carries extremely easily. Its slim width works very cleanly when carried IWB. Its 4-inch barrel is just shy of the point where length starts to be noticeable when carrying, and its minimal heft won\u2019t weigh your belt down.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541229 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"521\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-700x524.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-768x575.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-2048x1534.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-696x521.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-1068x800.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-1920x1438.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-561x420.jpeg 561w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-560x420.jpeg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-700x524.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541229 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-700x524.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-700x524.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-768x575.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-2048x1534.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-696x521.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-1068x800.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-1920x1438.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-561x420.jpeg 561w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092827-01-560x420.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Carry position and cant of the firearm will be important, however, when it comes to preventing the heel of the grip\/magazine from printing underneath your shirt. The PD10 certainly doesn\u2019t have a sub-compact frame height. If you\u2019re carrying IWB under a light garment and are the type to be concerned about printing, choose the correct holster and carry in the right location and you\u2019ll be just fine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541223 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-700x700.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-696x696.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-1068x1068.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-1920x1920.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-420x420.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-560x560.jpeg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-700x700.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541223 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-700x700.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-700x700.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-696x696.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-1068x1068.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-1920x1920.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-420x420.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174412-01-560x560.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Magazines for the 9mm PD10 are more or less standard 10-round, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/index.php\/cName\/pistol-ammo-9mm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9mm<\/a>, 1911 magazines. Avidity Arms strongly suggests using the specific models they ship and offer with the PD10 for the most reliable function. However most decent 9mm 1911 magazines will fit and function at least well enough for practice and range use.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541234 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"523\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-700x526.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-768x577.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-1536x1154.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-696x523.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-1068x803.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-559x420.jpeg 559w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-560x421.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01.jpeg 1896w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-700x526.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541234 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-700x526.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-700x526.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-768x577.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-1536x1154.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-696x523.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-1068x803.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-559x420.jpeg 559w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01-560x421.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092837-01.jpeg 1896w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A large, bright, square front sight with a Tritium vial graces the front of the PD10\u2019s slide. A 4-inch barrel definitely provides a longer sight radius than what\u2019s found on popular micro-compact pistols that compete for space on our waistlines.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541235 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-1536x1153.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-1068x802.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-1920x1441.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01.jpeg 2005w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-700x525.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541235 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-700x525.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-1536x1153.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-1068x802.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-1920x1441.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092838-01.jpeg 2005w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At rear is an all-black sight with a \u201cclaw\u201d front for one-handed or emergency slide manipulation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541236 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-1068x800.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-1920x1439.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-700x525.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541236 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-700x525.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-1068x800.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-1920x1439.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092840-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While opinions on this obviously vary, Pincus trains to only use rear slide serrations, therefore the PD10 only features rear slide serrations. They\u2019re clean and aggressively grippy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541239 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"521\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-700x524.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-768x575.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-1536x1150.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-696x521.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-1068x800.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-561x420.jpeg 561w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-560x419.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01.jpeg 1823w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-700x524.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541239 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-700x524.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-700x524.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-768x575.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-1536x1150.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-696x521.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-1068x800.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-561x420.jpeg 561w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01-560x419.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092847-01.jpeg 1823w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Likewise, the grip frame texture is comfortably grippy, but it won\u2019t tear up your hands or your skin. Its large pattern strikes a good balance between grip-in-hand without being abrasive to skin.<\/p>\n<p>Also of note: the front of the magazine baseplate features a pronounced claw. Combined with the finger relief cuts at the base of the grip, there are multiple ways to rip out a stuck magazine. Under normal circumstances, however, the stainless steel mags drop free and spring cleanly out of the frame.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541233 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-700x525.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541233 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-700x525.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092835-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I like the sleek magazine release and the unique texture on its surface. It\u2019s guarded by a raised portion of the grip frame at its rear, helping to prevent unintentional mag drops, but it operates crisply with an intentional thumb press.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, ergonomics and features of the PD10\u2019s frame are pretty solid and well thought out. Smooth areas for the web of the hand and by the rear of the trigger guard, textured recesses on either side for an indexed trigger finger or support hand thumb, an undercut trigger guard for a high grip, and a grip frame size and shape that\u2019s going to work well for a huge variety of hand sizes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541232 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-700x525.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541232 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-700x525.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092833-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Up at the muzzle end, the PD10 features an aggressive taper on each side to make re-holstering easier.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541240 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-2048x1537.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-1920x1441.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-700x525.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541240 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-700x525.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-2048x1537.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-1920x1441.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092850-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Takedown of the Avidity Arms PD10 is identical to most striker-fired pistols.<\/p>\n<p>There are zero MIM components in the Avidity PD10 and everything is made in the U.S. Internal components are tool steel, high carbon steel, quality stainless steel, and even the pins are made in-house to extremely tight tolerances.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541241 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-1920x1439.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-700x525.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541241 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-700x525.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-1920x1439.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092852-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s the angled trigger shoe when the striker is at rest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541242 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-1920x1439.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-700x525.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541242 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-700x525.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-1920x1439.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092854-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s where it sits when the striker is cocked. It features a drop safety tab in its face (in addition to multiple, internal safeties).<\/p>\n<p>On the shooting range, I found the trigger to be pretty much exactly what I would design were I making a pistol for self-defense use. That is to say it\u2019s not as short or as light as the market has seemingly been looking for over the past few years.<\/p>\n<p>The PD10\u2019s trigger breaks between 5 and 5.5 pounds with a long, consistent pull. Well, scratch that. It isn\u2019t long like a double action handgun is, but it\u2019s long compared to most striker-fired pistols these days. It\u2019s smooth and consistent, but it travels a little ways before stopping against a pronounced wall, then breaking fairly cleanly.<\/p>\n<p>If you ride the reset, trigger pulls for follow-up shots are shorter and faster.<\/p>\n<p>This is exactly what I believe is the \u201ccorrect\u201d trigger for a self-defense pistol. Correct pull weight and correct pull length. It\u2019s clean, crisp, and fast, yet it provides some safety fudge factor with enough weight and travel to ensure any trigger pull must be fully intentional.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541224 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-700x700.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-300x299.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-768x767.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-1536x1533.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-2048x2044.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-696x695.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-1068x1066.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-1920x1916.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-421x420.jpeg 421w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-560x559.jpeg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-700x700.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541224 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-700x700.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-700x700.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-300x299.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-768x767.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-1536x1533.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-2048x2044.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-696x695.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-1068x1066.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-1920x1916.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-421x420.jpeg 421w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174415-01-560x559.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pincus is correct\u2026the gun shoots like it\u2019s a full-size but carries like it\u2019s one of the skinniest and lightest pistols available, which it is.<\/p>\n<p>The ability to get a 100 percent, complete, full four-fingered grip on the PD10 means fantastic control. Its skinny width works well with its grip shape to allow for a firm, very high, all-encompassing grip with pressure where you want it to really drive the gun hard and control recoil effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Dan and I both shot the PD10 accurately. Follow-up shots were fast thanks to that fairly short trigger reset, and the bright front sight is easy to follow and center in the generous rear notch.<\/p>\n<p>Dan had one stoppage \u2014 a failure to feed \u2014 while he was shooting the PD10 during the first three or four magazines of ammo through the gun, and I had none during dozens of full mags of assorted ammo.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541238 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-1920x1439.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-700x525.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541238 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-700x525.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-2048x1535.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-1920x1439.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230808092845-01-265x198.jpeg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Magazines loaded easily and dropped free with some spring power helping to pop \u2019em out. There\u2019s a slight flare to the magazine well, but you\u2019ll still need to line things up a bit more precisely with the PD10 than with a double-stack pistol with its fatter grip frame and tapered magazine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541226 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-700x700.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-300x299.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-768x767.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-1536x1533.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-2048x2044.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-696x695.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-1068x1066.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-1920x1916.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-421x420.jpeg 421w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-560x559.jpeg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-700x700.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541226 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-700x700.jpeg\" alt=\"Avidity Arms PD10 9mm Pistol\" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-700x700.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-300x299.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-768x767.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-1536x1533.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-2048x2044.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-696x695.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-1068x1066.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-1920x1916.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-421x420.jpeg 421w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230613174420-01-560x559.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Based on how the PD10 shoots, I think it compares extremely favorably to other skinny 9-millimeter single-stacks like the 10-round Slimline GLOCK 48 and 43X. In fact, it\u2019s skinnier, shorter, and lighter than the G48 but doesn\u2019t necessarily shoot like that\u2019s the case. Just don\u2019t expect aftermarket magazines that increase the capacity of the PD10 as .<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, it\u2019s obviously much more svelte and lighter weight than double-stack guns of a similar footprint, such as the G19.<\/p>\n<p>Comparing the PD10 against double-stack, micro-compact guns, really, is the big question I\u2019m left with. Back when Rob originally designed this gun, it was a no-brainer. Today, with so many micro-compact, double-stack pistols (<em>a la<\/em> the SIG P365, Springfield Hellcat, FN Reflex among others) available that carry as much or more ammo in a smaller footprint, it requires some thought and consideration to come to a decision to carry the 10-round PD10 instead.<\/p>\n<p>Frankly, I hope it finds market success, because the PD10 is a fantastic gun. It\u2019s far easier to shoot well than a micro-compact. Heck, with its full-length grip it\u2019s also far easier to draw from concealment quickly and properly.<\/p>\n<p>Easy to carry\u00a0<em>and<\/em> easy to shoot is a combination we\u2019re all looking for in a carry gun, and the Avidity Arms PD10 nails that in full. But will it find a home in a market that has largely gone in a different direction? I hope so. You may well want to give the PD10 a shot.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Specifications: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=83c7c186-fb5f-42ca-a1a4-8e6e1a99ac2e&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsmans.com%2Fshooting-gear-gun-supplies%2Fhandguns%2Favidity-arms-pd10-carry-pistol%2Fp%2F1505891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Avidity Arms PD10<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Caliber:<\/strong> 9mm<br \/><strong>Action:<\/strong> striker-fired<br \/><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 10+1<br \/><strong>Barrel Length:<\/strong> 4\u201d<br \/><strong>Frame:<\/strong> Polymer<br \/><strong>Overall Length:<\/strong> 6.94\u201d<br \/><strong>Width at widest point:<\/strong> 1\u201d (slide is 0.9\u2033)<br \/><strong>Height:\u00a0<\/strong>5.625\u2033 from tip of magazine baseplate claw to top of sights<br \/><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 18.8 oz (without magazine)<br \/><strong>Finish: <\/strong>Isonite\u00a0Coating on most metal parts<br \/><strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $599 ($625 w\/ Optic Cut. Street price <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=83c7c186-fb5f-42ca-a1a4-8e6e1a99ac2e&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsmans.com%2Fshooting-gear-gun-supplies%2Fhandguns%2Favidity-arms-pd10-carry-pistol%2Fp%2F1505891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">about $449<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ratings (out of five stars):<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Overall\u00a0 * * * *<\/strong><br \/>The Avidity Arms PD10 is a fantastic carry pistol. It\u2019s designed to be very shootable <em>and<\/em> very carryable, and it successfully achieves that balance. It shoots like a full-size pistol, but it carries like the insanely skinny, lightweight gun that it is. I\u2019m keeping this PD10 and I\u2019m going to carry it regularly. My only question is, can it compete with the teeny, tiny guys that hold as many or more rounds and are, arguably, a little easier to conceal due to their shorter grip lengths. If you give more consideration to a full grip on the draw and to more control while shooting than to sacrificing those things in exchange for lowering the chance of printing, I think it\u2019s an easy enough choice to make.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-avidity-arms-pd10-9mm-pistol\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whew! It\u2019s finally here! We first saw the Avidity Arms PD10 in January of 2017, and it was a functional and effectively finished product at that time. Rob Pincus, long-time defensive shooting instructor, designed and developed the PD10 based on experience and feedback from thousands of students and dozens of instructors. 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