Description
Savage took everything people liked about the original Stance and gave it the upgrades the carry crowd actually asked for. The Stance XR moves to a double-stack design, bumping capacity to 13+1 with the extended magazine and 10+1 with the flush-fit mag, both of which come in the box. At just under an inch wide and about 6.2 inches long, it still rides comfortably inside the waistband, but you're no longer giving up rounds to get there.
The grip texture is a real standout. The stippling wraps all the way around with indexing points above the trigger guard, so the pistol stays planted in your hand without chewing up your side during a long day of carry. Two interchangeable backstraps let you tune the grip angle and size to your hand, and the controls deserve a mention too. The magazine release and slide catch are genuinely ambidextrous, not just reversible, which makes this one of the friendlier options out there for left-handed folks. This MC9MS version adds a manual thumb safety for anyone who wants that extra layer between the holster and the trigger.
Up top, the ported steel slide trims weight and gives your support hand extra purchase when racking, with the stainless 3.2 inch barrel peeking through the cuts. Every Stance XR comes cut for a micro red dot, and Savage's Quick Release Optics plate system makes mounting or swapping a dot quick work. The fixed 3-dot sights handle duty out of the box, and the trigger breaks clean with a short reset and a wide, comfortable safety blade. There's also a proper accessory rail up front that fits common compact weapon lights, something plenty of micro nines still skip.
Range reports on the Stance XR have been consistently positive, with reviewers running everything from soft practice loads to +P hollow points without hiccups. Takedown is simple, and the captive recoil spring makes reassembly painless. The pistol ships with both magazines and a foam-lined hard case, so it's ready to go from day one.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Striker Fired Semi-Auto
- Capacity: 13+1 (extended mag) / 10+1 (flush mag)
- Barrel Length: 3.2" Stainless Steel
- Overall Length: 6.2"
- Width: Approx. 0.96"
- Weight: Approx. 21.7 oz unloaded
- Sights: Fixed 3-Dot
- Optics Ready: Yes, Quick Release Optics (QRO) plate system
- Safety: Manual Thumb Safety
- Controls: Ambidextrous Magazine Release & Slide Catch
- Slide: Ported Steel with Front & Rear Serrations
- Frame: Polymer with Interchangeable Backstraps, Black
- Magazines Included: One 13-Round Extended, One 10-Round Flush
- Manufacturer Part Number: 67052
- UPC: 011356670526
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Savage Stance XR optics ready?
Yes, every Stance XR comes from the factory with a slide cut for micro red dots. It uses Savage's Quick Release Optics (QRO) plate system, which makes installing and removing an optic fast and simple. The factory iron sights are tall enough to co-witness with most mini red dots.
What magazines come with the Stance XR, and what's the capacity?
It ships with two steel double-stack magazines: a 13-round extended mag and a 10-round flush-fit mag. The extended magazine gives most people a full grip, while the flush mag keeps the pistol as compact as possible for deep concealment. With one in the chamber you're looking at 13+1 or 10+1.
Does this version have a manual safety?
Yes, the MC9MS model includes a frame-mounted manual thumb safety in addition to the bladed trigger safety. If you'd rather skip the thumb safety, Savage also makes the Stance XR in a no-manual-safety version, but this one is a good fit for anyone who prefers that extra step before the trigger.
Is the Stance XR good for left-handed users?
It's one of the better micro nines out there for lefties. The magazine release and slide catch are truly ambidextrous, with mirrored controls on both sides rather than parts you have to swap over. Combined with the symmetrical grip texture, it runs the same no matter which hand you shoot with.
How big is the Stance XR? Is it easy to conceal?
It measures about 6.2 inches long, 4.6 inches tall with the flush magazine, and just under an inch wide, weighing around 21.7 ounces unloaded. That puts it squarely in micro-compact territory alongside guns like the Sig P365 and Shield Plus. The slim profile and rounded edges make it comfortable for inside-the-waistband carry.
Can I mount a light on the Stance XR?
Yes. Unlike the original Stance, the XR has a true Picatinny accessory rail on the frame, not a proprietary pattern. It's sized to handle popular compact weapon lights like the Streamlight TLR-7 series, which is a nice bonus on a pistol this small.





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