The longslide is not a new concept. Extended versions of standard handguns date back to the days of cased dueling pistols. However, it was only in modern times that the concept has been truly perfected. Here are half a dozen of some of the best examples of the genre, from yesterday through to today.
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Watch Rob Leatham Smoke Gun Industry Journalists in Springfield Shootoff — ‘Popper Palooza’
BY S.H. Blannelberry Updated: November 1, 2016Now this would be some serious fun: The new Springfield Saint AR-15. 120 rounds. 100 steel poppers. Fastest time wins.
Gunfight Science: Five Simple Steps To Survive A Home Invasion
BY Michael O. Humphries Updated: November 1, 2016Want to make sure you are ready and prepared to face a deadly home invasion? Do you want to be ready when the unimaginable happens? Then read on about these five simple steps you need to know.
Introducing The Springfield Armory Saint AR-15 – Clay’s Full Review, Mag Dumps, Torture Tests & Silly Man Tricks
BY Clay Martin Updated: November 1, 2016While they may be known for their M1A rifles, 1911s and XD pistols, Springfield Armory has just jumped into the AR world with the new Saint rifle in 5.56mm. Take a look at our mag dump torture test and full review of this exciting new firearm.
Behind The Scenes: The Springfield Armory Saint Release Event Las Vegas
BY Michael O. Humphries Updated: November 1, 2016Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Springfield Armory Saint release event in Las Vegas, where we put the rifle through its paces in a variety of CQB, tactical and long range situations.
Field of Chaos in the Desert – Tannerite, Cars, Zombies, Garden Gnomes & AR-15s
BY Michael O. Humphries Updated: November 1, 2016For more information, visit . I have been to a lot of product introductions over the years. From rifles to pistols to shotguns, I like to think I am a pretty seasoned industry professional that has seen it all. Well, I can honestly say that Springfield Armory threw me for a loop on the introduction [...]
First Look! Springfield Armory XDM Optical Sight 9mm Pistol (OSP). Full Review.
BY Justin Opinion Updated: August 9, 2016For those who want all the advantages of a red dot on their pistol, Springfield Armory is answering the call early on by offering a new version of their time-proven and hugely popular XDM pistol. It is called the OSP for “Optical-Sight Pistol.”
7 Top Compact Concealed Carry Self-Defense Handguns for New Shooters!
BY Dick Jones Updated: July 8, 2016Probably the hottest segment of the handgun market is in guns that fit the concealed carry mode. The guns listed aren’t chosen for their level of usefulness for highly trained operators, but rather because they’re easy to learn to shoot well and are powerful and reliable enough to serve as excellent defensive tools.
American Hero’s 1911: The Chris Kyle Legend Series Springfield Armory .45
BY Jorge Amselle Updated: June 23, 2016It seems only fitting that a major gun manufacturer like Springfield Armory would want to honor and commemorate an American hero like Chris Kyle with a special edition and exclusive pistol like this TRP Operator .45 ACP 1911.
Chris Kyle Springfield 1911 Number 1 Raises $22K for Frog Foundation
BY Max Slowik Updated: May 26, 2016Springfield Armory raised $22,500 for the Frog Foundation auctioning off serial No. 0001 of their new Chris Kyle 1911 Legend Series TRP.