Today, we finally get to talk about the new XD-S Mod 2. This is a difficult gun for me to review, for a number of reasons. First, I have said about all there is to say about the Gen 1 XD-S. I have carried the 3.3 model since 2013, and I reviewed the 4-inch model.
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First Look: The New Springfield XD-S Mod.2 in .45 ACP
BY Clay Martin Published: January 15, 2018 { 36 comments }Clay’s Overview of Springfield’s M1A in 6.5 Creedmoor
BY Clay Martin Published: January 4, 2018 { 24 comments }Last year, Clay got to go test out some of Springfield’s newest goodies at an event in Las Vegas. One of his favorites was the M1A in 6.5 Creedmoor.
Springfield’s Going .380 ACP with New Micro 911 Series
BY Max Slowik Published: January 3, 2018 { 14 comments }Chambered for .380 ACP, the 911 looks and handles like a 1911, just scaled down to the small cartridge. It also happens to weigh less than 13 ounces unloaded.
Get Back to Basics: El Presidente Shooting Drill
BY Clay Martin Published: December 28, 2017 { 13 comments }This week, we are diving into Friday with a classic pistol drill, the notorious El Presidente. Usually attributed to Jeff Cooper as the creator, this is one you need to master if you want to hang with the cool kids.
Springfield 1911 TRP Operator Now in 10mm! – Full Review
BY Clay Martin Published: December 15, 2017 { 26 comments }You may ask, Why did it take so long? It has a lot more to do with engineering than marketing.
First Look: Springfield M1A in 6.5 Creedmoor — Full Review
BY Clay Martin Published: December 12, 2017 { 90 comments }This week, I got my hands on a rifle that is destined for greatness. Springfield Armory has surprised all of us by chambering the M1A in 6.5 Creedmoor! I am not generally a fan of what I consider ancient weapons, but I am prepared to make an exception for this one. The History of the [...]
First Look: Springfield SAINT Edge — Full Review
BY Clay Martin Published: December 7, 2017 { 15 comments }It is pretty hard to get excited about an AR-15 in the current marketplace, which as a consumer is a good problem to have. I am certain there is an analogy in me somewhere that is family website friendly but let’s all just use our own imaginations instead. I have reviewed three SAINT models in the last 365 days if you count the pistol, and I count the pistol. It was going to have to be spectacular to get my attention.
And on this one, Springfield Armory delivered in spades.
Springfield’s Rob Leatham Finally Explains Grip Zone
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: December 1, 2017 { 11 comments }Leave it up to pro shooter Rob Leatham to shed some light on what Springfield correctly identified as, “one of the most important questions of our time.”
Springfield’s Hammer-Fired XD-E Goes Big-Bore with .45 ACP Model
BY Max Slowik Published: November 20, 2017 { 7 comments }The XD-E is a polymer-framed, hammer-fired single-stack .45 for everyday carry. It’s slim and light and affordably priced, too.
Springfield’s Upgrading Saint to Flagship Status with New Edge Carbine
BY Max Slowik Published: November 15, 2017 { 7 comments }The new Saint is designed to cater to people looking for a rifle a step up from a vanilla AR that also includes everything you need to get shooting.









