It 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.
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American Hero’s 1911: The Chris Kyle Legend Series Springfield Armory .45
Published: June 23, 2016 { 9 comments }
Chris Kyle Springfield 1911 Number 1 Raises $22K for Frog Foundation
Published: May 26, 2016 { 3 comments }Springfield Armory raised $22,500 for the Frog Foundation auctioning off serial No. 0001 of their new Chris Kyle 1911 Legend Series TRP.
Springfield Armory Unveils Optical Service Pistol, and More! — NRA 2016
Published: May 21, 2016 { 2 comments }The Springfield Armory folks have been busy. New for the NRA Annual Meeting and Expo are a slew of new models. Let’s take a quick look.
Fist full of Hardball: Why I Carry a Springfield XD-S
Published: May 9, 2016 { 38 comments }Often when I travel, the gun I carry concealed is the only one I have. Ever had someone at your hotel room door, convinced they were at the right room? I have, and not cool. That’s why I carry a gun that I can actually shoot–The Springfield Armory XD-S.
Two New 9mm Springfield Range Officers
Published: April 29, 2016 { 12 comments }If you are a fan of the 1911 and have not checked out Springfield’s Range Officer line you owe it to yourself to do so. I have come to the conclusion that the standard Range Officer is just about the best bang for your buck in the target shooting 1911 world there is. The ROs have one of the best off the shelf slide to frame fits I have seen on a non-custom pistol.
New Gun Review: EMP 4” Lightweight Champion
Published: March 19, 2016 { 12 comments }Fans of the 9mm 1911 have a new option. Springfield Armory has a 4″ Champion version of their purpose-built 9mm EMP that is ideal for those who want the most from their daily carry pistol.
Bring Back The M6 Scout Rifle
Published: March 5, 2016 { 34 comments }We spend most of our time covering new guns, but there are some old ones we’d like to see brought back. Here’s one of them. The old M6 Scout is an excellent example of a survival gun. This .410/.22 LR has a rich history, and sells for an astounding price these days.
Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP) from Springfield Armory
Published: February 27, 2016 { 25 comments }Looking for a 1911 that’s ideal for concealed carry? Want it in a caliber other than .45 ACP? Check out the Springfield Armory EMP. These come in 9mm and .40 S&W, and we’ve been pushing these hard. So how do the redesigned 1911s hold up to the reputation Springfield has established with their 5″ guns?
New Gun Review: Springfield 1911, Loaded Parkerized with Crimson Trace
Published: February 12, 2016 { 18 comments }Springfield Armory has a new Loaded 1911. We put this Crimson Trace Laser Grip pistol through its paces. This would make a nice EDC full sized 1911.
SPRINGFIELD New SUBCOMPACTS AND TACTICAL MOD.2S – On the Range This Week! – SHOT SHOW 2016
Published: January 30, 2016 { 5 comments }Springfield Armory has just released 3 new Mod.2 pistols that expand the already versatile line. The guns are getting shorter, longer, and more tactical. We’ve had them in for testing and are here with their updates for SHOT Show 2016.