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NEW 9mm Springfield XD-S Mod.2: Review and Comparison to the Original

BY Jordan Michaels Published: August 1, 2018 { 20 comments }

Successful firearm sequels balance “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” with real, value-adding improvements. If a manufacturer re-engineers a popular design like the XD-S, they risk losing those features that made the firearm successful in the first place. But if they don’t improve enough components, “new-and-improved” starts to look suspiciously like “the-same-and-more-expensive.” Those were my thoughts heading into this review, but I think Springfield balanced these two extremes well.

Springfield’s NEW Saint Pistol in 300 Blackout (Full Review)

BY Jordan Michaels Published: July 14, 2018 { 23 comments }

Size matters, but when it comes to combat-ready firearms, smaller is often better. Compact weapons allow for easy maneuvering in tight spaces, which is an especially useful attribute in a home-defense firearm. Now, thanks to a favorable ruling from the ATF, Springfield has introduced two pistol-length versions of their popular Saint AR-15: the .556 and, more recently, a 300 Blackout model.

Springfield Armory 911: In case of Emergency, Drop the Hammer — SHOT Show 2018

BY Clay Martin Published: January 24, 2018 { 23 comments }

These are tiny guns with sub-3-inch barrels and short, flat grips. Springfield’s 911 pistols weigh less than 13 ounces unloaded, with the magazines — no small feat for an all-metal .380 build.

First Look: The New Springfield XD-S Mod.2 in .45 ACP

BY Clay Martin Published: January 15, 2018 { 36 comments }

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.

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 [...]

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.”

First Look: Springfield SAINT Pistol — Full Review

BY Clay Martin Published: November 1, 2017 { 26 comments }

With the release this week of the variant, the Springfield Armory AR-15 family comes closer to completion. Not content to just chop down a SAINT and slap a forearm brace in place of the buttstock, Springfield has added some design features that make this AR pistol the one to beat. SPECS Type: Direct-impingment semiautomatic pistol Cartridge: 5.56x45mm [...]

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