Springfield Armory just announced, roughly around midnight, a NEW 1911 TRP 10mm RMR! This pistol chambers the stout 10mm cartridge with the added benefit of a reflex optic such as the Trijicon RMR. The 10mm Auto cartridge has seen a significant resurgence in the past [Read More…]
As we gear up for the NRA Show in Dallas, Texas from May 4th – 6th we get some completely unexpected news. Springfield Armory has announced 2 new NFA firearms for consumers to build off of their increasingly popular SAINT line of modern sporting rifles. These are [Read More…]
Exhibition rifle drill is a relatively new sport, starting to becoming popular in the 1970s and 1980s among JROTC and ROTC drill competitions. Today it occupies a vast amount of programs across the United States and continues to expand every year from the High School to the collegiate and even [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has been on a tear the last year with new iterations of the SAINT series of AR-15 firearms. First, Springfield Armory introduced the original SAINT model in October of 2016. They then followed up with an M-LOK free-float handguard version to many [Read More…]
Springfield Armory announced on January 1st this year the inception of the 911 .380 ACP pistol. This defining introduction was Springfield Armory’s 1st offering of a .380 ACP chambered firearm. At that time, it was stated that 4 configurations would be available [Read More…]
If you did not have the opportunity to visit Springfield Armory at SHOT Show in the convention center, they had a sprawling booth with enough firearms to make you contemplate getting a 2nd job. From 1911s to 911s to XD(M)s to AR-15s to M1As, they had their square [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has been very busy in the last few months pumping out multiple new firearms for consumers. Everything from a small, carry pistol like the 911 .380 ACP up to the thunderous TRP Operator 10mm. We at TFB have been on top of Springfield Armory’s [Read More…]
Air Venturi, a significant manufacturer of airsoft guns, has officially received approval and license to produce Springfield Armory reproductions. Beginning in 2018, you will have the opportunity to purchase and train with the historic M1A, 1911, XD and XD(M). Here is a [Read More…]
It was not even 2 years ago and Springfield Armory did not have a single AR-15 in their line-up of firearms. Now they have multiple rifles and a pistol to their name under the umbrella of the SAINT which spans from Keymod to M-LOK. Few people know the humble beginnings [Read More…]
When it comes to concealed carry, whether you are brand new to the idea or a seasoned veteran with a desk drawer of 30 holsters, it is always good to be in the know. Is the state I am traveling in have reciprocity where I am from? Does the state I am currently in [Read More…]
I went to Cabela’s to pick up an order and took a walk in their used firearm section. On the counter they have this IDF Sniper Rifle certified by Springfield Armory. It was the giant night vision scope that caught my eye. If you recall, Miles posted [Read More…]
The Springfield Armory SAINT has found considerable attention and buyers in what is a very soft modern sporting rifle market. First, introduced with a Keymod forearm. Then, offered with a free-float M-LOK handguard as to not ignore the M-LOK fan base. Last, but not [Read More…]
The Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP) series of carry guns by Springfield Armory has been a hit for 1911 lovers. Especially so with the new EMP4 Concealed Carry Contour. By offering a longer barrel and sighting radius, a fiber optic front sight and curb appeal to match its [Read More…]
Here is another photo sent in by Miles. These Marines were cutting a cake celebrating 100 year anniversary of the 6th Marine Regiment with a bayonet mounted Springfield M1903.
The SIG Sauer P320 – scion of the Army’s new M17 MHS pistol – is the only handgun out of eleven different weapons to fail a comprehensive test released today by Omaha Outdoors. The testing protocol involved dropping the handguns at different angles [Read More…]
Far too often custom 1911 buyers overlook the wonderful resource that is the Springfield Armory Custom Shop. While on the NRA Annual Meeting show floor, Patrick got a chance to handle some of these legendary pistols that many dream of. The Professional 1911 is widely regarded as one of the finest [Read More…]
The Civilian Marksmanship Program has received word that the Philippine government could be shipping 86,000 M1 Garand rifles back to the United States for distribution to American civilian shooters. Mark Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of the CMP, commented on the [Read More…]
The U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Modle of 1903, commonly called the “Springfield” to this day for its close association with the government arsenal has a long, storied, and well-documented history. The weapon faithfully served through two World Wars and numerous [Read More…]
My friend James the XD Man sent me this photo of the Springfield Armory lane at Industry Day at the Range taken with his Theta 360 camera. I thought the photo was far too cool to not share with all of you in a post, I hope we see more of these 360 cameras in […] [Read More…]
This year at SHOT Springfield introduced a couple of new revisions to current models, one of those being the EMP4 Concealed Carry Contour chambered in 9mm. We all know that sharp corners and edges on a gun can make it hard to hide under a shirt and no one knows that [Read More…]
Our good friends at Springfield Armory a Springfield XD MOD.2 3″ Sub Compact pistol, along with almost $1,000 worth of accessories and training tools. Enter here. GENESEO, IL, January 7, 2017 – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce its participation in [Read More…]
The Glock 19, along with its close clones and equivalents, is in my opinion the ideal “universal” civilian pistol. Small enough to carry concealed, but large enough to shoot well, the Glock can serve equally well as an every day carry gun or as a home [Read More…]
The Ruger American pistol is fully positioned to be the focus of Ruger’s center-fire handgun offerings. Its introduction made it an immediate, direct competitor to the M&P, Glock, and Springfield series of pistols. One feature everyone noticed it was [Read More…]
What was the first military .22 caliber high velocity infantry rifle round ever developed? Many would name the 5.56mm round designed in the 1950s to that title, but that would be incorrect. In truth, it’s probably impossible to know for sure due to the large [Read More…]
Previously, we looked at the most common type of locking mechanism for rifles, but what about handguns? Well, today we’ll be looking at tilting-barrel locking, a method used in virtually every modern locked-breech handgun today. Tilting barrel locking was [Read More…]
It may be common knowledge within the shooting community that the Springfield XD series is based off of the Croatian HS2000, but what is not widely known is the creation of HS Produkt is rooted in the Croatian War of Independence. As early as 1991, forces in Croatia, [Read More…]
Expos like the 2016 NRA Annual Meeting or the SHOT Show are usually places to find the latest and greatest in the firearms world. Sometimes, however, exhibitors bring along relics of the past, forgotten firearms that haven’t seen the public spotlight in decades [Read More…]
The gear of the US infantryman during World War I was some of the best in the period, from the ammunition pouches, to the uniform, and the rifles. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons has taken a reproduction uniform and an original M1917 rifle and M1911 handgun out to the [Read More…]
For those familiar with the life of Chris Kyle or possibly read his books, you know he was a tremendous man. You may also know that his sidearm of choice was a Springfield Armory TRP Operator. To commemorate his life and to grow the FROG Foundation, Springfield Armory [Read More…]
Andrew of GY6 Vids compares the Glock 43 to the Springfield XDS 9mm. Andrew mentions that many people like to compare the M&P Shield to the Glock 43 but they are not the same sized gun. He is right, the Shield is a slightly bigger weapon compared to the Glock 43. [Read More…]