Springfield Armory has released pre-cut, optics-ready slide kits for the XD series of handguns. This makes it a breeze to add a red dot sight to your gun, without having to ship it off to a machine shop. How does XD optics-ready slide kit hold up in practice? [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has announced optics-cut replacement slides for the XD series of handguns. These optics-ready slides are drop-in replacements for current XD owners who want to add a red dot to their slide without obtaining an aftermarket milling job. Springfield [Read More…]
Many discount programs out there focus heavily on law enforcement and military personnel. However, Springfield Armory’s new FIRSTLINE discount program aims to extend its discounted deals to more than just MIL and LE personnel. The new FIRSTLINE program extends [Read More…]
CAA Gear Up keep expanding their MCK line of handgun chassis/conversion kits. A couple of weeks ago we reported about their new Polymer80 frame compatible kits and today we’ll take a look at the latest additions to MCK family of products – chassis designed [Read More…]
Springfield Armory is announcing a new promotion called the Instant Gear Up. With the purchase of a qualifying pistol, customers will receive five additional magazines, a hard case, soft case, holster and magazine carrier at the time of purchase. There are no rebate [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…]
The Springfield XD Mod 2 Tactical is an updated version of the classic Croation made XD (previously known as the HS2000) in a longer form factor geared towards the practical/tactical style of shooter. In this episode, Patrick takes both the 9mm and the .45 ACP versions out to the range to see how [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…]
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…]
I had the opportunity to have Rob Leatham tell me about the new Springfield XD Mod 2 in .45ACP. It’s an extremely tiny .45 considering it packs 9+1. I will be honest guys, I have never owned an XD, but I was thoroughly impressed with the Mod 2 and how well [Read More…]
You may have noticed all the ads around the web about Springfield Armory’s latest offering coming soon: We worked with Springfield Armory to bring it to you first so here it is; Springfield Armory has introduced a new version of the XD-9 Sub-Compact called the [Read More…]
Springfield XD fans rejoice, the Springfield XD-S 4.0 in .45 ACP is now shipping. This single stack pistol can use either a 5 round flush magazine or a 7 round magazines with an extended grip. It is available in black or two-tone versions. The MSRP is $599, and the [Read More…]
While at IWA, I had a chance to interview world champion pistol shooter Rob Leatham. Mr. Leatham has won the IPSC World Championship 5 times and the USPSA National Championship an incredible 24 times, among many other prestigious victories. He’s been described by [Read More…]
This has got to be the most confusing gun launch launch since I started blogging. A couple of readers emailed me about the launch of the XDm 3.8 Compact but I thought this was the XDm 3.8 launched last year. Why was I confused? Because Springfield’s marketing [Read More…]
The Crimson Trace Laserguard is now available for the Springfield XD and XDM pistols. MSRP is $209.
Springfield has finally published the specs of the new XD(m) .45. Its frame is slightly bigger than the 9mm and .40 S&W XD(m) but slightly smaller than the XD .45. Springfield has said that it is the smallest frame polymer .45 on the market.
The .460 Rowland produces about 100 ft/lbs more energy than the 10mm Auto. Wild West Guns’ drop in kit for the Springfield XD allows you to pack 14 rounds of it into a magazine! Real Guns reviews the kit. [ Many thanks to Mik for emailing me the link. ]
The suspected reason for the KB was a round fired out of battery. A couple more photos can be seen at Carolina Shooters Forum and Blue Gun Blog [Hat Tip: Blue Gun Blog]
Springfield has introduced a compact version of the XD(m) pistol called the 3.8. Its name refers to the barrel length which is 3.8″ long, 0.7″ shorter than the standard XD(m). The name is sure to confuse many who will think it refers to the .380 cartridge. [Read More…]
These photos are of a Springfield XD .45 was blown up after a squib load (a low powered load that does not have enough energy to push the bullet out the muzzle) blocked the barrel and another full power loaded round was fired. The pressure generated blew off the top of [Read More…]
Following his article about Glock safety Rob has written an article explaining the differences between the safeties in the Glock and XD. If the Glock firing pin is partially retracted and the Springfield XD is fully retracted we could draw the conclusion that the Glock [Read More…]
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