In the early 1990s, I spent several 115-degree days shooting with Springfields Robbie Leatham outside Phoenix, Arizona. One of my favorite 1911 pistols is the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec chambered in .38 Super. This is a no-frills pistol with no extra doodads and fixed, military-style sights. The easy-shooting 1911-A1 9mm, the compact EMP 9mm, and the extremely accurate Range Officer .45 ACP impressed John a great deal. Actually, it shot too well....
January 11th, 2020 3minute read My first experience shooting handguns came with my dad. We were out collecting firewood and he asked if I wanted to take a shooting break. For a kid looking to get out of work, the shooting break sounded great. He pulled from the old white Chevy a 1911. The summer of 2001 was a special one. I obtained my CCW and my first handgun, aSpringfield Armory XD....
The same slogan could work well for Springfield Armory. One such man to ask would be John Strayer. John got his first Springfield XD in 2008, when he opened the gun shop. He had shot my XD Tactical .45 ACP that I was testing at the time. It really shoots nice. That led him to his next personal acquisition from Springfield Armory, the XD-M. He won so many matches with that one that the gun earned a nickname The Blue Flame....
A carbine like the SAINT is a great all-around firearm. But is it not suited for home defense? Check out my video above to find out my take on it. The Why… Lets go over why the AR is a good choice for a role like this. Firstly, its the most configurable firearm out there today. you might set a SAINT up exactly like you need it. In my case today, I have a SAINT Victor 5....
On some level, does it really matter for whom it was made if it keeps you warm? Of course not and thats exactly why were used to wearing whats available. If the choice is looking good or being warm, we choose warm every time. But what if we dont have to choose? Good news the SITKA Womens Fanatic Jacket is exactly that. Oh, and there is a guys version as well, in case your significant other wants one....
Along the way, a number of advanced firearms concepts would influence U.S. Ordnance in their decision. Some of these arms are well known. Others, like the unique Model 45A, are less so. Its name is official sounding, but yet it is nothing more than a nickname applied in the field. How did the official Signal Corps photographers get involved? Since the war was recently over, the photographers were probably looking for something interesting to cover....
The basic Hellcat includes tritium night sights and a smooth and crisp trigger. Its 3-inch barrel is hammer forged for longevity and consistent accuracy. Other notable features includea trigger safetyand a loaded chamber indicator. Its standard magazine holds 11-rounds with either a flush or slightly extended base pad. The included higher-capacity 13-round magazine features a nicely contoured extension that mates smoothly to the grip. The rear sight is slightly smaller to make room for the RDS, and the cover plate fits flush....
I pulled back my Armadillo vest and said, Does this answer your question? Im not sure where that comes from, but it damn sure doesnt come from me. Ive voted with my wallet and bought several XD pistols over the years. Ive had a couple of classes where XD, XD-M, and XD-S pistols outnumbered Glocks. By then, I wanted to see how long it would go uncleaned and unlubed before it malfed....
But is that really the best place for a home defense firearm? You will need something that is secure, but will give you instant access to your firearm. In my case, Im working here with a Springfield Armory XD-E double-action/single-action pistol with manual safety. I am keeping it with a loaded chamber, hammer down and on safe. A handy light will give you the ability to illuminate and identify potential threats in your home....
Meanwhile, the unglamorous infantry battled it out among the mud, barbed wire, and trenches. At normal combat ranges, rifles and machine guns ruled their world. In close combat, pistols, knives, and clubs did the dirty work. Glenn Eagleston (center), an 18.5 victory ace of the 354th Fighter Group, carries an M1911 on his hip in Northern France during November 1944. Images: National Archives Great War pilots often carried pistols too, but rarely for combat....
December 30th, 2019 3minute read It packs 15 rounds of 10mm. It weighs 31.2 oz. and is 7.7 overall. Its the Springfield Armory XD-M 4.5 pistol, and its a lot of defensive firepower in a polymer-framed package. However, its not as easy to CCW as something like a Hellcat. But what if this is the gun you want to carry concealed? Youll need a good holster that is designed to make carrying something like this practical and comfortable....
Read on, and youll find out. And thats why most of us here atOn Targetown one of them. The M1A Scout Squad is a relatively light (8 lbs. Before 520-408-1944; E-mail: contact@vltor.com; Web:www.vltor.com). The fore-stock includes a forward-mounted sling loop. To create a full-length top rail we chose VLTORs CASV-14 upper handguard assembly ($325.95). After It provides corrosion protection in excess 1,000 hours of salt-spray exposure that exceeds the ASTM-B-117 standard....
iron sights, limited capacity, larger calibers). Basically, I gravitate to the guns that many people (including myself) struggle with the most. Call me a glutton for punishment. The full-sized frame means easy-to-control shooting, with a generous 19-round magazine capacity so you never run short. The red dot optic on the slide means intuitive aiming that even novices will understand. The extra-tall sights also allow you to see over the top of a suppressor as well....
