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[Review] Springfield Armory XDS 4.0
A good while ago I owned a Springfield XDS with the short 3-inch-plus barrel in .45 ACP. Now, that was a handful. I’m no stranger to smalller-framed .45s… back in the late 1970s I owned a Star PD, the Spanish-made 6-round .45 that was loosely modeled on the 1911. I liked that gun. But, like ... Read more
[Review] Springfield XD(M) Compact
Springfield Armory is known for, among other guns, its extensive line of 1911s but it has gained a lot of traction from its XD line of striker-fired pistols. I just recently took possession of a new XD(M) with a 3.8 inch barrel in .45 ACP. (For simplicity’s sake I’ll just call it from now on ... Read more
The Springfield M1903
Way back in 1892, the US Government adopted their first official bolt action rifle, the 1892 Krag Jorgensen Rifle. Prior to that, the military was using the Trapdoor Springfield (1873 model) and before that, they were using the Allen Conversion of the Civil War muskets. So, with the Krag in service from 1892, various other ... Read more
.308 Win vs .30-06 Springfield – Cartridge Comparison
Both the .308 Win and the .30-06 Springfield are two cartridges steeped in American tradition. Both have serviced the men and women of our military and police force and have found worldwide success and longevity in the hunting fields. In this article, we will take a look at these two cartridges and compare and discuss ... Read more
The 4 Best Springfield XDS Lasers
Particularly, when it comes to concealed carry, the Springfield XDS is one of the best subcompact 9mm pistols you can own. However, the weapon can serve for more than self defense, easily. To heighten the already wonderful capabilities of this pistol, we put together a review of the best Springfield XDS lasers for the money. ... Read more
Best Springfield XD Mod 2 Holsters [2019]
The XD Mod 2 handguns from Springfield Armory have a fairly classic style and operation to them. It’s a gun that is easy to get a feel for, and that’s why it’s offered in practically every size, from subcompact to full sized. The weapon also features a very practical hand grip for swift maneuvers ... Read more
Best Scopes For .30-06 Springfield
Just about everyone and his neighbor has heard of the .308 Winchester; but, if you own the similar .30-06 rifle, you know that finding the right accessories can be a little more taxing. We’ve put together this review of our favorite scopes, and we’ll let you know which one we think is the best scope ... Read more
The 4 Best Springfield XDS Accessories
The Springfield XD-S is an excellent 9mm subcompact handgun that, traditionally, would be most ideal for self defense purposes. However, Springfield is advertising for this model to be used as if it were your go-to full sized handgun. With that in mind, we put together a review of the best Springfield XDS accessories on the ... Read more
The 4 Best Springfield XDS 45 Holsters
Your Springfield XDS 45 is small and compact, and it’s one of the best choices for a conceal carry weapon. When you’re looking for a XDS 45 holster, you want to look for something that will stay molded to the firearm and won’t create too much additional weight or too much bulk under your shirt. ... Read more