Springfield Armory launched its new XD-E pistol: a compact hammer-fired polymer handgun. In a market flooded with striker-fired, polymer-framed pistols, it is kind of refreshing to see a classic design emerge with the highlights of engineering and design manufacturers have been displaying in recent years. The XD-E features solidify its place in the concealed carry arena … [Read more...]
New Springfield Armory Saint AR-15
Springfield Armory has just released their new Saint AR-15 rifle with plenty of enhanced features. This is Springfield's first move into the highly popular AR-15 market, and initial impressions of the Saint have been very positive. For the last month or so Springfield has been tempting the world with news of the Saint's release, but initial press releases did not hint on … [Read more...]
New Springfield Armory 1911 EMP Champion .40 S&W
Springfield Armory introduced their new 1911 EMP Champion chambered in .40 S&W earlier this year. This new 1911 option provides a 1911 option to one of the most popular law enforcement cartridges. The new Springfield Armory EMP .40 S&W is made from high quality materials, with several upgraded features coming standard. The Model 1911 has seen a very pleasant surge of … [Read more...]
NYPD Adds Springfield XD-S for Back-Up and Off-Duty
Springfield Armory has just announced the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has approved the Springfield Armory XD-S 9mm pistol as a back-up or off-duty firearm for their officers. This is a huge development for Springfield Armory, with a serious potential of sales in a highly restrictive market. [See our Springfield Armory XDS 9mm review for more details on this … [Read more...]
Springfield Armory’s New Compact XDs in .40 S&W
The Springfield Armory booths were packed with new offerings at SHOT Show 2016. One of the completely new firearms was the XDs chambered in .40 S&W, finishing out the XDs family that now offers single stack, concealed carry pistols in .45 ACP, 9mm, and now .40 S&W. The BlueSheepDog crew has previously reported on both the Springfield XDs .45 ACP and Springfield XDs 9mm … [Read more...]
7 Shooting Tips from Rob Leatham for Improved Accuracy
Did you know that an improper grip or trigger pull can throw your shots by a few inches...or even more at longer ranges? In training that might mean an embarrassing score. But, on the street that can be the difference in stopping a threat or becoming a statistic. The good news is you can improve your shooting quickly if you put your mind to it. A professional shooter … [Read more...]