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Weapons

Are You Safer with a More Complicated Duty Weapon?

There are those that would have you believe that you are safer if your firearm is more complicated and there are those, I am one of them, who argue steadfastly against that assertion because the primary purpose of your firearm is self-defense or the defense of others.

August 27, 2007

Weapons

Springfield Armory EMP Compact 1911

The new Springfield 1911 is not just an attenuated version of the standard 1911 but a true small pistol. The Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP) was radically re-engineered specifically for the concealed carry market, making it an attractive weapon for detectives or for off-duty carry.

March 31, 2007

Weapons

Springfield Armory XD-45ACP

Despite the howls of protest and dire predictions that continue to emanate from the traditionalists among us, I believe I am on firm ground when I state that polymer-frame pistols are not only here to stay, but will continue to capture an increasing share of the U.S. police market.

March 31, 2006

Patrol

SHOT Show 2006: Report from the Show Floor

You probably think you have seen every possible rifle that can be derived from the basic AR platform. Think again.

February 28, 2006

Weapons

Springfield Armory X-Treme Duty Semi-Auto Pistols

Back in the late 1990s, a new polymer pistol called the HS 2000 hit the market. Made in Croatia by I.M. Metal, the HS 2000 suffered from poor marketing, a poor supply of holsters and accessories, and ultimately, poor sales.

November 30, 2005

Weapons

Springfield Arms M1A SOCOM 16

The M1A SOCOM can supply well-directed heavy fire from an easy-to-use, cop-friendly platform.

October 31, 2004

Weapons

Springfield Armory's Mil-Spec 1911

Whenever I handle a basic 1911 pistol, either an original commercial Colt from 1918 or a more modern gun, I'm quickly reminded of just why this elegantly simple gun has been the darling of so many millions of fighting men over the decades.

November 30, 2003

Weapons

Precision Instrument

As the sear releases the striker and the primer ignites, it's now the rifle's job to deliver that bullet exactly where it must go.

August 31, 2002

Weapons

Springfield Armory's 'Extreme Duty'

It looked like the metal was finished virtually flawlessly, and these weren't castings but forgings, milled to final form. Impressive.

June 30, 2002

Weapons

Springfield Armory's M1A Rifle

Springfield Armory's M1A rifle is more refined than ever and it still packs a punch.

December 31, 2001