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Springfield’s “Cowboy” Guns? A Modern Carbine-Pistol Combo
Practical and simple is the best way to describe a rifle and handgun combo that shares the same chambering. But the place you have to potentially compromise is in selecting what that chambering is....
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Long Range Shooting with Iron Sights
With today’s technological advancements, shooting long range accurately and efficiently is becoming easier and easier. Because of the rise of high-quality optics, many new shooters fail to realize how...
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The Gray Ghost: My 200K-Round XD-M Elite
When I was working on some tough skill-builder training drills a few months back, my brother Jeff who was there with me looked at my holster-worn, scarred, faded, dinged and dented XD-M Elite and...
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What Is Holster Retention?
Armed citizens and police officers share a common issue: finding a secure way to carry a defensive pistol. Yet, there seems to be a great deal of misunderstanding regarding holster retention. Some...
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First Look: Springfield Armory Optics-Ready 1911 AOS Pistols
There are those who say the 1911 is from a bygone era and is outpaced by the “plastic/fantastic” 9mm pistols that have proliferated on the market. To that I say, the 1911 pistol is as relevant as ever...
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What Is the Best Hellcat Pistol?
The highest capacity, micro-compact in the world at its launch, the Springfield Armory Hellcat flipped the concealed carry industry on its head. Just a mere five years ago, we had all accepted that...
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First Look: Echelon 4.5F with Manual Safety
In today’s article, Joe Woolley gives us a first look at the new Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F with a manual safety. Many people are looking for a thumb safety on any defensive pistol, and...
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10-8 Performance Custom 1911 Garrison Review
Editor’s Note: This ultra-rare custom Garrison by 10-8 Performance is featured on the cover of the current Summer 2024 print issue of The Armory Life magazine, and is also the featured monthly...
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Why Is This Ayoob’s Favorite 1911 for Training?
Over the years, I’ve acquired quite a few 1911s, many of them Springfields, and seen a lot more in my shooting classes. They seem to run like the proverbial Singer sewing machine. Let me tell you...
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First Look: Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F Comp
If I told you, you could have a flatter-shooting pistol with reduced felt recoil that put you back on target faster without any drawbacks, would you be interested? That’s exactly what Springfield...
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Springfield Armory XD Mod.3 Review
In today’s article, Richard Johnson reviews the Springfield Armory XD Mod.3 pistol. This new 9x19mm Parabellum handgun is an evolution of the original XD line with new features and an amazing MSRP:...
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What Is a California Compliant AR Rifle?
In today’s article, Alfredo Rico tackles the subject of California-compliant AR-15-style rifles. As many California residents know, the laws and interpretations of those laws can be confusing....
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Hellion Bullpup for Vehicle Defense
Editor’s Note: The author does not advocate carrying, storing or displaying a gun in any place it is prohibited by statutory law. As a fully sworn law enforcement officer, the author may legally...
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Springfield Armory 1911 TRP Review — 4.25″ Carry Contour in .45 ACP
In today’s article, Rob Garret reviews the Springfield Armory 1911 TRP 4.25″ Carry Contour handgun. Springfield Armory is well known for its excellent 1911 pistols, and the new TRP line is no...
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True Precision Accessories for Hellcat Pro
When it comes to aftermarket accessories, the firearms market is full of companies vying for your attention. Some companies pop up overnight and disappear in as much time, while others help define...
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M1895 “Potato Digger” Machine Gun
Based partially on a design for lever action rifles by John Moses Browning, the M1895 “Potato Digger” was a gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed machine gun with a cyclic rate of 400 rounds per minute....
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Do You Own Too Many Guns?
When I first started my journey into firearms, I began by purchasing one gun. It was a semi-automatic 9mm handgun with which I learned all of the fundamentals. Not having much extra money back then,...
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Why I Love the 1911 DS Prodigy Comp
One of my all-time favorite Springfield Armory pistols is the 1911 DS Prodigy. This is a pistol with all the benefits of the 1911 platform, but in a double-stack 9mm configuration. The Prodigy is...
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Springfield Model 2020 Redline Review — A Lightweight Rifle in 6.5 CM
In this Springfield Armory Model 2020 Redline rifle review, Joe Woolley takes a look at the 20″ barrel model chambered for the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. The firearm is impressive with its Grayboe...
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Handgun Hunting with the 10mm
Editor’s Note: It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Mark Hampton’s passing on June 23, 2024. He was a valued contributor to this site, and we are honored to be able to post this piece as...
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