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Continuous Precision Custom 1911 DS Prodigy
The double-stack 1911 market has absolutely exploded recently, with some of the most “drool-worthy” pistols appearing on the market lately. I for one can say that I am obsessed with all of them. But...
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Springfield XD-S Mod.2 OSP Review
In this review of the Springfield Armory XD-S Mod.2 OSP pistol, veteran shooting instructor and police officer Paul Carlson evaluates the handgun’s use for self-defense. Chambered for the 9x19mm...
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Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad Review
In today’s article, Joe Kurtenbach reviews the M1A Scout Squad rifle from Springfield Armory. Chambered in .308 Win., the handy semi-automatic rifle has an 18″ barrel with the company’s highly...
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How To Disassemble and Clean Your Hellcat
Editor’s Note: This is the first entry in a five-part series of pieces covering the care and maintenance of some of Springfield Armory’s most popular firearms. Other entries in this series include:...
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Italy’s Bizarre Breda M37 Machine Gun
Simple and complicated are typically mutually exclusive, except when it involves certain small arms from Italy. The Mitragliatrice Breda calibro 8 modello 37 – more commonly known as the Breda M37 –...
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Ayoob: Compact Springfield Echelon 4.0C Review
In today’s article, Massad Ayoob reviews the Springfield Armory Compact Echelon 4.0C pistol. The new handgun is a smaller version of the original 4.5F and is chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum...
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The Carry Contour TRP: Less Grip to Print
If you have ever concealed-carried a full-size 1911 on your hip, you know how easily it can print. The rear of the grip on a 1911 — that bottom edge — can provide the telltale clue you are packing...
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Is a Custom Pistol a Waste of Money?
I, like many of you, appreciate the charms of a high-grade, custom-level pistol. Combining mechanical and aesthetic perfection, these types of guns exude quality. For example, a 1911 at this level...
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Betting the Farm: The Story Behind the M1A
Everyone who knows the name Springfield Armory knows the M1A. Hailing from an era of manufacturing when rifles were constructed of wood and steel and based upon the revered U.S. Military M14 rifle...
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Gray Hellion 5.56mm Bullpup
In this article, Will Dabbs considers the gray Springfield Armory Hellion rifle. Equipped with all the same features as the original Hellion, this model incorporates a medium gray color that gives the...
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Ghost Guns — Myth vs. Reality
In this article, the author discusses homemade firearms. Known also by their media name of “ghost guns,” homemade firearms are nothing new. Nevertheless, they have become a political football in...
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Review: Lightweight, Optics-Ready 1911 Operator AOS 4.25″
Here it is in 2025, and we’re still talking about the John Browning M1911 pistol. And as I sit here pondering that thought, it sinks in just how amazing that is. A gun design that is 113 years old is...
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First Look: 1911 DS Prodigy Compact 9mm Pistols
I often wonder if John Moses Browning had any idea how impactful and lasting his design, the 1911 pistol, would become. There is no rival to its longevity and use by military as well as civilian...
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First Look: Echelon 4.0C in Desert FDE and OD Green
When I first talked about the new Echelon 4.0C, I speculated that the “C” could interchangeably stand for “compact”, “carry”, “concealable”, etc. But now I realize that another adjective has to be put...
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Springfield Armory at the SHOT Show
Walking into SHOT Show every year is always an incredible experience. Even after eight shows under my belt, I still have sensory overload when walking in on the first day. The exposition hall is...
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Springfield Hellcat Pro BB Gun Review — Red Dot Ready Air Pistol
There tends to be a great deal of interest in air gun replicas of popular defensive firearms. In today’s review, Clayton Walker tests the Hellcat Pro BB gun. Made by Air Venturi, the air pistol looks...
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5.56 vs. Drywall: Is Your Home Defense Gun Dangerous?
I got into shooting for self-defense. Sure, shooting is fun, but personal protection is and has always been my top priority when it comes to shooting. One of my recent topics of inquiry was the...
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Is It All in the Front Strap?
You stand facing the target, eyeing a potential threat, your heart is pounding, your breathing quickens, you feel the rush of blood through your body, making your gun hand heavy in anticipation of bad...
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Can a SOCOM 16 Stop a Bear Attack?
The scientific family name for the grizzly bear is Ursus arctos horribilis. When your disposition is so foul that supposedly dispassionate scientists put the word, “horrible” in your official...
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Taking the XD Mod.3 to 200 Yards
Springfield Armory is known for its broad and popular line of polymer-framed pistols. From the EDC-ready Hellcat and (slightly upsized) Hellcat Pro to the Echelon family of duty-grade pistols, there’s...
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