Review: Stan Chen Customized 1911 EMP
When Springfield Armory’s Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP) exploded onto the market back in the 2000s, it rapidly gained a name for itself among the die-hard 1911 crowd. In the process, this “crossover”...
View ArticleFirst Look: Coyote Brown 1911 DS Prodigy Comp
The legendary 1911 design has perhaps never been more popular in its 100-year-plus life than in the past decade. However, the one limitation that often steers buyers in other directions is the...
View ArticleReview: Springfield SAINT Victor 9mm Pistol
In today’s article, Dr. Will Dabbs reviews the new Springfield Armory SAINT Victor pistol chambered for the 9mm cartridge. The new handgun offers a great collection of features that shooters will...
View ArticleEchelon 4.0C Earns Top Law Enforcement Gold Rating
The familiar formula a manufacturer follows when launching a new pistol is to first build a service-size model and, if it gains traction, follow up with a compact version. With that in mind, I made...
View ArticleHow To Disassemble and Clean Your 1911
In today’s article, Steve Horsman gives us a step-by-step process for how to disassemble and clean your 1911 pistols. As with any firearm related activity, The Armory Life encourages you to follow the...
View ArticleFirst Look: Tactical Gray and Coyote Brown SA-35 Pistols
A few years back when the Springfield Armory SA-35 was first introduced, I was eager to get my hands on one. I wanted to see the modern touches Springfield Armory had applied to the legendary John...
View ArticleIs the XD Irrelevant?
In the mid-2000s, I asked a knowledgeable gun store owner what was the most reliable handgun on the market. Without hesitation, he answered the Springfield XD line of handguns. He said he owned one,...
View ArticleReview: Optics-Ready TRP AOS .45 and 9mm 1911 Pistols
I purchased my first Springfield Armory 1911 TRP many years ago. It was the fulfillment of a longtime desire to own that flagship pistol from Springfield — the one everyone coveted. Everyone knew that...
View ArticleM1A Air Rifle Review
In today’s article, Dr. Will Dabbs reviews the Springfield Armory M1A air rifle. This air gun mimics the size, feel and fun of a M1A centerfire cartridge firing rifle, but at price that affordable to...
View ArticleTop 5 Tips for First-Time Gun Buyers
A lot of things have happened in the world to create a lot of first-time gun buyers. Many of these new firearm owners are interested in home defense and personal protection. If you are looking for...
View ArticleWhy Choose the XD Mod.3 for Home Defense?
Home defense is one of the most common reasons given when someone buys a gun. Like any tools, different guns can be suited for different purposes. So, if you are looking for a home defense gun, what...
View ArticleReview: SAINT Victor 5.56mm Pistol
In today’s review, Dr. Will Dabbs gets his hands on the Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 5.56mm Pistol. The AR-style pistol offers a great deal of flexibility while offering the great quality...
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