Springfield Armory recently released the Echelon handgun. It’s gotten some rave reviews, and admittedly, it’s become pretty popular. The Echelon seems to be riding high, and it will likely replace the XD series of handguns sooner than later. Both the XD series and Echelon are Croatian-made weapons made by HS Produkt. With that said, if …
The Echelon Vs the XD – Springfield’s Big Blasters Read More »
There comes a time when a good thing has to end. Often, something better has come along that makes the old obsolete. The new is better, or at least everyone involved hopes it is. Such is the case with the Springfield Armory XD full-size series that is being phased out and replaced by the newest …
The New Springfield Echelon is Here – How Does It (Double) Stack Up? Read More »
The Springfield Prodigy pistol has certainly grown on me personally in the last few months. I had the opportunity to shoot both the 4.25-inch barrel and 5-inch barrel pistols at an event, and my initial first thoughts were, “Wow, they’ve got something with this pistol design.” I’ve been in competitive shooting sports for years. While …
Springfield Prodigy, A Potential Competition Pistol? Read More »
Is Springfield’s new Prodigy 1911 going to steal business from the 2011 industry? At first glance, it appears so. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Springfield gave Staccato its biggest compliment. And in doing so also gave the venerable 2011 maker some new competition that merits more than just a glance. Springfield’s …
Picking a carry gun is very personal. Here are a few popular options to help narrow your search. There are hundreds of compact handguns produced every day, so how do you choose the one that’s right for you? As the firearms industry has grown, manufacturers have become more innovative and listened to feedback from …
Two serious contenders in the high-capacity subcompact world. The fast-growing world of high-capacity subcompact pistols has a new rivalry in the Smith & Wesson Shield PLUS and Springfield Hellcat. Both models used to be far apart but are now apparently training in the same gym. Smith & Wesson defined the concealed carry market when …
