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Springfield Armory has announced a series of line extensions for 2017, which include two in the XD Mod.2 series, two in the EMP line, and an Operator model TRP. American Rifleman editors will be checking these out at the 2017 SHOT Show and bringing you full reports. Meantime, you can see them here:
Springfield XD Mod.2 Service Model
Springfield XD Mod.2 5" Tactical Model
Springfield EMP All Black
Springfield EMP 4" Lightweight Champion with Concealed Carry Contour
Most shooters don’t need a "war belt." While enthusiasts like the idea of preparing for every contingency, the vast majority of us need a reliable platform for a range session, a training class or a local club match.
With a 10X magnification range, the Trijicon Credo 1-10x28 mm riflescope is ideal for close-range targets, long-range pursuits and everything in between.
Research conducted by Responsive Management annually for the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (CAHSS) found that, in 2025, 78 percent of adult residents in the United States believe learning self-defense skills with a firearm is completely acceptable.
Among today's firearm platforms, the shotgun remains one of the most time-tested, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. Today's new crop of shotguns runs the gamut, giving modern shotgunners new options in nearly every conceivable category.
One man, Alex Robinson, took it upon himself to address what he saw as several shortcomings in the AR-15 design. He consulted with special forces operators and asked what they wanted in a rifle platform. The result was the Robinson Armament XCR.